I dig walking on water!
After going to the Marina Barrage for the launch of the Singapore International Water Festival, as clichéd as it sounds, I have gained a slightly better appreciation toward the value of water.
In my opinion, I am not really sure the events held at the Marina Barrage do fulfill their aim of encouraging water conservation. Because, honestly, how simplistic is it to believe that the mere organisation of water-related sports and activities would lead Singaporeans to take a more active role towards conserving water?
Okay, nevertheless, this trip down to the barrage still opened up my eyes to one thing. That would be the “Walk On Water” Race. I found it especially fascinating because it really puts an interesting spin on the way I look at water and its many uses, which I thought to be rather uninspiring and conventional at first.
Posted by Jeannette Tan, School of Film & Media Studies, Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Keith Morrison
Hi Jeannette, I think your concluding insight and experience is exactly what the organisers were aiming for. ABC Waters programme and this event are all about creating a connection between Singaporeans and their water resource. If people love relaxing and have fun by their waterways, they’re going to want to protect and conserve their water resource more.