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Thursday 26 January 2012

5 MEANINGFUL THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND

I know that most of us are still in the midst of Chinese New Year celebrations but if you want to get away from the usual. Here's a list of 5 meaningful things you could do to mark this festive season and the weekend. These activities may excite you and for the most part, many of them are FREE

1. Capture the visits with your relatives 2012 style
The spirit of Chinese New Year doesn't only need to last 15 days. Make it memorable. Take snaps, videos and compile them in a photo album or email images to give out on Day 15 of Chinese New Year. Make this a new tradition for yourself and your family.

2. Rise and Shine! 
Greet the morning with a run or a walk along the beach with your family. Burn off all the excess we've indulged ourselves these last few days. The weather forecasts that there will be scattered showers throughout the day. The sun will rise at 7:16 am.

3. Learn the Stories Behind Singapore Streets
Go to the library to catch these exhibitions! 
Time: 10 am to 9 pm
Where: Central Library at Level 7 & 8




4. Appreciate the German language 
While you're at the library, go visit the Germany Bite-Sized Exhibition (Suitable for families)
Date: Jan 28
Time: 10 - 1030, 2 - 230 for guided tours
Competition: Win a 4-week language course in Germany with flight included. Details can be found at 
German Puppet Show for 4 - 8 year olds
Registration Needed: Go register at http://golibrary.nlb.gov.sg or library eKiosks
Date: Jan 28
Time: 2 - 3 pm  
Where: Multipurpose Room, Central Public Library, #B1-01
About: Three friends visit their grandma to celebrate her birthday and the cake gets stolen. The friends have to think of fantastical ways to get their cake back. 

German Films
Date: Jan 28
Time: 6 pm
About: The Flying Classroom or Das fliegende Klassenzimmer
Click to preview the film at the 12 minute mark. There are subtitles in English. Please note that they didn't indicate if they are showing the 70s version or the 2003 remake. 



5. Catch A Movie
We Not NaughtyI know I said that the activities are free but I'm sticking my neck out here and making an exception. I'm not the biggest fan of movie theatres but
I'll only do so if there is a film worth sitting through. A film that is not only family friendly but advocates strong core family values. I have to admit that I haven't seen this myself but I was given a preview of it and it looks promising. It's called 'We Not Naughty'. It has received strong reviews by friends in the media who have seen the movie.

Don't be put off by the fact that it's a Jack Neo directed flick. He is a talented director who has always managed to cut through to the social consciousness of Singaporeans. This time, he addresses the social issues faced by children in Singapore today. Once again, he addresses a topic that is not only timely but  relevant in our society. Let's hope he addresses the issues head on without the histrionics.

Reviews are most welcome!

Click here for the movie preview: We Not Naughty


Have a Great Weekend! 
And a Wonderful 2012

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