Approximately 300 domestic helpers from Indonesia, the Philippines, India, Myanmar and Sri Lanka ushered in the Chinese New Year at an event organised by the Foreign Domestic Worker Association for Social Support and Training (Fast) at its clubhouse in Jalan Bukit Merah. They were treated to lo hei, a sumptuous lunch spread, a traditional lion dance performance and received red packets courtesy of Fast’s sponsors. Some domestic helpers who participated in Fast’s 2016 talent show, We Got Talent, also sang and danced to Chinese music as part of the festivities.
Fast, a non-governmental organisation, was started in 2005 with the aim of providing training for domestic helpers, in areas such as eldercare, infant care, and mediation services. Other than mere celebration, this Chinese New Year’s event was also organised with the intent of educating domestic workers about the festivities and let them understand and experience the traditions in multicultural Singapore.
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Source: The Straits Times, 6 February 2017