Honouring The STARS...part 6.

I mentioned that the organisers spared no effort in bringing the best to the Gala event.

After the arrival of the VIPs and Guest-of -Honour and DJ Brian Richmond had brought the house down with his hilarious antics...it was over to 2 old-time crooners, both household name in their heydays.

Here we were being entertained by Rahimah Rahim and later by Max Surin of Tokyo Square fame. This was still pre-dinner proper and the umbra of night has descended upon the resplendent set up.

Rahimah still have that star quality about herself and her singing. She came off stage after the 1st song and mingled table to table. My table was numbered 2 and soon she strode to us, to me and said," I really like that BIG smile of yours !"

Without a beat, I replied," I like YOURS better! " And we all broke out in laughter.

She had the last word," Wow..you are a clever one! " More laughter! haha!

Her rendition of "Burong Kaka Tua" got everyone going. Then she mesmerised us with a Mandarin lovesong. Max Surin showed why he was a top star with his smooth performance.

ACTIVE AGERS AWARDS 2008... the details.

The Presentation Ceremony was held during the Gala event on Sat 4th Oct 2008 at the Cavenagh Bridge....in the late evening.

The theme of this grand function was...

Honouring The Stars.

And to show that the nation takes active ageing seriously, no less a VIP than the President of Singapore himself was slated to present the awards.

Unfortunately, President Nathan was advised by his doctors to rest due to his indisposition prior to the event. In his place,

the Guest- of -Honour was Dr Vivian Balakhrishnan, Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports.

Each Award winner was accompanied by 2 other invitees of his/her choice. In my case, it was my wife D2 and David my son-in-law, who had his 2 month old baby son Jordy strapped to him. The person who nominated the winner was also invited separately. My younger daughter Dora is the one who nominated me for the Award. She was most delighted that she was able to attend with her baby son.

The whole set up at Cavenagh Bridge was novel and rather unique. No one in my time could have guessed that such a thing is possible...having a grand function on the bridge itself, with a stage, lights, sound systems, TV screens with "live" coverage and yet posing no problem to the public.

I was impressed. And so were others.
The media people were also invited to cover the event...which included Redsports.