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 …
Are Singaporeans taking water for granted?
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 …
The hidden dangers in a bowl of shark’s fin soup
“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, …
Pump up the volume
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 …




