The Festival of Lights comes alive at the Gardens with splashes of vibrant colours, fabric lanterns and festive promotions!



SINGAPORE, 14 October 2013 - From today to 10 November, Gardens by the Bay will see the Flower Dome transformed into a colourful floral tapestry as we celebrate Deepavali - the Festival of Lights!

 

Inspired by the traditional Indian decorative art kolam, the Deepavali themed floral display features Indian fabric lanterns sitting on a bed of vivid purple and orange flora, made up of flowers like Amaranths, Cone Flowers and Cockscombs, while lamps and carved wooden elephants add to the festive ambience.

 

This kaleidoscopic display of tradition, colours and lights will bring a befitting close to the "Celebrations!" series of floral displays at the Gardens.

 

In celebration of Deepavali, there will also be a 15% discount on admission tickets to the conservatories from 1 to 3 November 2013.

 

On 26 and 27 October, keep an eye out for Celebrating Cultures: The Kathakali Performance, an array of painted faces, sophisticated hand gestures and elaborate costumes accompanied by a "live" ensemble of percussion music and classical singing.

 

On 2 and 3 November, go on a journey of discovery at the Gardens with You Light Up My Life, a themed activity to educate about the significance of Deepavali, where visitors can try their hand at decorating little lamps specially for the occasion.

 

For more updates on "Celebrations!" and other programmes and promotions at the Gardens, visit  www.gardensbythebay.com.sg.

 

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DEEPAVALI TICKETING PROMOTION

 

15% discount on admission tickets to Conservatories from 1 to 3 November 2013.

 

Terms & Conditions -

1. Discount is applicable on the prevailing Standard and Local Resident admission rates only.
2. Applies to tickets purchased at on-site Ticketing Counters only.
3. Limited to 4 discounted tickets (mixture of adult and child) per transaction.
4. Offer does not include OCBC Skyway and Garden Cruiser.
5. Child admission ticket is valid for children aged between 3 to 12 years old.
6. No claims will be entertained for any lost, torn, defaced or expired tickets.
7. Admission ticket purchased is not refundable or exchangeable for cash and is only valid for the day of entry.
8. Discount not valid with any other offers/promotions.
9. Discount is not valid for Friends of the Garden Individual and Family Annual Pass.



DEEPAVALI SPECIALS

 

CELEBRATING CULTURES: THE KATHAKALI PERFORMANCE

 

Celebrate Deepavali with a Kathakali performance accompanied by a 'live' ensemble of percussion music and classical singing. Be captivated by the animated eye movements, painted faces, sophisticated hand gestures and elaborate costumes creatively used to portray animals and plants.

 

Date: Saturday, 26 & Sunday, 27 October Time: 6.30pm - 7.30pm

Location: Supertree Grove

Programme Charge: Free

 

YOU LIGHT UP MY LIFE

 

This November, go on a journey of discovery at the Gardens, with special themed tours, craft workshops, and other fun activities for the whole family to enjoy! Learn the significance of Deepavali and some of the associated customs as you celebrate the Festival of Lights with your family at the Gardens. Then, try your hand at decorating your own little lamp specially for this occasion.

 

Date: Saturday, 2 November & Sunday, 3 November

Time: 2pm - 4pm

Location: Flower Dome (South American Garden and Mediterranean Garden)

 

Details:

• Programme charge is free but admission charge to the conservatories applies.

• Spaces are limited and based on a first-come-first-served basis

About Gardens by the Bay

 

An integral part of Singapore's "City in a Garden" vision, Gardens by the Bay spans a total of 101 hectares of prime land at the heart of Singapore's new downtown - Marina Bay. Comprising three waterfront gardens - Bay South, Bay East and Bay Central - Gardens by the Bay will be a showcase of horticulture and garden artistry that will bring the world of plants to Singapore and present Singapore to the World. Bay South, the largest at 54 hectares, officially opened on 29 June 2012.

 

Gardens by the Bay was started as a project by the National Parks Board. It has since grown to become an independent organisation responsible for developing and managing what will be Asia's foremost garden destination.

 

To date, the Gardens has received several awards and accolades. In recognition of its efforts in environmental sustainability, it was conferred "World Building of the Year" at the World Architecture Festival 2012, "Green Mark for Parks Platinum Award" by the Building and Construction Authority, and "ABC Water Certification" by Singapore's national water agency PUB. It also received commendation from the MIPIM Architectural Review Future Project Awards in 2009 in the Regeneration and Masterplanning category.

 

For more information, visit  www.gardensbythebay.com.sg.

 

Press Contact:

Adeline Chong

adeline.chong@gardensbythebay.com.sg

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