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International Events in Singapore |
The Republic of Singapore is a nation that embodies a global urban cult. Since 1990's the country has been on a fast path to boost up its arts and culture arena; and today it stands as the cosmopolitan 'gateway between the East and West'. Many International Events in Singapore have been conceived thereafter, only to add more value to this conception.
The first and foremost outcome of these noble efforts has been the genesis of the annual arts festival, organized by the National Arts Council that incorporates theater arts, dance, music and visual arts, among other possibilities. This is indeed one such International Events in Singapore that is held responsible for boosting up the nation's travel and tourism industry to a great extent.
It was in 2006 when the first Singapore Biennale was held, one of the pioneering Singapore International Events. So, this year the event will again be held amidst the same fanfare, featuring Southeast Asian works.
Today, International Event Guide of Singapore features many names that draw in huge number of tourists from all round the globe almost throughout the year. Some of the notable Events and Festivals of Singapore are:
Singapore Airlines International Cup: 18 May 2008 (annual)
Considered one of the richest horse races in the world, the Singapore Airlines International Cup is a major draw for international tourists. No wonder, the sum of the cash prize money is as huge as S$3 million. This year this three years-old gala is going to be held at the picturesque Singapore Turf Club at Kranji Racecourse and will feature an upwards race over 2000 meters per ten furlongs, with a possible 16 starters. So, dress up chic and get ready to turn up for multi-million dollar event.
OSIM Singapore Triathlon:
Poised to rope in people from all the four corners of the world, the OSIM Singapore Triathlon is one of the biggest International Festivals of Singapore. This year the prospective venue of the event is going to be the same place around East Coast Park. Be there to spectate and cheer up a huge number of participants swimming a cool 1.5 km distance in the sea!
Singapore International Film Festival
Film is one medium that gives the world fraternity of art connoisseurs an opportunity to know a place's core cultural characteristics and heritage. Quite evidently so, the Singapore International FilmFestival is considered one of the most famous International Festivals of Singapore.
This year, as usual, it is expected to showcase as many as 300 films belonging to 45 different countries or more. Highlighting the best cinemas from different parts of the world is its main motto and hence, provides a strong platform to the non-mainstream cinema. Be there to be a part of of a wide variety of events like workshops, seminars and exhibitions.
Singapore International Guitar Festival
Dec 2008 (annual)
A great landmark in the cultural scenario of Singapore, this is certainly one of the most renowned International Events in Singapore. Guitarists from around the globe throng the place to present their classic renditions and the amphitheaters turn into huge hubs of mesmerized listeners. A number of venues have been thought about to host this event this year which includes:
- Singapore Conference Hall
- Cairnhill Community Club
- Alliance Francaise
- NTUC Auditorium
- Garden Hotel Singapore
Be there to be a part of an eventful extravaganza featuring competitions, concerts, master-classes and seminars in venues across the city.
There are many other Events and Festivals of Singapore as well, of which the celebration of the International Women's Day claims for a special mention.
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