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    Singapore has 57 events in the recent past. Displaying 1-30.


    2/07/2008 - 2/07/2008Chinese New Year

    SIngapore, Singapore
    Singapore celebrates the Chinese New Year, one of the biggest and most popular festivals of the year, in style with flamboyant festivals, cultural shows...

    Themes: Food & Drink , Entertainment , Religion , Culture , Spectacle , Dance , Kids' Stuff , Music

     

    3/28/2008 - 4/06/2008Singapore Fashion Festival

    Singapore, Singapore
    The Singapore Fashion festival is one of the biggest and most important fashion events in the whole of the Asia Pacific. The annual festival has all the...

    Themes: Spectacle , Exhibitions , Home & Fashion , Food & Drink

     

    4/04/2008 - 4/05/2008Ching Ming (Grave-Sweeping Day)

    Singapore, Singapore
    Held on the day of the Third Moon, the day is also known as the Grave-Sweeping or Spring Remembrance Day. Ching Ming literally means 'clear and bright'...

    Themes: Culture , Entertainment , Religion

     

    4/04/2008 - 4/14/2008Singapore International Film Festival

    Singapore, Singapore
    This is one of Asia's premier festivals, with more than 300 films on show from over 45 countries. Highlighting the best cinema from Asia, Europe, North...

    Themes: Exhibitions , Theatre & Film , Entertainment , Spectacle

     

    4/06/2008 - 4/06/2008SPH Classical Experience - SSO in the Park

    Singapore, Singapore
    The Singapore Symphony Orchestra returns to one of its favourite outdoor venues, the Botanic Gardens, to perform more popular classics. This annual free...

    Themes: Music

     

    4/07/2008 - 4/26/2008World Gourmet Summit

    Singapore, Singapore
    Welcoming master chefs, sommeliers, restauranteurs and many others connected with the food and wine industry, this is a popular event that is sure to...

    Themes: Food & Drink , Exhibitions

     

    4/08/2008 - 4/09/2008Singapore Rugby Sevens

    Singapore, Singapore
    Each year Singapore's National Stadium hosts the popular two-day Singapore Sevens rugby tournament. 16 teams from all over the world compete in the event...

    Themes: Entertainment , Sport , Spectacle

     

    5/01/2008 - 7/31/2008Great Singapore Sale

    Singapore, Singapore
    A true shopaholics paradise, this summer-long event entitles shoppers to some great discounts and special offers in a number of shops in Singapore's many...

    Themes: Food & Drink , Home & Fashion , Business , Exhibitions

     

    5/13/2008 - 5/18/2008Cartier Maillet d'Or (polo tournament)

    Singapore, Singapore
    Each year the Singapore Polo Club hosts the prestigious Cartier International Polo Tournament. The event, sponsored by Cartier, ranks as one of the premier...

    Themes: Spectacle , Entertainment , Sport

     

    5/18/2008 - 5/18/2008Singapore Airlines International Cup (horse race)

    Singapore, Singapore
    Attracting a well-heeled set of racing fans from all over the world, this annual horse race meeting is part of the prestigious World Series Racing Championship....

    Themes: Entertainment , Spectacle , Sport

     

    5/19/2008 - 5/19/2008Vesak Day

    Singapore, Singapore
    Also known as Wesak day in some parts of the world, Vesak Day is one of the biggest days of the year in the Buddhist calendar and is celebrated by Buddhists...

    Themes: Culture , History , Religion

     

    5/29/2008 - 6/22/2008Flipside Festival

    Singapore, Singapore
    Part of the Singapore Arts Festival Outreach Programme, Flipside aims to reach a much wider audience with street performances and whacky, offbeat carnival...

    Themes: Theatre & Film , Dance , Kids' Stuff , Pop(ular) , Music

     

    7/01/2008 - 7/31/2008Singapore Food Festival

    Singapore, Singapore
    The Singapore Food Festival is a huge culinary event that features dishes and delicacies from around the globe. Popular culture also plays a role in this...

    Themes: Entertainment , Spectacle , Food & Drink , Culture , Music

     

    7/12/2008 - 7/19/2008RSYC Regatta

    Singapore, Singapore
    One of the largest events of its kind in the country, the RSYC Regatta attracts the very best competitors from Singapore's keelboat racing community....

    Themes: Spectacle , Sport , Entertainment

     

    7/12/2008 - 7/13/2008Singapore Triathlon

    Singapore, Singapore
    Held at the East Coast Park, the Singapore Triathlon attracts athletes from all over Asia. The event is of international standard with a 1,500m (4,920ft)...

    Themes: Kids' Stuff , Spectacle , Sport

     

    8/01/2008 - 8/31/2008WOMAD Singapore

    Singapore, Singapore
    WOMAD Singapore takes place at the beautiful Fort Canning Park in the heart of the city. Expect a weekend jam-packed with world class music, arts and...

    Themes: Food & Drink , Spectacle , Kids' Stuff , Business , Culture , Entertainment , Dance , Music

     

    8/09/2008 - 8/09/2008National Day

    Singapore, Singapore
    On 9 August 1965, Singapore separated from the Federation of Malaysia, becoming an independent republic. Patriotism is celebrated with a big parade held...

    Themes: Spectacle , Culture , Entertainment , History

     

    8/17/2008 - 8/31/2008Western Circuit Sailing Regatta

    Singapore, Singapore
    Setting out from Raffles Marina, the annual Western Circuit Sailing Regatta (WCSR) is one of biggest and most important events on Singapore's sailing...

    Themes: Spectacle , Entertainment , Sport

     

    8/21/2008 - 8/24/2008Singapore International Jewellery Show

    Singapore, Singapore
    One of the biggest events in the world jewellery trade calendar, this annual show is a great meeting place for jewellery lovers and those in the trade...

    Themes: Business , Exhibitions

     

    9/11/2008 - 11/16/2008Singapore Biennale

    Singapore, Singapore
    The event focuses visual arts from Singapore and Asia, which will be explored through exhibitions, performances, symposiums, lectures and workshops aimed...

    Themes: Exhibitions , History , Art & Literature

     

    9/14/2008 - 9/14/2008Mid-Autumn Festival

    Singapore, Singapore
    Taking place on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, the Mid-Autumn Festival or 'Mooncake Festival' is a great celebration for Chinese communities...

    Themes: History , Religion , Entertainment , Culture , Kids' Stuff

     

    10/01/2008 - 11/30/2008Singapore Open (golf)

    Singapore, Singapore
    The Singapore Open is Asia's richest golf tournament. It offers players the chance to play for prizes totalling millions of dollars on Sentosa island's...

    Themes: Sport , Spectacle

     

    10/02/2008 - 10/02/2008Hari Raya Puasa

    Singapore, Singapore
    Hari Raya Puasa, also known as Eid Al-Fitr, celebrates the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan during which the faithful fast during daylight hours...

    Themes: Religion , Food & Drink , Culture

     

    10/10/2008 - 10/13/2008ARTSingapore

    Singapore, Singapore
    ARTSingapore is a contemporary art fair held annually in Asia. It is both a trade fair and the place for art collectors to discover and acquire new works....

    Themes: Art & Literature , Exhibitions , Business

     

    10/28/2008 - 10/28/2008Deepavali

    Singapore, Singapore
    Celebrating the triumph of good over evil, light over dark, the Hindu festival of Deepavali is the most important celebration in the Hindu calendar and...

    Themes: Religion , Culture

     

    11/15/2008 - 1/01/2009Christmas in the Tropics

    Singapore, Singapore
    This spectacular Christmas in the Tropics opens with the turning on of the Christmas light displays on Orchard Road. During the month-long event, visitors...

    Themes: Kids' Stuff , Food & Drink , Religion , Music

     

    11/22/2008 - 11/23/2008Singapore River Regatta

    Singapore, Singapore
    Up to 100 Dragon Boats take to the water on the Singapore River as part of the annual Singapore River Regatta. Blending skill, strength and stamina with...

    Themes: History , Culture , Spectacle , Entertainment , Religion , Sport

     

    12/07/2008 - 12/07/2008Singapore Marathon

    Singapore, Singapore
    Following a course from the heart of Singapore through the Central Business District, the popular annual Singapore Marathon attracts athletes from all...

    Themes: Spectacle , Sport

     

    12/09/2008 - 12/09/2008Hari Raya Haji

    Singapore, Singapore
    Marking the end of the Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca, Eid al-Adha or the 'Feast of Sacrifice' (known locally as Hari Raya Haji) is one of the most important...

    Themes: Culture , Religion , History

     

    1/01/2009 - 2/28/2009Chinatown Light-Up and New Year Celebrations

    SIngapore, Singapore
    Part of Singapore's Chinese New Year Celebrations, the Light-up Ceremony in Chinatown is a great family event that marks the start of the festive season....

    Themes: Spectacle , Kids' Stuff , Entertainment

     
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