Christmas In The Tropics 2007 – A Uniquely Christmas Celebrations in Singapore
17 Nov 2007 – 2 Jan 2008
Orchard Road & Marina Bay
Singapore

Christmas In The Tropics 2007 – A Uniquely Christmas Celebrations in Singapore

Singapore’s Christmas In The Tropics Lights Up with Sparkling Entertainment, Shopping and Dining Deals, and Visitor Promotions
The magical extravaganza ‘Christmas in the Tropics (热带圣诞节)’ returns from 17 November 2007 to 2 January 2008 with a host of exciting events including festive performances, entertainment events, shopping specials, concerts and dance parties, as well as the popular brilliant display of lights at Orchard Road and Marina Bay.

“Christmas in the Tropics is one of the key tourism drivers for Singapore, being a season that our overseas visitors look forward to,” said Ms Joycelyn Ng, Deputy Director of Leisure Marketing and Events Management, Singapore Tourism Board. “With a programme packed full of shopping, dining and entertainment options, it’s little wonder that one in five visitors surveyed last year planned their trips to coincide with Singapore’s Christmas celebration. We hope that this year will be no different as we create for visitors their most memorable Christmas experience yet!”

A key favourite of the annual Christmas in the Tropics celebration is the Christmas Light-up, themed “A Fairytale Christmas” this year. Scotts Road and the Orchard Road stretch from Tanglin Road to Plaza Singapura and the Marina Bay area from Hotel Rendezvous to Raffles Avenue will be transformed into a bewitching Crystal Forest decked with magnificent chandeliers, magic harps, glittering jewels, dazzling lights in red, gold and white, and even a magical carousel. Conceptualised by Mr Dick Lee who is the Creative Director for the second consecutive year, this fantasy land is the setting for the unfolding of a fairytale inspired by the Nutcracker Suite, which tells the story of handsome Prince Noel who goes in search of his missing true love, Princess Ballerina, through the Crystal Forest

Apart from the Light-Up, another key highlight is the Celebrate Christmas in Singapore event, with the theme ‘Christmas – It’s All About Love’. Visitors can look forward to Christmas-themed performances nightly at various locations along Orchard Road as well as a colourful parade of floats from 15 to 24 December. There is also an interactive Nativity Village at Plaza Singapura. The festivities culminate in a Grand Christmas concert on Christmas night. Other entertainment highlights during Christmas In The Tropics include performances such as ‘Scrooge – The Musical’, ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’, ‘The Nutcracker – Xmas Fairytale on Ice ’, ‘Swan Lake’ and ‘A Crazy Christmas’; the popular ZoukOut outdoor dance festival on Sentosa; The Jewel Christmas Musical Light Show and ‘Snow’ Show at Mount Faber’s Jewel Box; Classical Greece at the Louvre showcasing priceless pieces from the famed Louvre Museum in Paris, displayed for the first time outside the museum at the National Museum of Singapore, as well as myriad countdown parties across the island to ring in the New Year.

SHOPPING SPECIALS

i) Santa’s Gift Bag
The season for giving would not be complete without the associated pleasures of shopping. For an added element of surprise, pick up Santa’s Gift Bag. Inspired by the Japanese New Year’s “Fukubukuro”, or “lucky bag”, each bag contains items of mystery at a price less than the sum of all the items. Lucky shoppers may also find their bag filled with special bonus gifts. Santa’s Gift Bags range in price from S$20 to S$408. Please refer to the Christmas In The Tropics brochure for a list of selected retailers and range of products.

ii) Christmas in the Tropics Souvenirs by RISIS
For the first time, STB is partnering with RISIS to launch special limited-edition Christmas in the Tropics souvenirs including Prince Noel and Princess Ballerina phone charms, key chains and pendants.

iii) Extended Shopping Hours
Last minute Christmas shoppers can look forward to Saturday nights for late night shopping with an added touch of dining and entertainment. Especially for the Christmas season, selected malls will also extend their shopping hours on Fridays and even Sundays. Check details with participating malls Central, Centrepoint, Marina Square, Paragon, Tangs@Orchard, Vivocity and Wisma Atria.