[Pre-180, My SJI Days] Singing for Nepal Earthquake feat. Jackie Chan/ 以歌声为尼泊尔筹款
Jackie Chan may be an International Action Star, but to me, he's someone who gives back to the society.
Nepal was struck with a 7.3 magnitude earthquake in April 2015. I was asked in early May 2015, by our SJI Old Boy, if I would like to sing to help raise funds for Nepal in a charity concert, which I gladly agreed.
Giving back to the society using our voice is no easy feat. Although I chose to sing My Destiny,which is a Korean song which I'm familiar with, I had to sing the song in both Korean and Mandarin to appeal to the audience. The Chinese lyrics were more complex and complicated as compared to conventional Chinese songs. So there's slight difficulty in remembering the lyrics within such a short period of time. In fact,I made some mistakes when it comes to the Chinese lyrics on my sound check at the performing venue. I had to train everyday after school from 1 May to 8 May to perfect my singing.
The performance took place at two different timing: 4pm and 7pm. Although I did not perform as well in the 4pm session, I managed to pull it off quite well in the 7pm session. It was really heartwarming to see the audience donate to the red cross during and after our performance. It really showed me how our little actions and voices can make a difference.
However, I was extremely surprised, on the event date, when I was told that an unannounced guest, Jackie Chan, will be attending the event at the evening! World Star cum Hollywood Action Star Jackie Chan arrived at the event venue in the evening after my performance, and donated SGD$100000 in wake of the earthquake. Jackie Chan's actions inspired me to do whatever we can to offer our services to people in need worldwide, and also reinforced my belief of giving back to the society.
I got to shake Jackie Chan's hand and take a group photograph with him at the end of the event. It was a memorable one. Not because of the sheer fact that I met Jackie Chan, but because he reinforced my belief in giving back to the society. :)
四月份，尼泊尔不幸遇到了7.3级地震，导致多人伤亡，房屋毁塌。因此，新加坡的红十字多个机构合作，举办了一个尼泊尔义唱活动。我非常高兴能够为这次的活动尽一份力，以自己的声音为尼泊尔筹款。
但是以筹款并不是容易的一件事。当时听到有这个义唱活动时，我的喉咙才刚刚从一个大感冒恢复。确定表演后的每一天，我都非常努力的练唱，希望更好的声音能够得到更多好心人的善款。我在家里一遍又一遍地唱，好几次还险声音沙哑呢。
到了表演的那一天，我不仅花了时间试音，更是重复地练歌。很庆幸的是，当时台下的掌声，以及踊跃的捐款，让我觉得自己真的可为尼泊尔的灾民筹款，帮助他们度过难关，让我感觉到这一切都是值得的。
但除了看见尼泊尔灾民的支持，我更是发现了一件让我惊讶的事情。表演当天听筹款活动的工作人员说，这次的筹款活动竟邀请到了一位匿名嘉宾—那就是我们在华文课上常常提到的中华名人成龙大哥！成龙大哥在大约傍晚时抵达活动现场，不仅呼吁在场的民众积极捐款，自己还带头，一次捐出十万元巨额！这是我第一次感受到大明星的号召力以及善心。在主办单位的安排下，我和其他在场的表演者和成龙大哥握手，并同台合照。
而当我跟成龙大哥握手时，我突然发现他不仅仅是我们认识的武打明星，更是一个关心社会的大哥。
这次的义唱筹款活动，让我获益不浅。我希望自己的努力能够给尼泊尔的灾民得到一些安慰和温暖。
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| Singing for Nepal. I was on the extreme right. :) |
Giving back to the society using our voice is no easy feat. Although I chose to sing My Destiny,which is a Korean song which I'm familiar with, I had to sing the song in both Korean and Mandarin to appeal to the audience. The Chinese lyrics were more complex and complicated as compared to conventional Chinese songs. So there's slight difficulty in remembering the lyrics within such a short period of time. In fact,I made some mistakes when it comes to the Chinese lyrics on my sound check at the performing venue. I had to train everyday after school from 1 May to 8 May to perfect my singing.
The performance took place at two different timing: 4pm and 7pm. Although I did not perform as well in the 4pm session, I managed to pull it off quite well in the 7pm session. It was really heartwarming to see the audience donate to the red cross during and after our performance. It really showed me how our little actions and voices can make a difference.
However, I was extremely surprised, on the event date, when I was told that an unannounced guest, Jackie Chan, will be attending the event at the evening! World Star cum Hollywood Action Star Jackie Chan arrived at the event venue in the evening after my performance, and donated SGD$100000 in wake of the earthquake. Jackie Chan's actions inspired me to do whatever we can to offer our services to people in need worldwide, and also reinforced my belief of giving back to the society.
I got to shake Jackie Chan's hand and take a group photograph with him at the end of the event. It was a memorable one. Not because of the sheer fact that I met Jackie Chan, but because he reinforced my belief in giving back to the society. :)
四月份，尼泊尔不幸遇到了7.3级地震，导致多人伤亡，房屋毁塌。因此，新加坡的红十字多个机构合作，举办了一个尼泊尔义唱活动。我非常高兴能够为这次的活动尽一份力，以自己的声音为尼泊尔筹款。
但是以筹款并不是容易的一件事。当时听到有这个义唱活动时，我的喉咙才刚刚从一个大感冒恢复。确定表演后的每一天，我都非常努力的练唱，希望更好的声音能够得到更多好心人的善款。我在家里一遍又一遍地唱，好几次还险声音沙哑呢。
到了表演的那一天，我不仅花了时间试音，更是重复地练歌。很庆幸的是，当时台下的掌声，以及踊跃的捐款，让我觉得自己真的可为尼泊尔的灾民筹款，帮助他们度过难关，让我感觉到这一切都是值得的。
但除了看见尼泊尔灾民的支持，我更是发现了一件让我惊讶的事情。表演当天听筹款活动的工作人员说，这次的筹款活动竟邀请到了一位匿名嘉宾—那就是我们在华文课上常常提到的中华名人成龙大哥！成龙大哥在大约傍晚时抵达活动现场，不仅呼吁在场的民众积极捐款，自己还带头，一次捐出十万元巨额！这是我第一次感受到大明星的号召力以及善心。在主办单位的安排下，我和其他在场的表演者和成龙大哥握手，并同台合照。
而当我跟成龙大哥握手时，我突然发现他不仅仅是我们认识的武打明星，更是一个关心社会的大哥。
这次的义唱筹款活动，让我获益不浅。我希望自己的努力能够给尼泊尔的灾民得到一些安慰和温暖。
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