Three Bishan East RCs held block parties for residents on Saturday, 5 December 2009.
Christmas came early to the residents who attended the Block Party at block 170. About 150 residents comprising three generations – children, parents and grandparents of different races came to bask in the festive mood. The residents were treated to magic show and balloon sculpturing which has always been very popular with the young.
The party was graced by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs, Mr Wong Kan Seng, who is also the Member of Parliament for Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC. During the event, DPM Wong was invited to give away CDC/CCC Art Institution (AI) and University Bursary to ten deserving student. This bursary is an encouragement to the students who come from less well-off families for their hard work and effort put in their studies.
“Christmas At Your Block” at Block 170
This was followed by the block party at block 167 organised by the Bishan East Zone 6 Residents’ Committee. Close to 100 residents turned up to view the NEA exhibition on energy saving tips. Residents learn on how to cut down on their utility bills, while the children were treated to a magic. Residents were invited to participate in a game of BINGO while eager children and their parents participated in a short quiz given by Doreen Teo, our representative from the National Environment Agency. During the block party, DPM Wong was invited to give away the Good Neighbour Award to Ms Tan Tong Khoon and Mr Abdul Razak. The Good Neighbour Award aims to recognise residents who have shown acts of kindness, neighbourliness and have contributed in promoting graciousness, harmony and cohesion in the community. Congratulations again to the award winners.
"Residents' Block Party" at Block 167
The last event for the night was the "Christmas Block Party" organised by Bishan East Zone 5 Residents' Committee at block 141. The party attracted a crowd of about 150 residents. There were 8 families who took part in the on-the-spot T-shirt design competition. At the same time, residents and their young children were entertained by a interesting magic show, as well as a story told by Santarina and her puppet. Many eager children queued up for their balloon sculptures and for face-painting done by the Santarinas. Families also took this special opportunity to interact with DPM Wong and to have their photos taken together with him.
..The Bishan East Blog Team..
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