About 500 guests gathered at a landed home in Marine Parade for a Chinese New Year celebration hosted by Eric Cheng, founder of real estate firm Sevens Group. Minister for Law Edwin Tong was among those present.<\/p>\n
TikTok influencer @Koocester, known for spotlighting people from delivery riders to entrepreneurs, posted a video of the event on Feb 25<\/a><\/span>. The clip has since garnered more than 325,000 views and 18,700 likes.<\/p>\n The post was also shared on Sevens Group’s Instagram page.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n In the video, Mr Cheng greets the influencer at a landed house in Marine Parade, where a row of cars are displayed and inflatable festive decorations adorn the roof.<\/p>\n Speaking to Koocester, Mr Cheng estimates that about 550 people would attend the party, adding that neighbours and residents in the East Coast area were welcome to join.<\/p>\n “I like the kampung spirit. I always feel that I should share my joy, my fun, my memories,” he says.<\/p>\n The video cuts to a spread of food catered for the party, and members from a Sevens Groups lion dance troupe posing for a photo in their costumes.<\/p>\n The celebration also featured a full bar setup, a “wheel of fortune” where attendees could win red packets, a live band, and a table of sourdough bread baked by Mr Cheng, served alongside curry chicken prepared by his mother.<\/p>\n “We are very focused about our work, our career path, our business. Sometimes we have to reflect ourselves [sic],” he says, stressing the importance of fostering community spirit. He moved into the neighbourhood two years ago and had held a similar celebration the year before.<\/p>\n “I did my part, when are you doing your part?” adds Mr Cheng.<\/p>\n Mr Tong, who is also Member of Parliament for East Coast GRC, described the event as a “fantastic initiative” and voiced his support for efforts that bring neighbours together.<\/p>\n Stomp has reached out to Mr Cheng for comment.<\/p>\n In response to queries from Stomp, a member from Koocester’s team said that they hope the video would encourage similar celebrations among neighbours and extended families.<\/p>\n “Reviving the spirit we once had. One step at a time,” the team member added.<\/p>\n Many netizens applauded Mr Cheng for the initiative, praising the “neighbourly spirit” and wishing others a happy new year.<\/p>\n “HNY to this kind hearted man, he’s awesome,” said one.<\/p>\n “This kampung is high SES one, more like a networking session. Maybe can share the spirit with the low income in HDB estate,” another netizen remarked.<\/p>\n Others joked that it was “good to be rich”, while another quipped: “Are they adopting?”<\/p>\n Editor’s note: This story has been updated with comments from Koocester.<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n Have something to say? Join in!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n See something interesting? Contribute<\/a> your story to us.<\/p>\n Explore more on these topics<\/p>\n<\/div>\nNetizens commend kampung spirit<\/h3>\n
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