Celebrate the nation’s birthday with Sentosa!
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Come this August, Sentosa will be celebrating Singapore’s birthday by creating a So Singapore experience for both locals and tourists to immerse and indulge in.
Ranging from light shows to adventure races to get your adrenaline going, there is something at Sentosa for everyone.
Unique Heritage Carnival 2017 – So Singapore
Travel back in time with the Unique Heritage Carnival 2017 – So Singapore over at Palawan Green.
Costumed characters from Singapore’s pre-war days will be parading around, so do pop by and say hi.
Local delights such as Peranakan Kuehs and Chendol are featured amongst more than 20 food stalls, so don’t have to worry about going hungry at the Carnival.
Food aside, activities such as outdoor obstacle for children as well as movies under the stars are but a small fraction of the galore of free activities.
Date: 4 August to 6 August (Food & Retail), 7 August to 13 August (Larger-than-life photo props & movie screenings)
Time: 11.00am to 9.00pm
Venue: Palawan Green (Beach Station, Sentosa)
Magical Moments With The Merlion
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Remember the iconic Merlion Magic Lights? A special National Day edition will be featured during this period. Expect to be thrilled by the brilliant display of lights accompanied by enthralling audio and visual effects.
What’s especially unique is the inclusion of augmented reality (AR) features as a part of the light show – simply download a free AT application (marq+) to experience it for yourself.
Marq+ can also be used for Virtual Moments, an interactive guest activity.
Point your smartphones at Singapore icons located around areas such as the Merlion Plaza, Beach Plaza and Beach Station to see AR graphics as well as a short description about the icon to learn more about it.
Date: From 14 July to 27 August
Time: Weekdays: 7.45pm to 9.15pm (30-minute show intervals)
Weekends: 9.45pm to 10.15pm (Additional show)
Venue: Merlion Plaza (Imbiah Station, Sentosa)
Sounds Of The Lion City
Sounds of the Lion City is a combination of various performances – traditional Face-changing, Wushu, Peranakan folk songs and even classic Indian songs. These showcases are bound to appeal to all, and music and performance art lovers in particular.
Date: Every Saturday from 15 July to 26 August 2017
Time: 5.30pm, 6.30pm, 7.55pm
Venue: Merlion Plaza (Imbiah Station, Sentosa)
Sentosa Adventure Race
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Sentosa Adventure Race 2017 will be a part of the annual “GetActive! Singapore” week that encourages people from all walks of life to get their adrenaline going.
The 5.2km adventure race covers from Palawan Beach to Siloso Skywalk and both water and vertical obstacle courses will be included across seven adventure checkpoints.
Date: 29 July 2017
Time: 8.00am to 12.00pm
Venue: Sapphire Pavilion (near Beach Station, Sentosa)
Discounts For Various Attractions
To sweeten the deal in celebration of our nation’s birthday, all Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents as well as those who hold employment passes, work permits and dependent passes will be entitled to enjoy attractive deals and major discounts of up to 52% at various attractions in Sentosa.
These attractions include the Trick Eye Museum Singapore, Sentosa Merlion as well as the Singapore Cable Car Sky Network, just to name a few.
Celebrate National Day At Sentosa
If you’re bored of celebrating the nation’s birthday at home, head down to Sentosa with your family. There will be a myriad of activities waiting for you – characters dressed up as Singapore’s icons, stilt walkers and exciting percussion performances!
On August 9, there will be a LIVE screening of the National Day Parade 2017 on the big screen at iFly Singapore.
What are you waiting for? Come down to Sentosa for a fun filled August and celebrate the nation’s birthday with a bang.
