Stories

In his youth, Whye Kee was involved in gang and drug activities and spent a decade in prison. While Whye Kee was serving the last few months of his sentence, his father passed away due to cancer. He regrets not being able to be there for his father in the latter’s final moments and to send his father off. Amidst his grief, Whye Kee discovered pottery, which became a form of therapy in coping with the loss of his father. Pottery was meaningful to Whye Kee, in that something as simple as mud, can be transformed into a functional work of art like a teapot or a teacup. Today, he runs Qi Pottery and is the co-founder of Beacon of Life (BoL), an organisation that works with ex-convicts, and Beacon of Life Academy (BoLA), an initiative that helps at-risk youths. Having experienced so much pain and darkness in his life, pottery gave Whye Kee the strength to move forward and harness the transformative power of art to help give purpose to the lives of those who are struggling, like he once was. Whye Kee’s story reminds Singaporeans to be grateful for the opportunities and people in our lives and to pay it forward by doing good for others. This coming together of communities, families, and friends, forms the bedrock of our nation’s strength and resilience, and enables us to overcome future challenges. Click here to know more about Whye Kee.

While spectators see grace and synchronicity above the surface, the swimmers put in immense work under the surface. Strength, artistry, movement control, breath control and teamwork are key elements to putting up a strong performance. With the support from friends, families and fellow Singaporeans, the Singapore Artistic Swim Team made history by winning the nation’s first Artistic Swimming gold at the 2015 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, and subsequently went on to win more medals. Passion and hard work, coupled with the love and support from the community and loved ones, have enabled our athletes to scale heights and fulfil their potential. Click here to know more about the Artistic Swimmers of TeamSG.

To support the nation when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, 350 SIA Group cabin crew had stepped forward to take on the role of Care Ambassadors (CAs). The CA programme allowed SIA Group cabin crew who were temporarily grounded due to cancelled flights to be redeployed to public hospitals to augment the pressing manpower needs brought on by the Covid-19 situation. These Care Ambassadors carried out duties which include basic caregiving procedures, nutritional care as well as patient service management for patients in low-risk wards. It is this spirit of giving back to the community that has enabled Singaporeans to stay strong in our fight against COVID-19. With the improving COVID-19 situation, the Care Ambassadors have now returned to the skies. Click here to know more about the SIA Cabin Crew.
Source: https://www.silverkris.com/airline/sia-care-ambassadors/

One of the dance groups within the music video is independent dance crew for the deaf, Redeafination. Redeafination aims to promote deaf awareness and bring the joy of dancing to the deaf community. The dancers are able to dance and keep in time with the music, through feeling floor vibrations or watching their fellow dancers. They also utilise a variety of methods, including sign language and visual cues, to effectively communicate and guide members of different learning profiles. They have been awarded numerous accolades and have performed at many events including the President’s Star Charity 2015, 8th ASEAN Para Games and the Norway Deaf Festival. They were also featured in NDP 2020’s “Everything I Am” music video. Their story reminds Singaporeans that dance is a form of expression that has no boundaries. Together, let’s put empathy and compassion at the center of what we do, and strive towards building an inclusive and caring society. Click here to know more about Redeafination.

Another dance group featured within the music video (MV) is a dance academy which promotes inclusivity and celebrates abilities. Through dance, they encourage dancers to overcome personal challenges, as well as to break from conventional social expectations. This dance group has performed at the President’s Star Charity 2021 and also at the Purple Parade 2021. Their story reminds Singaporeans that dance is a form of expression that has no boundaries. Together, let’s put empathy and compassion at the center of what we do, and strive towards building an inclusive and caring society. Click here for their performance at the President’s Star Charity.

Urban Terrain Groovers is a dance group under Distinct Creative Arts, a social enterprise that uses dance to reach out to the youth, including many who are marginalised or at-risk. The goal is to develop character and nurture a strong sense of purpose through dance, and help the youth grow into successful individuals who contribute to the society. Click here to know more about Urban Terrain Groovers.