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World’s Largest Artificial Flower Bouquet
Sian Chay Medical Institution planned to distribute artificial carnations to mothers in public places for Mothers’ Day. On 12 May 2017, prior to the distribution, the staff and volunteers arranged 41,249 blooms of carnation in the hall of Seng Kang Secondary School. It formed the shape of a giant heart measuring 13m across and 9.5m in depth. An adjudicator from Guinness confirmed ... Read More »
Longest Duration Zumba Dance
Fuchun Secondary School planned to break the zumba record, dancing for 3.5 hours to mark its 30th anniversary. But on 6 Sep 2016, still looking fit and in high spirits, the 234 students and teachers kept going till they hit 4 hours. Participants were only allowed a 5 min break in each hour. Straits Times report. 12► Read More »
First Plus Size World Beauty Queen
Fiona Tan Si Min was crowned Ms/Mrs Top of the World Plus Size 2016 in Latvia on 9 Jun 2016, beating 9 other contestants from around the world. The 29-year-old makeover stylist was the only Asian in the pageant, judged over 4 days. Tan also won Ms TV Star for the personal interview segment. Read More »
World’s Largest Fountain
In 1998, Guinness listed Suntec City’s Fountain of Wealth as the world’s largest fountain at 1,683.07 sq m. Built at a cost of S$6 million, it has four bronze legs which support a ring 21m in diameter. The central vertical jet can shoot up to 30m. Read More »
World’s Longest Batik Painting
Sarkasi Said, a renowned local batik artist, holds the Guinness record for the longest batik painting measuring 103.9m x 0.55m. On 20 May 2003, at 62 years, he completed the orchid-themed batik using dyes and wax. He slept an average of two hours for five consecutive days to complete the painting. Read More »
