Any reasons why kids from Dyslexia Association invited? They are not disabled, orphans, hail from dysfunctional or poor families neither are they dying or ill.
Who chose the 30 kids? How did the invitation go out? What about kids who are tone deaf and cannot carry a tune?
What is the purpose of the open house during Public Holidays?
New series allows more onto Istana grounds
President Halimah Yacob (in pink) feeding swans with children from the Dyslexia Association of Singapore.TNP PHOTO: DESMOND WEE
NUR ASYIQIN MOHAMAD SALLEH
Nov 18, 2017 06:00 am
Yesterday marked a series of firsts for nine-year-old Dylan See. It was his first outing on the Istana grounds, his first time meeting a president and his first time feeding a swan.
Dylan's visit was made possible by the new Picnic@Istana series, which is part of President Halimah Yacob's push to make the Istana grounds more accessible to Singaporeans.
He was among more than 30 children from the Dyslexia Association of Singapore invited by Madam Halimah to yesterday's picnic.
They had light refreshments, painted with School of the Arts students and learnt more about the pair of mute swans, which the late Mr and Mrs Lee Kuan Yew would visit and feed during their evening walks.
Madam Halimah said: "The Istana has a very special place in the hearts of many Singaporeans, because I think many people grew up with memories and stories about the Istana.
"And that is as it should be because this is part of our heritage, our history. It is a symbol of our independence, our sovereignty."
Who chose the 30 kids? How did the invitation go out? What about kids who are tone deaf and cannot carry a tune?
What is the purpose of the open house during Public Holidays?
New series allows more onto Istana grounds
President Halimah Yacob (in pink) feeding swans with children from the Dyslexia Association of Singapore.TNP PHOTO: DESMOND WEE
NUR ASYIQIN MOHAMAD SALLEH
Nov 18, 2017 06:00 am
Yesterday marked a series of firsts for nine-year-old Dylan See. It was his first outing on the Istana grounds, his first time meeting a president and his first time feeding a swan.
Dylan's visit was made possible by the new Picnic@Istana series, which is part of President Halimah Yacob's push to make the Istana grounds more accessible to Singaporeans.
He was among more than 30 children from the Dyslexia Association of Singapore invited by Madam Halimah to yesterday's picnic.
They had light refreshments, painted with School of the Arts students and learnt more about the pair of mute swans, which the late Mr and Mrs Lee Kuan Yew would visit and feed during their evening walks.
Madam Halimah said: "The Istana has a very special place in the hearts of many Singaporeans, because I think many people grew up with memories and stories about the Istana.
"And that is as it should be because this is part of our heritage, our history. It is a symbol of our independence, our sovereignty."
