Singapore Zoo marks mid-autumn festival with a bang

President Tony Tan Keng Yam and his family celebrated the mid-autumn festival together with 5,000 people at the Singapore Zoo on Sunday night.

The president, who was accompanied by his daughter, son-in-law and two grandchildren told reporters that such occasions serve as an opportunity for families and people of all races to bond.

He said: 'I think we all had a very good time here. Such family bonding I believe is very important for Singapore because we need to create informal occasions where families, children can bond with their parents and grandparents. It is the best way of building a sense of unity and comfort within the family.'

The president was attending an event called Moon Night 2011, organised by Wildlife Reserves Singapore (WRS), Singapore Environment Council (SEC) and Singapore Manufacturers' Federation (SMa), to celebrate the mid-autumn festival and raise awareness for nature conservation and biodiversity and to promote family togetherness.