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2021-02-01 15:56:31 [New photo exhibition ] Marina Bay has undergone a revolutionary transformation since it was first conceptualised in the 70s! Check out the “Our Marina Bay” photo exhibition by a group of URA volunteers, who have captured the architectural gems, iconic landmarks and passionate people of the bay.

Happening at the Singapore City Gallery from 1 Feb-31 Mar 2021. Find out more and book your visit at go.gov.sg/ourmarinabayexhb! Open / Comment

2021-01-31 17:14:07 Have you been to this Rochester Park cafe?

It occupies a two-storey conserved black and white bungalow, where you can also sit and enjoy a cuppa at an outdoor verandah that’s typical of these colonial houses.

Some of the other bungalows in this conserved area have also been adapted for modern use, housing a variety of office spaces amidst lush greenery. You can read more about conservation areas and buildings around Singapore here! Open / Comment

2021-01-05 15:33:02 As we look towards a brighter and more hopeful 2021, let’s remain vigilant to keep ourselves and others around us healthy and happy.

These otters have popped up along the Marina Bay promenade boardwalk to remind everyone to keep a safe distance in a friendly and fun way as we return to enjoy the public spaces around the waterfront. Happy new year all! Open / Comment

2020-12-26 06:30:07 Who’s ready with their New Year’s resolutions? If you’re working towards adopting a healthier lifestyle or reducing your carbon footprint for 2021 – Here’s a fun way to do both!

Go on an #ExploreSGRide adventure through cycling paths and park connector networks and uncover some interesting finds around your neighbourhood and beyond.

Download these specially curated cycling routes here:
1. Jurong – https://go.gov.sg/esr-jurong
2. Woodlands – https://go.gov.sg/esr-woodlands
3. Pasir Ris-Changi – https://go.gov.sg/esr-pasirris

( : Move Happy SG) Open / Comment

2020-12-22 17:09:24 FIRST LOOK: The Share the Moment projections, one of the highlights of the Marina Bay Singapore Countdown 2021. Some of these projections feature student artworks inspired by stories of people coming forward to help those in need during the pandemic, and you’ll be able to catch the projection shows around Marina Bay from 25 Dec!

More details on http://marinabaycountdown.gov.sg Open / Comment

2020-12-16 15:38:03 Did you know that when the Queenstown Public Library first opened in 1970 it was so popular that the lines often stretched from the borrow and return counters to past its front doors?

Built in 1969, a few years after Singapore’s independence, this conserved library building which features a modern ‘bow-tie’-shaped roof design and lattice patterned screen walls stands proudly in Queenstown as the first of many heartland libraries we can find near our homes today.

Click here for a closer look around the building! Open / Comment

2020-12-10 06:29:26 Are you planning for a ‘Singapoliday’ to discover hidden gems around Singapore?

Check out the latest parks layer on Space Out website (https://www.spaceout.gov.sg/parks) before you head out to explore different parts of the island safely.

Tapping on data provided by NParks, the new parks layer contains crowd level information of more than 130 parks, amenities and attractions. Open / Comment

2020-11-30 15:09:15 Here’s a sneak preview of the light display that will illuminate Marina Bay from tomorrow, 1 Dec 2020!

Shine a Light is one of the highlights of the Marina Bay Singapore Countdown 2021, and here are the details:

The Promontory @ Marina Bay
1 – 31 Dec 2020, 8pm to 10.30pm nightly
3-minute light animation will play every 15 mins

Check out https://go.gov.sg/mbsc-shinealight for more info. Remember to mask up and keep a safe distance from others if you’re heading down! Open / Comment

2020-11-20 15:39:01 From warehouse to award-winning boutique hotel: Did you know that this warehouse along Singapore River won the Architectural Heritage Award in 2017 for its innovation restoration?

Click here to explore the building! Open / Comment