Family Fun Day of SS2B

I attended the Family Fun Day of SS2B last Saturday with full excitement. Various participatory activities were organised for the residents, able and disabled. It is interesting to note that the disabled friends played a pivotal role in organising the events, a rare occasion for other neighbourhood activities. The success of the Day vindicated the capabilities of the OKU and should the neighbourliness spirit be fostered further, OKU's involvement cannot be neglected.

The fun filled program saw the active participation of private sector. Stalls promoting healthy, green and nutritional products and services were established. Apart from the sale, the stall operators educated the residents on health and environmental aspects. For information on sustainable development and healthy lifestyle to be disseminated widely and effectively. the integration of commercial elements with the environmental education is critical or else attracting the participation of private sector in a neighbourhood activity is a difficult task. Perhaps all environmental education and community social programmes should look into this partnership model.

Another important milestone was the high turnout of children. In fact the presence of children increased participation rate of adults. In attracting the participation of children, St John's and Scout were invited to assist, children art competition was held as well as the school band and dancers of Puay Chai School were invited to perform. Obviously, organising events for children will enhance participation, a practical problem for community event in PJ.

I learned from what I saw and experienced. Thank you SS2B.