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42 Nurturing CommunitiesVoice of BrazilQueen of bossa nova, Bebel Gilberto, mesmerised audiences at theKeppel Offshore & Marine-sponsored concert at the Esplanade.Deepening connections at the pre-concert reception were Mr Tong Chong Heong (left), CEO of Keppel O&M and Mr Louis Chow (right), GM (Commercial – Conversion) of Keppel Shipyard, withguests Mr Darren Ahrens, Turret and Mooring System Delivery Manager, BP, and his spouseAfter her two sell-outperformances in Singapore in2005 and 2007, BebelGilberto was back for anencore with songs from hernew album, ‘All In One’,performed on 19 April 2010at the Esplanade ConcertHall. Presenting the show forthe third time was KeppelOffshore & Marine (KeppelO&M).The New York-born,Grammy Award-nominatedsongbird is knownworldwide for embodyingthe heart and soul ofBrazilian music. Her signaturestyle fuses the relaxingBrazilian beat withsophisticated, subtleelectronica, all at oncefluid, romantic and full oflife.At the Esplanade concert,she performed old favouritesand new releases. Blendingclassic bossa nova, samba,pop and electronicaflourishes with her seductive,supple voice, she kept theaudience spellbound.Attended by some 70management representatives,clients and businessassociates, the eventallowed Keppel O&M todeepen customerrelationships and promotean appreciation andunderstanding of Brazilianarts and culture amongstlocal audiences.Keppel O&M’s collaborationwith Brazil began almostthree decades ago,through shiprepair andship conversion work forPetrobras. The win-winrelationship paved the wayfor more partnershipsand today, the companyhas demonstrated itscommitment to grow withthe Brazilian market.Coincidentally, the concertcame at the back of KeppelO&M’s announcement toset up a new yard in Brazil(see page 44) – KeppelSingmarine Brasil – to offera one-stop solution forcustomised vessels.With strong local presence,established networks and aconsistent track record,Keppel O&M is poised tocontinue supporting andgrowing with its valuedBrazilian stakeholders. keppeliteKeppelite I April 2010
Food for thoughtNurturing Communities 43volunteersKeppelConsumers are spoilt forchoice with the variety andabundance of food itemsavailable. However, withoutproper education andguidance, people, especiallychildren, are likely to developpoor eating habits.If left unchecked,unfavourable eatingpractices can lead toundernourishment, obesityand increased risks forillnesses such as heartdisease, high blood pressureor diabetes later in life.Given a budget and timelineto adhere to, the studentspaired up with the KeppelVolunteers to fulfill therequirements of the FoodGuide Pyramid groups,which comprises grains,vegetables, fruits, milk, oils,and meat and beans.On top of making betterfood choices, the APSNbeneficiaries wereencouraged to use theirarithmetic skills to ensuretheir purchases did notexceed the budget and theirchosen items were within therecommended daily caloricintake.Following the groceryshopping activity, thechildren excitedly prepared apicnic with their purchasesand generously shared theirbounty with fellowschoolmates and KeppelVolunteers alike. There wasa profusion of colours asfruits and vegetables werefavourite picks.“It was both an enjoyableand beneficial experience forthe children as the activityhas a fun, yet practicalaspect. The knowledgethey’ve learnt can be appliedto their daily choice of food,which goes a long way toensure that they develophealthy eating habits,”shared volunteer Agnes Wu,who is a Commercial Officerfrom Keppel Shipyard. keppeliteWith such concerns in mind,Keppel Volunteers set out toorganise an activity toaddress the educationalaspect of healthy foodselection for students ofChaoyang School. Theschool is a learning instituteunder the auspices of theAssociation for Persons withSpecial Needs (APSN),Keppel’s adopted charity.Gathering at the GiantHypermarket in VivoCity on10 April 2010, the childrenwere briefed on the objectiveof the grocery shoppingactivity and given worksheetsbefore setting out to explorethe hypermarket’s aisles withthe Keppel Volunteers.Spending a fruitful morning with Keppel Volunteers, APSN beneficiaries were guided to make healthy food choices and eat a balanced dietKeppelite I April 2010
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