It’s the end of the year and festivities are nigh. It is ime to check out the 8 different events under Celebrate in the City, and have fun with your loved ones. Brought together by the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) in partnership with key event organisers, Celebrate in the City will be enlivening public spaces in Marina Bay from now till 31 December.
Celebrate in the City will culminate in the Marina Bay Singapore Countdown 2019, the signature countdown event in Singapore – student-collaborated light projections, a food truck festival and an awe-inspiring firework display. With an array of activities to mark the end of a fruitful 2018, there’s no better way to usher in the New Year!
We’ve pulled together some prime locations and suggested shots for you to keep your IG game on point. Here are the top 5 most Instagram-able spots at the events under Celebrate in the City.
1. Christmas Wonderland
When: 30 Nov to 26 Dec 2018
Singapore’s biggest yuletide fair, Christmas Wonderland, returns with its fifth edition this year. Soak up the festivities with a dazzling array of activities and entertainment for everyone – featuring a charming European-style festive market, outdoor skating under the stars, carnival games and kiddie rides, magical luminaire sculptures that transform the fairground into a stunning wonderland and so much more!
The shot to capture:
Christmas Wonderland will be bringing ‘snow’ to the tropics this year – here’s your chance to capture the perfect shot of you looking all cheery and having fun playing with ‘snow’ on our little red dot.
2. Poinsettia Wishes featuring Disney Tsum Tsum Floral Display
When: 2 Dec 2018 to 6 Jan 2019
Calling all Disney fans, your favourite Tsum Tsum pals are bringing a touch of magic to the Christmas floral display at Gardens by the Bay. In this special Poinsettia Wishes Featuring Disney Tsum Tsum floral display, Mickey and his Tsum Tsum pals stack up to decorate the tallest live Christmas tree in Flower Dome.
The shot to capture:
Endless possibilities with this one. Tsum may choose to bring their kids, Tsum bring their partners, and others prefer to pose solo. One thing’s for sure, your #OOTD shot is going to be on fire with such a lit (literally) background.
3. Esplanade Presents Voices – A Festival of Song 2018
When: 7 to 9 Dec 2018
A non-ticketed three-day celebration of vocal music, this sixth edition of Voices – A Festival of Song will continue to feature a range of forms and styles of singing, including choral, a cappella, musical theatre, jazz, doo wop, xin yao (keeping it uniquely Singaporean) and more!
The shot to capture:
“How can we capture the beauty of music when there are so many genres to choose from?” Two words – Instagram stories. The best part is, you can post as much as you want, and it won’t clog up your feed! Time to show your followers how diverse your taste in music really is.
4. Christmas at ArtScience Museum
When: 1 Dec 2018 to 6 Jan 2019
Experience a digital Christmas at ArtScience Museum. Future World: Where Art Meets Science is set to welcome Santa Claus to this digital universe with a special festive installation, Sketch Christmas. Give Santa in Sketch Christmas a tap on the screen and watch him deliver presents! There are also 10 new interactive artworks to catch.
The shot to capture:
What better way to show how savvy you are than engaging with digital elements in real life, and then uploading your real-life interactions with digital elements onto a digital space? #Meta #mindblown
5. Marina Bay Singapore Countdown 2019
When: 31 Dec 2018
You definitely do not want to miss the nation’s signature countdown event. Continuing the theme “Bay of Hopes and Dreams”, the Marina Bay Singapore Countdown reflects Singaporeans’ hopes and aspirations for the New Year, complemented by a variety of exciting events and activities taking place all around the bay from early evening till past midnight.
The shot to capture:
Set against the beautiful Marina Bay city skyline, the countdown will feature spectacular fireworks and lighting displays, perfect for your New Year’s kiss post.
