Celebrate Singapore’s 51st with outdoor bands, bazaars and interactive art installations by the bay
By Pamela Chow; Photos: Courtesy of Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay
This year marks the National Day Parade’s return to the National Stadium after 10 years, and to celebrate this homecoming, the Esplanade will be raising its own three-day mini-parade.
Held from 7-9 Aug, the Spirit of the Parade festival will feature various band performances, interactive sculptures and the biggest outdoor bazaar ever held at the Esplanade. The entire event will span the entire outdoor bay area, from the Forecourt Garden to the Waterfront.
Here are some highlights of the festival that you can look forward to:
Cardboard Sculptures Upsized!
When: 7 Aug, 4.30pm & 6.30pm; 8 Aug, 6.30pm; 9 Aug, 12.30pm, 2.30pm & 4.30pm
Where: Esplanade Concert Hall Meeting Point
In this workshop, transform an ordinary material like cardboard into something that is inspired and evocative. Cardboard sculptor Bartholomew Ting will guide you through the building of larger-than-life Esplanade-inspired sculptures, and you can even assemble your own mini-sculpture to take home.
Each session can take a maximum of 15 participants and interested visitors are encouraged to come early to register.
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