Wednesday, November 27, 2024
The City Redevelopment Authority (URA) is happy to announce the return of the Marina Bay Singapore Countdown for its landmark twentieth version, filled with celebratory occasions to welcome the yr 2025.
This season, the Countdown is a spotlight of the ONE Countdown occasion collection happening throughout the island to mark Singapore’s sixtieth anniversary (SG60). The festivities have kicked off at Marina Bay with illumi, a grand gentle and multimedia spectacle debuting in Singapore. Within the upcoming weeks, guests will probably be handled to an array of partaking actions on the Bay, together with performances by native artists on the Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay and a collection of “Brightening Lives” gentle projections at The Fullerton Lodge Singapore, showcasing works by artists with disabilities. The countdown will culminate on New 12 months’s Eve with Marina Bay’s iconic fireworks show, masterfully orchestrated by the creators of STAR ISLAND, lighting up the sky to bid adieu to 2024.
As an annual custom, the “Brightening Lives” projections are designed to resonate with the SG60 values, displaying inspirational works that encourage societal reflection on success and inclusivity in Singapore. This yr, the projections are a collaboration with The Majurity Belief, a neighborhood philanthropic entity, that includes new and tailored artworks by disabled artists from ART:DIS, a nonprofit geared toward empowering individuals with disabilities by means of artwork.
From December 26 to 31, 2024, The Fullerton Lodge Singapore will illuminate with eight fascinating artworks projected each quarter-hour from 8:00 PM to 10:30 PM every day, and till 10:45 PM on New 12 months’s Eve. These projections narrate a narrative of ambition and progress from childhood desires to grownup achievements, highlighted by themes of teamwork, range, and psychological well being resilience.
Among the many new artworks, “Piece by Piece” by Brennan Tay, Crystal Tay, and Sophie Valerio makes use of constructing blocks and galaxies as symbols of collaboration and potential. “In Flight” by Amelia Tan options birds hovering by means of numerous landscapes, symbolizing overcoming adversity, whereas Abraham Koh’s “Thriving in Singapore” celebrates the nation’s cultural range and unity.
As well as, tailored items from 5 established ART:DIS artists will probably be displayed, providing a platform to affirm their talents and the impression of their work, a few of which have been merchandised to help their inventive endeavors.
Furthermore, all through December, the Esplanade will revive “Come Together,” a group of free performances that includes rising artists like The Midnight Suns and Roseville Deluxe, enhancing the festive environment.
The illumi occasion additionally continues, inviting attendees to immerse themselves in one of many world’s most intensive gentle shows and luxuriate in a particular New 12 months’s Eve out of doors picnic beneath a cover of lights.
The countdown will peak with a 30-minute, intricately choreographed fireworks present starting at 11 PM on December 31, main as much as a surprising finale at midnight.
For security and efficient crowd administration, entry to sure areas will probably be managed on New 12 months’s Eve, and public transportation is really helpful. The Crowd@MarinaBay map will present real-time updates on crowd ranges to help with planning.
This array of occasions not solely celebrates the turning of the yr but additionally displays the spirit of a nation poised to enter a brand new period of progress and inclusivity.
