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On the lookout for the hottest events in the region? Check these out.
Singapore Food Festival
Event Dates:
16 – 25 July 2010
Venue:
Island wide
Description:
The Singapore Food Festival is a grand interactive learning experience, giving you a closer look at the rich cultures that make our little island pulsate with energy. Talented local and international chefs hold regular cooking workshops and demonstrations during this period and if you’re lucky, you might just go home with a secret tip or two to spice up your culinary adventures in your kitchen. It’s an immensely popular food festival that appeals to both locals and tourists (with a record attendance of over 354,000 foodies last year) alike with its smorgasbord of tantalizing treats and events happening across town.
Website:
www.singaporefoodfestival.com.sg
Youth Olympic Games
Event Dates:
14 – 26 August 2010
Venue:
Various
Description:
Join us in making Olympic history as Singapore hosts the first-ever Youth Olympic Games from 14 to 26 August 2010. During these 12 days, over 3,500 youths aged 14-18 from all over the world will compete in 26 sports to bring glory to their nations at the Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games.
Website:
www.singapore2010.sg
Grand Prix Season Singapore
Description:
The Grand Prix Season Singapore returns from 17 to 26 September 2010 to complement the world’s only FORMULA ONE night race. World-class entertainment offerings include exhilarating parties and race-themed events, enriching arts and cultural experiences. This year, we have lined up specially-designed shopping and dining experiences which will fuel high-octane excitement and glamour right in the city.
For more information and ticketing details, click here.
Amber Lounge Singapore, Amber Lounge Fashion Singapore
Event Dates:
25 to 26 September, 25 September 2010
Venue:
Temasek Reflections (near Conrad Centennial Singapore)
Description:
Recognised as the ultimate VIP nightlife experience and after-party for F1 race drivers, team principals, team sponsors, and international models and television, fashion, music and sports celebrities, Amber Lounge will be launching its spin-off event, Amber Lounge Fashion, for the first time outside of Monaco, right in Singapore this year.
Art Beyond Limits
Event Dates:
17 September to 24 October 2010
Venue:
Orchard Road Urban Green Rooms, Marina Bay Sands® and Opera Gallery at ION Orchard
Description:
The Opera Gallery Master 2010 series “Art Beyond Limits” will once again bring to Singapore the most prestigious names in fine art. This dynamic exhibition celebrates human creativity, artistry and imagination with
The Podium Lounge
Event Dates:
24 – 26 September 2010
Venue:
The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore poolside
Description:
This glamorous event is for race enthusiasts and lifestyle and entertainment fans who want to get close to the action of the night race. This home-grown event features a range of top local and international DJs, a luxury timepieces and jewellery fashion show and charity auction featuring rare items from past and present F1 drivers.
Rev-Up @ Orchard 2010, Digital Nights @ Orchard
Event Dates:
17 - 26 September 2010
Venue:
Orchard Road
Description:
As part of the Orchard Road Business Association’s Rev Up @ Orchard Campaign, Digital Nights @ Orchard is a grand showcase of new media and digital arts introducing an unprecedented live show with international artistes such as Bertrand Planes, LA[au] and AntiVJ and 3D visual effects combined with a live electronic music concert, window mapping show, virtual fashion shows, video walls and an interactive game at participating malls including Mandarin Gallery, TANGS, Paragon, and Wisma Atria.
Great Singapore Sale
Event Dates:
28 May - 25 July 2010
Venue:
Island wide
Description:
Eight weeks of fabulous shopping where you can enjoy up to 70% discount on just about everything, everywhere. From the central shopping belt of Orchard Road and Marina Bay to the Southern Waterfront and suburbs, you’ll find fantastic value on fashion, watches, jewellery, electronics, toys and more!
That's not all. Whether you are shopping for the latest fashion, relaxing at a spa or feasting on mouth-watering cuisines, Mastercard brings more excitement to the sale with exclusive privileges for Mastercard cardholders.
Website:
www.greatsingaporesale.com.sg
Singapore River Festival
Event Dates:
25 June - 5 July 2010
Venue:
By the Singapore River
Description:
The Singapore River Festival which was incepted in 2007 is also affectionately known by many locals as one of the largest sundown party in the city area spanning through two bustling weekends.
Located by the Singapore River, which is one of the city’s most prominent heritage spots, the festival will leave you spoilt for choice with an assortment of events taking place across the river. They are mostly free and highly popular with locals. Specially created for merry-making locals and visitors to revel in are events such as the romantic bumboat parade, spectacular aerial shows, magic shows (believe it or not, in 2009, globally renowned Singaporean magician duo JC Sum and Magic Ning Babe set a Guinness World Record with an unprecedented 15 grand illusions in 5 minutes), various music festivals and themed parties, all set across magnificent river views. While there, there are also specially-priced seductive cocktails, dining promotions, one-for-one deals and a quintessential food and wine festival to look out for wining and dining options specially catered for the festival.
With celebrations that go well into the night, the Singapore River Festival is definitely an event to look forward to, whether you’re looking for an awesomely fun time in the city with newly-made friends or a moment to remember for your family scrapbook.
Singapore Food Festival
Event Dates:
16 - 25 July 2010
Venue:
Island wide
Description:
The Singapore Food Festival is a grand interactive learning experience, giving you a closer look at the rich cultures that make our little island pulsate with energy. Talented local and international chefs hold regular cooking workshops and demonstrations during this period and if you’re lucky, you might just go home with a secret tip or two to spice up your culinary adventures in your kitchen. It’s an immensely popular food festival that appeals to both locals and tourists (with a record attendance of over 354,000 foodies last year) alike with its smorgasbord of tantalizing treats and events happening across town.
