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1 Jan 2002 to 31 Dec 2003

Experience the complex hybrid world of the Peranakans - a unique culture forged between the Chinese, Malay and European worlds. The Peranakan Legacy showcases the rich material heritage of the Peranakans from the Straits Settlements and the Indonesian Archipelago. Visitors will find dedicated displays of the textile, beading, silverwork, porcelain, betel-chewing and jewellery traditions of the Peranakans. Among the highlights will be a display of the museum's renowned batik, embroidery and beadwork collections and a chance to view exquisite silver and porcelain pieces from the holdings of the Mariette Collections; a major collection of Peranakan art.
Opening hours :
Mondays: 12 noon to 6 pm
Tuesdays to Sundays: 9 am to 6 pm
Free admission on Friday nights: 6 pm to 9 pm

 Spirit of Wood

5 Sep 2003 to 30 Nov 2003

The Spirit of Wood exhibition will examine traditional Malay woodcarving from the Northeastern states of the Malay peninsula. The exhibition comprises over 150 works of art that explore the traditions, techniques and philosophy of Malay woodcarving. From architectural elements like mosques and palaces to everyday items like cake moulds and tackle boxes, this exhibition is an expression of the creator's artistry and creative spirit. The collection includes carvings by famed Malaysian woodcarver, the late Nik Rashiddin Nik Hussein and Norhaiza Noordin.
Opening hours :
Monday, 12pm to 6pm
Tuesday to Sunday, 9am to 6pm
Friday, 9am to 9pm (Free admission after 6pm)

 Singapore JewelFest 2003 - Affair of the Jewel

1 Oct 2003 to 5 Oct 2003 (Parco Bugis Junction)
6 Oct 2003 to 2 Nov 2003 (at all the 74 outlets of the jewellers)

The inaugural Singapore JewelFest 2003 marks a breakthrough in the jewellery industry with Singapore's leading five jewellery chains - D'Meyson Jewellery, Goldheart Jewelry, Lee Hwa Jewellery, Soo Kee Jewellery and TianPo Jewellery - joining forces to create an island-wide jewellery festival.

From 1st to 5th October, jewellery lovers will be thrilled by a showcase of the latest haute couture signature jewellery, fashion shows and dances at Parco Bugis Junction.

During the month long festival, jewellery lovers will enjoy special dining, spa, clubbing, fashion, fragrance and other lifestyle privileges when they purchase any jewellery from the new pret-a-porter 'Passion', 'Romance', 'Sensuality' and 'Confidence' jewellery collections at any of the 74 chain stores islandwide.

To add to the excitement of the Festival, fringe activities such as jewel appreciation lunches and high tea, jewel insight tours to the Asian Civilisations Museum and jewellery factory will provide participants with greater insights and tips on jewellery.

Three lucky tourists will stand a chance to win a pair of return tickets to Singapore and two nights accommodation at Hotel Intercontinental Singapore for next year's Singapore JewelFest.

 Hari Raya Light-Up 2003

25 Oct 2003 to 7 Dec 2003

To mark the beginning of Ramadan (the Muslim fasting month), this ethnic quarter transforms into a lively night bazaar with glittering lights, shimmering floral arrangements and brilliantly-decorated arches. The launch event on 25 October promises a night of cultural performances, Malay celebrity line-ups and an exciting switch-on ceremony. For the rest of the month, join Muslims as they shop for all things sweet and exquisite in preparation for the Hari Raya celebrations. With traditional costumes, curtains, handmade crafts and halal delicacies up for sale, you too would not be able to resist the bargains!

 Stella Artoisฎ Screen Starlight Cinema Halloween Horror

30 Oct 2003 to 1 Nov 2003

In conjunction with Halloween, this cinema festival provides another platform to celebrate the occasion. Movies projected on screen is a sure way for one to enjoy horror movies. Under the moonlight, bring your family and friends to join you in the shudder and screams as you watch these never-to-be-forgotten movies.

 Hocus Pocus Nite 2003

31 Oct 2003 to 1 Nov 2003

Hocus Pocus Nite 2003 is back for the 3rd year running! Themed around magic, this unique Halloween extravaganza promises extraordinary fun for families and friends. Join the popular MediaCorp artistes for the Halloween fun, be seriously scared at the "haunted aviaries", where macabre creatures of the night roam side by side with you. Enjoy a thrilling night time stroll around the park and be prepared for ghostly sightings, lots of squeal-filled fun and a totally bewitching experience!
Showtime:
7:00pm to 10:00pm

 "My Universe" - An Exhibition of Ink Works by Irene Chou

31 Oct 2003 to 9 Nov 2003

For the first time in Singapore, iPreciation presents a solo exhibition of works by Shanghai-born artist Irene Chou. Regarded as one of the most innovative artists of New Ink Painting in Hong Kong, 79-year-old Irene currently resides in Brisbane, Australia, where she continues to work tirelessly, after suffering from a stroke in the early 90s. While she recovered from her stroke quickly and began painting again in less than six months, a condition she has had for a long time, atrophy of the cerebellum, continued to worsen. But physical disability has not prevented this determined artist from producing her best works yet during the last ten years. This exhibition will feature rare works produced by Irene from 1993-1996. Some of her important works from this period are also collected by the Queensland Art Gallery, Museum of Fine Art, Boston and Hong Kong Museum of Art.
Gallery Hours:
Monday to Friday - 10:30am to 7:00pm
Saturday, Sunday & Public Holiday - 11:00am to 5:00pm

 "Reliving the Glorious Years..."

1 Nov 2003

Showcasing the greatest Mandarin and Hokkien hits of the 50s to 80s, be ready to reminisce at this 40 cast strong performance with 12 Superstars from Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore! From Taiwan, we have Yang Xiao Ping; her younger brother, Yang Qing Huang; Mei Dai; Lin Suh Juen; Kong Lan Xun; Liu Fu Zhu; Yu Ying Ying and Bei Di. From Hong Kong, a household name with everlasting impression-Liu Yun. From Malaysia, duplicate vocal of late superstar-Yao Yi. From Singapore, "National Treasure"-S.K.Poon and "Auntie Killer"-Ling Xiao. All proceeds from this exclusive one night performance will benefit the Kidney Dialysis Foundation (KDF) and Kreta Ayer Seniors Activity Centre.

 Circles in my Mind

5 Nov 2003 to 25 Jan 2004

Bearing her trademark Palette of vibrant colours and rich textures, come see Pacita's latest works of art epitomise the boundless possibilities of printmaking and papermaking. Be mesmerised with over 50 of her works incorporating techniques of lithography, relief printing, screenprinting, and hand-coloured paper pulp that has emerged an explosion of monoprints, limited edition prints, and mixed media pieces embedded with beads, mirrors, textiles and other exotic objects. This is one extraordinary and visually exciting exhibition not to be missed in Singapore! Opening hours: Tuesdays to Saturdays: 9.30 am to 8 pm Sundays and Mondays: 1 pm to 5 pm Closed on Public Holidays.

6 Nov 2003 to 30 Nov 2003

As a special treat for children during school holidays, Toy Factory Theatre Ensemble will be presenting a Mandarin children's production Land of Joy at our new black-box theatre, Toy Factory at the Attic. The play revolves around a kind-hearted captain who tried to save the endangered animals from the hands of an illegal animal trading group.He led the animals on a journey in search of a land of joy and peace.To entice the children's interest, the production is made lively with songs and dance, as well as humorous dialogues. In addition, the cast will interact with the children during the performance to add in more spontaneity and fun in the theatre.
Show times :
Tuesday to Saturday - 8pm
Sunday - 3pm
Monday - No shows

6 Nov 2003 and 8 Nov 2003

Arriving fresh from Finland’s annual Savonlinna Opera Festival is Giacomo Puccini’s final masterpiece Turandot. This dramatic love story is set within China’s imperial courts and revolves around the fate of Prince Calaf as he attempts to win the heart and mind of the icy Princess Turandot. This breathtaking opera will premiere here for the first time making this a performance not to be missed! This concertante will be conducted by Markus Lehtinen and star Cynthia Makris as Princess Turandot, Raimo Sirkiไ as Calaf and the Savonlinna Opera Festival chorus under Chorus Master Ky๖sti Haatanen. Accompanied by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra and River Valley High School Choir led by Chorus Mistress Jennifer Tham, the opera will feature stunning costumes and English surtitles. Concert version only - no sets on stage

 Osim Singapore Triathlon 2003

8 Nov 2003 to 9 Nov 2003

Osim Singapore Triathlon is an annual event organised by the Triathlon Association of Singapore (TAS). The triathlon would require the athlete to swim 1500m, cycle 40km. and run 10km. In addition to the above, there are different distances for the various other race categories (students, corporate, and mini-triathlon). The event is part of Asia-Cup series where elite athletes are able to gain points for the ranking amongst the triathletes in Asia.

8 Nov 2003

The next Gisele Bundchen, Stephanie Seymour or Cindy Crawford may be discovered in Singapore this November! Elite Models, the world's top agency, returns to Asia for the second time in history, to stage its prestigious Elite Model Look International Finals in Singapore. The Elite Model Look is the largest worldwide model search of its kind and will see contestants from over 50 countries vying for the coveted title of Model Look of the Year. The top three finalists will win a two-year guaranteed modeling contract, totaling over USD 325,000.

13 Nov 2003 to 16 Nov 2003

Don't miss the opportunity to watch the Asian replica of the US Skins tournament. Tipped to be the Asian region's premiere golf event, the Skins tournament is a unique golf event that pits four top players' skills against one another. Don't miss this exciting battle of skill and strategy. Catch Annika Sorenstam, the world no.1 women's golf player, as she pits her skills against 3 other top golf players.

13 Nov 2003 to 23 Nov 2003

Come November, West End's hottest play this year will have its Asian Premiere in Singapore. ACTION Theatre will stage Rona Munro's Iron at Jubilee Hall starting from 14 November - just one month after New York premiere. Set in prison, Iron tells a powerful and intriguing story of a mother who is serving a life sentence for murdering her husband with a kitchen knife. She then comes face to face with her 26 year old daughter whom she has not seen for 15 years.

 Christmas in the Tropics 2003

14 Nov 2003 to 5 Jan 2004

This Christmas, discover the joy of buying gifts for your loved ones while taking in the world's most spectacular Christmas Light-Up! Be mesmerised by traditional fir-tree garlands, brilliant lights and medieval archway along Orchard Road, Singapore's most exciting shopping street. Shopping malls throughout the city will also be decorated in their festive best to give you an unforgettable shopping experience. Best of all, you might win great Yuletide presents and stand a chance to walk away with $20,000 worth of Roaring SurPrizes! Look out for colourful buskers, interactive games and Giant Gift Boxes pick up perfect gifts and enjoy free gift wrapping services. Also not to be missed - the stunning light sculptures and light shows at our Wow Junctions, the Scotts and The Heeren junctions along Orchard Road which will be excellent spots for you to snap that souvenir picture!

14 Nov 2003 to 15 Nov 2003

Lose yourself in Singapore Symphony Orchestra's weekly repertoire of classical masterpieces, familiar all-time favourites, contemporary as well as exploratory works and more. These maestros continue to surpass the high standards in symphonic music. Steven Stucky, the composer-in-residence of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra, is widely recognised as one of the leading American composers of his generation. Stucky's music was last performed by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra in the concert "Dances of Our Time (2002)". Stucky's Spirit Voices, composed for the doyenne of percussionists Evelyn Glennie, premieres for the first time in Singapore. Also hear Glennie's own transcription of a Vivaldi Piccolo Concerto, inimitably performed on the vibraphone.

14 Nov 2003 to 23 Nov 2003

The Singapore Flower & Garden Show 2003 is the first ever show in Singapore to bring talents in the artistic, horticulture and landscape industries together. It is also a 3 P (Public, Private, People) Partnership. Visitors can experience a colourful, vibrant and extensive display of six different types of gardens ranging from Tapestry, Floral, Water, Orchid, Landscape, Minimalist and Sculpture Gardens. This is an opportunity for Singapore to nurture and brand its own floral show, comparable to the likes of the Chelsea Show in UK.

14 Nov 2003

Popular Taiwanese rock band "Shin - Xin Yue Tuan" will hold their maiden full-length "LIVE" concert in Singapore come November 2003. The five-man rock band has sold more than 100,000 copies of their first album within a month of its release and they are currently making waves all over Asia with their second album. Their current popularity puts them in the same league as others bands in the same genre such as "Beyond" and "Mayday". They were here recently to perform at the "Let's Party Singapore!" Courage Fund Charity Concert in June 2003. The response from the crowd was so overwhelming that they have decided to hold their debut concert in Singapore for their fans. Guest artistes will be Tony Sun and Cyndi Pink Huang Xin Lin who are currently filming the new TV series "West Side Story - 西街少年".

 7th Singapore River Buskers' Festival^TM 2003

15 Nov 2003 to 23 Nov 2003

For the seventh year running, internationally-renowned street performers will enthral young and old with their delightful antics in this spectacular riverside extravaganza. Dine alfresco at one of the many riverside eateries in between top-notch acts of street theatre, comedy, juggling, mime, acrobatics and magic. Follow the rip-roaring comedy to Zouk, one of Singapore’s clubbing hotspots, where the Late Nite Madness Bash and the Buskers’ Comedy Theatre will tickle your funny bone through the night!

16 Nov 2003

It's Duck mania in Singapore once again with the return of the amazing Great Singapore Duck Race for the 6th season! Watch out for the cute rubber duckies in their cool shades as they make their way to Singapore from September onwards. Adopt a rubber duckie and you stand to win fabulous prizes, while doing your part for charity at the same time. Come down to the Singapore River on 16 November and catch the incredible spectacle of more than 100,000 rubber duckies racing down Singapore's historic waterway from Clarke Quay to Boat Quay. Soak in the vibrant carnival atmosphere and enjoy great entertainment, food and shopping along the banks of the Singapore River. A three-time award winner for Best International Event out of 200 races worldwide and world record holder for largest number of ducks ever raced, the Great Singapore Duck Race is certainly a mind-blowing experience not to be missed!

20 Nov 2003 to 22 Nov 2003

Lose yourself in Singapore Symphony Orchestra's weekly repertoire of classical masterpieces, familiar all-time favourites, contemporary as well as exploratory works and more. These maestros continue to surpass the high standards in symphonic music. Back on their second visit to Singapore, The Little Singers of Paris (Les Petits Chanteurs เ la Croix de Bois) bring with them more of the special charm and tradition of works for children's choir.

25 Nov 2003

Hari Raya Puasa marks the successful completion of a month of fasting, a personal triumph for every Muslim. Early morning, Muslim males head for the mosques in their new clothes to attend special congregational prayers. The young also take this time to reflect on their past wrongs and seek forgiveness from their elders. The jubilant celebration continues with home visits to friends and relatives, which would never be complete without sumptuous feasts and mouth-watering delicacies!

27 Nov 2003 to 30 Nov 2003

SITEX 2003 promises to be bigger and better than before with many leading brands such as Acer, Canon, Compaq, Fuji, Hewlett Packard, Nikon, Olympus . Exciting segments such as "Kids and Computers", "New Product Launches", "Mobile Lifestyle Pavillion" and many more will definitely make this show a total fun-filled event for families. Look out for special promotions, best deals and offers - all guaranteed to be a definite pull factor this year.

28 Nov 2003

Lose yourself in Singapore Symphony Orchestra's weekly repertoire of classical masterpieces, familiar all-time favourites, contemporary as well as exploratory works and more. These maestros continue to surpass the high standards in symphonic music. The renowned Estonian conductor Eri Klas makes an eagerly awaited return to the Singapore Symphony Orchestra, taking the helm in Sibelius' Second Symphony, the Finnish composer's most popular symphony. The work marks a transition between the youthful and the mature Sibelius. Like the tone poem Finlandia, the Sibelius' Second Symphony's heroic strains became an iconic symbol and rallying point for Finnish nationalism. The brilliant young Italian pianist Giovanni Bellucci, last heard in the 2001 Singapore International Piano Festival, is the soloist in Brahms' First Piano Concerto. A highly dramatic work which had its origins as an aborted symphony, this is Brahms at his most bold and exuberant. Listen for its flamboyant piano writing and unforgettable finale.

29 Nov 2003

Two-time US Grammy Award winner and one of the world's most entertaining vocal groups, the Swingle Singers promise a dazzling display of jazz, pop and classics delivered with a generous dose of humour.

29 Nov 2003 to 30 Nov 2003

The Singapore River will come alive with the 21st Singapore River Regatta 2003 event. With more than 2000 participants from 100 teams taking part, the Regatta promises to be an enthralling event. Don't miss one of Singapore's most important water sports activities!

29 Nov 2003 to 30 Nov 2003

The premier regional wine exhibition, Wine for Asia 2003, is a dedicated wine and wine-related products and services event designed to reach out to the Asian market. Expect comprehensive and well represented exhibits from National Pavilions set up by export trade agencies, tourism boards, foreign wineries, exporters and importers, etc. A one-stop destination for wine and wine-related products, Wine for Asia 2003 stands to offer, most definitely a wide array of wines, wine gifts, wine accessories, wine publications, gourmet food, tourism, etc. Look out for an exciting array of activities such as special tastings, seminars, promotional deals, magnificent winery models and cooking demonstrations.
Exhibition timing :
12pm to 9pm

 Singapore Symphony Orchestra - Chamber Ensemble Series - The Joy of Sextets

30 Nov 2003

Lose yourself in Singapore Symphony Orchestra's weekly repertoire of classical masterpieces, familiar all-time favourites, contemporary as well as exploratory works and more. These maestros continue to surpass the high standards in symphonic music. The string sextet earned its right as a genre in the Romantic era, when music of increasing complexity and intricacy transcended the limits of the traditional string quartet. When two violinists, two violists and two cellists come together to make music, a distinctively full and rich sonority results. Brahms' Second Sextet is one of the finest examples in this genre. Schoenberg's Verklไrte Nacht (Transfigured Night) in its original sextet version, based on an Expressionist poem by Dehmel, is the great 20th century musical innovator's most popular and tuneful score. Both pieces will be performed by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra at this concert.