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PRESS RELEASE
EMBARGOED TILL SATURDAY, 16 MARCH 2019, 11.30AM
SILVER PARADE 2019
Reimagine Ageing - Central Singapore CDC launches
inaugural “Silver Parade”
An initiative for Singaporeans of all ages to
Reimagine Ageing and Age Gracefully together as a nation
SINGAPORE, 16 March 2019 – Central Singapore Community Development Council
(CDC)’s first Silver Parade on 16 March 2019 co-organised with ITE College Central, is for
Singaporeans of all ages to embrace their silver years.
Singapore is ageing at a rapid pace. As Singaporeans live longer, social and healthcare needs
are changing, with more attention placed to ensure that Singaporeans age well. But at the
same time, every individual, regardless of age, can still be inspired to reimagine ageing.
The Silver Parade aims to promote the 3 Cs of reimagining ageing – one, to build curiosity for
lifelong-learning; two, to connect and build meaningful relationships; and three, to contribute
to a meaningful purpose one believes in.
The Silver Parade aims to bring Singaporeans together to support, encourage and inspire
everyone to lead fulfilling lives as they age. Community and family support make a positive
difference to seniors of all profiles – whether they are actively ageing, at-risk, frail or disabled.
Said Mayor of Central Singapore District, Ms Denise Phua, “The Central Singapore District
has the most number of seniors in Singapore. Ageing impacts everyone, regardless of age.
Let us not define ageing by our conventional expectations. Let us rediscover possibilities of
what we can do. Seniors like Grandma Mary Ho, Team Strong Silvers, heart-bypass patient
Mdm Ng Siew Choo and many others have all done so! Through the Silver Parade, Central
Singapore CDC and our partners hope to inspire everyone to reimagine ageing and support
each other in ageing well together.”
Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Transport and Ministry of Health, Dr Lam Pin Min will be
joining some 2,500 participants at the event.
SILVER PARADE KEYHIGHLIGHTS:
CHALLENGE - Silver Parade Book of Records
A series of record-breaking challenges will be happening both on stage and off stage. Seniors
get to have fun and set personal records for more than 20 challenges that test their wits and
agility. A mass challenge will also see more than 2,500 participants in a mass Zumba dance.
CARNIVAL – EAT, PLAY, LEARN
30 Carnival booths will fall under 3 broad categories of Eat, Play and Learn. Our Eat and Play
booths offer healthy food items, and high-tech games that participants can engage in. They
can also sign up for courses to pick up new skills at our Learn booths. Silver Entrepreneurs
will also be sharing their stories on their businesses to inspire senior participants to pursue
their passions. Architect by trade and active upcycler, 51 year-old Mr Hamzah shares his tips
as a lifelong learner. (Refer to Annex C.)
CONCERT
The concert will include stage performances by senior talents such as Central Singapore’s
Silver Stars, Grandma Mary and her band, as well as Team Strong Silvers and more. A Silver
Parade Catwalk will also feature 6 cancer survivors, who will show how seniors can remain
resilient in the face of challenges. Lily Chan, 56, a breast cancer survivor, will be strutting
down the runway in the clothes that she designed and sewn. (Refer to Annex C.)
Join us as we Reimagine what Ageing can be like for our nation!
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Encl. –
Annex A: Media Programme
Annex B: Silver Parade Fact Sheet
Annex C: Media Profiles
Your journalist and photographer/videographer are warmly invited to join us for ‘Silver Parade
2019’. Details are as follows:
Silver Parade 2019
Date: 16 March 2019, Saturday
Time: 9.30am – 11.30am
Venue: ITE College Central
2 Ang Mo Kio Drive
Singapore 567720
To RSVP and for media enquiries, please contact:
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Cheryl Lew Kris Ye Assistant Manager (Communications) Senior Manager (Communications/Programmes) Central Singapore CDC Central Singapore CDC T: 6715 7594 / M: 91123 3928 T: 6715 7585 / M: 9239 6277 E: Cheryl_LEW@pa.gov.sg E: Kris_YE@pa.gov.sg About Central Singapore Community Development Council Lying at the heart of Singapore, the Central Singapore Community Development Council (CDC) serves close to one million residents living in Ang Mo Kio, Bishan-Toa Payoh, Jalan Besar and Tanjong Pagar Group Representation Constituencies (GRCs), and Radin Mas, Potong Pasir, and Sengkang West Single Member Constituencies (SMCs). The CDC envisions a self-reliant, vibrant and inclusive Central Singapore District. It works in close partnership with schools, voluntary welfare organisations (VWOs), grassroots organisations (GROs), government and commercial agencies to fulfil its mission of assisting the needy, bonding the people and connecting the community.
ANNEX A
MEDIA PROGRAMME
Date: 16 March 2019, Saturday
Time: 9.30am – 11.30am
Venue: ITE College Central (2 Ang Mo Kio Drive, Singapore 567720)
Time Programme
9:30 AM Arrival of Media
9:50 AM Arrival of Mayor of Central Singapore District, Ms Denise Phua
10:00 AM Arrival of Guest of Honour (GOH)
Dr Lam Pin Min,
Senior Minister of State,
Ministry of Transport and Ministry of Health
10:05 AM Performance by Grandma Mary & Band
82-year-old Grandma rock it out on her guitar with her band, belting familiar
songs Jamnalaya and 月亮代表我的心
10:15 AM Launch of the Silver Parade and Silver Parade Catwalk joined by GOH and
Mayor [Photo opportunity]
Featuring 15 Singapore Fashion Runway Seniors, donned in their specially
designed and hand-sewn outfits
10:30 AM Welcome remarks by Mayor
10:35 AM Speech by GOH
10:40 AM Push-Up Challenge by Team Strong Silver [Photo opportunity]
10:50 AM Mass Silver Parade Workout [Photo opportunity]
11:00 AM GOH and Mayor to tour the Silver Parade Carnival
11:30 AM End of ProgrammeANNEX B
SILVER PARADE FACT SHEET
1. Why Silver Parade?
Seniors may differ in terms of physical wellness – from those who are disabled, to those
who are frail, at-risk or actively aging. The Silver Parade supports a positive attitude
towards ageing for all Singaporeans to reimagine aging and age gracefully. The
Parade aims to bring Singaporeans together to support, encourage and inspire everyone
to lead fulfilling lives as they age.
2. Who is Silver Parade 2019 for?
The inaugural Parade will see more than 2,000 seniors and their families coming together.
450 student volunteers from ITE College Central will be hosting these seniors and their
families.
3. What can participants expect from Silver Parade 2019?
Co-organised by Central Singapore Community Development Council (CDC) and Institute
of Technical Education (ITE) College Central, the Silver Parade features 3Cs – Carnival,
Concert and Challenge.
CHALLENGE - Silver Parade Book of Records
A series of record-breaking challenges will be happening both on stage and off stage.
Seniors get to have fun and set personal records for more than 20 challenges that test
their wits and agility. A mass challenge will also see more than 2,500 participants in a
mass Zumba dance.
CARNIVAL – EAT, PLAY, LEARN
30 Carnival booths will fall under 3 broad categories of Eat, Play and Learn. Our Eat and
Play booths offer healthy food items, and high-tech games that participants can engage
in. They can also sign up for courses to pick up new skills at our Learn booths. Silver
Entrepreneurs will also be sharing their stories on their businesses to inspire senior
participants to pursue their passions.
CONCERT
The concert will include stage performances by senior talents such as Central Singapore’s
Silver Stars, Grandma Mary and her band, as well as Team Strong Silvers and more. A
Silver Parade Catwalk will also feature 6 cancer survivors, who will show how seniors
can remain resilient in the face of challenges.ANNEX C
MEDIA PROFILES
Hamzah Bin Osman, 51
The youngest in a family of seven, Hamzah’s circumstances in his youth did not allow him
to chase his dream to better the environment. Although he became an architecture by trade,
his hunger to learn more about the environment persisted.
At the age of 40, he reignited his passion and became an active upcycler. His upcycling
skills were self-taught and honed by learning from various online sources. This February,
he received an Advanced Diploma in Landscape Management (Arboriculture), and is
pursuing the necessary qualifications for his second career as a security guard.
Hamzah is an example of how it is never too late for seniors to begin pursuing their passion.
Learning is for life and they are able to maximise their learning potential even during the
later years.
“When I started upcycling, I know my knowledge is limited, so I had to turn to the
Internet and other sources to learn. Now at 51, I’m still learning and taking courses.
With my Diploma in Arboriculture, I want to teach the younger generation about
plants and spark this interest in them. ”Ng Siew Choo 黄秀珠 , 72 In 2006, Siew Choo was diagnosed with 2 partially blocked arteries in her heart. She took medicines to suppress her condition, but it worsened in 2016 and was advised to undergo a heart bypass surgery. Fearing the complications and risks, Siew Choo hesitated to go for the procedure then. She spoke to her family and also confided in a group of friends from the Kelantan RC. They encouraged her and offered words of advice to her to go for the surgery. In spite of her condition, she continued to sing and perform for the community with her friends. Siew Choo decided to undergo the bypass months later. She is now actively gardening and is part of the Silver Stars programme, serving the community even more with her voice. “If I didn’t’ have this group of friends, I think I would feel more discomfort (during the period before deciding to go for surgery). Not just physically, but also emotionally. I tell them everything, the good and the bad. I treasure these friendships made over the past years, they are like my second family.”
A.K. Latchumanan, 68 A humble man who gives his time unconditionally back to the community, Latchumanan, volunteers actively with the Inter-Racial and Religious Confidence Circle(IRCC), the Sri Mariamman temple and other Grassroots activities. He had a difficult life growing up, and describes his family as poor with his father having to feed an entire family of nine. As the eldest in the family, he gave the opportunity to study to his younger siblings and started working at the age of 16. Grateful towards the community for helping him and his family do better, he started volunteering as his way of giving back. He understands that most people volunteer in their youth, but not so in their later years. “When I volunteer, I don’t expect anything in return. Seniors should volunteer because it keeps them moving and occupies their mind. You will get a certain satisfaction that money cannot buy. A simple ‘thank you’ gives me a sense of accomplishment, and encourages me to continue serving.”
Lily wearing her handmade outfit for the Runway this Silver Parade Lily Chan 陈丽婵, 56 Lily is one of the lead sewing trainers for the Singapore Fashion Runway, and will be strutting the Runway this Silver Parade. In 2010, she was diagnosed with breast cancer, and soon fell into depression. Her cheerful disposition and the support of her family led her to recovery. She went through surgery, chemotherapy and sought out physical activities to find back her confidence in life. Having fought cancer in her senior years, she wishes to use fashion and the Runway to encourage seniors to step out of their houses to experience the fullness of life. Using prior knowledge when she ran her boutique business, she taught fellow models to design and create their costumes. “I want to represent them (seniors) and I’m proud to be part of this. I hope that their passions and interest will drive them. Don’t let your age stop you!”
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