Youth Initiative – Rafusicul 2011
OnePeople.sg Youth Wing dazzled the crowd at VivoCity Shopping Mall, Amphitheatre once again, at the annual Rafusicul talent competition on 6 August 2011. With aspiring youth singers and dancers battling it out with their heart-thumping dance steps and songs, Rafusicul was truly a showcase of youths’ expression of friendship and harmony.
Youth talent Muhd Amyrul Bin Bazir and his friends captured the audience’s attention through an original rap of how Singaporeans should live together regardless of backgrounds, whereas Bridget Ann Welford and her long-term friend Nadiah Amalina expressed how youths should accept one another through their rendition of the song ‘Born this way’ by Lady Gaga. At the end of the day, it was Mohd Sairi Bin Mohd’s rich voice that swept everyone away, with Taufik Batisah’s ‘Me and Mrs Jones’, beating Charlene Su’s rendition of ‘From a distance’ by Bette Midler by just a narrow margin. Great job Sairi!
For the dance category, 123 Crew was the group which clinched the first prize, with their and professional dance steps, bringing zest to the center stage. Combining songs from the traditional children’s song ‘The More We Get Together’ in Mandarin, Malay Folk song ‘Rasa Sayange’ as well as modern pop songs ‘New Shelom’, ‘Bonafide’ and ‘Clap it Up’, the boys created a unique fusion dance which won over the judges.
Besides the competitors’ dazzling moves and soulful music, guest performances from Studio Wu, Raihan, local budding vocalists ‘Cows On A Boat’ and even Anugerah 2011 Finalist, Shalyza also wowed the audience and kept the crowd entertained. It was truly a gathering of talents, friends, family and supporters. The dazzle and music drew the young and old from the Saturday shopping crowd, and even some international friends who had just spent a day at nearby tourist attraction, Sentosa!
The event was a resounding success as youths from a diversity of cultures got together, engaging in friendly competition and showcasing their talents and passion towards racial harmony.
Raffles Institution Student Initiative ‘INCLUSIVE’
OnePeople.sg has supported the Research Education Service Learning (RESL) project by Raffles Institution through mentorship of students to promote racial harmony initiatives, necessary resources and value-added assistance.
Student leaders from Raffles Institution were mentored to develop a Racial Harmony Resource Package for the National Education Branch. The package which was distributed to all schools under the Ministry of Education comprised of a Bingo activity as well as a poem on racial harmony.
The student leaders also organised a workshop entitled ‘INCLUSIVE’ on 12 July 2011 which aimed to create a better understanding of the different cultures and foster friendship between friends of different races. The title “INCLUSIVE” is a play on the two key words “us” and “live”. The event aims to highlight the importance of changing one’s mindset from ‘me’ to ‘us’ and to ‘LIVE’ harmoniously and peacefully in our society.
24 multi-racial students from Chongfu Primary school attended the workshop which consists of five segments, namely the Bingo Icebreakers, the Racial Harmony Sharing, the Card Game, the Ethnic Games and the illustrated Story Book. The service learning project was a success where participants gained a greater understanding and awareness of racial harmony as well as social etiquette in relating to people of various races through interactive games and activities.
Rafusicul 2011 - Registration is OPEN!
OnePeople.sg Youth Wing presents Rafusicul 2011! This year, it’s going to be a Blast! Be part of this magnificent and colourful event happening at Vivocity Amphitheatre Skypark on 6 August 2011 (Sat). It will be a thrilling moment you will never want to miss.
Dancers and singers out there! Come and unleash your hidden talents and bring forth the zest to the center stage. Be part of the singing competition if you think you've got the voice to awe the crowd. If you think you can bring the beat and rock the show with your dazzling moves, make your stand and take it to the dancing competition.
Click to download Dance Competition registration form and Singing Competition registration form.
Don’t miss out on the fun people! Check out the latest information at http://rafusicul.blogspot.com/
Rafusicul 2010
OPSG Youth Wing rocked the stage with their annual Rafusicul talent competition on 25 June 2010, with heart-thumping dances and soulful songs. The event attracted close to 100 aspiring youth singers and dancers taking the stage at Jurong Point Shopping Mall, with guest performances from Studio Wu, Intunes music, Lefttool and Maressa.
Best friends Syamim Azman and Waheeda d/o Mohamood Marican bagged the Singing category’s second prize with their rendition of Michael Jackson’s ‘Black or White’ with a hint of ‘Collide’ by Howie Day but Mohamad Salihan was the one who eventually won the hearts of the judges with his rich voice. For the dance category, Freekum Boys clinched the first prize, with their unique fusion dance and professional dance steps. The highlight of the day had to be a quirky dance from ‘Freshest Nutz’, the youngest group of the competition. Check out the photo gallery below. Missed the action this year? See you at RAFUSICUL 2011!
Rafusicul 2009
The first event, RAFUSICUL ’09 was held at the United Square Atrium from 24 to 25 June 2009. The event consists of a main singing and band competition, where participants of different races expressed their feelings and hopes towards racial harmony through songs and music.
One of the major highlights was when Natri, a Malay contestant and the eventual winner of the singing competition, serenaded everyone with her flawless rendition of two Chinese songs, personifying the fusion of race and culture in Singapore. Mohd Salihan also mesmerised the audience with a combination of Malay and Chinese lyrics of the songs, ‘Cinta Arjuna’ and ‘Tong Hua’. Cultural booths were set up where attendees try their hands on some traditional cultural activities such as Chinese calligraphy and Henna painting, Congkak.
Participants also took part in an “Amazing Race” styled contest named CRACE ’09, where they traveled to different parts of Singapore, clearing obstacles and learning about the cultural practices of different races.
The event was a resounding success as youths from a diversity of cultures got together, engaging in friendly competition and forming lasting friendships. Check out the photo gallery below and click to view the video highlight!
