Huney'Z World: Kreta Ayer

Hi Huneybees,

On a warm sunny Saturday, I was at Singapore Flyer celebrating Chinese New Year with over 40 underprivileged children from Kreta Ayer - Kim Seng Children and Teens Community Hub (CATCH) Programme.

The children were all dressed in traditional Chinese clothings and they also learnt about the Spring Festival traditions and practices at the Singapore Flyer alongside special guest - Dr Lily Neo - MP of Tanjong Pagar GRC .

Dr Lily Neo, MP of Tanjong Pagar GRC together with Mr Vincent Koh, founder of the Singapore Feng Shui Centre, sounding the Lucky Gong for good luck.

All of them enjoyed the Singapore Flyer ‘Lo Hei’ flight hosted by the iconic attraction’s CEO Patsy Ong and her Finnish World Cup Champion bowler husband, Tom Hahl.

"Involving the children from the CATCH Programme in the Chinese New Year celebrations by Singapore Flyer allows them to learn more about the traditions and practices of Chinese New Year and provides them the opportunity to experience the Singapore Flyer. Promoting social cohesion and racial harmony require collaborative efforts from our educators, students, parents and corporates. Singapore Flyer is commendable in its efforts in organising this event as part of their corporate social responsibility programme." --- Dr Lily Neo

While on board the World’s Largest Giant Observation Wheel, the lucky children had the
opportunity to ‘Lo Hei’ in the sky. Singapore Feng Shui centre founder, Mr Vincent Koh, shared stories with them about various Chinese New Year traditions and customs such as the significance of the reunion dinner.

The already ecstatic children squealed with excitement when Ms Patsy Ong and Mr Tom Hahl handed them personal ang pows with mandarin oranges.

After disembarking the Singapore Flyer, the children sang and skipped all the way to the
Singapore Flyer VIP lounge. They shared spirited stories with their parents who also took a
flight onboard the Singapore Flyer.

Visitors who wish to Lo Hei in the sky may make reservations for the Singapore Flyer Chinese New Year Sky Dining Flight. This offering is limited to 8-24 Feb 2013 (excluding 12-14 Feb).

Other festive flights for the Lunar New Year include the Prosperity Flight ($68/adult, $54/child) and the Auspicious Trail Flight ($33/adult, $21/adult).

Chinese New Year Sky Dining Flight

Price: $288++ per couple ($338.98 nett)

Private Capsule: $1,888 nett (up to 10 guests)

Timing: 7.30pm & 8.30pm

Includes:

4-course fine dining menu
2 flight rotations (1 hour)
In-flight butler service
Exclusive check-in (Express Boarding)
Access to Flyer Lounge (Subject to Availability)
Free admission to Journey of Dreams interactive gallery (optional)

Chinese New Year Prosperity Flight
Price: $60 nett/adult
Price: $54 nett/child (age 3-12)

Includes:

1 Singapore Flight to embark on the Signature Auspicious Trail (approx 30 minutes)
1 Bubble Jet River Taxi Ride along Singapore River and Marina Reservoir **
1 FunVee Open top City Adventure Hop-On and Hop-Off bus tour OR 1 FunVee Open Top Night Tour (includes Chinatown Chinese New Year street ligbht up tour) **
1 Lo Hei platter ^**
1 Prosperity Card with lucky 4D number and a chance to win $888 cash
1 limited edition Singapore Flyer gift (Fengshui Keychain) - for adult
1 limited edition Singapore Flyer Kid's Fun Pack - for child

**Open-dated vouchers. Valid for redemption from 1-28 Feb 2-13. Subject to availability.
^Min. 2 pax. soft drinks included. To be redeemed at Royal Palm Restaurant, #01-02 (on the same day as flight). No takeaways, subject to availability.

Singapore Flyer Auspicious Trail Flight
Price: $33 nett/adult
Price: $21 nett/child (age 3-12)

Includes:

1 Singapore Flight to embark on the Signature Auspicious Trail
1 free Chinese New Year gift [Chocolate ingot in a lucky bag]
1 Prosperity Card with a lucky 4D number and chance to win $888 cash, 1 Lo Hei reunion table with MediaCorp DJ's performances and many more!

*Offer is valid for 1 - 28 Feb 2013. Other terms and conditions apply. For those with online or mobile tickets, present your e-tickets (printed or on your mobile phones) at any of their ticketing counters or Guest Servies Lounge (Level 1) to exchange for a Prosperity card.

More details on the various flights may be found on www.singaporeflyer.com.

Singapore Flyer - Top 20 attractions in Singapore on TripAdvisor.

Visit www.singaporeflyer.com with your mobile devices and get up to 10% off mobile tickets.

More photos can be viewed in my album here.

Hi Huneybees,

More than two hundred elderly persons living in the Kreta Ayer constituency were treated to an evening of food, fun and festivity as part of the celebrations to usher in the upcoming Year of the Water Dragon.

Hosted by Asia Pacific Breweries Singapore (APBS) at Kreta Ayer Square in Chinatown, an intimate charity dinner was held to enhance the spirit of "togetherness" amongst the elderly community.

Tables are set.

Guest of Honour - Dr Lili Neo was seated.

Yum Seng!

After a little performance and speech, the dinner has officially started.

First dish has got to be the Yu Sheng! How can you miss that on a CNY dinner right?

Wonder what's everyone wishing for as they 'mixed' the ingredients together.

APBS staff was on the ground as hosts to the elderly guests, providing the personal touch to serve them a sumptuous spread and provide an evening to remember. Even blogger Gin Wong was there to volunteer and helped with the beer.

In between, there were some performances and more food!

This lady was super happy and she was dancing, singing along with the performance. A little high?

Mr Michael Chin, General Manager, APBS, along with Dr Lily Neo, MP for Tanjong Pagar GRC and Adviser to Kreta Ayer-Kim Seng GROs ended the evening of festivities by personally handing out red packets (ang baos) to each of the elderly folk in attendance at the event.


Dr Lili Neo. She totally never changes. I used to enter into art competitions and Dr Lili Neo was the one who would hand me my certs and trophies. It's amazing she looks the same!

Dr Lili Neo and hubby, Dr Ben Neo.

Said Mr Chin, “Organising this Chinese New Year charity dinner has become a tradition for APB Singapore and it gives us the opportunity to give back to the community each year. This year’s dinner event is significant as it marks the tenth year that we have hosted it for the elderly living in Kreta Ayer and we will work towards supporting the community them in the years ahead.”