Picture this: a sunny Saturday morning, a pleasant walk through a garden with friends, family members, and colleagues chatting while enjoying the scenery. Sounds like the perfect way to spend a weekend? That’s what we were up to at the Maybank x  PaPaZao community walk on 7th September!

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A collaboration between Maybank and PaPaZao, the event saw 1,500 participants from Maybank, South East CDC, and PaPaZao taking a fun-filled 2KM walk through the scenic greenery of Gardens by the Bay, as well as enjoying a series of carnival-style games and performances.

Taking Steps Toward an Active Lifestyle

A community initiative started by celebrated local filmmaker Jack Neo, PaPaZao was conceived to encourage Singaporeans to live active, social lifestyles through the simple power of group-walking. 

Gardens by the Bay was the perfect backdrop for this, and it was certainly heartwarming to see the participants and their families taking the time to connect with each other, to slow down and appreciate the greenery all around them, and to take in the sights of the Singapore cityscape in the distance.

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The fun didn’t end with the walk though; as all participants reached the end point, they were treated to a festive carnival of games, with prizes for competitors who had completed at least five of the ten stations. A F&B booth was also available so participants could refresh themselves after the morning walk. 

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A definite highlight of the event was FirstCom Academy’s Sure Win Spin-the-Wheel station, where everyone was given a chance to win a series of gifts and coupons. Our Education Consultants also engaged participants about the benefits of lifelong learning, and how they can stay connected in our rapidly-changing modern world. 

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At FirstCom Academy’s event booth, the participants also had the chance to learn more about our WSQ-certified courses, which provide useful skills such as empowering learners to confidently use digital tools that enhance their online presence.

Lifelong Learning for the Mind and Body

FirstCom Academy’s ongoing mission to spread the value of lifelong learning goes beyond providing quality training and upskilling courses – we’re also dedicated to supporting community initiatives like PaPaZao with similar goals.

We’d like to thank the PaPaZao team for keeping this wonderful initiative going, for making the lives of its participants that much brighter, and for allowing us to be one step closer to creating better futures for all – one small step at a time!