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YSA’s 5th Khwaish Lecture touches on issues of race and ethnicity
- 08/11/2008
- Posted by: youngsikh
- Category: Conferences and Seminars
No Comments“In the management of race and ethnicity, the Singapore government takes the lead and makes a conscious effort to ensure each and every citizen is treated fairly and equally; and the society functions on a meritocratic system. This is why Singapore has succeeded in creating a peaceful and harmonious society. The city-state provides a shining
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MP Inderjit Singh urges Sikh graduates to contribute to wider Singapore society
- 10/10/2008
- Posted by: youngsikh
- Category: Professional and Intellectual Development
Member of Parliament for Ang Mo Kio GRC Inderjit Singh’s message to Sikh graduates is clear – carry on the good work on the earlier generations of Sikhs and continue to contribute to the Singapore society. Mr Inderjit made these comments in his address to 25 Sikh graduates in a networking tea reception organised by
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YSA celebrates Hari Raya Puasa and Children’s Day with needy children
- 29/09/2008
- Posted by: youngsikh
- Category: Community Services
More than 50 children at Pertapis Children’s Home were treated to an early Hari Raya Puasa and Children’s Day celebration on 28 September 2008. Organised by YSA the visit saw close to 40 volunteers spending time interacting, socialising and entertaining the children. The volunteers put up a Bhangra performance, as well as organised and joined
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Team from Punjab captures regional bhangra competition title
- 07/09/2008
- Posted by: youngsikh
- Category: Culture
Rangla Punjab, a bhangra troupe from Punjab, India, has emerged champion of the Regional Bhangra Competition held on 6 September 2008 at the RELC Auditorium. Hosted by the Singapore for the first time, the major multi-ethnic regional competition witnessed six top bhangra dance teams from Australia, India, Malaysia and Singapore coming together to vie to
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YSA Project Khwaish VIII team off to Punjab for community service
- 06/09/2008
- Posted by: youngsikh
- Category: Community Services
Twenty young Singaporeans, led by two qualified leaders and a trained facilitator, embarked on a journey of selfless and charitable service in aid of underprivileged and needy children in Punjab, India, from 3 to 21 December 2008. They are part of YSA’s community service project team to Korewala, Moga, (Project Khwaish VIII). The word “Khwaish”
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YSA elects Executive Committee for 2008/09
- 18/05/2008
- Posted by: youngsikh
- Category: Others
YSA held its fourth Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Central Sikh Temple Conference Room on 17 May 2008. During the AGM, YSA’s President, Hernaikh Singh, stated that the Association witnessed a re-appointment of Advisors last year. He added that the Advisors play an important role in charting the directions for the Association and in
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Mr Zainul Abidin graces certificate presentation ceremony for Project Khwaish VII
- 14/05/2008
- Posted by: youngsikh
- Category: Community Services
Twenty-nine young Singaporeans returned on 24 December 2007 from a journey of selfless and charitable service in aid of underprivileged and needy children in Punjab, India. They had left for Bhaloor village in Moga, Punjab, on 7 December 2007 under as YSA’s Project Khwaish VI banner. The word “Khwaish” means hopes or aspirations in Punjabi.
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Youths join Sikhs in community service to usher Sikh New Year
- 13/04/2008
- Posted by: youngsikh
- Category: Community Services
Close to 30 young Singaporeans of different faiths and backgrounds joined another 25 members of Young Sikh Association (Singapore) to usher Vesakhi, the Sikh New Year, by doing community service at the Bukit Batok Home for the Aged home on 12 April 2008. The visit and activities at the home were aimed at allowing the
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YSA lends support to inaugural Community Engagement Games Day
- 08/04/2008
- Posted by: youngsikh
- Category: Others
YSA members joined more than 1,000 Singaporeans from all races and religions to participate in the inaugural Community Engagement Games Day at Anglo Chinese Junior College on 19 April 2008. The Guest-of-Honour was Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports. During the fun-filled half day, the participants took part in various activities,
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Singaporeans show support for Youth Olympic Games through football tournament
- 25/02/2008
- Posted by: youngsikh
- Category: Sports
Less than four days after Singapore received the nod to host of the inaugural Youth Olympic Games in 2010, Young Sikh Association (Singapore), or YSA, took the initiative to promote football among young Singapore by organising a one-day 4-a-side football tournament. Held on 24 February 2008, the event attracted more than 250 players and supporters.