Sun Life and charity partner join hands to bounce into the Chinese New Year and connect the community through joy

Over 1,000 gift vouchers distributed in celebration of Sun Life’s milestone as it looks ahead to its 135^th anniversary in Hong Kong

HONG KONG, Feb. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The “Sun Life ‘The Big Bounce’ World Tour – Hong Kong” officially kicked off today at the Great Lawn of the Art Park in the West Kowloon Cultural District. Featuring the Guinness World Record-certified World’s Biggest Bounce House, the event blends sports, music, and anime for a vibrant and joyful Chinese New Year celebration. As title sponsor, Sun Life invited hundreds of students and parents from Yan Chai Hospital-affiliated kindergartens and childcare centers to be among the first to enjoy the bouncing extravaganza.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony at noon marked the official opening of the world’s largest inflatable castle and a range of amusement facilities, kicking off 17 days of bouncing fun. The ceremony was officiated by Adley Low, Chief Client and Marketing Officer at Sun Life Hong Kong Limited and Jeffrey Li, Group President of INCUBASE Studio. 

Adley Low, Chief Client and Marketing Officer of Sun Life Hong Kong Limited, said: “As Sun Life approaches its 135th anniversary next year, we are delighted to see the community’s enthusiasm for our flagship celebratory event, the “Sun Life ‘The Big Bounce’ World Tour – Hong Kong”. Sun Life is committed to promoting health and wellbeing, and we firmly believe that nurturing the healthy development of young people is essential to enhancing community resilience. This event provides families with a joyful space to

play together, and by inviting students and parents from Yan Chai Hospital’s affiliated facilities to be the first to experience the fun, we hope to spread happiness across every corner of the community. We hope this event inspires the public to embrace a healthy and active lifestyle, leaping into the Chinese New Year with us, and bringing more vitality to society.”

Jason Leung, Chief Executive of Yan Chai Hospital Board, expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Sun Life: “Yan Chai is honored to receive the generous donation of tickets for this big event. It provides parents and children from Yan Chai’s kindergartens with a great opportunity to enjoy quality family time together in this joyful environment, creating cherished childhood memories for our children.” 

Furthermore, to celebrate Sun Life’s upcoming 135th anniversary, starting on 9 February, the company is launching a series of online game activities on social media, giving away 1,350 vouchers to the public. For details, please refer to Sun Life’s official social media channels.

The “Sun Life ‘The Big Bounce’ World Tour – Hong Kong” runs from 6 to 22 February 2026 at the Great Lawn of the Art Park in the West Kowloon Cultural District. The event site covers over 100,000 square feet and features four mega inflatable play zones, including the World’s Biggest Bounce House spanning over 16,000 square feet, certified by Guinness World Records; “The Giant”, Hong Kong’s longest inflatable obstacle course stretching over 150 meters; “Sport Slam”, an arena for sports enthusiasts; and the outer-space themed “airSPACE Pink Alien”. The event also offers dedicated daytime family sessions, “After Dark Bigger Kids” sessions, and CantoPop-themed “After Dark Party” sessions.

About Sun Life

Sun Life is a leading international financial services organisation providing asset management, wealth, insurance and health solutions to individual and institutional Clients. Sun Life has operations in a number of markets worldwide, including: Canada, the U.S., the United Kingdom, Ireland, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Japan, Indonesia, India, Mainland China, Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia and Bermuda. As of September 30, 2025, Sun Life had total assets under management of $1.62 trillion. For more information, please visit www.sunlife.com.

Sun Life Financial Inc. trades on the Toronto (TSX), New York (NYSE) and Philippine (PSE) stock exchanges under the ticker symbol SLF. Sun Life Financial Inc. is the holding company of Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada. Sun Life Hong Kong Limited (incorporated in Bermuda with limited liability) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada and operates in Hong Kong.

SHENZHEN, China, Feb. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Following its recognition as a CES 2026 Innovation Award Honoree, the iGarden M1 Pro Max has officially launched globally today, establishing a new technical standard as the World’s First Bionic Dual-Vision pool cleaner. This flagship device moves beyond the blind randomization of legacy robots by constructing a biomimetic “Eye, Brain, and Body” triangle. This architectural shift allows the M1 Pro Max to perceive depth, make intelligent decisions, and execute heavy-duty cleaning with a level of autonomy that redefines the category.

The pool cleaner’core advantage lies in its Biomimetic Dual-Vision system. Unlike traditional sensors, this system utilizes the parallax principle to generate true 3D depth data, identifying stairs, slopes, and even 40cm shallow water tanning ledges with precision. This visual input feeds the Vision Intelligence system, driving the industry-first AI Target System. If debris is detected in the same area after multiple passes, the system automatically engages Turbo Mode, instantly unleashing triple suction (300%) to drive power into the extreme zone for the toughest debris.

Powering this deep cleaning capability is the Certified Dual-System Architecture. The M1 Pro Max delivers an ultra-long 10-hour runtime, supported by a High-Energy Battery System and the iGarden AI-Inverter 2.0. This smart inverter adapts power to the specific task, ensuring energy is optimized for the Dual-Force Flow System, which generates a massive wave of sustained suction for superior adhesion. Combined with an AI Timer that allows for 21 days of maintenance-free operation, the M1 Pro Max delivers a true “Mind-Free Living” experience.

The user experience is designed for minimal interaction and maximum reliability. The device solves the “anxiety of retrieval” with One-Touch Waterline Return, utilizing sonar-based communication for an instant response. Maintenance is equally effortless; the 4.5L High-Capacity Debris Chamber and Dual-Layered Filtration System feature a clog-resistant design that maintains professional-grade cleaning efficiency even when full. When the cycle ends, the 5A Fast Charging Dock restores full power in approximately 5.5 hours via a simple drop-and-charge alignment.

This seamless integration of power and intelligence has already garnered significant industry attention. The Gadgeteer noted iGarden’s debut of a “trust-centered AI ecosystem” at CES 2026, highlighting the brand’s shift toward genuine utility. Cathleen Cao, Product Development Director at iGarden, emphasizes that this is by design. “Technology should not demand attention; it should quietly orchestrate life,” says Cao. “The M1 Pro Max embodies our philosophy of ‘When Technology Steps Back.’ The most advanced technology is the one you barely notice because it leaves no trace—except a perfectly maintained environment.”

This launch signals a major shift in the iGarden brand narrative for 2026, centering on the concept of Artful Living Technology. The company posits that outdoor spaces should feel like freedom rather than responsibility. The M1 Pro Max is designed to be part of a self-managing outdoor ecosystem that runs longer, moves gently, and leaves no trace. By focusing on uninterrupted autonomy, iGarden ensures the garden behaves as one living system. The technology is built to be “Always Gentle by Design,” respecting the rhythms of nature while ensuring the outdoor experience remains effortless, intelligent, and alive.

Pricing and Availability
The iGarden M1 Pro Max is available for purchase now starting at $1,199. To order, please visit the official iGarden store.

About iGarden
As the innovative brand of Fairland Group, iGarden is leading the global AI Garden revolution. By fusing advanced AI with eco–smart design, we create outdoor spaces that think, adapt, and self–manage. Our curated portfolio, from AI–enhanced pool cleaners and swim jets to smart lawn mowers, AI–driven pumps, and AIoT systems, delivers a seamless lifestyle that is quiet, sustainable, and beautifully intelligent. With iGarden, outdoor living becomes a feeling of ease, of connection, of art in everyday motion. Always Intelligent. Always Inspiring. Always Sustainable.

Media Contact
Mengru Li
iGarden PR Representative
Mengruli@fairlandgroup.com 

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BALI, Indonesia, Feb. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — FINNS Beach Club has officially launched and revealed Bali’s first dedicated search and rescue helicopter with hoist capability, marking a major milestone in the island’s emergency response infrastructure and reinforcing FINNS’ long-term commitment to community safety.

Made possible through funding and support from FINNS Beach Club, the helicopter will be operated by SGI (Sayap Garuda Indah), a Bali-based search and rescue organisation dedicated to saving lives across the island, significantly enhancing rescue readiness, response times, and operational capability across land and sea.

The initiative has been developed in close collaboration with Indonesia’s national search and rescue agency BASARNAS, confirming strong government support and a shared commitment to strengthening Bali’s emergency response ecosystem, particularly in high-traffic coastal and tourism zones.

Nusa Medica serves as the medical services partner providing medical assistance under the SAR collaboration between SGI and BASARNAS.

As part of the collaboration, FINNS has also embedded a series of ongoing in-venue fundraising initiatives designed to help keep the helicopter operational and support SGI’s lifesaving work long after launch.

At the centre of this is a FINNS x SGI special fundraising menu, available across the venue, with 100% of proceeds directed to search and rescue operations.

The menu features purpose-led guest experiences and signature drinks, including:

• The S.O.S Delivery – a premium bottle delivery experience featuring a custom shadow box message and bottle service, turning each table into a symbolic helipad moment.
• The “What the Heli” Delivery – an elevated bottle service experience with enhanced production, designed to create high-impact moments while contributing directly to rescue funding.
• FINNS x SGI Signature Cocktail: The High-Flyer – created exclusively for the partnership, with proceeds supporting helicopter operations.
• FINNS x SGI Shooter: Lemon Drop – available as single shots or shared formats, offering guests an easy way to contribute.

Through this approach, FINNS is transforming everyday hospitality moments into tangible contributions toward emergency response capability.

The helicopter and partnership are being officially unveiled through a landmark launch and media event hosted at FINNS Beach Club’s Elite Rooftop Cabana. The event brings together FINNS, SGI, and BASARNAS, with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) taking place on the media day, confirming that BASARNAS is officially working hand in hand with SGI and fully supports the mission.

The media event features a live simulated ocean rescue demonstration, with the helicopter performing a flyby and hoist operation, offering media and VIP guests a front-row view of the rescue capability and technology now being deployed in Bali.

A panel discussion with representatives from FINNS, SGI, and BASARNAS will further explore the importance of public-private collaboration in strengthening safety outcomes for both locals and visitors, as well as the long-term vision for improving Bali’s search and rescue ecosystem.

“Safety is fundamental to everything we do at FINNS,” said Beau Whittington, CEO & Hospitality Leader, FINNS Global (Bali). “Australians make up one of the largest visitor groups to Bali, and with that comes a responsibility to help ensure the island has strong, reliable rescue capability. We are proud to be funding and supporting this helicopter and to be working alongside SGI and BASARNAS to help protect both the local community and the many Australians who choose Bali as their second home.”

“This partnership gives us greater capacity to respond quickly and effectively in emergency situations,” said a spokesperson from SGI (Sayap Garuda Indah). “The support from FINNS and the formal backing of BASARNAS directly strengthens our operational capability and allows us to save more lives.”

“BASARNAS fully supports this collaboration and the shared mission to strengthen search and rescue capability in Bali,” said a BASARNAS representative. “Partnerships between government agencies, community organisations, and responsible private sector leaders like FINNS play an important role in enhancing national emergency response outcomes.”

Through this initiative, FINNS, SGI, and BASARNAS aim to set a new benchmark for how hospitality brands, community organisations, and government can work together to deliver meaningful, real-world impact.

For more information, visit: https://balisearchandrescue.com/about-us/ or https://finnsbeachclub.com/ 

HOW GUESTS CAN SUPPORT THE MISSION

Guests at FINNS Beach Club can directly contribute to keeping Bali’s search and rescue helicopter in the sky through the FINNS x SGI special fundraising menu, with 100% of proceeds supporting search and rescue operations.

Support includes:

• Ordering the FINNS x SGI Signature Cocktail – The High-Flyer

• Choosing the FINNS x SGI Shooter – Lemon Drop

• Upgrading bottle service to The S.O.S Delivery or The “What the Heli” Delivery experiences

Each purchase helps fund ongoing helicopter operations, training, and emergency response readiness in partnership with SGI and BASARNAS.

About FINNS Bali
Founded in 2010 and based in Bali, Indonesia, FINNS Bali is the parent company of several iconic lifestyle and hospitality destinations, including FINNS Beach Club, FINNS Recreation Club, and the future FINNS Bali Resort (opening 2026).

FINNS Bali is dedicated to creating unforgettable experiences for both residents and visitors, delivering world-class hospitality underpinned by innovation, quality, and a strong commitment to community.

FINNS Beach Club exists to deliver the world’s best beach club party experience, every single day. Across the group, FINNS continues to redefine hospitality in Bali through passion, creativity, and a drive for excellence.

More than just venues, FINNS creates moments that stay with guests long after they leave, experiences that are joyful, meaningful, and deeply connected to the spirit of Bali.

Each February, villagers in eastern China gather at a centuries-old ancestral hall to greet the arrival of spring, a seasonal ritual that has long been a part of local life

BEIJING, Feb. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A traditional ceremony to welcome the Beginning of Spring, one of China’s Twenty-Four Solar Terms, took place on February 4 in Miaoyan Village, Quzhou, Zhejiang Province. The event was held at the historic Wutong Ancestral Hall, commemorating the tenth anniversary of the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage designation of the Jiuhua Beginning of Spring Ceremony. Titled “Spring Awakens in Quzhou: Where China’s Season Begins,” the occasion set ancient custom alongside contemporary celebration.

The ceremony opened with twenty-four chimes of a bell, accompanied by drumming, as the Beginning of Spring flag was raised. Villagers presented ten ceremonial offerings, among them spring cakes and local pastries, to Gou Mang, the God of Spring, symbolizing completeness and good fortune. The traditional ritual known as “Whipping the Spring Ox” then took place, signaling the start of the farming season and expressing the wish for a fruitful year. Children passed out peanuts and candies to the crowd, lending a lighthearted touch to the proceedings.

Wu Haigen, a cultural inheritor of the ceremony, noted that its origins date back to the Song Dynasty. He said that the Wutong Ancestral Hall is the only temple in China devoted exclusively to honoring the Spring God. “The ceremony maintains the core of Jiangnan’s farming traditions,” Wu said, “and rituals like whipping the spring ox carry forward enduring hopes for abundance and prosperity.”

For the past decade, Quzhou has returned to this heritage each year. Alongside the ceremony, a Beginning of Spring Culture Exhibition Hall now stands nearby, and the ritual has found a place in the lives of the town’s visitors as well as locals. These steps have helped the local observance gain national recognition less as an organized event than as a seasonal moment where tradition is watched, shared, and passed on. 

As the season turns, Quzhou moves with the rhythms of an old tradition that continues to be observed, welcoming a spring that is both historically meaningful and still unfolding in the present.