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More About Orange Ribbon Celebrations 2011

The Orange Ribbon Celebrations (ORC) is a signature national event in July to celebrate Racial Harmony and a focal point to promote understanding, appreciation and trust among Singapore’s multi-racial and multi-religious society. ORC 2011 is spearheaded by OnePeople.sg together with its partners namely, the Community Development Councils (CDCs), Self-Help Groups, People’s Association, Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports (MCYS) and Ministry of Education (MOE).

ORC 2011 Theme

The theme chosen for 2011 is “HOME: Joint Hopes, Shared Memories”. The theme seeks to capture our hopes and aspirations for the future and recollections of our shared past. It forges a sense of identity and anchors our thoughts and feelings in making Singapore our HOME.  Singapore’s cultural, ethnic and religious landscape will become more diverse and complex in the coming years. It is hoped that the ORC will bring our diverse communities together in appreciation, understanding and trust.

Be Part of ORC 2011

  • Display the Orange Ribbon partner logo
    • The logo carries the words “A Partner of the Orange Ribbon Celebrations” and can be displayed at all events with a racial and religious harmony theme. Partners can submit their events to the Orange Ribbon Celebrations 2011 Master Calendar and use this logo on their backdrops and other event publicity and collaterals to spread the movement. Please drop us an email at orangeribbon@onepeople.sg to use the logo.
  • Wear The Orange Ribbon throughout the month of July
    • The Orange Ribbon comprising a band at the heart of its design symbolizes unity and the interwoven values of respect, understanding and trust that underpin racial and religious harmony. The ribbons are sold at cost price of $0.40 cents each. It should be worn to show support for racial and religious harmony. We encourage you to support the Orange Ribbon drive.
  • Participate in “What’s Your Story?” Online Photo-Blurb Competition
    • The “What’s Your Story?” online photo blurb competition is a key feature of the ORC. The competition, launched in May, aims to motivate our community to share stories of cross-cultural ties in line with the theme of this year’s ORC, “Home: Joint Hopes, Shared Memories”.  Winners will receive their prizes at the ORC Finale in July.  We would like to encourage as many residents to participate in this initiative competition and share with us what makes Singapore, a great multicultural HOME. Please visit our portal at www.whatsyourstory.com.sg/onepeople and share your stories!
  • Wear Orange on Racial Harmony Day
    • Join us to bathe the country in orange on Racial Harmony Day on 21 July 2011. Wear an orange outfit or display any orange accessories to show your support and celebrate Singapore as a racially harmonious nation built on rich diversity of culture and heritage. Orange being the colour of warmth, harmony and brotherhood embodies our commitment to racial and religious harmony.
  • Join us at the ORC  Main Event on 23 July 2011
    • This year the ORC finale event will be held in collaboration with the Singapore Heritage Fest. The event will be held on Saturday, 23 July 2011 from 12 noon at Fort Canning Green. The day event will showcase heritage attractions, games and a food bazaar while in the evening, a concert will be held featuring Singapore’s music throughout the decades. Come join the party as we celebrate our diversity, regardless of race, language or religion. Meet people of all walks of life, learn new cultures and taste great food!  An event not to be missed!

For more details on ORC 2011 please call Venka @ 6253 3285 or email us at orangeribbon@onepeople.sg