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Mother’s DayA More 1T0hMaayn2015Marvellous
Lunch

CSC celebrated Mother’s Day with a children were asked to express their feelings to Love. The dancers were dressed in pink to
lunch held at Tessenshon Clubhouse their wives and mothers on stage. signify parental love. Towards the end, T&J
on 10th May 2015. More than 390 Duet delighted the guests with their repertoire
members and their families came to Ex-Mediacorp Artiste nick Shen Wei Lun of evergreen favourite songs. To round up
show their appreciation to the ‘VIP’ in performed a scene from a Teochew Opera the afternoon, the emcee got everyone to
their lives. For the first time, mothers which depicts filial piety. Many in the ballroom sing a rousing rendition of a Chinese song for
were pampered with a complimentary were captivated by his singing and movements. children: 世上只有妈妈好 (Mothers’ are the
make-up and hair-do session, as well as He mentioned to the guests that he has a great best in the world).
a fashionable gel manicure prior to passion in Chinese Opera and has devoted
the lunch. his life to promote this dying art form to Before each mother left the ballroom, they
the younger generation. Ballerinas from the were given a goody bag and a group photo of
The atmosphere in the ballroom was Ballet Eastern Dance School performed a their families at the lunch. Memorable family
familial and informal. The games and choreographed piece based on the theme: occasions like this is what they most treasure.
performances certainly played a great
part in helping everyone to relax and have
fun. The Mother and Child lookalike game got
the guests cheering and applauding as each
mother and child pair attempted to convince
the emcee that they are alike. Each pair
eventually walked away with a gift for their
sporting efforts. Later, some brave mothers
were asked to mimic the emcee’s dance
moves on stage, only to have to grab her feet
when the music stopped. Their hurried and
excited attempts to do so were hilarious.

A heartwarming moment ensued in the
afternoon’s programme when spouses and