Changi Airport commenced its SG60 celebrations with a charity walk and a spectacular light-up along Airport Boulevard. The event, attended by over 1,200 participants, was inaugurated by Acting Minister for Transport and Senior Minister of State for Finance Jeffrey Siow. The charity walk raised more than $220,000, thanks to contributions from registration fees, public donations, and matching funds from the Changi Foundation and SG Gives. The funds will support programmes for youth-at-risk and children with special needs.
The SG60 light-up, launched by the Acting Minister, features iconic Singapore landmarks along Airport Boulevard, including Gardens by the Bay and the Merlion, adorned with over 100 kilometres of LED lights. This display, celebrating ’60 Years of Homecoming’, will remain until the end of the year, greeting travellers and visitors alike.
Participants of the charity walk enjoyed a two-kilometre scenic route from Terminal 2, complete with interactive trivia and nostalgic treats like iced gem biscuits. The walk concluded at Terminal 4, where finishers received commemorative medallions and SG60 plush keychains. An optional extension to the Jurassic Mile offered a whimsical end to the evening with dino-themed light installations.
Changi Airport will continue its SG60 festivities with events such as the SG60 Homecoming Concert on 1 August, featuring local musical talents, and a live screening of the National Day Parade on 9 August. Visitors can also explore horticultural displays, including a seven-metre Vanda Miss Joaquim centrepiece at Terminal 3. These celebrations aim to engage the community and honour Singapore’s 60th birthday.
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