Kick off with women’s football, smash a patriarchy piñata, scrawl on our graffiti wall, chat with activists at civil society booths, and have an all-round great time with live music, spoken word, chants, a dance party, bubbles and jugglers! (That’s right, bubbles and jugglers!)

Plus a kids’ corner with games, books, art supplies and more to keep budding little feminists engaged!

Join us for a riotous carnival this International Women’s Day – get All Fired Up! at Hong Lim Park.

As Singapore turns 50 – and AWARE turns 30 – the women’s movement has much to celebrate – and more to gear up for.

Join us on 8 March as people of all ages, genders and walks of life come together in an electrifying commemoration of International Women’s Day.

Date: 8 March 2015
Time: 4pm-9pm
Location: Hong Lim Park
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There’s something for everyone at All Fired Up! You can see photos of All Fired Up 2014 here.

Programme highlights: 

Mini soccer tournament (4 – 6.15pm)
Our teams will be playing round-robin, 6-versus-6, and only two men per team allowed during play. Come cheer them on.

Blazing a trail (6:15 – 7pm)
Hear from remarkable speakers including Jaxe Pan sharing her experiences as a single mom; Diana discussing her experiences as a Malay-Muslim in Singapore; and more!

Civil society booths (throughout)
Chat with activists and organisations representing a whole range of causes and interests, from migrant workers to LGBT rights to women in STEM. Meet UN Women, HOME, MBI Women in Science, TWC2, Project X, Oogachaga and more.

UPSIZE//DOWNSIZE – A body-positive clothes swap
Bring pre-loved, usable clothing items, accessories and footwear, regardless of size, style and gender presentation and uncover treasures at the swap! Let’s celebrate our ever-changing bodies and all the ways we can support each other in a world that supports limited ways to feel good about our physical selves.

Patriarchy piñatas (5.30pm)
Not just one, but TWO. Come smash your heart out!

When Bellies Speak (7pm)
Celebrate the fire in your belly! When Bellies Speak, a community art project by artist and writer Dana Lam, will install plaster casts of bellies big and small of any age, colour and gender, giving participants the chance to reconsider and reconnect with a part of the body that is the subject of constant abuse.

Celebration toolkit workshop (6 – 6.15pm)
What’s a party without props? Join us for an afternoon of placard- and banner-making to set your message ablaze. We’ll work together to craft slogans and chants for the evening’s festivities.

Children’s corner (throughout)
All fired up is child-friendly! Our kids’ corner will have games, books and activities to keep children engaged.

Dance party (8 – 9pm)
The carnival becomes a dance party at night! If you know any fun feministy tunes to add to our playlist, drop us an email at media@aware.org.sg.

All Fired Up! is generously supported by the High Commission of Canada, Singapore.