Archive for July 27th, 2010
Racial Harmony Day 2010
July 27th, 2010 by CCA PROHELLO everybody/Halo semua/大家好/yellorukkum vanakkam! The wonderful festivities of Racial Harmony Day have drawn to a close, and hopefully everyone had fun dressing up as well as watching the celebrations! (:
Of course, aside from the excitement of seeing your friends all dressed up in the beautiful costumes from the various races, the most important thing we must remember about Racial Harmony Day is its message of peace between all races. After all, beneath the different colours of our skin we are still the same – one nation, one Singapore!
Anyways, fast forward from 7am to 3pm, and we see ourselves at the hall, sighing at the thought of sitting through yet another boring event. If only we knew how wrong we were, we wouldn’t have been sitting there with mouths wide open in awe. It truly was a feast to behold.
First up was Mr Zainuddin, President of the inter religious organisation. As he walked to take centrestage with a beard that made him look venerable, you could feel his aura of wisdom spreading throughout the whole hall. Side effects included a temporarily(?) inflated ego and the feeling that you’ll get straight A’s for promos, among others. His qi aside, lets talk about the content of his presentation. It was definitely informative, and though some(?) people would get bored listening to it, you can’t deny that this guy knows his stuff. For your passion and dedication, and for taking time off your busy schedule to talk to us, we sincerely thank Mr Zainuddin(though i doubt he even reads hcunite).
And after that came the most exciting part: THE FASHION SHOW! If your cheers were any indication of the magnificence of the show, it was pretty obvious that the “models” put up an absolutely mind-blowing performance. The multitude of colours was a perfect representation of the people of sunny Singapore – varied, but altogether dazzling and harmonious. (: From the vibrant Indian outfits to the FABULOUS (who could forget the ruffles and the top hat?) Eurasian costumes, every single piece showcased the uniqueness of each culture, and celebrated our togetherness despite our differences. Here we would like to thank all our friends who gamely volunteered to be models for the fashion show, we hope you had as much fun strutting your stuff as we did watching you! It was definitely an eye-opener for all of us Hwachongians.
Kudos to 10S67 for dressing up in the same costume, its nice to see that there remains some sense of spirit and unity amongst the j1 batch 7 months into this gruelling curricula of ours.
As we study in a predominantly Chinese environment, it is easy to forget the importance of racial harmony. Therefore, peace is a goal that we must actively take steps towards. Remember, it’s more than just tolerance – you and I all have a part to play in embracing the cultures of others while celebrating our own. To end off, we hope the celebrations have been both fun and educational for you, and let’s all spread the message of peace and harmony together 
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Makan Places Lost and Found #1: Simply Bread
July 27th, 2010 by HCuniteHEY HWACHONGIANS!
As the competition season has already drawn to a close quite some time ago, (and with many so eager to read new posts on Hcunite) do not worry cos HCUnite is undergoing a fresh makeover!
Look forward to a new and improved design coming up soon and also regular exciting themed posts to enrich your boring and routine schooling days.
Do refer to our upcoming post which introduces the all new HCunite with its never-before-seen content!
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Monthly Themed Posts:
Theme of the Month –> Makan Places Lost and Found (HC/Bukit Timah edition)
Thinking of spending a great afternoon with a bunch of friends or classmates over a nice meal? Where else to head to but the usual eating spots like Golden Rooster or KAP.. The lack of new food outlets getting on your nerves?
Fret not! Cos HCUnite is here to uncover the unknown food places right around the corner, where you can enjoy delightful meals while not burning a hole in your pocket. Also, if you’d like to suggest any uncovered gems that will help fill our tummy, feel free to email us at hcunite2010@gmail.com!
NUMBER 1!
Want to try sandwiches and bread but you aren’t fond of subway? Try Simply Bread! Located just a stone’s throw away from the school at Guthrie House(Sixth Avenue), it is just a 5 min bus ride (10min walk) there.
Simply bread boasts of an interesting and wide selection of bread and sandwiches. HCunite went to Simply Bread to get a taste of the food served there.
Simply Bread serves two main menus, the all-day breakfast set meals (all-day, which really means that you can enjoy breakfast even in the last late afternoon) as well as regular set meals.
HCunite decided to try the all time favourite, Brunch Set, which comes with toast, two eggs of our choice (we chose omelette) and meat of your choice (we decided to try their ham steaks). The toasts were just right, as they were toasted to the right crispiness. The omelette was cooked to perfection, as it was moist and soft on the inside while tender and fragrant on the outside. Simply bread offered a generous slice of ham steaks (by steaks, it means that the ham is not the normal mediocre slices you see in super markets, but rather a thicker and meatier slice of ham) that had a tint of honey, making HCunite crave for more.
Not really ready for a whole meal? Try the different breads available at Simply Bread! Though named Simply Bread, the wide variety of breads does not make your choice any simpler. Breads available include Orange Fantan, Raspberry Twist, Sticky bun, sugar roll, amongst others. Do request for your bread to be heated up before it is served!
Though Simply bread takes a while longer to prepare the set meals and cost a bit more than conventional bread shops, HCunite recommends this place to all the bread lovers and sandwich enthusiast out there, as the ingredients here are generous and definitely delectable. The quiet and peaceful ambience also makes it a nice spot for you to study while enjoying your sugar rolls.
Opening Times: Monday to Sunday 8am to 9pm
How to get there:
Food: ****
Place: ***
Value for money: ***
So you simply gotta drop by Simply Bread. It is simply too tempting for anyone to handle!
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