To enthrall and bring the world together for humanity
- Celebrating vibrant cultures through a melting pot of cuisine, crafts and performances
- Coupons now available on Groupon Singapore. 100% of proceeds to fuel Singapore Red Cross’ local humanitarian services.
Singapore, 20 January 2015 – The Singapore Red Cross will present a smorgasbord for the senses at its biennial signature fundraiser, the Red Cross International Bazaar, on Sunday, 15 March, at Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza.
The whooping 80-stall showcase of international delicacies and crafts, delightful games and round-the-clock cultural performances by diplomatic missions, civic groups and local and international enterprises, aims to raise $250,000 for the Singapore Red Cross’ local humanitarian services.
Foodies are in for a divine treat with some 20 embassies and high commissions, as well as 35 local and international enterprises, presenting exotic cuisine and local specialities such as pizza, gelato ice cream, beef sandwiches, nasi lemak, laksa and pineapple cakes. Shoppers will be captivated by the sheer variety of goodies from household and fashion items to cultural handicrafts. Expect fun family activities such as mozaic paintings, kids spa and balloon sculpting too!
Be wowed by all-day stage performances comprising an impressive ensemble of music talents who will bring to stage jamming, a capella and orchestra, as well as an electic mix of fashion show, folk and traditional dances, and a martial arts display – courtesy of arts groups such as Ballet Mexico Lindo, French Rock Orchestra, N.P.S International School, Vocablends, and Association of Capoeira Argoia de Ouro.
Coupons for the International Bazaar are now available on Groupon Singapore – http://www.groupon.sg/deals/singapore/groupon-16/719664655 (where buyers will receive a limited-edition Red Cross bear from the exclusive Deal); at the Singapore Red Cross’ charity booth at Tangs Orchard from now till 8 March 2015 (on every Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays only); and at Red Cross House (15 Penang Lane, Singapore 238486), Mondays to Fridays, 9am to 6pm.
Exclusively at Groupon Singapore, shoppers can snap up $50 of Bazaar Coupons and a limited-edition Red Cross Bear (worth $85.90) at $69.90 or $100 of Bazaar Coupons, a limited-edition Red Cross Bear and a Red Cross 65th Anniversary Folder (worth $145.90) at $119.90.
“The Singapore Red Cross and Groupon have shared a long, fruitful partnership, and we’re happy to do our part in lending a helping hand to those who need it – be it during times of international crisis, or right here in our Singapore community. Plus the bear is very cute,” said Mr Kelvin Teo, Managing Director of Groupon Singapore.
About Singapore Red Cross
Singapore Red Cross is a homegrown humanitarian organisation, dedicated to relieving human suffering, protecting lives and dignity and responding to emergencies since 1949. We serve the vulnerable through our blood donor recruitment programme, home and day activity centre for the disabled, transport aid, food aid, and community first aid. We build capacity and resilience through our training academy, and volunteer and youth development. Beyond our shores, we mobilise and translate contributions from the donor community to relief and recovery, rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts, with the aim of helping communities affected by disasters. For more information, please see www.redcross.sg
About the Red Cross International Bazaar
The Red Cross International Bazaar is a signature fundraiser organised by Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies around the world. Singapore Red Cross’ Patron President Tony Tan Keng Yam will be the Guest-of-Honour at the Red Cross International Bazaar 2015, at Ngee Ann City Civic Centre on Sunday, 15 March.