{"id":11522,"date":"2014-12-28T17:06:28","date_gmt":"2014-12-28T09:06:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/?p=11522"},"modified":"2014-12-30T10:48:33","modified_gmt":"2014-12-30T02:48:33","slug":"mbsc2015countdown-advisory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/2014\/12\/mbsc2015countdown-advisory\/","title":{"rendered":"Steps for a Safe, Secure and Smooth Countdown with your Families"},"content":{"rendered":"

We are inching closer and closer each day to Singapore\u2019s biggest party.\u00a0 It will undoubtedly be a spectacular curtain-raiser for the Golden Jubilee Year celebrations. Families are encouraged to bring their children\u00a0to join in the Countdown to imbue a sense of loyalty, pride and appreciation for this world-class city state in which we call home.<\/p>\n

The Marina Bay Singapore Countdown is expected to draw about 300,000 spectators with most events concentrated around the Marina Bay area with fringe celebrations in some neighbourhood estates.<\/p>\n

The following are highlights of the events around Marina Bay (clockwise from The Esplanade):<\/p>\n

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1. Esplanade Presents: Celebrate December<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Venue: Esplanade (19 to 31 Dec, various timings) Free.<\/p>\n

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Celebrate December is an annual year-end celebration that brings everyone together with hope and optimism for the New Year. In this season of bonding, revelry and reflection, join us in the festivities including music performances, craft workshops and many more activities for all ages.\u00a0 Come, make merry and lift your spirits through the arts.<\/p>\n

URL:\u00a0http:\/\/www.esplanade.com\/celebrate_december<\/a><\/p>\n

2. Mediacorp presents: Celebrate SG50<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Venue: The Float at Marina Bay (8 pm to 3am, 31 Dec to 1 Jan 2015) Ticketed.<\/p>\n

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Superstars Stefanie Sun, Kit Chan and Dick Lee unite with a line-up of over 60 well-known local celebrities to commemorate 50 years of local pop culture at this Mediacorp concert. After midnight, dance the night away with Big Bang and DJ Tinc. Limited number of tickets left!<\/p>\n

URL:\u00a0http:\/\/tv.xinmsnent.mediacorp.sg\/celebratesg50\/index.html<\/a><\/p>\n

3. Drum Gaia<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Venue: Marina Bay Sands Event Plaza (31 Dec, 6pm to 10pm and also during fireworks display) Free.<\/p>\n

Get treated to drum performances and participate in Drum Circles to try your hand at creating rhythms with hand-held percussion instruments. This spectacle of 400 drummers will be performing \u201clive\u201d to specially-commissioned music as fireworks paint the sky at Marina Bay.<\/p>\n

Some participating drumming groups: ITE Central, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Republic Polytechnic, Sambarang Batucrang, SCDF & Singapore Management University Samba Masala.<\/div>\n

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4. Marina Waterfront Bazaar<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Venue: Marina Bay Waterfront Promenade (Next to MBS, 4pm to 3am, 31 Dec to 1 Jan 2015)<\/p>\n

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The Marina Waterfront Bazaar will showcase artisan handicrafts, fashion apparel and accessories, lighted gadgets, party novelties and light refreshments at pocket-friendly prices.<\/p>\n

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5. Celebrate with the World 2015 Carnival & Concert
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Venue: Promontory at Marina Bay (31 Dec 2014, Carnival opens at 1pm; Concert starts from 6pm to 2.30am) Concert Ticketed.<\/p>\n

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Celebrate with the World returns with over 8 hours of non-stop music right at The Promontory. This year\u2019s edition boasts international and local DJs, and features performances from our home grown artistes. In addition to the music extravaganza, there is a carnival with a variety of food, drinks, and nostalgic games of yester-year, promising lots of fun for everyone.<\/p>\n

URL:\u00a0http:\/\/www.celebratewiththeworld.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

6. Reflections of our Past, Present and Future <\/strong><\/h3>\n

Venue: Fullerton Hotel Facade and the Merlion Park (26 to 31 Dec, various timings from 8pm to 12am) Free.<\/p>\n

The Fullerton Hotel and the Merlion Statue will be transformed into a digital art showcase as the facades come alive with light and colour, culminating in a spectacular animated countdown display on New Year\u2019s Eve.<\/p>\n