{"id":10302,"date":"2014-11-23T21:46:17","date_gmt":"2014-11-23T13:46:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/?p=10302"},"modified":"2015-03-05T14:03:47","modified_gmt":"2015-03-05T06:03:47","slug":"the-sg50-golden-jubilee-baby-gift","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/2014\/11\/the-sg50-golden-jubilee-baby-gift\/","title":{"rendered":"From our generation to the next: The SG50 Golden Jubilee Baby Gift"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When Singapore attained its independence abruptly 50 years ago, her first generation of citizens had very little to cheer about and, in fact, much to be concerned about. This tiny island that has no natural resources had virtually nothing to build a nation with except the tenacity and grit displayed by her first generation of citizens.<\/p>\n
Fast forward 50 years later, the new citizens that will be born into this same nation in 2015, have inherited much from their forefathers. They have much to look forward to in this world-class city-state that they will call home and they too will have a part to play to bring Singapore to the next 50 years and beyond.<\/p>\n
Just as our pioneers strived hard to make their dreams a reality, what then are our hopes and aspirations for the generation that will be born in 2015, our Jubilee Year?\u00a0 After 2 months of consultation with citizens from all walks of life and receiving more than 6,500 suggestions<\/a>, the ideas are put to a public vote which drew more than 20,000 responses<\/a>. Today, the SG50 Golden Jubilee Baby Gift is finally revealed. We are privileged to bring you a sneak peek.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Who is eligible?<\/strong> What is the Keepsake Suitcase?<\/strong> <\/p>\n The Keepsake Suitcase is fastened with 2 metal clips and a handle for carrying. Attached to the handle is a luggage tag that reads, \u2018Welcome to our Singapore Family\u2019.<\/strong><\/p>\n Printed on the suitcase cover is a colourful graphic representation of Singapore\u2019s city skyline background and cute zoo animals in the foreground. There is a tree blossoming with circular orbs bearing the SG50 Baby Logo and smaller orbs bearing 8 desired attributes for all SG50 babies: I Dream Big, I Give Thanks, I Care, I Love Life, I Live Strong, I Play Hard, I Think Deep and I Grow Well.<\/strong><\/p>\n What is Inside?<\/strong> <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Each item exemplifies an attribute we desire the baby to grow up with. For example:<\/p>\n I Live Strong:<\/strong> May you discover your potential and develop your unique strengths, May you be strong and face the future fearlessly and joyfully.<\/p>\n I Play Hard:<\/strong> May you take the time to laugh and play. May you live life to the fullest! The 8 items in the Keepsake Suitcase are:<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n How is the gift given \/ delivered?<\/strong><\/p>\n Parents of Singaporean children born in 2015 can log on to www.nptd.gov.sg\/sg50baby<\/a> to register for the gift.\u00a0 You can choose to arrange for a free delivery to an address in Singapore or opt for self-collection at the birth registration counters at maternity hospitals in Singapore or at the Immigrations and Checkpoints Authority (ICA).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n What is special?<\/strong><\/p>\n The items within the Keepsake Suitcase, though simple, are heartfelt and carry much significance.\u00a0 For one, it represents the hope and aspirations of THIS generation of Singaporeans for the NEXT. These aspirations are printed in the red orbs and then elaborated in simple but touching message in the inner-cover of the suitcase. The message is then signed-off, \u2018 With Love, Your Fellow Singaporeans\u2019. How meaningful!<\/p>\n We were touched to see these little details when we were un-boxing the Keepsake Suitcase. For babies born in 2015, this is not merely a welcome gift but a conveyor of wishes, blessings, and passing on of the legacies of an entire nation to the new lives born in our country\u2019s Jubilee Year.\u00a0 It is therefore appropriate that parents who receive this Golden Jubilee Baby Gift to look beyond these tangible items and appreciate the intangibles that it represents (the goodwill, the initiative, the effort and the blessings behind the gift), which is of far more\u00a0significance\u00a0and value.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Additional Info:<\/strong><\/p>\n The SG50 Baby Jubilee Gift is a community initiative led by the National Population and Talent Division<\/a> (NPTD) and supported by the following ministries and government agencies:<\/p>\n Besides the Keepsake Suitcase, SG50 babies will also receive a specially-designed birth certificate<\/a> to mark this milestone. Parents of SG50 babies can look forward to a series of parenting courses organised by the Government to prepare for their exciting journey in parenthood. More information will be available from www.nptd.gov.sg\/sg50baby<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" When Singapore attained its independence abruptly 50 years ago, her first generation of citizens had very little to cheer about and, in fact, much to be concerned about. 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\nEvery Singaporean baby born in 2015 (50th Jubilee Year of Singapore).<\/p>\n
\nThere are 8 items, individually (and lovingly) packed inside a very handsome and large Keepsake Suitcase with the following dimensions:
\nLength: 48cm
\nDepth: 32 cm
\nWidth: 21 cm
\nWeight: 5 Kg<\/p>\n
\nItems inside the Keepsake Suitcase are chosen to represent the three “C”s:<\/p>\n\n
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