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TAMPINES GRC KICKSTARTS THE 4-MONTH LONG ONE
COMMUNITY FIESTA ACROSS THE ISLAND WITH A MULTI-
RACIAL MID-AUTUMN CELEBRATION

          The One Community Fiesta (OCF) 2017 will be launched at
Tampines GRC on Saturday, 23 September 2017. Minister Heng Swee Keat,
Adviser to Tampines GRC Grassroots Organisations (GROs), will join some
1,000 local Singaporeans and new immigrants as they participate in a showcase
of cultural activities, performances, sampling of ethnic dishes and making of
snowskin mooncakes in conjunction with the Mid-Autumn Festive celebrations.

2         OCF, introduced in 2011, aims to bring people of different races and
background together to foster trust and mutual understanding for a more inclusive
and gracious community. Organised by local Integration and Naturalisation (IN)
Committees and GROs, OCF promotes awareness and better appreciation of
Singapore’s vibrant and diverse cultures, social norms and values through
interactive programmes. This year, a total of 16 GRC OCFs will be organised
island-wide from 23 September 2017 to early January 2018.

3         The Tampines GRC-OCF has received strong support from community
partners and Immigrant Associations. “Through projects like ‘Parade of Hearts
and Lights’, volunteers and participants, including new immigrants, will be able to
showcase their handmade lanterns at the event and lead the lantern festival
procession. It is through such platforms of cultural exchange that we are able to
appreciate each other’s cultures, deepen interactions and forge stronger
friendships with one another,” said Ms Cindy Ng, Organising Chairperson of
Tampines GRC-OCF 2017 and Leader of the Tampines Changkat IN Committee.

Launch of Comic Guide on “Desirable Social Norms for an Inclusive and
Harmonious Community”

4           To encourage positive and gracious behaviours, Minister Heng Swee
Keat and key representatives will officially launch the Comic Guide on “Desirable
Social Norms for an Inclusive and Harmonious Community”. The comic
guide, which was made available for preview on 21 September 2017, includes 30
social norms such as “Greet, Smile and Say Thank you”; “Respect Different
Cultures and Practices”; “Give Up Seats to Those in Need”; and “Be Responsible
on Social Media”. Some of these norms will also be exemplified in the interactive
Forum Theatre play “Living the Norm Way”, which will spur residents to reflect,
explore, role-play and discuss different courses of action when dealing with
issues that affect community living in close quarters.

5           Other Advisers to Tampines GRC GROs, namely Minister Masagos
Zulkifli, Mayor Desmond Choo, Parliamentary Secretary Baey Yam Keng, and Ms
Cheng Li Hui will also attend the event.

6           Your journalist and photographer are cordially invited to the Tampines
GRC One Community Fiesta 2017 on Saturday, 23 September 2017,
6.30pm, at Our Tampines Hub, Singapore 528523. Please see the Annex for
the programme. A media doorstop will be arranged. Please confirm your
attendance with Mr Lau Han An at email: LAU_HAN_AN@pa.gov.sg by
Saturday, 23 September 2017, 3.00pm.

Contact persons      :   Mr Lau Han An
                         Manager, Integration Division
                         HP: 98737201
                         Email: LAU_HAN_AN@pa.gov.sg

                         Ms Aminar Omar,
                         Constituency Manager (Tampines GRC), Tampines
                         Central Community Club
                         HP: 81684285
                         Email: AMINAH_OMAR@pa.gov.sg

Issued by            :   Corporate Communications Division
                         People’s Association
                         Tel: 6340 5430, 6340 5432, 6238 2032

About People’s Association

The People’s Association (PA) is a statutory board established on 1 July 1960 to promote racial harmony and
social cohesion, and to act as a bridge between the Government and the people. We offer a wide range of
community programmes and volunteering opportunities for Singaporeans from all walks of life. Our network
includes more than 1,800 grassroots organisations (GROs), over 100 Community Clubs, five Community
Development Councils, National Community Leadership Institute and Water-Venture. More information at
www.pa.gov.sg.

Annex

             TAMPINES GRC-ONE COMMUNITY FIESTA 2017
                          PROGRAMME

 Date             :       Saturday, 23 September 2017
 Time             :       6.00pm to 9.30pm
 Venue            :       Our Tampines Hub
                          Festival Plaza
                          1 Tampines Walk, Singapore 528523

Time      Programme
6.00 pm   Arrival & Registration of Participants
          at Our Tampines Hub, Festive Plaza

          [ Fringe Activities Open.]

6.15 pm   Start of Programme
          Harmonica Performance

          Emcee Introduction & Ice Breaker

          Sing With One Heart Performance By Seniors from Choral Singing
          Project By NUS and volunteers from Kowloon Club, Jiangsu
          Association, University of Philippines Alumni Association Singapore
          and Amoy Association

          Tampines East Dikir Barat Performance

          Si Chuan Dou Hua Musical Performance

7.00pm    Arrival of PA Integration Council Adviser, Chairman and Members

7.10 pm   Arrival of Special Guests

          Mr Masagos Zulkifli
          Minister for the Environment and Water Resources
          Adviser to Tampines GRC Grassroots Organisations
          Member of Parliament for Tampines GRC

          Mr Desmond Choo
          Mayor of North East District
          Adviser to Tampines GRC Grassroots Organisations
          Member of Parliament for Tampines GRC

          Mr Baey Yam Keng
          Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth
          Adviser to Tampines GRC Grassroots Organisations
          Member of Parliament for Tampines GRC

          Ms Cheng Li Hui
          Adviser to Tampines GRC Grassroots Organisations
          Member of Parliament for Tampines GRC

Time      Programme
7.20 pm   Arrival of GOH

          Minister Heng Swee Keat
          Minister for Finance
          Adviser to Tampines GRC Grassroots Organisations
          Member of Parliament for Tampines GRC

7.25 pm   Rhythm De Pasion Percussion Performance

7.30 pm   PHOTO OPPORTUNITY

          Launch of Comic Book Guide on Desirable Social Norms for An
          Inclusive and Harmonious Community

7.35 pm   PHOTO OPPORTUNITY

          GOH to Flag Off :
          Lantern Procession led by Parade of Hearts and Lights

7.40 pm   PHOTO OPPORTUNITY

          Wefie Competition Winners Presentation

          [Minister Heng and Special Guests to head towards photo wall beside
          Gate 9 for prize presentation and group photo]

7.50 pm   PHOTO OPPORTUNITY AT MOONCAKE MAKING BOOTH

          Eurasian Association, Perenakan Sayang Booths & Snowskin
          Mooncake Making

          [GOH and Special Guests to proceed to the Eurasian Association
          Booth and Perenakan Sayang Booth before heading to Snowskin
          Mooncake Making Booth before mingling with participants/residents of
          the event]

8.30 pm   GOH to take his leave

8:35 pm   Presentation of Certificate of Appreciation

9.30 pm   End of Stage Programme