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:
KopiQuiz
When: 7 Aug, 3pm, 4pm & 7pm; 8 Aug, 7.30pm, 8.30pm & 9.30pm; 9 Aug, 3pm, 4pm, 6pm & 7pm
Where: Esplanade Waterfront
Every Singaporean is familiar with how to order kopi (coffee) and teh (tea) – but how quickly can you give your complicated orders to the roving kopi aunty and sarabat ‘barista’? Put your ordering skills to the test in this roving performance and stand to win prizes sponsored by Toast Box.
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