Decorate My Sengkang with Jessie Toh
Discover how Jessie Toh assembles her “Auntie Army” to put up a breathtaking display of red-and-white lanterns just in time for National Day.
About the Programme
- What You'll Do
- Meet Your Host
- Important Details
What You'll Do
Experience first-hand the artistry and effort that goes into Jessie’s intricate lantern designs. Inspired by lantern craftsmen in Chinatown, Jessie will share about the meticulously selecting and sourcing red packets to the painstaking assembly process her “Auntie Army” has to go through months before festive occasions.
Meet Your Host
Former Bedok resident Jessie became interested in paper lantern decorations as she has friends who were involved in similar crafts. Feeling inspired, she started making the lanterns herself which won the compliments of many family and friends. Over the last 20 years, Jessie has developed many strong community bonds with her neighbours in and from the surrounding blocks that she can ‘activate’ to help her with the decorations or gather for just a simple meal.
More Details
What to bring?
- Participants are encouraged to dress comfortably!
- Participants should bring along an umbrella and a bottle of water.
- Participants are encouraged to bring their own earphones (with a standard 3.5mm audio jack) because we will be using radio guides for the tour!
- Please ensure that you bring along any personal medication. Asthmatic individuals are reminded to bring their inhaler.
Other important information
- Please arrive 15 minutes before the tour for registration.
- The tour will proceed rain or shine.
- Parking is available at Blk 321 Anchorvale Drive, Singapore.
- The venue is wheelchair accessible.
- Photography is allowed at event premises.
Disclaimer
- All ticket sales are final. There will be no refund if you wish to cancel your tickets.
- Each ticket admits only one participant.
- By agreeing to participate in the tour, every participant will be responsible for any injury, loss of damage due to careIessness of other actions on his/her part or that of children under his/her charge.
- It is compulsory for a parent/guardian to accompany any child of or under the age of 12.
- Videos and photographs may also be taken during the event. By registering for this event, you give My Community full rights to use the photos for marketing and publicity.
Time and Duration
4pm – 5pm (1 hour)
Days & Dates
Sunday, 6 August 2023
Sunday, 6 August 2023
Ticket Price
(excluding Eventbrite service fee)
Meeting Point
Ending Point
Language(s) / Age Limit(s)
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