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| Awesome backdrop. Photo with Jane. |
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| MBSC2014 - Oriental Photo Credit : Bryan van der Beek Esplanade |
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| Before that, some of the Christmas photos taken at The Fullerton Hotel. It's Boxing Day, by the way ^^ |
Red and white wishing spheres in commemoration of SG50
To commemorate Singapore's 50th year of independence, a record of 25,000 red and white wishing spheres carrying wishes from the community have been set afloat and lit up until New Year's Eve, transforming the installation into a stunning visual arts display. For the first time, 5,000 red spheres have been added to form a giant number '50' amidst a sea of 20,000 white spheres. It's also the first time, these wishing spheres are sponsored by The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co Ltd. These wishes were pen down by the public since 1st November at 31 wishing stations that were set up across the island. Even though the wishing stations were already closed, public can still make virtual wishes online at www.marinabaycountdown.sg.
3D projection mapping on The Fullerton Hotel Singapore
Titled "Reflections of our Past, Present and Future", this is one of the highlights during today's preview. There will be 3D projection on the facade of Fullerton Hotel Singapore featuring a montage of sketches and graphics. The video projection will depict the growth and development of Singapore, beginning with images of the olden days of Singapore such as kampongs, trishaw and samsui women, it later transform into the present day Singapore, with images of public housing, transport systems and the city skyscrapers.
Public can enjoy this two minute projection half hourly from 8.15pm to 11.15pm from now till 30 December. The short shows is also accompanied by an excerpt of Symphonic Suites with familiar local tunes Home and Bunga Sayang, orchestrated by Dr Kelly Tang and performed by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra.
The official video of the projection because I realized mine is too low quality:
The loud heart beats at the beginning is to attract people's attention to look over.
On New Year's Eve itself, public can look forward to the final showcase which is the three minute extended version of the projection at the same timings and a final one at 11.55pm that culminates in a countdown sequence to midnight, followed immediately by an eight-minute firework display!
Live drumming performed to fireworks music (DrumGaia)
The firework display is specially choreographed to a score composed by local talents Julian Wong and Riduan Zalani, who received guidance from the late Iskandar Ismail. For the first time, a segment of the music will feature close to 400 drummers who will perform 'live' at the lower boardwalk in front of the Marina Bay Sands Event Plaza, adding a resounding beat to the music and firework display. The public can tune in to MediaCorp radio station Symphony 92.4FM to listen to the music as they watch the firework display. The drum performance will start from 6pm onwards on New Year's Eve. The public can also participate in drum circles to try their hands at creating rhythms with hand held percussion instruments.
Five buildings to feature themed lighting
On New Year's Eve, the following five buildings around Marina Bay will feature a synchronised themed lighting in our National colours. These buildings will be lit in red and white and feature the number '50'. The displays will take place for five minutes, half hourly from 8pm to 11.30pm. In fact, my friends working in the CBD areas are telling me that they are planning to stay in the office just to watch the fireworks and lighting. How cool is that, in the comfort of the office instead of having to squeeze with the crowds.
The five buildings are:
- Ocean Financial Centre
- OCBC Centre
- Maybank Tower
- One Raffles Place
- Millenia Tower
In addition, the SG50 logo will be displayed on the ArtScience Museum facade, the underside of the Marina Bay Sands SkyPark, and on Esplanade's domes.
Something for everyone on New Year's Eve
With the range of ticketed and non-ticketed events around the Bay, the evening promises something for everyone.
Free events include:
- Esplanade's Celebrate December music programmes that will take place at the Concourse and Outdoor Theatre, this is an annual performance held every year.
- A carnival at The Promontory held in conjunction with Celebrate with the World 2015 concert
- The Marina Waterfront Bazaar where the public can enjoy some light refreshments and do some shopping from as early as 4pm
Ticketed events include:
- Celebrate with the World 2015 held at The Promontory where public can enjoy more than eight hours of non-stop performances and music by local artistes and international DJs for $10
- The Celebrate SG50 concert organised by MediaCorp at The Float @ Marina Bay.
Snap & Win
In celebration of SG50, the annual photo competition this year is themed "Happy Jubilee". Participants can submit photos of the joyful celebrations at Marina Bay from the wishing spheres to the fireworks and stand to win attractive prizes. Winnind entries will be showcased in a month long exhibition at The Fullerton Heritage Gallery in 2015. Find out more at www.marinabaycountdown.sg.
Instagram users can share photos of the Marina Bay Singapore Countdown on Instagram with the hashtag #MBSC2015 and stand to win weekly prizes. Follow @marinabaysg on Instagram to find out more.
No matter which countdown event you will be attending, I wish everybody have a great countdown with your loved ones and take note of the road closure as well as safety, especially at these type of crowded events.
Thanks for reading!
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| Photo Credit : MBSC official website |
3D projection mapping on The Fullerton Hotel Singapore
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| We were taken on a boat ride to view the 3D projection but before it started we took photos of the night landscape. |
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| Big thanks to Jane for helping me to take this series of photos while I took the video! |
The official video of the projection because I realized mine is too low quality:
The loud heart beats at the beginning is to attract people's attention to look over.
On New Year's Eve itself, public can look forward to the final showcase which is the three minute extended version of the projection at the same timings and a final one at 11.55pm that culminates in a countdown sequence to midnight, followed immediately by an eight-minute firework display!
Live drumming performed to fireworks music (DrumGaia)
The firework display is specially choreographed to a score composed by local talents Julian Wong and Riduan Zalani, who received guidance from the late Iskandar Ismail. For the first time, a segment of the music will feature close to 400 drummers who will perform 'live' at the lower boardwalk in front of the Marina Bay Sands Event Plaza, adding a resounding beat to the music and firework display. The public can tune in to MediaCorp radio station Symphony 92.4FM to listen to the music as they watch the firework display. The drum performance will start from 6pm onwards on New Year's Eve. The public can also participate in drum circles to try their hands at creating rhythms with hand held percussion instruments.
Five buildings to feature themed lighting
On New Year's Eve, the following five buildings around Marina Bay will feature a synchronised themed lighting in our National colours. These buildings will be lit in red and white and feature the number '50'. The displays will take place for five minutes, half hourly from 8pm to 11.30pm. In fact, my friends working in the CBD areas are telling me that they are planning to stay in the office just to watch the fireworks and lighting. How cool is that, in the comfort of the office instead of having to squeeze with the crowds.
The five buildings are:
- Ocean Financial Centre
- OCBC Centre
- Maybank Tower
- One Raffles Place
- Millenia Tower
In addition, the SG50 logo will be displayed on the ArtScience Museum facade, the underside of the Marina Bay Sands SkyPark, and on Esplanade's domes.
Something for everyone on New Year's Eve
With the range of ticketed and non-ticketed events around the Bay, the evening promises something for everyone.
Free events include:
- Esplanade's Celebrate December music programmes that will take place at the Concourse and Outdoor Theatre, this is an annual performance held every year.
- A carnival at The Promontory held in conjunction with Celebrate with the World 2015 concert
- The Marina Waterfront Bazaar where the public can enjoy some light refreshments and do some shopping from as early as 4pm
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| Celebrate December. Photo Credit : Marina Bay Singapore Countdown 2015 |
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| Marina Waterfront Bazaar. Photo Credit : Marina Bay Singapore Countdown 2015 |
Ticketed events include:
- Celebrate with the World 2015 held at The Promontory where public can enjoy more than eight hours of non-stop performances and music by local artistes and international DJs for $10
- The Celebrate SG50 concert organised by MediaCorp at The Float @ Marina Bay.
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| Celebrate with the World 2015. Photo Credit : Marina Bay Singapore Countdown 2015 |
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| Celebrate SG50 - Credits to Madrasmail Kajan |
In celebration of SG50, the annual photo competition this year is themed "Happy Jubilee". Participants can submit photos of the joyful celebrations at Marina Bay from the wishing spheres to the fireworks and stand to win attractive prizes. Winnind entries will be showcased in a month long exhibition at The Fullerton Heritage Gallery in 2015. Find out more at www.marinabaycountdown.sg.
Instagram users can share photos of the Marina Bay Singapore Countdown on Instagram with the hashtag #MBSC2015 and stand to win weekly prizes. Follow @marinabaysg on Instagram to find out more.
With only 5 days left to 2015. Let's have a blast on the final day of 2014.
Note from the traffic police
No matter which countdown event you will be attending, I wish everybody have a great countdown with your loved ones and take note of the road closure as well as safety, especially at these type of crowded events.
Thanks for reading!
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