As the year draws to an end, Marina Bay and the Civic District are once again all set to host an exciting line-up of events and activities for all ages and interests. Celebrate in the City, Marina Bay's festive line-up of year-end activities, will conclude on a high note with the Marina Bay Singapore Countdown 2019, bringing everyone together to usher in the New Year right in the heart of the city.
MARINA BAY LIGHTS UP WITH HOPES AND DREAMS
Be dazzled by the colourful light projections on the facades of the key landmarks in the precinct - The Fullerton Hotel Singapore, ArtScience Museum and the Merlion. These projections will feature artworks created by students and beneficiaries of local schools and welfare organisations, as part of the Build a Dream initiative, presented by the Marina Bay Singapore Countdown 2019 in partnership with the National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre (NVPC), to support the less fortunate in fulfilling their dreams and personal development. Do check out the Marina Bay Singapore Countdown website to find out more details about how to donate to the respective welfare organisations and schools.
From 26th to 31st December, the facade of The Fullerton Hotel Singapore will be illuminated with artworks by the beneficiaries of the Association for Persons with Special Needs (APSN) and the Metta Welfare Association (Metta). The projection shows will run at a 15-minute intervals between 8pm to 10.30pm from 26 to 30 December 2018, and between 8pm to 11.30pm on New Year's Eve.
From 29th to 31st December, the light projection shows at the ArtScience Museum are adapted from artworks by beneficiaries of AWWA and the Cerebral Palsy Alliance Singapore (CPAS) and the show will run between 8.15pm and 10.30pm.
From 29th to 30th December, the Merlion will feature artworks created by students from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) and the show will run between 8pm and 10.30pm from 29 to 30 December 2018 and between 8pm and 11.30pm on New Year's Eve.
I attended the preview of the light projection and before we went on the boat ride, we were given a briefing by Mr Jason Chen, director of place management at the Urban Redevelopment Authority, who gave us a presentation of the countdown events happening.
PARTY AT MARINA BAY ON NEW YEAR'S EVE
On New Year's Eve, visitors to the Marina Bay can expects an array of activities and programmes beside the light projection shows from early evening that will culminate in to a spectacular seven-minute fireworks display at midnight.
1) Over at The Float @ Marina Bay, the STAR ISLAND Singapore Countdown Edition, a multi-sensory fireworks musical by Avex Asia, will wow the audience with an hour of performance acts by Taiko drummers, dancers, fire performers and more. The action packed stage will be synchronised to a combination of dazzling fireworks, pyrotechnics, lights and 3D surround sound.
2) Try out modern local gastronomical delights at the Food Truck Fest at the Marina Bay Sands Event Plaza.
3) Indulge in thrilling rides and exciting games at the Prudential Marina Bay Carnival at the Bayfront Event Space.
4) Enjoy live performances at Mediacorp's Let's Celebrate 2019 countdown concert at The Promontory.
5) Catch performances at Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay's series of free programmes, Esplanade Presents Come Together.
Car-Free New Year’s Eve (NYE) will transform the Civic District area into a bustling activity hub with a myriad of programmes for the public to enjoy. From 4pm on 31 December, St Andrew’s Road, part of Fullerton Road, the stretch of Connaught Drive between Esplanade Park and The Padang will be closed to traffic, enabling the public to enjoy the activities in car-free comfort.
1) The Incubator at Esplanade Park will feature LOOP, a pop-up lifestyle festival featuring a local craft bazaar selling products by local craft makers and wellness experiences that promote awareness about sustainability. A key highlight is the Void Deck Olympics on the ground level, where visitors can relive their childhood days by taking part in capteh, congkak and Five Stones challenges. The upper storey of LOOP will also feature a pop-up bar offering specially curated local craft beers and wine collection. Visitors can inscribe their wishes for the environment on local discarded wood pieces, which will be assembled to form a Community Tree to be displayed at Esplanade Park.
2) Also within Esplanade Park, families with young children can enjoy bouncy castles as part of
the Families for Life (FFL) celebrations. At Empress Lawn, friends and families will get to take
home their memories in the form of photo prints at an instant photo booth after posting it on
their social media accounts. Members of the public can also get free snacks and drinks from the FFL Mobile Café at Connaught Drive.
3) Connaught Drive will also play host to a bazaar boasting an eclectic mix of hand-made goods, ladies’ apparel, and innovative toys for children. Those who are in the mood for more mobile activities can hop onto the Popcycle for a spin around Connaught Drive and Fullerton Road after 8.30pm.
4) At Empress Lawn, there will be outdoor movie screenings by MovieMob and live band performances by local bands and singers such as Ryan with Joy Alexis on guitar, and local band 23 Skyline that will keep visitors entertained all evening long. Visitors can also catch The Philharmonic Orchestra’s New Year’s Eve Countdown Concert 2019, a ticketed performance at the Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall.
5) Dance aficionados can swish, sashay, and dance into 2019 at the New Year’s Eve Dance Party at the Asian Civilisations Museum, which will be turned into an open dance floor, with a free Salsa dancing workshop.
6) Along St Andrew’s Road and in Esplanade Park, the Health Promotion Board (HPB) will provide some healthy fun for visitors with various family-friendly sports and activities including golf, archery, and giant board games like Snakes and Ladders, Tic Tac Toe, and Bubble Soccer. Fitness enthusiasts can also participate in the HPB Fitness Countdown Dance Workout comprising Fight-Do, K Kardio Dance and Zumba, in front of the National Gallery Singapore.
7) Art lovers can visit Explore Minimalism: Space. Light. Object., the first exhibition on Minimalism in Southeast Asia. Admission fees applies, the exhibition at the National Gallery Singapore will give visitors a good insight into this influential art movement.
DELIGHTFUL FIREWORKS DISPLAY TO RING IN THE NEW YEAR
Come midnight, the public will be invited to count down to the New Year with a seven-minute long fireworks display. Those who are unable to be at Marina Bay can also join in the celebration through the live broadcast of the countdown fireworks on the URA Facebook page (www.facebook.com/urasingapore).
So, get ready to welcome in the new year with your loved ones right in the heart of the city with so much fun filled events and activities suitable for all ages and interests! Cheers!
A preview video of the light projection at The Fullerton Hotel Singapore.
XOXO
1) Over at The Float @ Marina Bay, the STAR ISLAND Singapore Countdown Edition, a multi-sensory fireworks musical by Avex Asia, will wow the audience with an hour of performance acts by Taiko drummers, dancers, fire performers and more. The action packed stage will be synchronised to a combination of dazzling fireworks, pyrotechnics, lights and 3D surround sound.
2) Try out modern local gastronomical delights at the Food Truck Fest at the Marina Bay Sands Event Plaza.
3) Indulge in thrilling rides and exciting games at the Prudential Marina Bay Carnival at the Bayfront Event Space.
4) Enjoy live performances at Mediacorp's Let's Celebrate 2019 countdown concert at The Promontory.
5) Catch performances at Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay's series of free programmes, Esplanade Presents Come Together.
RINGING IN THE NEW YEAR AT THE CAR-FREE CIVIC DISTRICT
1) The Incubator at Esplanade Park will feature LOOP, a pop-up lifestyle festival featuring a local craft bazaar selling products by local craft makers and wellness experiences that promote awareness about sustainability. A key highlight is the Void Deck Olympics on the ground level, where visitors can relive their childhood days by taking part in capteh, congkak and Five Stones challenges. The upper storey of LOOP will also feature a pop-up bar offering specially curated local craft beers and wine collection. Visitors can inscribe their wishes for the environment on local discarded wood pieces, which will be assembled to form a Community Tree to be displayed at Esplanade Park.
2) Also within Esplanade Park, families with young children can enjoy bouncy castles as part of
the Families for Life (FFL) celebrations. At Empress Lawn, friends and families will get to take
home their memories in the form of photo prints at an instant photo booth after posting it on
their social media accounts. Members of the public can also get free snacks and drinks from the FFL Mobile Café at Connaught Drive.
3) Connaught Drive will also play host to a bazaar boasting an eclectic mix of hand-made goods, ladies’ apparel, and innovative toys for children. Those who are in the mood for more mobile activities can hop onto the Popcycle for a spin around Connaught Drive and Fullerton Road after 8.30pm.
4) At Empress Lawn, there will be outdoor movie screenings by MovieMob and live band performances by local bands and singers such as Ryan with Joy Alexis on guitar, and local band 23 Skyline that will keep visitors entertained all evening long. Visitors can also catch The Philharmonic Orchestra’s New Year’s Eve Countdown Concert 2019, a ticketed performance at the Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall.
5) Dance aficionados can swish, sashay, and dance into 2019 at the New Year’s Eve Dance Party at the Asian Civilisations Museum, which will be turned into an open dance floor, with a free Salsa dancing workshop.
6) Along St Andrew’s Road and in Esplanade Park, the Health Promotion Board (HPB) will provide some healthy fun for visitors with various family-friendly sports and activities including golf, archery, and giant board games like Snakes and Ladders, Tic Tac Toe, and Bubble Soccer. Fitness enthusiasts can also participate in the HPB Fitness Countdown Dance Workout comprising Fight-Do, K Kardio Dance and Zumba, in front of the National Gallery Singapore.
7) Art lovers can visit Explore Minimalism: Space. Light. Object., the first exhibition on Minimalism in Southeast Asia. Admission fees applies, the exhibition at the National Gallery Singapore will give visitors a good insight into this influential art movement.
DELIGHTFUL FIREWORKS DISPLAY TO RING IN THE NEW YEAR
Come midnight, the public will be invited to count down to the New Year with a seven-minute long fireworks display. Those who are unable to be at Marina Bay can also join in the celebration through the live broadcast of the countdown fireworks on the URA Facebook page (www.facebook.com/urasingapore).
So, get ready to welcome in the new year with your loved ones right in the heart of the city with so much fun filled events and activities suitable for all ages and interests! Cheers!
A preview video of the light projection at The Fullerton Hotel Singapore.
XOXO
