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Singapore Tourism Board (STB) is bringing the much
anticipated Celebrate Singapore back to the tropical shores of Singapore! |
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Brace yourself for 31 days of celebratory joy and
fanfare with an exciting line-up of Uniquely Singapore events and irresistible
promotions. |
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There will be something to thrill everyone,
Singaporeans and visitors alike, in the biggest bash of the year as Singapore
celebrates its 40th birthday! |
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The key highlights of Celebrate Singapore include: |
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Promotions for visitors and Singaporeans |
• Red Hot Deals (month of August)
• Malls at Marina Bay promotions (month of August) |
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Key Events |
• Carnival@Marina (6 - 14 August)
• Skydive Festival (18 每 21 August)
• Dim Sum Dollies 每 Singapore＊s Most Wanted (5 每 20 August)
• WOMAD (26 每 28 August) |
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※This year, we want to sweep all Singaporeans and
visitors off their seats and up on their feet with our fantastic line-up of
events. We want them to spread the word and invite their family and friends
abroad to come celebrate all things Uniquely Singapore. If you look at the
host of activities and special promotions that we have planned for the month,
you＊ll see there is something for everyone. August is truly the month to
party!§ said Mr. Oliver Chong, Director of Leisure Management/Lifestyle &
Events, Singapore Tourism Board. |
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Promotions for visitors and Singaporeans |
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Red Hot Deals |
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Celebrate Singapore has sizzling Red Hot Deals for
visitors to Singapore during August. Every visitor will receive a booklet of
coupons where exciting deals await them. |
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Popular tourist attractions like the Singapore Zoo
and Hippo Tours have come up with special offers to entice visitors, who can
also look forward to special deals from a wide variety of merchants ranging
from lifestyle, food & beverage and entertainment. |
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What＊s more, visitors will have a chance to win a
trip for four back to Singapore in December to enjoy Christmas in the Tropics. |
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There are treats in store for Singaporeans too as
they will get to enjoy preferential Celebrate Singapore hotel rates and
privileges extended to visitors during this period. |
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Shop till you drop at The Malls at Marina
Bay |
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Any celebration in Singapore would not be complete
without one of the nation＊s favourite pastimes 每 shopping! The Malls at Marina
Bay 每 CityLink Mall, Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay, Marina Square, Millenia
Walk, Raffles City and Suntec City have come together to bring exclusive
Celebrate Singapore privileges and events to Singaporeans and visitors. |
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Key Events |
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Carnival@Marina |
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Celebrate Singapore will open with
Carnival@Marina, a massive playground for the family where visitors will get a
chance to be wowed by the stunning Singapore Fireworks Festival featuring
artistically designed fireworks accompanied by inspiring music 每 the largest
yet in Singapore! |
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Speed lovers can look forward to the exciting
Auto-Trail where local and international teams will take part in the Quarter
Mile Drag Exhibition. |
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Also on the exciting line-up is the Celebrate
Singapore Festival featuring a series of day and night activities in
fun-filled ＆theme parks＊ to portray Singapore＊s cosmopolitan but yet Uniquely
Singapore culture. |
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Other highlights of Carnival@Marina include the
free Concerts by the Bay, military shows and a grand ＆live＊ National Day
countdown party. With such a jam-packed line up, Carnival@Marina is guaranteed
to provide entertainment for all ages. |
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Skydive Festival |
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Need more exhilaration? Only Celebrate Singapore
will give thrill-seekers the Skydive Festival 每 not recommended for the faint
hearted! This year, participants and spectators will not only be treated to
interesting aerial displays, they will also need more stamina as the event
will take place over four days, double that of last year＊s! |
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Dim Sum Dollies 每 Singapore＊s Most Wanted |
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If jumping out of a helicopter is not quite your
cup of tea, be entertained by Singapore theatre at its best. Celebrate
Singapore will be presenting home-grown musical cabaret Dim Sum Dollies 每
Singapore＊s Most Wanted, a must-see for Singaporeans and foreigners, young and
old alike. |
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Sit back, relax and let the Dim Sum Dollies take
you through a hilarious two-hour crash course on everything that is Uniquely
Singapore. A word of caution: Be prepared to laugh till you choke. |
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WOMAD |
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Music is the universal language that binds
everyone. So, round up your friends 每 Singaporeans and non-Singaporeans 每 to
bask in a three-day festival of world music featuring class acts from around
the world including Singaporean act Wicked Aura. |
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The ever-popular WOMAD is back 每 feel the rhythm
and beats as cultural and musical diversity melds into one exciting voice to
bring a dramatic close to this year＊s Celebrate Singapore! |
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Whether you hit the food and games stalls at
Carnival@Marina, take the leap of faith from a helicopter at the Skydive
Festival, laugh to tears at Dim Sum Dollies 每 Singapore＊s Most Wanted,
celebrate the diversity of music at WOMAD or making the most of the Red Hot
Deals, do it in style and in RED 每 in celebration of the nation＊s 40th
birthday! |
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Please refer to Appendix 1 for more details on the
host of activities and promotions lined up for Celebrate Singapore. For the
latest updates on Celebrate Singapore, check out
http://visitsingapore.com/celebratesingapore from 25 May 2005. |
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More..... (Appendix 1) |
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Source:
Singapore Tourism Board Press Release 19
May 2005 |
Celebrate Singapore this August!
