World Happy Day Singapore 2012

Last Saturday, 11 February, Qi and NESCAFÉ® Singapore presented a screening of HAPPY for the first ever World Happy Day to be celebrated globally.  Joining the thousands attending 600 worldwide screenings of the feature-length documentary, 160+ participants gathered at the School of Thought auditorium in hopes of learning how to lead healthier and happier lives.

HAPPY leads viewers on a journey across five continents in search of the keys to happiness. The film addresses many of the fundamental issues we face in today’s society: how do we balance the allure of money, fame and social status with our needs for strong relationships, health and personal fulfilment?

A message from the film’s producer, Eiji Han Shimizu, on the purpose and nature of the film was screened prior to the start of the film. Speaking at the event were Mr. Stephen Lew, Founder and Director from the School of Positive Psychology; Dr. Christie Napa Scollon, Associate Professor of Psychology at the Singapore Management University (SMU); and Mr. James Norris, Founder of Self Spark. This esteemed panel of speakers shared their insights on Positive Psychology, as well as practical steps and contributors to happiness.

NESCAFÉ® Singapore gave a special group of people a gift of happiness by donating $10,000 SGD to Operation Smile Singapore, an organisation that helps children in developing countries who are born with cleft lips and other facial deformities regain their smile through corrective surgery.

Qi was also awarded a generous donation by NESCAFÉ® Singapore to support its work to spread the positive message of this Happiness movement.

This inspiring evening ended on a high note as several audience members received fantastic raffle prizes, including a NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto coffeemaker, during the HAPPY Draw.  Additional prize sponsors included Georg Jensen, Levi’s, Fairmont Singapore, Sephora, echo @ Wheelock Place, Zhai, and Six Senses Laamu, Maldives.

To see photos of the World Happy Day Singapore 2012 happenings, please go to www.facebook.com/NescafeSingapore.