Ren Ci Charity Show 2006
Glad that they met their target again..over $5 millions (app. $6+ millions) at the end of the 3 1/2 hours show.
This time round, the artistes did not perform any dangerous strunts, or strunts that are pain-stricken to be seen and feel by the audiences (except the one performed by Rev Ming Yi). Few years back, when this charity show started, most performances were considered highly dangerous. But later, it decided to with strunts that will challenge artistes' individual endurances, phobias, overcomes obstacles etc. At least is better than NKF, SHF or any other charity shows which I can remembered, which use dangerous strunts (eg. Sharon Au and her sword ladders, Quan Yi Feng/Kim and their ladders of lights, many more to mentioned..)
No wonder, in one recent TNP reports, Jacelyn Tay commented on the risk of injuries she and other Mediacorp artistes will suffered during those rehearsals..I admired her..for her courage to speak up! They are just actors, not circus clowns, acrobats or stunt men. Great bow to them, because they willing to put time and efforts to make the show a success.
'We are doing our best for the show, for a good cause. But I'm sure we can think of other content. It's time to reconsider whether donations can be secured only if we do such stunts. Viewers have been donating for years, they have charitable hearts. Is it a necessity to do such dangerous stunts?', quoted from Jacelyn Tay.
Show was heart-lightening and with some touch of humor in it..Hope the following charity shows will continue to do without such dangerous strunts. I remember that in previous shows, where they asked foreign singers, like Emil Chou, Zhen Ni etc. to perform..their calls were soaring high. Now, when I see S.H.E or 5566, the call numbers were pathetic..Maybe it's time for Mediacorp to reconsider using more popular artistes that are 'Aunty/Uncle killers'. Tao Ze was fantastic! Changing the lyrics, singing in his own style..Songs selected were meaningful, like Ai Heng Jian Dan and Jiu Shi Ai Ni..to show his love for the patients of Ren Ci. Other performances were good too, like Kim's graceful 'ropeplay', beauties and the vases, cheerleading, Gurmit in lift with Darren, Zoe Tay's pipeblowing darts at balloons, the husband/wife strunt, songs from Mi Xue, S.H.E, Allan, Superstars etc.
As mentioned, the highlight of the show was the event performed by Rev Ming Yi. Though it was a dangerous strunt, (Definitely!) considering that it was raining heavily and the wind was so strong, not to forget, HE was just wearing a simple clothing!! To bear so much, I believe its too much for him. Everytime, his foot reaches for the wooden blocks, his expression remains so calm..Finally, after his 1st segment (2nd segment was cancelled, because the wooden logs look too slippery to put a foot on..DANGEROUS!), he CRIED for the first time! I was deeply touched by what he said.. 'The public should forget about what had happened in the past...The hundreds of patients in Ren Ci need our help...I'm very sad that the artistes are being scolded' I felt that his segment was particularly meaningful, with the additional of rain and wind (whether it was intentionally or unintentionally from the HEAVEN...was it a Test from the GOD?) It just appeared that nowadays charity organizations are not easy to raise funds with the aftermath of NKF saga..the route they faced was tough..facing criticisms from the public, demanding transparency, stopping their donations..etc..
At least, He is better than Durai a few hundred times, He walks the talk..performing for the show. Where is that DURAI, you never see him in any of the 3 NKF shows...
Oh by the way, please don't ask Rev Ming Yi to sing again..(haahaa, =X) He was singing so monotonously and sadly...but the moment the donation figures was revealed, he smiled.. I think its always better to see him smile and be happy..(just like my friends who always wish that I'll be that way =) isn't it?)
This time round, the artistes did not perform any dangerous strunts, or strunts that are pain-stricken to be seen and feel by the audiences (except the one performed by Rev Ming Yi). Few years back, when this charity show started, most performances were considered highly dangerous. But later, it decided to with strunts that will challenge artistes' individual endurances, phobias, overcomes obstacles etc. At least is better than NKF, SHF or any other charity shows which I can remembered, which use dangerous strunts (eg. Sharon Au and her sword ladders, Quan Yi Feng/Kim and their ladders of lights, many more to mentioned..)
No wonder, in one recent TNP reports, Jacelyn Tay commented on the risk of injuries she and other Mediacorp artistes will suffered during those rehearsals..I admired her..for her courage to speak up! They are just actors, not circus clowns, acrobats or stunt men. Great bow to them, because they willing to put time and efforts to make the show a success.
'We are doing our best for the show, for a good cause. But I'm sure we can think of other content. It's time to reconsider whether donations can be secured only if we do such stunts. Viewers have been donating for years, they have charitable hearts. Is it a necessity to do such dangerous stunts?', quoted from Jacelyn Tay.
Show was heart-lightening and with some touch of humor in it..Hope the following charity shows will continue to do without such dangerous strunts. I remember that in previous shows, where they asked foreign singers, like Emil Chou, Zhen Ni etc. to perform..their calls were soaring high. Now, when I see S.H.E or 5566, the call numbers were pathetic..Maybe it's time for Mediacorp to reconsider using more popular artistes that are 'Aunty/Uncle killers'. Tao Ze was fantastic! Changing the lyrics, singing in his own style..Songs selected were meaningful, like Ai Heng Jian Dan and Jiu Shi Ai Ni..to show his love for the patients of Ren Ci. Other performances were good too, like Kim's graceful 'ropeplay', beauties and the vases, cheerleading, Gurmit in lift with Darren, Zoe Tay's pipeblowing darts at balloons, the husband/wife strunt, songs from Mi Xue, S.H.E, Allan, Superstars etc.
As mentioned, the highlight of the show was the event performed by Rev Ming Yi. Though it was a dangerous strunt, (Definitely!) considering that it was raining heavily and the wind was so strong, not to forget, HE was just wearing a simple clothing!! To bear so much, I believe its too much for him. Everytime, his foot reaches for the wooden blocks, his expression remains so calm..Finally, after his 1st segment (2nd segment was cancelled, because the wooden logs look too slippery to put a foot on..DANGEROUS!), he CRIED for the first time! I was deeply touched by what he said.. 'The public should forget about what had happened in the past...The hundreds of patients in Ren Ci need our help...I'm very sad that the artistes are being scolded' I felt that his segment was particularly meaningful, with the additional of rain and wind (whether it was intentionally or unintentionally from the HEAVEN...was it a Test from the GOD?) It just appeared that nowadays charity organizations are not easy to raise funds with the aftermath of NKF saga..the route they faced was tough..facing criticisms from the public, demanding transparency, stopping their donations..etc..
At least, He is better than Durai a few hundred times, He walks the talk..performing for the show. Where is that DURAI, you never see him in any of the 3 NKF shows...
Oh by the way, please don't ask Rev Ming Yi to sing again..(haahaa, =X) He was singing so monotonously and sadly...but the moment the donation figures was revealed, he smiled.. I think its always better to see him smile and be happy..(just like my friends who always wish that I'll be that way =) isn't it?)
posted by J.T.SkyRed at 2:08:00 PM
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But I feel getting donations does not really need to perform stunts. I read the Forum section of The Straits Times and there one article which I sort of agree with. Countries like HK, Taiwan, etc get donations like performing singing marathon for 6 hours and with that, they also managed to get over 6 million. If they can do it why can't we? We shouldn't be donating when we are touched by the Reverend's stunt. How will foreigners see Singaporeans?
yup..
I did mention singing by famous artistes was also a great way of getting donations to pour in..like Emil Chou or Zhen Ni. Just by singing for few minutes, their donations amount are definitely comparable to Rev Ming Yi's.
But then according to WanBao's findings, there are still many Singaporeans who tend to donate more when strunts are performed. Weirdos..
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