Yoga, Neon Lights & Karaoke: Scenes from Shopee Singapore's 9.9 Celebration

splendid LinkedIn giveaway and positive energy from various offline events. View them here: Thailand, Taiwan, Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam.  With 9.9 (9th September) falling on a Sunday this year, we had a line-up of activities to encourage and appreciate employees who returned to work on the weekends. Scroll down for snapshots at Shopee’s headquarters in Singapore! All photos are by Sherwin Delos Santos Castillo (thank you, Sherwin!) [caption id="attachment_19469" align="alignnone" width="6706"] Brightly colored balloons adorn the hallway, ready to welcome employees as they walk through the doors[/caption] [caption id="attachment_19478" align="alignnone" width="6892"] Jan Nguyen (middle) soaking in the magical atmosphere of floating balloons with her colleagues[/caption] [caption id="attachment_19507" align="alignnone" width="7360"] The more the merrier: What’s the fun without the big group of people you see everyday?[/caption] [caption id="attachment_19450" align="alignnone" width="7360"] We know this is going on Instagram! #lifeatshopee #Shopee99[/caption] [caption id="attachment_19479" align="alignnone" width="7360"] Our Regional Finance team strikes a pose in front of the crowd-favorite neon lights backdrop. Shoutout to the Offline Marketing team for bringing the party over![/caption] [caption id="attachment_19458" align="alignnone" width="6663"] All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. Our team here is heeding the advice of an old Chinese adage, “休息是为了走更长的路” (resting is necessary if we want to make progress)[/caption] [caption id="attachment_19468" align="alignnone" width="6095"] Our Employee Engagement team giving out 9.9 T-shirts and mascot-themed eye masks[/caption] [caption id="attachment_19464" align="alignnone" width="6713"] Cafeteria or yoga studio? Our common meeting place often doubles up as both[/caption] [caption id="attachment_19463" align="alignnone" width="7360"] Trying to think of yoga puns that might be a bit of a stretch[/caption] [caption id="attachment_19465" align="alignnone" width="7360"] Jessica Lin (middle) from the HR team enjoying the serene state of namaste[/caption] [caption id="attachment_19466" align="alignnone" width="7179"] After a good yoga session, even our fingers become more flexible![/caption] [caption id="attachment_19459" align="alignnone" width="7021"] Picture perfect poses![/caption] [caption id="attachment_19462" align="alignnone" width="7360"] Our guys fighting the eCommerce war with a composed front[/caption] [caption id="attachment_19452" align="alignnone" width="7360"] One of many work stations that mushroomed on Sunday, just for 9.9. This is a combination of teams at our main office’s largest meeting room[/caption] [caption id="attachment_19467" align="alignnone" width="7360"] Amanda Yew (right) from the Regional Marketing Public Relations team steps away from work for a photo with her friends[/caption] [caption id="attachment_19470" align="alignnone" width="6507"] All the best photo booths have cute props![/caption] [caption id="attachment_19444" align="alignnone" width="7360"] Game face on: Lam Wei Shun (middle) from the Business Development team means business when it comes to squad pics[/caption] [caption id="attachment_19451" align="alignnone" width="7360"] Some people say, “Wear your heart on your sleeve”… These days, you can hold it in your hand![/caption] [caption id="attachment_19461" align="alignnone" width="6881"] A Polaroid-Instagram hybrid printout – don’t you wish you had one too?[/caption] [caption id="attachment_19460" align="alignnone" width="7360"] Sealing their brotherhood with a photo booth printout and an official photographer’s pic[/caption] [caption id="attachment_19455" align="alignnone" width="7360"] All smiles for the best team photo ever![/caption] [caption id="attachment_19449" align="alignnone" width="6041"] Meanwhile, fun and games are going well underway in the cafeteria, which has, again, been transformed. This time, it’s a casual entertainment arena[/caption] [caption id="attachment_19446" align="alignnone" width="7360"] We’re almost down to the last man (or woman) standing![/caption] [caption id="attachment_19447" align="alignnone" width="7360"] There may be only one winner for this game, but everyone wins with their million dollar smiles![/caption] [caption id="attachment_19473" align="alignnone" width="7360"] Shopee’s Mr. Popular Lim Xian You from the Software Engineering team croons a tune that sends the crowd swooning[/caption] [caption id="attachment_19471" align="alignnone" width="7360"] Steven from the Regional Finance team shows off his impressive vocals, much to the delight of his colleagues![/caption] [caption id="attachment_19445" align="alignnone" width="7360"] There’s no party without food![/caption]   [caption id="attachment_19472" align="alignnone" width="7360"] Three cheers for Shopee and three cheers for 9.9! See you next year![/caption]


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Jocelyn Kaylee

#SHOPEEINSIDER | Jocelyn Kaylee brings out the best of others by telling their stories to the world. See Shopee's people through her eyes with the #lifeatshopee hashtag on LinkedIn! Connect with her here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jocelynkayleeneo/

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