We had our usual fast food breakfast and arrived in church to find that it was a combined service and there was no kids’ program. I don't remember the teachers talking about it. I should have checked the church website before we made our way to the church. We left without trying to squeeze in the overly packed service and headed to Vivo. I was half lamenting – if I have known that there was no kids’ service, we would have not left the house so early. However, we were pleasantly surprised to find the Festival of Biodiversity 2014 going on in Vivo. I think it is largely supported by National Parks and plenty of volunteers.
The kids started off with craft works. They made cute owl and jellyfish out of recycled styrofoam balls and then we went to explore the many interest exhibits. Did you see the purple and yellow balls on satay stick? They are Lil Isaac’s owl and chick respectively.
Each exhibit was well-manned by passionate volunteers who explained really clearly and nicely the wildlife in Singapore. Apparently, all the wildlife displayed are what could be found in Singapore either now or in the past. It was very educational and entertaining, even for me. There was plenty to see and participate and everything was free! Lil Shauna was attentively taking in the explanation but Lil Isaac appeared to stare in the blank most of the time. The kids even took pictures with the lions!
The kids also had some face and hand painting done. We make a small donation to one of the charitable organizations at the road show.
Then, there was also story telling.
Then we went back to the craft session and made clay turtle and dragonfly this time.
The kids had a lot of fun and we spent almost 2 hours participating in the event. Thumbs up for National Parks in their effort to educate the public.
Mummy Lim
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