15 June 2008
At 8.30am, grassroots leaders and residents from Aljunied GRC gathered at the Bedok Reservoir for the Official Opening of the Boathouse. The Mass Walk proceeded thereafter.
The participants for the Dragonboat Festival donned the shirt depicting their respective constituencies. There were 3 categories for the interconstituency competition - Grassroots Organisations; Youth Executive Committees (YECs) & Constituency Sports Clubs (CSCs); Residents. We performed some warm-up and then went on board the 20-seater Dragonboats.
The Guest-of-Honour for the event was Foreign Affairs Minister Mr George Yeo. Special guests include Mayor Zainul Abidin Rasheed, Mrs Lim Hwee Hua and Mr Yeo Guat Kwang. After a speech by Mr Yeo, the guestsperformed the ceremonial brushing of the eye of the dragon boat. Mr Yeo and Mayor Zainul then boarded their respective boats and participated in the first race of the day.
The overall champion was Paya Lebar-Kovan Constituency. Despite coming last for all events, we enjoyed our Sunday morning. My Parents were present to express their support for the event as well as their son, me!
The event lasted till about noon. Met with James to discuss over his artistic talent.
At 8.30am, grassroots leaders and residents from Aljunied GRC gathered at the Bedok Reservoir for the Official Opening of the Boathouse. The Mass Walk proceeded thereafter.The participants for the Dragonboat Festival donned the shirt depicting their respective constituencies. There were 3 categories for the interconstituency competition - Grassroots Organisations; Youth Executive Committees (YECs) & Constituency Sports Clubs (CSCs); Residents. We performed some warm-up and then went on board the 20-seater Dragonboats.
The Guest-of-Honour for the event was Foreign Affairs Minister Mr George Yeo. Special guests include Mayor Zainul Abidin Rasheed, Mrs Lim Hwee Hua and Mr Yeo Guat Kwang. After a speech by Mr Yeo, the guestsperformed the ceremonial brushing of the eye of the dragon boat. Mr Yeo and Mayor Zainul then boarded their respective boats and participated in the first race of the day.
The overall champion was Paya Lebar-Kovan Constituency. Despite coming last for all events, we enjoyed our Sunday morning. My Parents were present to express their support for the event as well as their son, me!
The event lasted till about noon. Met with James to discuss over his artistic talent.
Hi Joaquin,
ReplyDeleteI have sent you an email. Thanks.