Whenever my boys and I hear that introductory tune from Hello Singapore 狮城有约, we will jump straight onto the living room couch. With the TV remote control in my hand, I will increase the volume, and we are all set to connect to the world at 6:30 pm. If I can’t find my remote control, it is likely inside Baby N’s toy stash.
If you are not familiar with Hello Singapore 狮城有约, let me share with you what this program is. Produced by Mediacorp Channel 8 8频道, Hello Singapore 狮城有约 is a 1-hour Mandarin news and current affairs program which airs at 6:30 pm every Monday to Friday. The 1-hour show is split into two segments, news reporting and expert discussions.
Presented by a news reporter, the news reporting segment brings the top stories around the world such as international news, entertainment and technology. The other segment is presented by two hosts, together with experts, to discuss and share insights on trending topics which concerns Singapore residents.
Let me share with you my little secret. My favourite Hello Singapore 狮城有约 hosts are Guo Liang 郭亮 and Youyi 林有懿. During the expert’s discussion segment, both hosts have great chemistry, and they always manage to lighten the mood when it comes to the discussion of political topics.
Why I want my children to watch Hello Singapore 狮城有约 on Channel 8 8频道
As a news junkie Dad, I stay current and relevant by scrolling through content on my social media feed and watching the news on television. As much as possible, I will want my children to consume information on the right channel as there is much fake news in the digital space. Therefore, I always encourage both my boys to watch Hello Singapore 狮城有约. By watching the show together, it creates our mini family bonding time.
Besides improving their Chinese language, Hello Singapore 狮城有约 helps both my boys to broaden their knowledge and learn to look at events in different perspectives. One good example is on the topic of robots.
While humans fear that one-day robots will replace us as seen in most sci-fi shows, robots have stood by us during the war with COVID-19. Temperature-scanning robots are used in Hong Kong to detect people with fever. UV robots are deployed in hospitals to kill viruses as humans are vulnerable. Robots are used in parks to remind us of social distancing. Such stories educate my children about the importance of technology in overcoming problems in our modern world.
Now, I have another reason to watch Hello Singapore 狮城有约 and want you can join me.
Hello Singapore 狮城有约 brings joy to your evening
From 21 to 25 September 2020, tune in to Hello Singapore 狮城有约 daily at 6:30 pm. Simply visit www.8world.com/hs2020 and answer easy questions at 7 pm. 10 daily winners will walk away with $100 cash vouchers.
Fret not if you are not on your couch like me to watch or missed out the Hello Singapore 狮城有约 Live on Channel 8 8频道. You can still catch the program by simply downloading the 8world 8视界 or meWATCH app on your smartphone. Share this news with your friends!
