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Singapore's $30-million
multi-sensory extravaganza opens |
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World's first permanent show
set in the sea Songs of the Sea features pyrotechnics, dramatic
effects and 40m-high water jets |
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The natural elements of Siloso Beach came
alive with bright bursts of pyrotechnics and psychedelic lasers as
Sentosa unveiled its latest tourism offering ¨C the $30m Songs of the Sea
at a grand premiere. |
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With this brand new, world-class nightly
product in Singapore, Sentosa hopes to set a benchmark for entertainment
offerings in the region. |
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In a simple ceremony, Guest of Honour,
Minister of State (Trade & Industry), Mr S Iswaran launched the
attraction jointly with Sentosa's Chairman Dr Loo Choon Yong. |
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In his speech, Mr Iswaran stated that
new products like the Songs of the Sea show will help sustain the
momentum of the continual growth in Singapore's tourism industry
and inject more excitement. |
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"In 2006, Singapore welcomed a record
9.7 million overseas visitors. This year, the Singapore Tourism
Board aims to achieve 10.2 million," he said, "We have had a good
start to the year with January welcoming 825,000 visitors, a 7.4
per cent increase over the same period last year. If this growth
continues, we will be well on our way to achieving our targets for
the year." |
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Songs of the Sea is a multi-sensory
spectacular with dramatic effects, engaging music, pyrotechnics
and a live cast. The attraction will open to public from tomorrow. |
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Songs of the Sea is a stellar
combination of technology, imaging and live characters. Lights,
lasers, fire effects and water jets create a stunning visual feast
together with striking computer images projected on giant water
screens. The attraction is unique because there are no barriers
between the show and the natural elements. |
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The centerpiece of the show is a
specially built 120m long kelong (fishing village in Malay)
structure. The structure itself is a work of art wherein it truly
resembles original Asian fishing village huts. Using modern
inflammable materials, it is built to withstand roughest of
weather conditions including strong winds, waves and high tides. |
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The different technological elements
of Songs of the Sea that make it a not-to-be-missed extravaganza
include a 40m high giant water screen flanked by two slightly
smaller water screens, 69 water jets reaching as high as 40m,
flames leaping up to 20m and lasers using the latest diode
technology. |
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The most remarkable logistics aspect
of the show, however, is the daily display of pyrotechnics. |
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The attraction will run two shows
every night, 365 days a year. The open-air styled viewing gallery
can comfortably seat 2,500 visitors. Each show lasts 25 minutes. |
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"Songs of the Sea will be a fitting
end to an exciting day on Sentosa, especially for those visiting
with their families. Set to thrill both the young and
young-at-heart, this nightly music extravaganza set in the sea off
Siloso Beach further strengthens Sentosa's position as Singapore's
favourite leisure destination that includes a cluster of
attractions at Imbiah Lookout, the refurbished Palawan Beach for
families and the newly opened Caf¨¦ del Mar. It is a precursor to
many more attractions that visitors can expect when the Resorts
World at Sentosa integrated resort begins operation in 2010." said
Dr Chan Tat Hon, Assistant Chief Executive (Leisure) of the
Singapore Tourism Board. |
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Songs of the Sea has been created by
world-renowned and internationally acclaimed Yves Pepin, Founder
and President of ECA2, a company recognized the world over as one
of the most experienced international teams for conception,
creation and production of multimedia shows. Yves also designed
the permanent nightly show at DisneySea Tokyo. |
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"We are delighted to work with Yves.
The great reputation of the show's designer will put Singapore on
the world map. This status for Sentosa as well as Singapore will
be further enhanced when other world-class attractions like
Universal Studios Singapore open their doors to the public," said
Dr Loo Choon Yong, Chairman of Sentosa. |
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ECA2 is a part of Publicis Events
Worldwide Group, of which Yves P¨¦pin is Executive Vice-President. |
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ECA2 team has produced a host of
permanent, semi-permanent and one-off shows, all over the world
including permanent shows at Sea World and Universal Parks in USA,
Plan¨¨te Futuroscope in France, and Holiday Park's "Aquascope" in
Germany. |
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ECA2 is also credited for major
multimedia shows such as the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the
1998 Football World Cup, the Fireworks Spectacular at the Eiffel
Tower that ushered in the year 2000, the 8th All Africa Games
Ceremonies (Abuja, Nigeria) in 2003 and the 12th Paralympic Games
Ceremonies (Athens, Greece) in 2004. |
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Since last year, Yves P¨¦pin is also
Artistic Adviser for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games Ceremonies. |
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Quick facts: |
Songs of the Sea |
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Location: |
At Siloso Beach just by the
Sentosa Express Beach Station |
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Open-air amphitheatre |
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Duration: |
25 minutes |
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2,500 guests |
| Shows
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7.40pm and 8.40pm nightly,
all year round |
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Admission: |
$6 (adults & children) |
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Source:
www.sentosa.com.sg Press
Release 26 Mar 2007 |
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