Tua Pek Gong Birthday Celebrations 2010

Pulau Ubin East, Singapore May 2010   Pulau Ubin’s Tua Pek Kong festival was held on 27 May - 02 June 2010. There were live opera shows on the first 5 days followed by 2 days of Getai shows in the evening. Bumboat rides were free from 7pm to midnight.   Merlion Wayfarer was there as part of the group of 108 "heroes" (108 条好汉) to do the clean-up at Chek Jawa last weekend. They were fortunate to be greeted by the scores of...

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Resorts World Sentosa - Opening Of Singapore's First Offshore Integrated Resort

Resorts World Sentosa South, Singapore February 2010 Resorts World Sentosa is the first integrated resort in development stages on the island of Sentosa, off the southern coast of Singapore. The key attractions include one of Singapore's two casinos, a Universal Studios theme park and the world's largest oceanarium. The S$6.59 billion (US$4.93 billion) integrated resort is developed by Genting International, the overseas investment arm of the...

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River Hongbao 2010 - Fortune & Stripes

The Float @ Marina Marina Bay South, Singapore February 2010       Into its 24th year, River Hongbao 2010 ushers in the Year of the Tiger with a big bang. This is the second time River Hongbao is held at The Float @ Marina Bay (previously known as Marina Bay Floating Platform). The festivities will last throughout for 9 days from 12th to 20th February 2010 with the closing on the 7th day of the Chinese New Year.   Enter...

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Quest for Immortality - The World of Ancient Egypt

"Quest for Immortality - The World of Ancient Egypt" Exhibition National History Museum Dhoby Ghaut Central, Singapore February 2010 Quest for Immortality - The World of Ancient Egypt offers an insight to the ancient Egyptian’s attitude to life and the afterlife, and the preparations they made to ensure their transition from earthly existence to immortality. With 230 artefacts spanning from 4000 BCE to 950 CE, this exhibition endeavours to place...

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Chinese New Year 2010 - A Roaring Countdown!

Chinatown Central, Singapore13-14 February 2010    Chinatown is a key focal point for Chinese New Year festivities in the few weeks leading up to Chinese New Year. It is also where local Chinese congregate year after year to shop for the necessary new year items for the home and to soak in the festive atmosphere. Enterprising merchants line Pagoda, Temple, Terengganu and Smith Streets with their bustling stalls. Traditional New Year cookies...

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Singapore Airshow 2010 - Metallic Statics

Changi Exhibition Centre East, Singapore 02-07 February 2010   The Singapore Airshow 2010 is a 6-day event, taking place from 02-07 February 2010. The first 4 days are exclusively for trade attendees while the final 2 weekend days are open to public. (Read more about the aerial displays in Debut Of The Tank Killer.)     An impressive array of jets, transport planes, helicopters and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) from...

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