SSA Chingay 2017 item ‘Singapore City of Dreams” received two awards at the Chingay Awards Presentation Ceremony 2017 and Appreciation Night that was held on March 14 at Wavehouse Sentosa. Guest-of-honour for the evening was Ms Grace Fu, Minister for Culture, Community and Youth & Leader of the House.
SGI President Ikeda became the first recipient of the Wee Kim Wee Gold Award at the second Wee Kim Wee-Soka International Seminar on Global Peace and Understanding held over two days on February 23 and 24 in the Administration Building of the Singapore Management University (SMU). This award was in recognition of his contribution to global peace and endeavours in treasuring humanity and diversity.
In addition to celebrating Singapore’s Golden Jubilee with Singaporeans and friends from all around the world, this year’s National Day Parade (NDP) also marks SGS’s 30th NDP performance, a milestone made possible through the united and dedicated efforts of SSA members and friends over the years since 1981.
On July 5, Colonel Lawrence Lim, the Chairman of the 28th Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) Opening and Closing Ceremonies Executive Committee, presented SSA with a 28th SEA Games Torch in recognition and appreciation of SSA’s contributions in the 28th SEA Games Opening Ceremony.
“Thank you very much for extending your help in this goodie bags packing. I see a few familiar faces. Singapore Soka Association (SSA) has been a fervent supporter of our annual mental wellness events, organised by the Silver Ribbon Singapore.
SSA Vice Chairman Tan Wei Lan received the National Day Parade 2013 Gold Award on behalf of Singapore Soka Association from Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen at the National Day Parade 2013 Appreciation Dinner held on August 23.
At the signing ceremony held during the Eighth SSA Student Peace Lecture on December 8 at the Singapore Management University (SMU), SSA Chairman, Mr Oh Kheng Yam, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with SMU’s Dean of Students, Professor Ong Siow Heng, with SSA making an endowed gift to SMU to establish the SSA-Ikeda Peace Award in perpetuity at SMU.
Chingay 2012 was truly an unforgettable and remarkable event. It encompassed the journey of some 1,000 SSA youth members and friends coming together in unison to “contribute vibrantly to the nation as excellent citizens of Singapore”, as inspired by SGI President Ikeda, and alongside many others from all walks of life.
On October 2, 51st SGI World Peace Day, Singapore-based humanitarian organisation, Mercy Relief (MR), presented a special Tribute to President Daisaku Ikeda for his unflinching endeavour in promoting global peace. It was held at the SSA Headquarters with MR Board members and staff, and 1200 SSA leaders in attendance.
On January 15 2011, huge crowd awaited the Chinese New Year Official Light-up and Opening Ceremony, of which Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong was the Guest-of-Honour. 25 Soka Youth Dance Crew members represented SSA in this annual festive event and performed an upbeat hip-hop dance.
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