[h=1]13-05-05: One Day Family Trip[/h]<abbr title="Thursday, May 9, 2013 at 11:08am" data-utime="1368068924" class="timestamp"></abbr>
Around 300 Punggol East residents participated in the One Day Family Tour, which took place on Sunday, 5 May 2013. The tour – a first of many of such tours to come for residents - was organised and led by volunteers from the Punggol East Constituency Committee.
The journey started off with a visit to the Kranji Countryside. Residents had the chance to see how crops such as wheatgrass, cactus and aloe vera are grown by high-technology farms in Singapore during the tour of Kin Yan Agrotech. During the visit to the Qian Hu fish farm, residents were also treated to ‘fish spa’ and ‘longkang fishing’ at discounted prices. Following the tour of the Kranji Countryside, residents proceeded by bus to Marina Barrage for lunch. The scenic Marina Barrage provided a photo moment for many of them and a group shot of all residents participating in the tour was taken.
After lunch, residents enjoyed a stroll around the themed gardens of the Gardens by the Bay and learnt how plants are linked to Singapore’s culture. Before heading home, we made a short trip to Kampong Glam, where we had the opportunity to understand and appreciate Malay culture through visits to the Malay Heritage Centre and the Sultan Mosque. Throughout the journey, residents found opportunities to interact with MP Lee Li Lian.
Despite the stormy weather throughout the day, residents remained upbeat and enjoyed the tour. Mr Guay, a 58 year old resident said that the Kranji Countryside was a pleasant experience for him. He said, “The visit to Kin Yan Agrotech was enjoyable as we got to see first-hand how Singapore farms grow such crops. But of course, I also enjoyed purchasing products from the farm!” Another resident, Mr Low added, “Unfortunately we do not get to visit the Kranji Countryside and other attractions due to the distance (from where I stay). Today was thus a good moment to catch up with old memories.”
Ticket sales for the Family Tour began on 8 April 2013. Due to overwhelming response, all tickets to the Tour were sold out on 15 April 2013. However, according to Legislative Assistant to Li Lian, Ms Ng Swee Bee, residents do not have to be disappointed for too long. She said: “The Constituency Committee will be working hard to organise more of such trips and we hope that all residents who missed out on our Family Tour will keep a look out for our one day tour to Muar, Malaysia.”
Report by: Cho Jing Qin
Photos credit: Nicholas Lee
Around 300 Punggol East residents participated in the One Day Family Tour, which took place on Sunday, 5 May 2013. The tour – a first of many of such tours to come for residents - was organised and led by volunteers from the Punggol East Constituency Committee.
The journey started off with a visit to the Kranji Countryside. Residents had the chance to see how crops such as wheatgrass, cactus and aloe vera are grown by high-technology farms in Singapore during the tour of Kin Yan Agrotech. During the visit to the Qian Hu fish farm, residents were also treated to ‘fish spa’ and ‘longkang fishing’ at discounted prices. Following the tour of the Kranji Countryside, residents proceeded by bus to Marina Barrage for lunch. The scenic Marina Barrage provided a photo moment for many of them and a group shot of all residents participating in the tour was taken.
After lunch, residents enjoyed a stroll around the themed gardens of the Gardens by the Bay and learnt how plants are linked to Singapore’s culture. Before heading home, we made a short trip to Kampong Glam, where we had the opportunity to understand and appreciate Malay culture through visits to the Malay Heritage Centre and the Sultan Mosque. Throughout the journey, residents found opportunities to interact with MP Lee Li Lian.
Despite the stormy weather throughout the day, residents remained upbeat and enjoyed the tour. Mr Guay, a 58 year old resident said that the Kranji Countryside was a pleasant experience for him. He said, “The visit to Kin Yan Agrotech was enjoyable as we got to see first-hand how Singapore farms grow such crops. But of course, I also enjoyed purchasing products from the farm!” Another resident, Mr Low added, “Unfortunately we do not get to visit the Kranji Countryside and other attractions due to the distance (from where I stay). Today was thus a good moment to catch up with old memories.”
Ticket sales for the Family Tour began on 8 April 2013. Due to overwhelming response, all tickets to the Tour were sold out on 15 April 2013. However, according to Legislative Assistant to Li Lian, Ms Ng Swee Bee, residents do not have to be disappointed for too long. She said: “The Constituency Committee will be working hard to organise more of such trips and we hope that all residents who missed out on our Family Tour will keep a look out for our one day tour to Muar, Malaysia.”
Report by: Cho Jing Qin
Photos credit: Nicholas Lee
