Celebration and Solidarity: SWA & Symrise Host a Festive Year-End Lunch 2023
Singapore Women's Association (SWA), in partnership with Symrise Asia Pte Ltd, hosted a festive lunch at Safra Toa Payoh on December 2, 2023. The event was a harmonious blend of fun, performances, and community outreach, bringing together families from Star Shelter, Anglican Family Centre, and Casa Raudha Ltd.
The event kick-started with setting up game booths and DIY keychain corners, masterfully arranged by eighteen Symrise volunteers. Angeline Yang, SWA board member, took charge of decoration with help of all volunteers. A joyful Christmas atmosphere pervaded the hall, where balloons hung in splendid array. With each child receiving three tickets to enjoy the games, the atmosphere was exhilarating and anticipating.
As the clock struck 11:30 am, the arrival of residents and guests marked the official beginning of the event. Siew Lin from SWA, alongside Symrise staff, had prepared 60 small prizes for each booth, setting the stage for an enthralling day ahead.
Laughter yoga exercises led by Angela Wong, Sara Mei Woo, and Feng Fang from SWA's Laughter Yoga and Wellness Club commenced at 11:50 am, filling the venue with joyful chuckles. Lee Li Hua, President of the Singapore Women's Association and Audrey Heng from the Symrise volunteer committee gave their welcome speech.
Luncheon began at noon
Monica Sham delivered an impressive drama performance, captivating the audience with her skills. This was followed by heartwarming performances from the children of Star Shelter and Anglican Family Centre, who brought joy to the event with their dances and songs.
Children from Star Shelter and Anglican Family Centre each gave wonderful performances at the event. Their presentations included a mix of dances and musical numbers, adding a lot of fun and heart to the festivities.
The event was made even more special with the participation of past queens from the Miss Singapore Pageant International. They played a big role in the day's activities, with Roxanne Zhang, Miss Singapore International 2015, expertly handling the MC duties and Charlotte Chia, Miss Singapore International 2019, and Lynette Lee, Miss Singapore International 1995, helping to run the fun stage games. Their involvement added a unique charm to the event and showed their commitment to giving back to the community.
Post-lunch, the festivities continued with engaging activities such as the '1 minute of fame' and 'Guess the number' stage games. The lucky draw segment, led by Roxanne Zhang , and the draw conducted by Lee Li Hua, SWA President, was a moment of high anticipation and joy.
The event ended at 2:30 pm, with volunteers assisting as guests departed. They left a lasting impression, filled with laughter, camaraderie, and a renewed sense of community.
SWA volunteers: Lee Li Hua, Angela Wong, Lynette Lee, Angeline Yang, Siew Lin, Betty Ho, Serene Tan, Feng Fang, Roxanne Zhang, Charlotte Chia, Sara Mei Woo, Monica Sham.
Symrise volunteers: May Chua, Aricen Ho, Sooyoung Ahn, April Tong,, Linda Chan, Cheng Kwee Wee, Kwie Cher Wee, Rachel Ku, Fong Ming Hong, Tao Yuting, Priscilla Ramnath, Wan Mun Yee, Audrey Heng, Juliana Khatmin, Daavena Ramani, Xiao Ping Tan, Ethan Koh.
Organising committee members and volunteers from SWA and Symrise
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