On 14th June 2014, our Metro Leos successfully organized the annual Amazing Race for the underprivileged children. This year, the theme revolved around Chinatown with a twist from past years' Amazing Races. It was organized for the children from Shine Kids, with the objective to enhance their understanding towards Singapore's multi-racial culture and providing fun at the same time.
Briefing by the organizing chairpersons - William and Sita before the kids arrive...
Checking out the map to find where are all the 4 stations.
There were 4 stations in total, the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, Sri Mariamman Temple, Masjid Jamae, all along South Bridge Road, as well as the Chinatown Visitor Centre. The children were tasked to complete a range of activities planned for them, all with the objectives to deepen their understanding towards Singapore history and culture.
A group picture before the start of the games...
At the Buddha Tooth Relic Museum.
The kids were tasked to teach our overseas visitors on how to say thank you in Tamil, Nanri!!!
Children get to experience wearing a robe before entering the mosque..
A final group picture at Chinatown! Mission Completed!:)
Goodie bags for all the kids...kindly sponsored by our Lions, Abbott Nutrition, our Leos and our Leo Club!
Prize presentation back at the centre!
We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our kind sponsors for their generosity! Thank you Lion Rodney and Lion KC from our sponsoring Lions Club of Singapore Metropolitan for the soft toys! Thank you Abbott Nutrition for sponsoring stationeries and gifts for the children! Thank you Chewy Junior for the tea break treat for all children and our volunteers. Last but not least, thank you Fusion Spoon for the kind sponsor of sumptuous western lunch!! The children enjoyed them very much and thank you for helping us to put on a smile on their faces!:)
We would also like to thank the organizing committee for their months of hard work in planning for this Amazing Chinatown, our Metro Leos and volunteers who took time out to volunteer as facilitators and station masters! We hope you all enjoyed as much as the children!:)
If you are interested in viewing more photos from this event, do visit our Album on our Facebook Page at the following link: Amazing Chinatown 2014
