KR ACA Performance @ Esplanade

For those who didn't have a chance to catch the KR AKA folks performing @ Esplanade last week, here's some of the snapshots. I must say KR Aka rox my sox. This truly brings back memories of past culture legends like Charlie, Xinyi, Ken, Felicia, huiting, qiancheng & many many more. 

For a taste of the performance, see the video below. Our photos uploaded on facebook. Drop us a mail for higher res photos. 

Enjoy!

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Brought to you by KRAC.

See the video below

Lovely Conclusion

A stirring performance with a little witty twist to this year's KR very own hall production left many alumnus craving for more. Good effort to Andrea & team for bringing a great show to the residents again & showing the campus the prowess of KR culture talents. Wonderful script, amazing vocals & zesty outfits. A big thank you to S.steph for coordination of the tickets as well.

Of course, a big thank you to the Alumnus who were present, to show support for KR's original Hall Production 08/09. Stay tuned for more KRAC activities coming your way.

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Credits to Martin Yong for the photo captures.

Brought to you by KRAC.

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Hall Production Tickets

Attendees so far who have reserved tickets under Alumni (they will enjoy the BEST SEATS in the theatre!):

Alumni Comm:
1. QY
2. Wilson
3. Kendrick
4. Brendon
5. Martin
6. Small Steph
7. Vincent
8. Swee Yong
9. Kelchoo

10. JX

Others:
11. Zhihao
12. Serene
13. Bryna
14. Matthew
15. Natalia
16. Esther Nai
17. Ian Wong
18. Christel

19. Ivan
20. Hui Ting
21. Alan
22. Mingjun
23. Li Wei
24. Shao Peng
25. Shi Min
26. Wen Hau
27. Jia Hui
28. JinXian
29. Wei Man
30. Wei Man
31. Lin Jiahe
32. Jie Min
33. Big Steph
34. Yannick
35. Yannick's gf
36. Kendrick's gf
37. SKG
38. SKG
39. Aili
40. Waterboi
41. Ryan Hong
42. Ryan Hong

Others going but sitting with their blocks:

43. Linus

44. Robin

45. Jamie

If any alumni would like to reserve tickets, please contact 9012 0894 (Small Steph).

CNY Steamboat Concluded

'KR HUAT AR!'

With these words, close to 40 alumni & FYFs started their frenzy and illustrous lou hei tasks, some even attempted to toss as high as the covered walkway. It was a comical yet familiar sight where we were once gathered in the dining hall doing the same deed every CNY during our hall days.

It was great catching up with familiar faces, sharing of life updates and even more gossips. The dinner was made even more entertaining with the Hall Production folks delivering a couple of songs as a prelude to their grand show on 13 Feb 09 (Fri) @ UCC [see here]. All these were made possible with the help of the KR Alumni Secretariat Committee, together with the JCRC and Hall Admin, especially Supa'at who assisted with the logistics.

Click on photos below for larger view.

Do not be scared by the following video:

To those who were present, a big thank you for sharing the CNY joyous mood with us and hope to see you soon for other KRAC's events. Stay tuned for more upcoming events!

Brought to you by KRAC.

KRHome featured on Straits Times:Home (31 Jan 09)

Dear Alumnus,

Our KRHome is featured on ST, go check it out. 

Well done KR Chingay team, an extraordinary feat! Good job! 

KRAC

CNY Steamboat

The annual Alumni CNY reunion steamboat will be held on 6th February (Friday) at Admin Block 3rd Floor Linkway from 7pm onwards.

This year, we will be dining with the FYFs as we welcome them into our alumni family. Please contact Martin Yong at 9367 9666 if you are able to make it so that we can cater enough food!

HAPPY CNY!

Vote for KRHome! *Updated!

[Updated live from CHINGAY 09]

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Dear Alumni,

Chingay is here once again and we are particpating in the parade for the second time coming. Chingay itself was translated from Hokkien and it actually means the "Art of Masquerade". Over the years, it has transformed into the grandest float parade in Asia, with a media coverage to over 20 different countries and an expected reach out to 20 million people worldwide. The theme for the parade this year would be "Wonderland".

As our float, KRHome - Our Journey, Our Story will be parading down city hall area on 30th and 31st Jan, there is a most popular float voting competition held online and with just a few simple steps, you guys can vote for our one and only beloved float - KRHome, which represents Kent Ridge Hall and showcases the best works by all Kentridgeans, all the way from the mass production in Rag to the presentation on parade day.

So kindly vote for our float and give our wonderful float the recognition it deserves, after its astonishing success on Rag Day itself.

Kindly access the website below to vote:

http://202.172.234.170/chingay2/2009/floatVoting.php

Vote for KRHome - the journey and story of all proud Kentridgeans!!!

*For foreigners, kindly register for voting by using your FIN number.


Thanks and regards,
Chang Zhao Yuan
Chingay 2009 Project Director
RAG 08/09 Chairperson

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Chingay will be held this Friday and Saturday (30th and 31st January) at City Hall area. For those who wish to catch it live, the best areas to watch (FOC) are areas 2 and 3 (refer to map below, click to enlarge). Chingay will not be shown live on TV this year.

We are float #11. See you at Chingay!

KR Hall Production: 'Here Lies Love'

Show details:
Friday, 13 February 2009
7.30pm
University Cultural Centre Hall
Tickets at $15
Please approach Qingyou or Steph to place orders.

Synopsis:
Kent Ridge Hall proudly presents Here Lies Love, an entirely original musical blending postmodern theatrical aesthetics with the razzle-dazzle exuberance of old-school Broadway. Starring a talented cast and a live band playing genres from jazz, bossa nova to rock, we invite you to immerse yourselves in a world of showbiz, love, lies, and death.

Here Lies Love spins off on one of the most familiar stories in popular culture: the star-crossed lovers of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Taking apart the story’s conventional portrayal of love, the musical asks new questions: what does it mean to love someone? What if love is just a web of lies that we spin to protect ourselves or the ones we love?

A theatre group is racing against time to put together a lavish musical adaptation of Romeo and Juliet when the director calls a halt to rehearsals. He is displeased with the actors’ lack of passion and tells them about a tragic love affair in his own past; one that was so fiery and consuming that he has made it his life’s work to tell that story.

Shift back to the present. Tempers fray as the musical’s premiere draws nearer. Tension brews between the director and his lead actor, who has been his favoured protégé for more than ten years. The feisty young lead actress starts to challenge the director’s domineering, obsessive control over the lead actor. But as the two leads forge a tentative, genuine relationship beyond the characters that they play on stage, the mystery behind the director and lead actor’s past begins to unravel.

It becomes clear that the director is lying about what really happened in the past. The sweeping, romantic love story that he constructed has its ugly side of obsession, selfish desires, and a fatal power struggle between himself and the lead actor’s mother.

Past and present collide as the lead actor decides to confront the director about his lies. But the show must go on – and for this story to end happily, everyone must still, ultimately, play fictional roles.

If life lies, can it be art? If love lies, is it still love?

More photos
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See you there
Show your love & support for the KR Hall Production team once again!

Supported by KRAC

Alumni Support for IHG 0809

Dear Kent Ridgeans,

As we enter into this long-awaited IHG period and as I have constantly mentioned about the importance of strong support towards our hall's sporting contingent, I would like to give special mention to the KR Alumni who have shown this kind of support towards the hall's IHG campaign this season. Although you may not always see them physically during the Games due to their packed schedules, their support in terms of advice and sponsorship goes a long way in helping our Warriors cross the finish line.

Many alumni have come back to the hall to lend a helping hand in coaching the teams. These valuable pieces of experience definitely mean a lot to our sports teams. The Alumni's generous donations for KR's campaign have made it possible for us to put in place several initiatives, such as improved player welfare in the Games with sports drinks being provided in every match. The KR Alumni have also helped in buying our IHG t-shirts hence enabling us to lower the prices for the residents.

As they may not be always around during the Games, we have printed the tagline "Supported by KR Alumni" on our t-shirts and publicity materials so that all our athletes can feel the presence and support of our Alumni during these Inter-Hall Games.

Therefore, with this, I would like to represent all KR residents in extending my sincere gratitude to the KR Alumni for their kind support in this season's Inter-Hall Games. Thank you, KR Alumni!

Regards,
Adrianus Mradipta
Sports Director
29th JCRC

Warriors Calling

A message from JCRC Sports Sec. It's time for the drum call, warriors be prepared.


Dear KR Alumni,

Firstly, I would like to thank you for your undying support towards the various hall events and activities. I would especially like to show my appreciation for your support towards Kent Ridge Hall's campaign in this year's Inter-Hall Games. Your ordering of the IHG shirts have lowered the cost price of the shirts, and your generous support have allowed us to put in place several initiatives, such as improving player welfare during the Games.

I am very sure you still remember how the hall spirit really comes alive during the Inter-Hall Games. By showing each other support, cheering each other on, and consoling each other, we hope to forge a stronger and more united hall. This aim ties in with our theme this year – Warriors' Pride – which emphasizes on building a sense of pride and belonging towards the hall and the KR Family as a whole. This theme also encourages our sportsmen to have the pride to always uphold sportsmanship, but at the same time, showing a true-blue never-say-die attitude. Our punchline this year – Respect All, Fear None - further drives across this message to strive for victory while always upholding sportsmanship.

With this, I would also like to invite you to once again experience the unforgettable moments of IHG by coming down to support our KR Warriors. This season will start on the 4th of January with our takraw boys kicking off the contingent's campaign. The takraw team will face the challenges from Raffles and King Edward VII in order to proceed to the semifinals and finals which will be held on the 11th of January. The following week will also see our tennis teams in group stage action and our handball girls playing their first match on Friday. Your presence during these matches and all other events to come will be very much appreciated by our players, supporters, and all Kent Ridgeans.

Details of this week's matches are as follows:

• Sunday, 4th Jan – Takraw Group Stages vs. RH, KE7 @ MPSH 6, 9AM
• Monday, 5th Jan – Tennis Prelims M vs. SH @ SRC, 6.30PM
• Tuesday, 6th Jan – Tennis Prelims F vs. TH @ SRC, 6.30PM
• Thursday, 8th Jan – Tennis Prelims F vs. SH @ SRC, 6.30PM
• Friday, 9th Jan – Tennis Prelims M vs. KE7 @ SRC, 6.30PM
• Friday, 9th Jan – Handball Prelims F vs. EH @ SRC, 8PM

For those who are not able to come, don't worry! I'll be writing to you weekly, to update you on our contingent's progress and details of matches in the following week! :)

Hope to see you on Sunday!

Happy New Year!

Regards,
Adrianus Mradipta
Sports Director
29th JCRC
Kent Ridge Hall