Welcoming 2014 @ The Marina Bay Singapore Countdown 2014

Hi Huneybees,

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU!!!!

Isn't this beautiful? The whole Ocean Financial Centre was "lighted up in flames" as we countdown to 2014. This is the first time a countdown mechanism has been put in place to usher in the New Year in Singapore, a concept borrowed from the New York Times Square New Year Countdown.

This year's countdown celebration was indeed an amazing start to the new year! As the Official Blogger of Marina Bay Singapore Countdown 2014, I got to roam around freely and I was assigned one of the best spots to view the whole Marina Bay, visual arts installation and fireworks!

Singaporeans' mood for New Year celebration were not dampened in spite of the downpour earlier in the day. As the sun sets, more and more families started to gather along the Marina Bay to get the best "seats" to watch the magnificent fireworks. The spirit of celebration was also supported by booths set up along The Marina Bay Promenade to cater for last minute shopping and hungry stomachs.

For hubby and I, while waiting for the countdown, stationed ourselves at The Promontory to enjoy the admission free "Celebrate The World" Concert, hosted by Sheikh Haikel and Evelyn Kuek. 

Encompassing the talents from all over the world, we were treated to music throughout the night and my favourite had got to be German DJ Ronski Speed. He got me hopping off my seat and dancing to his beats with the other audience!

 

Other acts also included  Singapore Acapella group Juz-B, Singapore rock band Queen Inc. featuring Sylvester Sim, Singapore singer Chriz Tong Wei En, Malaysian personality Namewee and Filipino rock band Rivermaya.

Chriz Tong

Juz-B

Rivermaya

Namewee who turned up in 2014 party glasses

Queen Inc. was rocking it out with Sylvester Sim.

It was 7 hours of non-stop entertainment and of course the highlight was the much anticipated fireworks display! Everyone cheered, danced and definitely cameras and videos went non-stop snapping. I shall leave you here with the spectacular fireworks... Enjoy!

I loved how to OUE building was "burning" red as it captures the fireworks in its reflection!

Have a blessed 2014 and keep supporting Huney'Z World! :)

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Come On Down To Marina Bay Countdown - The Promotory Now!

Hi Huneybees,



How is your New Year's Eve celebration coming along? If you are near Marina Bay, why not pop by The Promontory?



So far you have missed the performance of Chriz Tong, together with Rivermaya, Juz-B and now we are all dancing to the beats of German DJ Ronski Speed. Have you been checking out my Instagram?




Come on down quick as there will be a special LED Countdown as the Ocean Financial Centre lights up, while we countdown to 2014!!!

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SHINE Youth Festival 2012 Closing Conference

Hi Huneybees,

It's August already and last week marks the end of the SHINE Youth Festival. It has been a great month and there was plenty of events during the whole of July. At the festival closing, Mr Chan Chun Sing (Acting Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports / Chairman of National Youth Council) drew time out to address the event before rushing to the airport for London Olympics 2012.

Do you like the all new NYC logo?

The arrival of Mr Chan Chun Sing and was flooded by the media to do interviews...

The conference began with a prize giving to those who participated in the Panasonic & OMY's SHINE Photo & Video Competition as well as presentation in appreciation for all participating partners and media.

Daniel Ong was the host for the night.

Smile! This is a candid shot! Everyone so "cereal".

Excited students seeing their teacher and classmate on stage.

Juz-B performed their infamous acapella number.

And there was a talk show interview with the representative of Glee Studios.

The SHINE Advocates spoke about the Pledge to SHINE and below Justine Lee, the Stars of SHINE 2011 awardee shared his experience since being awarded last year. He was the guy behind Sole Apparels and living by his motto  lives by the personal motto – “Find a need and meet it. Find a hurt and heal it”, he established the company with a vision to provide a “sole for every soul”. Their concept of “Buy One, Give One” donates a pair of shoes to a needy child in China, for every pair of footwear sold.

Justine awarded the Favourite Stars of SHINE, Choo Pei Ling.

Then, it was time for the Stars of SHINE 2012 Awardees and SHINE Favourite Nominees to take the stage. Not only did they dared to dream, they also pursued their aspirations that led to action for the community. 

As everyday heroes who stepped forward to touch the lives of others and make a difference, Colin Wan pursued his passion for yo-yo by forming Spinworkx to reach out to other youthes; Jonathan Ng battled kidney failure and numerous adversities to become a health advocate and community leader; and Sarethkumar Kunasilan overcame the loss of his father at the age of 15 to bag various academic awards and inspire other youths as a volunteer mentor.

The closing festival ended with a group photo with Mr Chan Chun Sing

A photo with Daniel Ong and the night ended....

 The SHINE Youth Festival may have came to a wrap but inspiring youths and making a change never stops. Go on to www.shine.nyc.sg to learn more.

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