Clarinda Tjia-Dharmadi and Christopher D Martin Jr

For Christopher D Martin Jr, turning five called for a big celebration with a garden party inspired by his favourite fictional character Paddington Bear’s voyage from Peru to London. Elaborately planned by mum Clarinda Tjia-Dharmadi, the party saw the birthday boy and his friends taking over the grassy lawn of Raffles Singapore, curiously exploring various activity mats where they solved London-themed puzzles, strung necklaces with Peruvian beads, had their faces painted or listened to a Paddington Bear tale. A magician also amused them with a few tricks up his sleeves, while a buffet of English and Peruvian bites and fruity beverages satiated hungry guests. Door gifts took the shape of mini suitcases, inspired by Paddington’s own, packed with sweets and a customised globe in the form of a beach ball. 

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Photo 1 of 10 Clarinda Tjia-Dharmadi and Christopher D Martin Jr
Photo 2 of 10 Care Bears: From cupcake toppers to party favours, the birthday boy’s mum Clarinda took charge of each of their designs
Photo 3 of 10 Christopher D Martin Jr
Photo 4 of 10 A garden party inspired by Christopher D Martin Jr’s favourite fictional character Paddington Bear’s voyage from Peru to London
Photo 5 of 10 Oliver Finn Martin with Atsushi and Ryo Suda
Photo 6 of 10 Rany, Colin, Nicholas and Christopher Moran
Photo 7 of 10 Tang Wen Li and Paige Parker
Photo 8 of 10 Chin Bottinelli, Olga Iserlis and Tiara Shaw
Photo 9 of 10 Tan Su Shan, Christopher Martin and Christopher Wilson
Photo 10 of 10 Lim Chi Wen and Maisy Koh