Once she thought she was quietly slipping away with time.. Yet, with their support, she found the courage to try, reminding herself that age is only a number and that it is never too late to chase a dream once left behind.
Madam Khoo was a volunteer at the Community Club when her friends gently encouraged her to take part in Chingay. Deep in her heart, performing had always been a childhood dream — one she thought had quietly slipped away with time. Yet, with their support, she found the courage to try, reminding herself that age is only a number and that it is never too late to chase a dream once left behind.
Stepping onto the stage and dancing in her 60s was a deeply meaningful achievement for Mdm Khoo. It was not just a performance, but a personal triumph — proof that her dreams still mattered. Performing for her country, and for herself, left an indelible mark on her heart. This experience became a treasured memory, one she holds close as a reminder of courage, pride, and the beauty of dreams fulfilled.
Writer: Yeo Hui Hui
Organization: Lion Befrienders
