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Maritime Youth Festival: By Youth for YouthAhoy! Proudly brought to you by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), the Maritime Youth Festival that was held on 16 and 17 July 2016 is the first ever dedicated platform to cultivate youth’s interest in the maritime industry. It allows youth to explore the exciting opportunities that this important sector of Singapore can offer.Put together in partnership with educational institutions, private organisations and public agencies, the inaugural Maritime Youth Festival was attended by some 3,200 youths. Missed the chance to join us at the Festival? Here’s what the youth explored and discovered over the two days!LAUNCH OF MARITIME YOUTH FESTIVALThe inaugural Maritime Youth Festival kicked off with a launch ceremony at Tan Quee Lan Street on 16 July.Launch of Maritime Youth Festival by Guest of Honour, Mrs Josephine Teo, Senior Minister of State, Prime Minister's Office, Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Ministry of Transport (Middle), Mr Andrew Tan, Chief Executive of MPA (Left) and Mr Esben Poulsson, President of Singapore Shipping Association (Right).SHOWCASE OF YOUTH CREATIVITY AWARDS – GIFTS CATEGORYFrom March to May 2016, MPA also invited youths to express their creativity through the iteration of maritime-themed gift ideas.Mrs Josephine Teo, Senior Minister of State, Prime Minister's Office, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Transport, speaking to Mr Benjamin Xue, winner for the Youth Creativity Awards – Gifts Category at the Youth Creativity Awards Booth.|5NEWSFASHION SHOWAs part of the launch ceremony, eight shortlisted fashion entries for the Youth Creativity Awards were showcased on the runway.Mr Siah Kar Hoe’s unique designs won the hearts of our judges and clinched the top award for the Youth Creativity Awards – Fashion Category.Mr Andrew Tan, Chief Executive of MPA, taking a photo with the Youth Creativity Awards – Fashion Category shortlisted designers and their models.ISSUE 51 | WAVES