Hong Leong Club's annual Family Day Event was held on Sunday, 14 September 2025, at the Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel, Singapore.
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The weather was perfect as almost 600 participants were flagged off at 8:15am for a leisurely 3.2km walk around the Singapore River, before returning to the Grand Ballroom on level 4 of the hotel for a sumptuous buffet breakfast and a host of fun activities for kids and adults alike.
In her welcome speech, Club President Ms. Kwek Pei Xuan expressed her gratitude to all attendees and highlighted the Club’s ongoing commitment to fostering community spirit: “That’s really what Family Day is about. It’s not just another event on the calendar – it’s a reminder that beyond our offices and projects, we are part of a larger Hong Leong family. Over the years, your contributions, your energy, and your commitment have created the bonds that hold this community together.”
She also warmly welcomed surprise guest Mr. Kesavan Soon, the former Coordinator of the Hong Leong Club. Soon, as he is affectionately known, retired in 2019 after more than 25 years of dedicated service.
Eighty-six-year-old Mr Kesavan Soon, former Singapore Olympian and long-time Club Coordinator, reunited with the Hong Leong family after retiring in 2019.
Laughter all around as our emcee keeps the crowd entertained!
Participants enjoyed a variety of entertainment, including stage games, a magic show, and fringe activities such as carnival games, back and shoulder massages provided by the Singapore Association of the Visually Handicapped, caricature drawing, and face painting.
Continuing its commitment to sustainability, the Club refrained from providing single-use plastic water bottles for the walk, encouraging participants to bring their own reusable bottles instead. Sustainability workshops were also included in the line-up of activities, where participants crafted lanterns using upcycled materials, as well as keychains and bag charms made from textile scrap fabric.
Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel’s General Manager, Mr Andrew Tan, gunning for a prize at the carnival game stalls.
Participants unleashing their creativity as they make their own keychain or bag charm using textile scrap fabric with vendor Fashion Parade, a GEN Z community for sustainable fashion focusing on inspiring youths to begin their sustainable fashion journey.
Additionally, the Club partnered with Soles4Souls Singapore to organize a shoe donation drive, inviting participants to donate new or gently used shoes at designated collection points. By diverting shoes and clothing from landfills, Soles4Souls turns what’s unwanted into opportunity for communities, relief for those in crisis, confidence for kids, and a healthier planet for all.
Fifty-two lucky staff members won prizes in the lucky draw, ranging from shopping and dining vouchers to hotel stays, with the top three prizes being a Nintendo Switch 2, an iPad Air, and a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.
The event was a resounding success, bringing together staff, families and guests in a celebration of community, fun, and sustainability. With such overwhelming participation and enthusiastic engagement, the Hong Leong Club looks forward to continuing this tradition in the years to come.
