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On 13 Sept 2008, a few Interest Groups (IGs) under
Create.Republic went out
to celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival with the community. Invitations were extended
to various performing groups to make an appearance at two separate celebrations
in Woodlands and Telok Blangah.
Woodlands CCC’s Lantern Festival Celebrations 2008 – Mandai Tekong Park
Our Japanese Cultural Group (JCG), Percussion Ensemble “Beats Encore” and A
Capella group “Republic Rhapsody” celebrated the festival with the Woodlands
residents at Mandai Tekong Park.
JCG students in costumes
Residents were in for a treat with an exciting selection of booths made
available for them, ranging from Chinese Tea appreciation, Calligraphy and Paper
Cutting, to Lantern Riddles and Astronomy booths. JCG members greeted the crowd
in their Cosplay costumes in the early part of the evening. And as the programme
for the evening started, residents staying in the adjacent blocks streamed on
down to participate in the ongoing festivities – even celebrating birthdays in
the park.
Top: Republic Rhapsody students in song
Bottom: Beats Encore in action!
Beats Encore and Rhapsody shared the stage with Woodlands
Primary School’s Chinese Orchestra and other community groups that put up a good
show to an appreciative audience of nearly 2,000. RP was given a token of
appreciation by the Guest of Honour, Ms Ellen Lee, MP for Sembawang GRC and Advisor to Woodlands
GROs.
Telok Blangah’s Mid-Autumn Festival Celebrations 2008 – Hort Park
Our Chinese Orchestra did a joint performance with Telok Blangah Chinese
Orchestra at the celebrations over in Hort Park. The fair weather kept the
crowd's spirits high as residents gathered at the stage area near the main
entrance of Hort Park.
Left: Main entrance to Hort Park
Right: Residents at the Mid-Autumn Festival
Over 2,500 tickets were sold for the event, which saw
extended families and young nuclear families enjoying the programme, lanterns
and mooncakes. Mr Lim Hng Kiang, Minister for Trade and Industry, graced the
occasion as Guest of Honour, spending the evening with the residents of Telok
Blangah.
Top: RP Chinese Orchestra on stage with Telok Blangah CO
Bottom Left: Children having fun with their lanterns
Bottom Right: Arrival of GOH at the festival
As the famous Chinese legend of Hou Yi and Chang'er
was revisited, it served as a reminder to cherish our friends, family and loved
ones by our side.
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