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Driving from Singapore To Desaru Fruit Farm
Hi, if we are driving to Desaru Fruit Farm from Singapore, how many hours do we need?
Permalink -- click for full blog postMalay Festival - Hari Raya 2008
In Kampong Glam:
Street Light Up: 24 August - 5 Oct
Food & Goods Bazaar: 1-29 Sep
Free Hari Raya Walking Tour for Visitors:
Dates: 1-30 Sep, Timing: 4.15pm, 5.15pm, 6.15pm.
Registration: Main entrance of Sultan Mosque, Bussorah Street, Kampong Glam. Register 30 minutes before the start of tour.
Nearest MRT Station: Bugis
In Geylang Serai:
Street Light Up: 30 August - 12 Oct
Street Bazaar: 1-30 Sep
Indian Festival - Deepavali 2008
In Little India:
Street Light Up: 20 Sep - 2 Nov
Deepavali Bazaar: 20 Sep - 26 Oct
Street Parade: 24 Oct
Free Deepavali Walking Tour for Visitors:
Dates: 20 Sep - 26 Oct, Timing: 7pm, 7,30pm, 8pm.
Registration: InnCrowd Backpackers' Hostel, 73 Dunlop Street, Little India. Register 30 minutes before the start of tour.
Nearest MRT Station: Little India
Indian Festival - Thimithi Festival 2008 (Fire-walking!)
Fire-walking at Sri Mariamman Temple on South Bridge Road (In Chinatown
Date: : 20 Oct, Early morning event (Watch this space for timing)
Lantern Festival a.k.a Mid-autumn Festival 2008
ALL FREE EVENTS!
IN CHINATOWN:
Street Light Up: 31 August - 30 Sep
Street Bazaar: 29 Aug - 14 Sep
Lantern Procession & Celebrations: 13 Sep on Eu Tong Sen Street
Free Lantern Festival Walking Tour for Visitors:
Dates: 31 Aug - 14 Sep, Timing: 7pm, 7.30pm, 8pm.
Registration: Chinatown Heritage Centre, 48 Pagoda Street, Chinatown. Register 30 minutes before the start of tour.
Nearest MRT Station: Chinatown
BY THE SINGAPORE RIVER
Dates: 31 Aug - 14 Sep
- Gigantic lanterns floating down the River
- Chinese opera figurines and street bazaar by the River
JAPANESE KANTO LANTERN PERFORMANCE
Where: Central Shopping Centre (6 Eu Tong Sen Street)
When: 30 Aug, 7.30pm
- A presentation of Japanese music, dancing and cheering
- Performers balance a huge bamboo frame with 46 Japanese lanterns
LION DANCE CHAMPIONSHIP 2008
Watch Singapore's top lion dance troupes perform dangerous stunts and hop from pole to pole.
When: 1-6 Sep, 7.30pm nightly
Where: Civic Plaza, Ngee Ann City Shopping Centre
Cyrene Reef - I have been there, have you?
Cyrene Reef in Singapore. Spot knobbly sea stars, nudibranchs, octopuses and many other reef creatures.
Permalink -- click for full blog postSingapore Fireworks Celebrations 2008 - As seen from Marina Boulevard.
Photos of fireworks taken during Singapore Fireworks Celebrations 2008.
Permalink -- click for full blog postDeepavali Fireworks at Farrer Park
Recent years during Deepavali season, the open field near Mustafa do have fireworks. But no idea the actual date and time. Hope any Indian friend
Permalink -- click for full blog postSingapore EZ-Link Card - Should a visitor get it for travelling around Singapore?
Should a visitor buy the Singapore EZ-Link Card? Some transport FAQs for visitors to Singapore.
Permalink -- click for full blog postSingapore Olympics Medal Congratulations!
2008 Beijing Olympics, 15 Aug 08 Women's Table Tennis Semi-final Results: Singapore 3 : Korea 2 Congratulations to the Singapore Women's Table
Permalink -- click for full blog postPitcher plants in Singapore - Where to find them in the wild!
Pitcher plants in Singapore. As they are spotted on the Lower Peirce Trail and on Sentosa Island.
Permalink -- click for full blog postDesaru Fruit Farm - See over 100 curious tropical fruits in one location!
Desaru Fruit Farm - Sample and learn about 100+ unusual tropical fruits. Go on their interesting guided tour.
Permalink -- click for full blog postFireworks in Singapore - When and Where to See Them.
The best spots to watch fireworks in Singapore - picnic and photography spots, restaurants and hotels. Fireworks schedule.
Permalink -- click for full blog postSingapore National Day Fireworks 2008 - Photos of fireworks.
Singapore National Day Fireworks 2008 - A Photo Tour.
Permalink -- click for full blog postSingapore F1 Update - Related Festivals
In the lead up to Singapore F1:
Singapore River Festival (19-28 Sep 08):
- Musical Festival at Empress Place
- Outdoor performances at Clarke Quay
- Float parade and dance at Boat Quay
- Magic shows
Tag Heuer 'Racing Legends of our Time' (19-28 Sep 08):
- watch exhibition featuring Kimi Raikkonen (F1 Champion) in person
Singapore Biennale 2008 (11 Sep - 16 Nov 08)
Watch this space!
Huge Discounts for Zoo, Night Safari & Bird Park
Visit the Singapore Zoo, Night Safari and Bird Park for a combined ticket of only $20 per child (3-12) and $40 per adult.
That's combined savings of $8.50 per child and $16.50 per adult.
Moreover, you don't have to visit all 3 parks in one day. Take up to a month to visit them.
Just get your tickets at any of the park entrances.
SINGAPORE NDP TICKETS
How to get the NDP tickets in 2009?
Permalink -- click for full blog postSingapore Zoo Videos - Elephants at work, an itchy otter, a kangaroo bullied.
Watch interesting animals at the Singapore Zoo. Elephants at work. An itchy otter. A kangaroo bullied while looking for food.
Permalink -- click for full blog postSingapore Zoo - How Best to Enjoy the Open Zoo.
Singapore Zoo highlights and how to enjoy them: breakfast with animals, animal shows, feeding trails.
Permalink -- click for full blog postTransit from Singapore Budget Terminal
i'm flying via cebu pacific which will arrive almost midnight and i'll be travelling the following day to johor. can i possibly stay at the transit
Permalink -- click for full blog postSingapore Night Safari Videos - Fire eaters, prowling leopards, giant fruit bats a.k.a. Malayan flying foxes.
Singapore Night Safari Videos - the Bornean Tribal Show, a Prowling Leopard and Giant Fruit Bats.
Permalink -- click for full blog postLower Peirce Trail - A Hugely Under-rated Singapore Nature Spot.
The Lower Peirce Trail is a treasure trove of Singapore nature. Pitcher plants, ferns, wild fruits. Forest animals abound too.
Permalink -- click for full blog postFree Singapore Tour - Join the free tours if you are transiting at Singapore Airport.
Claim your free Singapore tour if you are a transit passenger with at least 5 hours at Singapore Changi Airport.
Permalink -- click for full blog postPacking for Your Singapore Tour - What to Take with You for Your Singapore Vacation.
Are you packing for your Singapore tour? Here are a few essential items to put into your luggage.
Permalink -- click for full blog postCigarette Duties and Taxes in Singapore
do i pay tax for my cigarettes when i come to singapore or not?
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