I know it sounds embarrassing but like some locals and residents of Singapore, I only started getting very curious and interested in stories about Singapore's earlier days when its founding father, Mr Lee Kuan Yew passed away. Imagine my delight when my family was invited to discover
From Tales to Legends: Singapore Stories at Gardens by the Bay's Flower Dome.
The floral display features 10 local folklore that are brought to life by the creative display of more than 8000 orchids plants in bloom and more colourful flowers. We were greeted by the Sang Nila Utama local 3D stamp. It is appropriately situated right when you enter the premises of the Flower Dome as it tells the story of how the "Lion City" was discovered and named as such.
Come and visit Flower Dome at Gardens by the Bay and discover for yourself the stories behind:
SANG NILA UTAMA
REDHILL
KUSU ISLAND
PULAU UBIN
TANJONG PAGAR
RADIN MAS
MERLION
along with
Bukit Timah, the
Sister's Island and the
Singapore Stone. Designed by the award-winning Singaporean landscape architect, Damian Tang - the SG50 commemorative floral display is something you shouldn't miss this Golden Jubilee long weekend. Not free this weekend? Fret not! The display will end on the 13th of September 2015 so you have ample time to plan your visit.
"From Tales to Legends: Discover Singapore Stories" Garden Trail
31 July - 13 Sept 2015 | 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM | Flower Dome, Gardens by the Bay Residents enjoy 50% discount on tickets from 7 to 10 August 2015
After visiting Flower Dome, do catch the SG50 edition of the Garden Rhapsody at the Supertree Grove. The special edition features nostalgic favourites from yesteryears sang by Benjamin Kheng of the Sam Willows (Did I just hear somebody swoon? Haha), indie singer iNCH and many other prominent local vocalists. I promise you, you will be wowed and you won't help but feel very proud of the place you call HOME. Everyone cheered and clapped in unison after the show. Major goosebumps!!!
Garden Rhapsody (SG50 Special) - FREE
6-10 Aug 2015 | 7:45 PM, 8:30 PM, 9:15 PM, & 10:00 PM | Supertree Grove
You are sure to crave for local delights for dinner after watching the Garden Rhapsody SG50 special so head over to Satay by the Bay and treat yourself with yummylicious local delicacies like satay, hokkien mee, chili crab, sambal stingray, BBQ chicken wings, chicken rice, popiah, and more.If you are in for indulgence, go for steamboat and choose from a premium selection of live seafood.
Satay by the Bay
Drink stalls - 24 hrs | Food stalls - 8am to 10pm | Steamboat buffet - 5pm to 2am
Here's wishing you an advance happy Golden Jubilee weekend! May your long weekend be filled with fun and merry making around the Little Red Dot as we celebrate Singapore's 50th Birthday. So excited to share with you that our family will be staying at Fullerton Hotel on the actual National Day and that we acquired tickets to the parade through online balloting! Tune in for our staycation and SG50 celebration stories!
xoxo
Have I told you that a workmate who had difficulty getting preggy visited SG months ago and conceived there? I will visit one sweet day too promise :)
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