The KDF's Charity Icon Launch Ceremony 2023 combines a Chinese style dinner with the unveiling of the 2023 Charity Icon - an exquisite Fortune Rabbit, as this year also marks the lunar year of the Rabbit. Crafted from shimmering amber 'liuli' glass, this masterpiece showcase a majestic rabbit with auspicious clouds and blooming peony, symbolizing resilience, growth, and a brighter future.
My family and I were among the crowd of 615 participants invited to this charity dinner held at The Jubilee Garden Restaurant, nestled within the SAFRA Toa Payoh Complex. Before this, My girl and I were at the Kidz Amaze, a fun indoor playground after attending a church wedding. So we've been out the whole day since morning.
Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Transport, and Ministry of Finance, Mr Chee Hong Tat graced the occasion as the Guest-of-Honour while Im Komei and local celebrity Brandon Wong took on the role of hosting the night.
The evening kicked off with an electrifying performance by the talented 24 Festive Drums Troupe, delivery a show that was full of energy to the audiences followed by Minister Chee's opening speech. Together with the KDF Chinese Community Committee, Minister Chee unveiled and personally signed a collection of eight magnificent 'Fortune Rabbit' Charity Icons. These eight Fortune Rabbit were presented to the highest bidders during the event. Local Fengshui Master, Master Hui, delved into the symbolism of the Fortune Rabbit. Audiences can also adopt and bring back the Fortune Rabbit with a donation of $888 or more. Next, Chan Tianwen and Brandon Wong brought waves of laughers to the audiences.
While we have our dinner, we also enjoyed the singing by Mr Chee Hong Tat of the renowned song "I Once Loved You with All My Heart" (我曾用心爱着你). Zhuang Qing Yu, the local "King of Hokkien Songs," also sang two signature songs and shared about his personal experience as a kidney patient.
The KDF Charity Icon Launch Ceremony 2023 concluded on a high note, with a mass singalong to the timeless Chinese classic, "Song of an ordinary Man" (凡人歌). The night ended with an amazing fundraising achievement of more than $500,000.
A reminder that when life is good, don't forget to give. Practice gratitude in life and count the blessings!
XOXO
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