When I first heard about the Singapore International Water Festival (SIWF) I was actually expecting a very dull and serious event due to the importance of water issues in Singapore. But after arriving, I was shocked to discover how fun and engaging the event was. Being targeted at youths, all the different stations and activities …
Millions die of water-related diseases. These include those under five, who could have a bright future. Does anyone care about them? Are we doing enough? I have attended the Asia Pacific Youth Water Forum. We were told how Singapore has progressed and how it is an essential to have clean drinkable water. This should be …
I went to the Singapore International Water Festival prepared for pitches on water conservation and appreciation, but was surprised when I saw sports activities, which I thought were not linked to water issues. After speaking to some of the people there, I learnt that structures such as the Marina Barrage can be beneficial not only …
“What has shark conservation have to do with saving our precious resource, water?” That was the burning question in my head when Ms Rachael See, a volunteer from Dunman High School explained to me what her game station was about-Sharks. This happened at the Primary Schools Water Festival 2010, organised by Bukit View Primary School, …
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. …
The launch of the Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) at Marina Barrage on 27 June 2010 was not what I expected it to be. Many who were there were unaware of the event. While they partook of the beauty and the largesse of the barrage in events like dragon boating or were simply there to …
A slight shower on Sunday morning had just ended and the weather was perfect for a day out. I headed down to the Marina Barrage for the Singapore International Water Festival. Before I could enter, there were already streams of people walking out and I overheard a teenage boy saying in Singlish, “Nothing much, what, …
As I walked around the Marina Barrage during the Singapore International Water Festival like a hawk swooping on potential interviewees for my News Writing assignment on the event, I found myself getting distracted by the various goings-on. Digressing from my initial goal, I checked out the sights and sounds with a photographer friend. I learnt …
Through the Singapore International Water Festival held at the Marina Barrage, I have learnt that it is more than about a barrage and making use of it to manage our water resources (lifestyle attraction, controlling of floods and water supply). The planning that PUB needed to go through has been detailed. With this event, it …
Cheerleaders, blood pumping music blasting over the stereo, well toned dragon boaters and a rock climbing wall, all these and more were present at the Marina Barrage as part of the Singapore International Water Festival jointly organized by Singapore Polytechnic (SP) and PUB. The main purpose of the event was to get youths to appreciate …
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