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Largest Patchwork Blanket
Some 2,000 residents, including new immigrants, gathered at the Lawn@Marina Bay on 20 Jul 2013 for the annual International Cultural Fiesta. It was organised by the Marine Parade GRC, Mountbatten and Potong Pasir SMCs. Amidst the carnival-like atmosphere was the display of the largest patchwork blanket measuring 16m by 10m. The project involved some 650 volunteers stitching the cloth patches ... Read More »
Most Number Of Origami Hearts Folded In 1 Hr
In its Heart-for-Rice charity drive, Kaki Bukit youths folded 65,434 origami hearts in one hour. The hearts would be exchanged for rice in 2.5kg packs and donated to one-room rental households in the vicinity. The project was organised by the Kaki Bukit CC YEC at its premises on 20 Jul 2013. The origami hearts would also be inked with well-wishes ... Read More »
Largest Mass Walk With Balloons
People’s Association’s PAssion Fun Around the Bay was organised at the Promontory @ Marina Bay on 13 Jul 2013. Among the many carnival-like activities on that day was the Skechers PAssion Fun Walk where participants did a 3.5km walk with red heart-shaped balloons. 2,225 walkers were counted to be holding or wearing balloons. Read More »
Largest Display Of Handmade Books
Young students from the PCF kindergartens learned to make their own handwritten and illustrated books. Some of the books even incorporated 3D and movable parts. On 7 Jul 2013, the PAP Women’s Wing, pre-schoolers from PCF centres and their families came together for the Joy of Reading event at the National Library Plaza where 1,001 of these handcrafted books were ... Read More »
Most Number Of People Making Five Stones
On 6 Jul 2013, Lee Kong Chian Gardens School (MINDS) marked Racial Harmony Day with their own celebration called HACCIMO Challenge. Students, parents, volunteers and guests gathered at the school hall to stitch up little pouches filled with green beans to make ‘stones’. The sewing experience was indeed fun for all 225 participants. At the end of the session, 300 sets of five stones were completed. Read More »
