July |
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Stars
of the Moscow Circus
July 19 - 29, 2001 |
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DanceSpace
2001
July 5, 2002 - Aug 5, 2002 |
This year's visit of the Moscow Circus will see
the star-studded show appear under a traditional circus Big Top
Tent. The fully air-conditioned, all chair seating tent will move
from location to location allowing the magnificent 2-hour performance
to be seen in five different residential neighbourhoods of Singapore.
online booking : http://www.sistic.com.sg
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This is the Substation's annual contemporary dance
showcase which provides a platform for experimental work by Singapore
and international dancers/choreographers, and for new collaborations
between dancers and artists from other disciplines. It also includes
performances and workshops. |
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August
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National
Day Parade 2001
August 9, 2002 |
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Festival of the Hungry Ghosts
Aug 19, 2002 - Sep 16, 2002
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Celebrating 36 years of independence,
National Day Parade 2001 will be held at the National Stadium
with traditional military pomp and ceremony and will include
an impressive RSAF flypast and parachute freefall.The Stadium
will be transformed into a tableau of colour and movement in
the mass display segment that culminates into a grand finale
with the explosion of a colourful array of fireworks. Prior
to the commencement of the Parade, there will be fringe activities
and booths located outside the Stadium to keep the audience
enthralled
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"Hell gates" are opened and spirits wander
the earth on the 7th moon of the lunar month. Taoists believe that
the spirits of the dead roam freely on earth during the Festival
of the Hungry Ghosts and the superstitious avoid keeping late nights
in case they meet a ghostly encounter.
Throughout the month, street banquets and "wayangs" (Chinese street
operas) are held to entertain and appease homeless spirits. Public
auctions of auspicious items are conducted boisterously amidst the
dinner courses while a "ge tai" (mini pop concert) entertains some
50 feet away. |
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September |
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Contemporary Performance
Sep 1, 2002 - Sep 30, 2002 |
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Lantern
Festival 2001
Sep 20, 2002 - Oct 2, 2002 |
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The Substation's annual omnibus arts festival,
featuring new works by Singapore and international artists, including
theatre & dance performances, exhibitions, outdoor music concerts,
and the annual arts conference. This year's theme is "contemporary
performance" and the artists taking part will explore related
topics such as the notion of "performing", the body &
identity in performance, and the artist-audience interface.
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Raise the lanterns at the scenic
grounds of the Chinese Garden in this annual traditional festival.
The programs includes traditional cultural performances and
mesmerizing displays of bright and colorful lanterns.
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A
mythical animal with the head of a LION and the body of a
MERMAID. At 37m. tall, MERLION
stands guard over Singapore's good fortune.
Its fish-like body riding the waves of the sea, is symbolic of the
ancient city of Temasek ("sea town", the old name of Singapore).
At the same time, its majestic head recalls the legend of the discovery
of Singapore by Prince Nila Utama in the 11th century, when Singapore
received its present name. |
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Area
Total land area 610 sq. km
Population
Chinese 78%, Malay 14%, Indian 6%, Other 2%
Religion
Taoist 31%,
Buddhist 28%, Muslim 18%,
Christian 10% , Hindu
4%
Main languages
Malay, Chinese, Tamil and English
Currency
Singapore dollar
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Climate
The only variations in the hot,
wet, and humid climate are the airless months of September and
March, when the trade winds change direction.
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popular song in the world. Written a little more than a century
ago, it has a surprisingly controversial story behide it.
