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OCTOBER 2006
23 Sept-15 Oct
CULTURE: Mid Autumn Festival
The Mid-Autumn Festival is celebrated on the fifteenth day of the eighth lunar month among Chinese communities worldwide. This auspicious occasion is a time of gathering and reunion for families and friends, many of whom come together to enjoy mooncakes, Chinese tea and appreciate the moon at its fullest. In Singapore, friends of all races join in the celebration. Be thrilled by the amazing display of giant lanterns that adorn Chinatown during this period.
Venue: Chinatown
Getting there: Chinatown MRT station
21 Sept-29 Oct
CULTURE: Deepavali (Festival of Lights)
Deepavali, the most important date of the Hindu calendar, occurs on one day during October, and in the ethnic quarter of Little India, the festivities last practically for the whole month of October. Deepavali is the Festival of Lights, and marks the defeat of the evil King Narakasura by the Lord Krishna. All round the world, Hindus celebrate this day as the triumph of light over darkness, and of good over evil. It marks the new beginning for Hindu devotees, and is a great time of rejoicing and renewal. During this time, Little India throbs with evening roadside stalls, booming music and strings of colourful lights. Shoppers throng the streets in search of the perfect sari to wear, or to fill their baskets with Indian foods and spices. Hindu homes are lighted with oil lamps, and offerings of sweetmeats and garlands of jasmine are placed at the family altar. The streets and temples of Little India are lit up with streamers and fairy lights lining the streets and forming arches and gateways to the night bazaars.
Venue: Little India
Getting there: Little India MRT station.
More information: call (65) 6296 3469
22 Sept-31 Oct
CULTURE: Hari Raya Light-up
Hari Raya Puasa is one of the most significant celebrations for Muslims. It marks the culmination of Ramadan, a month-long fasting period and a time for abstinence, reflection and worship. This year, the streets of Kampong Gelam and Geylang Serai will be lit from 22 September to 31 October. A great time to experience and be immersed in the essence of Malay culture, visitors are in for a treat with the colourful festive bazaars and numerous food stalls offering traditional handicrafts, Malay fare and invigorating music and performances.
Venue: Geylang Serai and Kampong Gelam.
Showtime: Lightup - From 7pm onwards.
Prices: Free
Getting there: Kampong Gelam – Bugis MRT station; Geylang Serai – Paya Lebar MRT station
30 Sept-17 Oct
ART: The Art of Cartier
The Art de Cartier exhibition will show more than 150 pieces illustrating the progression of design styles and techniques in Cartier’s creations. Catalogued according to Cartier’s own archives, it gathers exceptional pieces of jewellery, tiaras, necklaces and brooches, as well as watches, clocks and precious accessories. Worn by both the famous and the unknown, each of these pieces possesses its own public or private history. Masterpieces of the collection include panther brooch (Duchess of Windsor), Maharaja of Patiala necklace, J. Cocteau’s sword, Tutti Frutti necklace (Daisy Fellows).
Venue: National Museum of Singapore
Showtime: All day (10am-6pm Mon-Sun).
Prices: Free
More information: (65) 6734 4986
7 Oct-8 Oct
THEATRE: Vienna Boys’ Choir
The world’s favourite children’s choir, capturing the hearts of audiences around the world for generations, the Vienna Boys’ Choir’s repertoire includes everything from medieval motets to Beatles and Celine Dion. In recent years, they have performed with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, the Vienna Symphony Orchestra, and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Recent guest conductors include Sir Neville Marriner, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Zubin Mehta and Riccardo Muti.
Venue: Esplanade Concert Hall
Showtime: 7.30pm
Prices: $35-$95
Getting there: City Hall MRT
More information: call (65) 6250 3347
8 Oct
MUSIC: A Concert of Royal Compositions
Thailand’s premier orchestra, the Bangkok Symphony Orchestra (BSO), will give a free concert on October 8 at the Victoria Concert Hall. This concert is part of their celebration of the 60th anniversary of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s accession to the throne. One of the BSO’s interests has been to preserve the musical heritage of Thailand and to perform the works of Thai composers. To this end, their concert programme regularly features Thai classical and contemporary music. This includes compositions of His Majesty the King of Thailand, who is an accomplished musician himself. In honour of their King, the concert will showcase His Majesty King Bhumibol’s compositions, which range from jazz tunes to patriotic marches to romantic ballads.
Venue: Victoria Concert Hall
Showtime: 8pm.
Prices: Free
Getting there: Raffles Place MRT Station.
More information: call (65) 6332 5813
11 Oct-15 Oct
EXHIBITION: Innovationation
Innovationation brings you a thought-provoking interactive experience of a world transformed by technology. Running from 11 October to 15 October 2006 at the Singapore Expo, Innovationation celebrates Singapore’s 25 years of Infocomm success. It features new technologies that is integral in the way we live, learn, work and play, inspiring speakers, hands-on workshops and hundreds of stories you haven’t yet heard about our world as we know it.
Venue: Singapore Expo Hall 3
Showtimes: 10am-8pm
Prices: Free
Getting there: Expo MRT Station
More information: (65) 6586 7777
12 Oct-12 Nov
STAMPS: Vatican City
This year, 2006 marks 25 years of diplomatic relations between Singapore and Vatican City. To commemorate this milestone, the Singapore Philatelic Museum and Singapore Post are organising an exhibition titled ‘Vatican City’. Through a display of stamps, find out about the Vatican City: the history, its people, economy and culture.
Venue: Singapore Philatelic Museum, 23-B Coleman Street.
More information: call (65) 6337 3888 or visit www.spm.org.sg
14 Oct-23 Oct
FILM: 16th European Union Film Festival
There will be 27 films to be showcased in the Festival which reflect the diversity and depth of culture and movie-making in the 16 participating EU member countries. The themes for this year include football, history, the coming-of-age of young people, the contrasts between big city and smaller provincial life, contemporary socio-cultural issues and family relationships.
Venue: Golden Village, VivoCity
Prices: S$9.50.
Getting there: HarbourFront MRT Station.
More information: call (65) 6254 4042
20 Oct
MUSIC: JACQUES LOUSSIER TRIO - Play Bach
Famous for his jazz interpretations of classical music masters, legendary French pianist Jacques Loussier has spent over 40 years combining the two traditions with crystalline clarity and delicacy. The Jacques Loussier Trio are famed for their peerless jazz adaptations of the works of Bach, Handel, Beethoven, Mozart and Chopin. They are also known as the Play Bach Trio after the 1959 album Play Bach, a milestone in the development of the crossover genre. Over 3000 concerts and nine million record sales later, the trio finally make their debut in Singapore with a selection of music from Bach, Debussy, Satie and Ravel.
Venue: Esplanade, Concert Hall
Showtime: 7.30pm.
Prices: $58-$118
Getting there: City Hall MRT Station
More information: call (65) 6348 5555
20 Oct-22 Oct
AUCTION: Exhibition & Auction of Southeast Asian Paintings
Sotheby’s Auction of Southeast Asian Paintings in the Autumn comprises of outstanding works by Filipino, Indonesian, Singaporean and Vietnamese artists as well as works by European artists who travelled to Southeast Asia in the first half of the 20th century and were spellbound by the exotic islands. Paintings and works of art will be on view prior to the auction on Sunday 22 October 2006.
Venue: The Regent Singapore, Ground Floor, Royal Pavilion Ballroom
Showtimes: 20-21 Oct 10am-7pm; 22 Oct 10.30am.
Prices: Free
Getting there: Orchard MRT Station
More information: call (65) 6732 8239
20 Oct-23 Oct
AUCTION: LARASATI Pictures of Asia Fine Art Auction
Over 120 pieces will be offered at the sale, including works by renowned Indonesian and Indo-European masters such as Affandi, Le Mayeur, and Rudolf Bonnet. Also featured in the auction are works by modern and contemporary Chinese, Indian and other Southeast Asian masters and established artists.
Venue: The Marriott Hotel, Grand Ballroom, Level 3
Showtimes: 20-21 Oct 11am-8pm, 23 Oct from 4.30pm.
Prices: Free
Getting there: Orchard MRT Station
More information: call (65) 6737 2130
23 Oct-24 Oct
ART: Christie’s Hong Kong 2006 Asian Art, Jewellery and Watches Autumn Auctions Exhibition
An exceptional selection of Modern and Contemporary Southeast Asian art, watches and jewellery to be offered at Christie’s Hong Kong 2006 Autumn Auctions will be exhibited.
Venue: Copthorne King’s Hotel
Showtime:10am-8pm. Prices: Free
More information: call (65) 6235 3828
26 Oct 2006-24 Jan 2007
EXHIBITION: Cultures of Creativity - The Centennial Exhibition of the Nobel Prize
The National University of Singapore partners the Nobel Museum to bring you the world-renowned ‘Cultures of Creativity – the Centennial Exhibition of the Nobel Prize’. Launched in 2001 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the first Nobel Prize award ceremony in 1901, this traveling exhibition has been a great success, attracting more than 1.8 million visitors worldwide. Singapore is the 12th city to host this exhibition. Portraits and prize citations of more than 750 Nobel Laureates will be presented along a unique cableway hanging from the ceiling. This Exhibition also showcases original artifacts, visual material, and Laureates’ creative work through multimedia, films and archive materials. Free guided tours are available daily.
Venue: Lee Kong Chian Atrium, University Hall, National University of Singapore.
Showtimes: Mon-Sat 11am-8pm; Fri exhibition closes at 6pm; Sun & PH closed.
Prices: $1-$2
More information: call (65) 6516 8163
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