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PA to organise 17 heartland countdowns for residents to welcome 2025 as One Community
4 December 2024
PA to host 17 heartland countdowns for residents to welcome 2025 as one community
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People’s Association to organise 17 heartland countdown celebrations for residents to welcome 2025 as One Community
The People’s Association Grassroots Organisations (PA GROs) will organise 17 heartland countdown celebrations on Tuesday, 31 December 2024, with each site having fun-filled engaging activities, for residents to usher in the New Year nearer to home. The heartland celebrations, which are part of ONE Countdown 2025 to kick off SG60 celebrations, aim to bring families and friends together to celebrate, reflect, and share their resolutions for the New Year.
2 Organised by about 1,700 grassroots leaders and community volunteers – from dedicated students, working professionals, to seasoned seniors – who are eager to make a difference in their communities, the 17 heartland countdown celebrations promise to offer vibrant and inclusive programmes that bring joy and celebration to people of all ages. These events bring the spirit of unity, volunteerism, and community engagement.
3 Families can look forward to artistic experiences such as mural painting and exploring an interactive media art installation wall at Nee Soon Countdown 2025. At Illuminate 2025, that will be held at Bedok Stadium, residents can co-create a community artwork with renowned graffiti artist, Zero.
4 For those seeking sporting fun, Tampines Boogie Countdown to 2025 will feature K-pop random dance sessions led by various dance interest groups in Our Tampines Hub. Seniors can showcase their moves at a lively dance party at Holland-Bukit Timah GRC and Bukit Panjang SMC Year-End Countdown Celebrations @ Heartlands 2024. Residents can also enjoy sport try-outs conducted by ActiveSG at various heartland celebrations which include giant human bowling, zig zag golf, and inflatable archery.
5 This year, community participation is at the heart of the 17 heartland countdown celebrations. At MY Countdown, that will be held at Woodlands Stadium, a pop-up musical instrument exhibition will feature at least 15 traditional instruments contributed by volunteers, and residents will have the opportunity to try out these instruments. Meanwhile, about 100 students from River Valley High School will play a key role in Boon Lay Countdown 2025 - Be The Spark. A New Start, serving as planners and facilitators for the engagement booths at the event.
6 Over at Aljunied and Hougang, residents have come together to fold 2,025 origami cranes as blessings for the upcoming New Year, and their efforts will be showcased at Igniting Sparks of Hope. In addition, Tanjong Pagar GRC & Radin Mas SMC Countdown New-tro Night will feature an art piece, created from quilling materials contributed by residents, which symbolises community participation and the unique story of individuality.
7 Members of the public can approach their nearby Community Clubs, Residents’ Committees, Neighbourhood Committees, and Residents’ Networks for more information on the events.
8 More information on the heartland celebrations can be found in the Annex.