Hi Huneybees,
On Friday, Singapore celebrated Kindness Day SG with a concert in Shanghai Dolly. The Guest of Honour was Member of Parliament, Mr Baey Yam Keng and together with performances by local entertainment company Dream Academy featuring the Dim Sum Dollies, Robin Goh and Hossan Leong as well as Vocaluptous, Elson Soh, singing duo Jack and Rai and Ocean Butterflies artistes Juno, Jacky and Stella.
The highlight of the show was the debut of the Kindness Song, “Kindness is in Me” by Lorraine Tan, specially commissioned by the Singapore Kindness Movement.
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| Mr Baey Yam Keng, Member of Parliament giving a speech on kindness at the concert |
Sing a song of Kindness, sing it with GladnessFill our world with songs and smiles 'cause kindness goes a million milesIf we just look within our heart we'll step out of the darkKindness is in everyone, it starts with me --- Kindness Is In Me, by Lorraine Tan
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| Dr Wan, General Secretary of SKM, giving the opening address of the event |
The day kickstarted at West View Primary School in the morning with Minister for Education, Mr Heng Swee Keat as Guest of Honour and whhile the evening was a treat to the senses, kindness was not far from everyone’s minds.
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| Dr Wan, General Secretary of SKM, and Mr Baey Yam Keng, Member of Parliament, giving out certificates to Kindred Spirit Circle honourees |
Ground-up initiatives that have championed kindness over the past year were honoured as part of the Kindred Spirit Circle at the event. Among those recognised were Diamonds on the Street, a group that brings hope to vulnerable communities by teaching them skills related to music and drama, and the organisers of The Hawker Sessions, an initiative which raises funds for the less privileged through its makan fundraisers at local hawker centres. The affirmation of their organic efforts to bring kindness to the community inducted them into the circle which was started in 2013.
SKM encourages everyone and organisations to join Kindness Day SG in the coming years, not only on the day itself, but also throughout the year to fuel the kindness spirit in Singapore. SKM hopes Kindness Day SG will serve as a reminder, celebration, and continuing encouragement of kindness.
Kindness Day SG will return annually on the last Friday of May, coinciding with the conclusion of Term 2 of the academic calendar.
For more information, please visit www.kindness.sg / www.kindnessday.sg .
To view the Kindness Song, please visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nzj-R3Tygck
Photo Credits: Singapore Kindness Movement
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