Cheers of the Singapore Spirit were heard from East Spring Secondary as the Tampines East community had come down to celebrate this significant and prosperous event. The 4 hours long event was filled with fun pack performances from the neighboring schools of East Spring such as Tampines, Ping Yi, Ngee Ann and Pasir Ris. This event was made more important with the appearance of Mr Mah Bow Tan. As the purpose was to bring the residences together, a totally of 90 tables ocuupied ithe 10 seats each were set up to accommodate the attendees.
The emcees explained the meaning of Ramadan as they start the dinner at 7.17pm, the breaking of fast for the Muslims for that day.
Percussions from the Ping YI Secondary were heard as Mr Mah Bow Tan entered the venue for the event. The Uniformed Groups marched out with the Singapore flag as the concert Band starts playing. The recite of the pledge and National Anthem filled the Parade Square.
To kick start the event, a flash mob of Will you was taken place around the event area, creating an exciting aura as more people started to join in.
Before starting the presentation of the long service award, Mr Mah was invited to the stage to give a speech regarding the National Day which was only 3 days away.
The Choir from Pasir Ris Secondary started the event with a National Day song, Home. Dressed in brown and gold peranakan clothes , they took our breath away with their sweet and amazing harmonizing. The Chinese dance and Malay Dance from Tampines Seconday had us hypnotized with their elegant and graceful dance while the International Dance from Ngee Ann Secondary had our heart pumping loud with their modern Bolly Dance filed with strong and sharp moves.
Following on the event, a customized mini musical titled “To the Past and Future” featured Sam Sui women from old times to the new and energetic girls dancing and singing along to Nobody by the Wondergirls, a Korean-pop sensation.
Continuing with the stage programme , the performance of the Chinese Dance from East Spring Secondary had the audience mesmerized with their flawless Long Drum Dance which require endurance and practice, followed by a Malay dance from East Spring Secondary. The skeptical hip hop dance after that from the Nichiren Shoshu Buddhist Association had us blown away.
A sing along session was held to get the audience engaged along with Mr Mah. The supporting audiences were enjoying the time as they stood up and wave their flags along to the rhythm of the music, singing to a total of 4 songs. A cake was cut to show that Singapore had aged a year and the birthday song was sung.
Unfortunately the Mr Mah had to leave. He managed to spare us a few minutes to interview.
“Fantastic! With the contribution from the neighboring schools and the leaders this event is certainly special.”
“I wish a happy National Day and good health throughout the years to all the residence.”
All good things come to an end. Before the event ended, a lucky draw was given. And each attendee was given a terrarium made by the students of East Spring and Ping YI as a door gift.
“The event was great!! Everyone participated making it more exciting.”
-Aysah and Hafiq from Grasswood
"It was tiring as we hand to practice for 1 and a half hour every Friday but it was worth it as we are able to do something for our country as a Singaporean."
-Sean and Hilmi from NCDCC
