Are you looking forward to making your child’s first birthday a memorable one? It may seem like second nature to make the first year of a child’s life celebrated in a sentimental manner, but in Singapore, sentiment and tradition go way beyond your expectations! Make your child’s first birthday an unforgettable experience by incorporating the Singaporean tradition known as a choosing ceremony. But first, let us define what a choosing ceremony is and why it is important to include it for a child’s first birthday.
Before you even ask, there are already professional services that conduct this ceremony. If you want a high-quality service, you need to pick the right professionals for the job. Fortunately, professional services such as Mr. Bottle’s Kids Party have been doing this for more than 4 years now!
What is a Choosing Ceremony(抓周)?
A choosing ceremony (抓周)is a Chinese tradition where a child’s future profession is predicted through an interactive activity for the child. However, it is worth noting that although this is a popular tradition in China, there are very similar ceremonies like this from Korea, Vietnam, so any race and ethnicity is welcome to conduct it!
The ceremony involves having an assortment of items typically connected with a profession and letting the child independently choose what item he/she likes best. The child chooses 3 items out of the 12-16 to see what kind of profession he/she may want in the future based on the symbolism for each item. Below are some of the items recommended by Mr. Bottle’s Kids Party:
- Stethoscope – used by a doctor
- Pencil – used by an artist
- Calculator – represents the arithmetic abilities of a businessman
- Light Bulb – represents Thomas Edison, which means the child is going to be an inventor
- Bread – represents becoming a chef or having a good or long life
If you want other items to be included in the selection, Mr. Bottle’s Kids Party will allow you to pick custom choices as well!
Why Choose a Choosing Ceremony (抓周) by Mr. Bottle’s Kids Party?
A choosing ceremony is the way to go if you want to experience its worthy benefits, such as:
- Focuses on the child’s future. If you value education and professionalism as attributes that your child will have, then this is the perfect ceremony to start their professional journey as early as they turn one year old!
- Suitable for all guest’s ages. Whether your visitors and loved ones consist of the youth or the elderly, they are sure to enjoy the interactive yet sentimental ceremony.
- Meaningful photo and remembrance opportunities. Capture the moment by taking pictures of the ceremony itself with event photography services. Mr. Bottle’s Kids Party also offers a certificate as an item of remembrance for the celebrant and the parents.
- Make your celebration as fun as possible. Mr Bottle’s Kids Party is not limited to sentiment, but they also offer magic shows for both kids and adults to enjoy!
- Professional services. Mr Bottle’s Kids Party ensures that your money’s worth spending for their services. They are the only company offering this service professionally, so quality is guaranteed to exceed your expectations!
Looking for the Best Ceremony Packages? We Got You Covered!
Let us reveal the choosing ceremony packages by Mr. Bottle’s Kids Party:
- Choosing Ceremony Only: This ceremony lasts approximately 30-45 minutes and includes a bunch of fun activities such as going through the gate of wisdom (which is customizable), wearing tiger clothes, sounding the gong, and presenting a memorable certificate. A customized guessing board game is also included for your child’s entertainment.
- 1-year-old package: This package is a comprehensive service that includes everything from the choosing ceremony package to additional decorations, such as a custom birthday banner, and a one-hour-long fun fringing activity such as balloon sculpting and face painting!
- Event Photography: If you want to capture the memorable moments from the ceremony with 2 hours of photography services, which are compiled in digital format.
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What are you waiting for? Book in advance now to avail these fantastic services. We highly suggest booking at least 3-4 months before the birthday celebration to be as prepared as possible! (We have clients book us 1 year in advance for this unique exclusive service too!)