Singaporeans skateboarding through the Central Business District about weeks ago which coincided with Go Skateboarding Day, the official holiday for skateboarding around the world. For those of you who are unfamiliar with festivity, it is founded by the International Association of Skateboard Companies in 2004 with the aim of promoting skateboarding through fund-raisers, competitions and demonstrations around the world. It is normally held on June 21th every year and is the official holiday of skateboarding. What once began with a few skate sessions and BBQ’s on the West coast of United States quickly conquered the skate world and turned into a global movement within less than a decade. Meanwhile hundreds of events, contests and demos and sessions are held on every continent. In Singapore, a contest featuring different obstacle formats was held by SkateSg, a local company which organises skate-related events at SCAPE Playspace in the Orchard Road area. Hundreds of skateboarders nation wide came together with family and friends to share their best trick, have a team battles, hanging out with friends or local skate shop owner, and most importantly enjoying the day. The day was all about having fun and skateboarding. Without further information, please watch the highlights for Go Skateboarding Day 2015 in Singapore below.
As with all great revolutions or social upheavals, change can happen when the people raise their voices and speak not just their minds but their hearts. SCAPE was born after an outcry from the young people of the next generation to have a space they could call their own. In 2004, a youth consultation exercise was conducted where over 2.200 voices were heard. In answer, the Ministry of Community, Youth and Sports set aside a sprawling 1.2hq creative space in the heart of town to engage and enable young people to explore their social interests and creative passions. In January 2006, SCAPE Co. Ltd, a non-profit organization, was established to make the SCAPE dream a reality for young people. The name “SCAPE” not only represents a physical platform where young talents can hone and showcase their skills but also a mind space which is constantly bubbling with new creations, ideations, and possibilities. The asterisk represents a wildcard of infinite prospects for creative expression at this exciting new urban community building. The youth made their voices heard and established changes to last a lifetime. Stay excited with SCAPE for their brand new urban playground, now open at 2 Orchard Link. For more information about SCAPE, feel free to visit their official site.