From 29 September to 3 October 2021, the Singapore Heart Foundation (SHF) will be working with 13 famous buildings and landmarks in Singapore to illuminate the city skyline in red to mark World Heart Day.
Donning the skyline with a ring of red, The Singapore Flyer will show its support for World Heart Day starting from 30 September 2021 | Image source: Singapore Heart Foundation
World Heart Day is a global initiative that aims to educate and motivate people to take care of their hearts. The colour red is used as a symbol of heart health while serving as a warning to look out for the red flags of cardiovascular disease.
The Supertrees at Gardens by the Bay will light up in hues of red for Go Red for World Heart Day this year | Image source: Singapore Heart Foundation
For the first time this year, the Singapore Sports Hub, orchard gateway and SGH Museum (Bowyer Block) will be participating in the Go Red for World Heart Day Light Up.
Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall will illuminate in red in support for World Heart Day | Image source: Singapore Heart Foundation
The other buildings and landmarks involved include Gardens by the Bay, Marina Square, Millenia Tower & Centennial Tower, OCBC Centre, Ocean Financial Centre, One Raffles Place, Republic Plaza, Singapore Flyer, The Fullerton Hotel and Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall.
The top of Millenia Tower & Centennial Tower will light up in red in support of World Heart Day | Image source: Singapore Heart Foundation
In line with the focus on hypertension, SHF will also give out three Automatic Blood Pressure Monitors in a contest to encourage more Singaporeans to monitor their blood pressure regularly to maintain a healthy heart.
The contest will take place from 29 September till 3 October 2021, 11:59 pm, and three lucky winners will be announced on 8 October on SHF’s Facebook and Instagram pages.
Fullerton Hotel will be illuminated in red in commemoration of World Heart Day | Image source: Singapore Heart Foundation
To take part in the giveaway contest, you will simply need to:
- Take a photo of one of the participating red-lit buildings or landmarks with a finger heart and post the photo on Facebook or Instagram (note: accounts need to be public)
- Tag @HeartFoundation for Facebook or @SingaporeHeartFoundation for Instagram
- Hashtag #GoRedforWHD and #WorldHeartDay
Please see this link for more information on the Go Red for World Heart Day 2021 initiative. For information on National Heart Week/World Heart Day 2021 Virtual activities, please visit www.myheart.org.sg/world-heart-day/nhwwhd-programme.
