SHANGHAI GETS A TASTE OF THE SAF

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SHANGHAI GETS A TASTE OF THE SAF
14 Jun 2011 | COMMUNITY

SHANGHAI GETS A TASTE OF THE SAF

STORY // Chen Wei Li
PHOTO // Chen Wei Li

 

From taking the fitness challenge to trying out war-fighting simulations, overseas Singaporeans from Shanghai and beyond found lots to do at this year's Singapore Day, which was held on 16 Apr at Century Park in Shanghai, China. PIONEER journalist Chen Wei Li documents the flavourful experience in pictures.

 

 


By The Numbers

5,500 visitors to Singapore Day in Shanghai

2,000 MINDEF goodie bags handed out

8 Virtual Battle Space 2 terminals on display

3 ELISS stations on display

1 Mobile Field Kitchen on display

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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