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A book project by People\u2019s Association, My Little Chingay Float aims to educate kids about the history and significance of Chingay.<\/p>\n
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Mr Kia Siang Wei, Chingay 2026 executive committee chairperson and group director of Partnership Group at PA, says of the book: \u201cWe hope to spark wonder in children\u2019s hearts and cultivate appreciation for Singapore\u2019s living heritage \u2013 the Chingay Parade. The Chingay spirit thrives not only in the parade itself, but in the friendships and dreams our children nurture.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Eli and Eva Lim, siblings and pupils at Henry Park Primary School, interviewed their paternal grandfather Lim Seow Beng (far left) and maternal grandmother Maureen Pang (far right), about their lives during Singapore\u2019s early nation-building years. They are seen here with other family members.<\/p>\n
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How was life during Singapore\u2019s early nation-building years? Read with your kids true accounts of courage and resilience as shared by some seniors. They were interviewed by their grandchildren who are pupils at Henry Park Primary School and these stories are now accessible online at <\/p>\n str.sg\/vmKF<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Among the seniors is Mr Lim Seow Beng, 75, who told his nine-year-old paternal grandson Eli Lim about his 31 years of army service. He fought for Singapore during Konfrontasi, a conflict between Indonesia and the then Federation of Malaysia, which took place between 1963 and 1966.<\/p>\n Mr Lim Seow Beng in his younger days when he was serving the army.<\/p>\n PHOTO: COURTESY OF LIM SEOW BENG<\/p>\n Eli\u2019s seven-year-old sister Eva interviewed their maternal\u00a0grandmother Maureen Pang. The 71-year-old recounted how her family, when racial riots broke out in 1964, risked their safety to hide an Indian man pursued by Chinese rioters. Despite their fear, they believed in doing the right thing and sheltered him in their home.<\/p>\n This initiative by Henry Park Primary aligns with the SG60\u2019s theme Building Our Singapore Together and complements the school\u2019s social studies lessons.<\/p>\n Mrs Angela Loy, Henry Park\u2019s subject head for character and citizenship education and social studies, explains that the programme encourages its pupils to speak with the older generations, exploring the question: \u201cWhat does it mean to be bold and resilient, and how have our grandparents demonstrated these in their lives?\u201d
<\/p>\n Madam Pang reflected on her sharing: \u201cIt was such a meaningful experience \u2013 specially knowing how young they are \u2013 and yet they listened so openly to stories they couldn\u2019t fully picture.\u201d <\/p>\n Mr Lim added: \u201cI hope my grandchildren carry with them the reminder that each of us, in our own way, can help make life better.\u201d
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