While most wakes held at void decks typically follow religious rites based on the family’s beliefs or the deceased wishes, 8days.sg came across one that had a Star Wars twist to it.
On Tuesday (Jan 7) at about 930pm, a group of about 30 people gathered on the field at Dawson Road and fired up their lightsabers.
The group, part of a community of Star Wars fans and lightsaber aficionados called The Saber Authority, had gathered to remember one of their members who had sadly passed away on Sunday (Jan 5).
Over the next 15 minutes, members engaged in friendly lightsaber matches each lasting no longer than 30 seconds.
A member was even heard reminding everyone that legs should not be targeted during a match.
We saw one kid guided by an adult for a couple of duels, eliciting cheers from the crowd that had gathered to watch.
After the duels ended, the group was seen gathering to say their last words to and about their friend before dispersing.
8days.sg has reached out to The Saber Authority for an interview.
Founded in 2014, The Saber Authority members meet weekly on Sundays at the 100PLUS Promenade, Gate 18, at the National Stadium to spar with each other.
According to their website, a trial light saber dueling class costs $25.
There is even an Apprentice Intake eight-week course which equips students (or should we say, padawans?) on learning how to move, attack, and counter during duels.
According to a member who declined to be named, he said the group will be taking a short break to grieve and sessions might resume again sometime in February.