China News Service, February 14. According to Singapore's Lianhe Zaobao, on February 13, local time, in order to coincide with the Chinese New Year, the Singapore Foreign Labour Center sent out care packages to nearly 2,000 foreign workers.
Yang Muguang, chairman of the Migrant Workers' Centre, said: "In the past, migrant workers may choose to go home for the Chinese New Year, but these two years are different. We hope that when the festive season comes, we can express our gratitude and gratitude to the migrant workers by distributing gift packs. bless."
It is reported that in addition to two oranges, a lunch box and some food, there are also 10 yuan vouchers that can be used in the grocery store and food court in the migrant worker center.
The total value of these materials is about 190,000 yuan and is funded by NTUC FairPrice, Chinese Enterprises (Singapore) Association and other groups.
Yang Muguang said that Singapore is an inclusive and multi-ethnic country, so the distribution activities not only target more than 500 Chinese migrant workers, but also benefit migrant workers from other countries such as India and Bangladesh, so that everyone can feel the festive atmosphere together.
Many foreign migrant workers said that in order to make a living, they often spend less time with their families and children, and this is not the first time they have spent the New Year in a foreign country.
Cai Aihua (46 years old, shipyard employee), who came to Singapore to work in August 2021, said: "In order to live, I often can't go back during the New Year. In the past few years, I was unable to reunite with my family during the Spring Festival in Johor Bahru, Malaysia and Cambodia." He said Here I feel the friendliness and enthusiasm of Singaporeans.
Sembcorp Marine employee Wang Junrang (36) was one of the volunteers who helped distribute the gift packs.
Wang Junrang said: "I used to be often away from home. When I was in China last year, I would encourage workers to stay at the construction site to celebrate the New Year because of the epidemic. In fact, it is the same everywhere. We all understand the need to strengthen protection and reduce walking." Workers from other places will celebrate the New Year together in their own way and feel the festive atmosphere, such as buying vegetables and making New Year's Eve dinner together.
"The times are different now, and you can celebrate the New Year anywhere."