Singapore Celebrates National Day in Shanghai

A special Singapore Pavilion Day will be held at the Shanghai World Expo on 7 August 2010, in the run-up to Singapore’s 45th National Day celebrations.

During the day, visitors will be treated to a visual “Urban Symphony” which will take place at the square outside the Singapore Pavilion. Through richly-textured costumes designed by local designer Frederick Lee and a combination of contemporary music set against traditional dance movements, this visual treat will showcase various dance performances depicting the city’s cultural diversity - a unique blend of East and West underscored by elements of tradition and modernity. In addition, the percussion, wind and brass instruments that accompany the performances will portray Singapore’s multi-ethnicity coming together in a colourful finale.

The celebrations will culminate with an evening concert. The star-studded concert will see some of Singapore’s most successful home- grown music artistes, such as A-Do and Tanya Chua who are featured in the Singapore Pavilion theme song, “Every Touching
Moment”, BY-2, Kelvin Tan Wei Lian and Jocie Guo Mei Mei. Mavis Hee, a veteran singer with a strong following in the China market, will also make a special appearance.

Tanya who is also STB’s Brand Ambassador in the Greater China market said, “Whenever I think of Singapore, I feel a certain warmth in the heart because it is where my family and friends are. My forefathers came from Indonesia in search of a better life, just like many Singaporeans descended from immigrants. Just like it welcomed my grandparents, the city continues to welcome people from all corners of the world. As a Singaporean, I am very proud of what we have achieved together as a nation and am excited to be representing Singapore at this concert.”

Ms Leong See Kay, Director of Singapore Pavilion World Expo 2010 added, "Many Chinese know of Singapore’s rapid economic growth, our unique urban solutions and how many of its early residents were immigrants from China. But there is also a lesser known and softer side of Singapore - our thriving music scene. So we're delighted to be able to showcase the best of Singapore's homegrown performing talents at this event. Not only will we hear their popular hits, the artistes will also share their special stories on what makes Singapore home. We hope this event will attract more visitors to our Pavilion, which has just been refreshed for an even better visitor experience."

From 7 to 10 August, pavilion visitors will be presented with 10,000 special edition collar pins and be entertained with interactive activities such as face painting, balloon sculpting and figurine modeling.

Visitors can also enjoy the enhanced experience at the Singapore Pavilion. At the ground level, visitors can now catch a glimpse of Singapore’s vibrant landscape through an installation showcasing signature events, including the National Day Parade, different ethnic festivals, and the Formula One night race. New highlights include a life-size Renault F1 race car, colourful costume displays, and exciting visuals portraying Singapore's eventful calendar and rich multi-cultural heritage.

As visitors are guided along the ramp to the second floor, they will be taken on a historical journey of Singapore’s progress from past to present, as told by a series of 25 portraits depicting Singaporeans, famous personalities and familiar local landmarks. Visitors to the pavilion can also experience the excitement of the inaugural Youth Olympic Games taking place in Singapore from 14 to 26 August. They will have the chance to pose for a photograph at the winner’s platform flanked by Lyo and Merly, the official mascots for the games.

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