A group of Singaporean activists is organizing a celebration of Labour Day on May 1st with a picnic at Speakers’ Corner. The event, the group says, is “to express gratitude and thanks to the backbone of the world’s economy – her workers.”
The picnic is also to express solidarity with all workers of the world on the day.
“Look out for a fun-filled afternoon complete with a picnic, speeches and even a sing along session!” Participants will also get to write down their wishes.
If you’re attending the event, you are urged to bring along your family and friends, some food and drinks, a mat, an umbrella and some writing materials.
The celebration will end with a group photo-taking session.
The details are:
Date: Saturday, 1 May 2010
Time: 4-6pm
Venue: Speakers’ Corner (Hong Lim Park)
Transport: Clark Quay MRT station (NEL line), Exit “A”
You can also visit the group’s event page on Facebook.
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Just out of curiosity, what upturning event is our NTUC organising? I hope the frogs don’t come out singing this time.
To attract more people, you can ask any budding artists or band group to perform. It is a good way for them to publicse their talents too. You can also organise a mini Spore’s Got Talent. Mr Leong, Andrew, Rachel & Kirsten can be judges.
Wish I could be there, hope you guys enjoy a day out in the park.
i’ll try to make it later part of the day, but i would like to wish all there a jolly good and wonderful labor day.
i hope that it’ll be more important in later years as the labor movement is a total farce with ntuc.
The 2010 TIME 100
In our annual TIME 100 issue we name the people who most affect our world
Laureates ThinkersLee Kuan Yew
By Henry Kissinger Thursday, Apr. 29, 2010
Historians have been debating, it seems forever, whether individuals shape events or are their register. There can be no doubt about the answer with regard to Lee Kuan Yew, 86, Minister Mentor of Singapore. For 50 years, he has shaped the fate of Singapore. He became Prime Minister when an obstreperous city was ejected from the Malaysian Federation on the theory that it would have to come crawling back. Lee had a different vision. The mark of a great leader is to take his society from where it is to where it has never been. When Lee took over, per capita income was about $400 a year; now it is close to $40,000. Lee inspired his polyglot population to become the intellectual and technical center of the region. Because of his leadership, a medium-size city has become a significant international and economic player, especially in fostering multilateral transpacific ties. On his periodic visits to Washington, Lee Kuan Yew is received by the President and leaders of both parties. There is no better strategic thinker in the world today. Two generations of American leaders have benefited from his counsel.
Kissinger, former Secretary of State
USA