Marina Bay Singapore Countdown - We will be there!

We will be braving the crowds and counting down LIVE at the Marina Bay Singapore Countdown 2012 tonight!

And we will be updating our blog, as well as both our Facebook and Twitter pages.

So if you want to see more of what is happening down by the Bay as we mingle with the party-goers tonight, check back here often, or 'LIKE' our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/cheekiemonkies and follow our Twitter page at https://twitter.com/#!/3Cheekiemonkies!

Have an enjoyable New Year's Eve, everyone!

Marina Bay Singapore Countdown 2012 - A Sneak Peek

(Daddy previews)

Are you still mulling over a place to do your Countdown later tonight?

Then look further than the Marina Bay.

Because this is where THE best action is going to be at!

Two nights back, I trotted down to the Bay at the stroke of midnight for a first-hand look at how the final show shall unravel come 31 December.

Yup, the hardworking personnel were going through several rounds of technical rehearsals so as to make sure the projection and synchronization of lights would be... to put it simply, steady pom pi pi.

And remember the Wishing Spheres that are floating at the Bay? All 20,000 were magically transformed into a sea of rainbow colours as different lightings were cast upon them.

Believe me, it was really a sight to behold.

I especially loved how the Spheres looked under the lights, and these truly lit up the entire Marina Bay area.

And I even caught a sneak peek at the wonderful lighting effects in the lead-up to the official countdown to 2012.

There wasn't any Fireworks of course, but the light projections and the music score (which will be synchronized with the Fireworks) were enough to give me goosebumps.



If this only represents a fraction of the entire sequence, I can't imagine how spectacular it will truly be come tonight!

So do join us tonight at the Marina Bay Singapore Countdown 2012!

From left: William (http://www.onlywilliam.blogspot.com), Me, 

Kevin (http://double-image.blogspot.com) & Andy (http://sengkangbabies.blogspot.com)

We definitely wouldn't be missing it!

Due to the expected large crowd converging at the Marina Bay area, it is highly recommended to reach before 6pm. There will be lots of free performances scattered around the Bay area, like The Promontory, Events Plaza at MBS and the Esplanade Outdoor Theatre. And with Downtown Bites food stalls dotting the Waterfront Promenade, the atmosphere will be carnival-like!

And if you want to secure a good location for the all-important Fireworks spectacular (which is EIGHT minutes long!), see our previous post for some tips: http://cheekiemonkie.blogspot.com/2011/12/best-fireworks-viewing-spots-at-marina.html.

If you are unable to join in the festivity, don't fret. You can still catch all the action via a LIVE webcast at http://www.marina-bay.sg/Countdown2012/live from 11.30pm onwards.


Get your latest Countdown 2012 updates with the Marina Bay Singapore Countdown 2012 Official bloggers here: http://www.marinabaycountdown.sg/blog/

For more information about the Marina Bay Singapore Countdown 2012, visit http://www.marinabaycountdown.sg/ or 'like' Marina Bay's Fanpage at https://www.facebook.com/marinabaysg.

*All photos (except the group photo) were taken using a Nikon Coolpix P7100.

WE HAVE A WINNER! - WIN Tickets to Mediacorp Channel 5's Celebrate 2012 at Marina Bay S'pore Countdown!

UPDATED!

The lucky winner of a pair of tickets to catch the Celebrate 2012 show at Marina Bay Singapore Countdown is...

TERE .S!!!

We'll be sending you an email to arrange for you to pick up the tickets. Check your inbox!! :D

Hope you'll enjoy the show and Fireworks!

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Intending to head on down to the Marina Bay Singapore Countdown Party on New Year's Eve?

Want to catch performances by latest Canadian sensation These Kids Wear Crowns, Siti Nurhaliza, Sheikh Haikel, Nat Ho, Inch Chua, Sezairi Sezali and Sylvia Ratonel?

Itching to get a good view of the Fireworks?

We have A PAIR OF TICKETS worth $50 to GIVEAWAY!

All you have to do is follow this simple steps:

1. 'LIKE' our Cheekiemonkies Facebook page here: http://www.facebook.com/cheekiemonkies


2. Answer the following question by posting your comment under THIS post - Name one of the performing acts for Marina Bay Singapore Countdown 2012.

THAT'S IT! Easy peasy!

Contest closes on 30 DECEMBER 2011, 5PM.


Event Details:
Date: 31 December 2011
Time: 8pm onwards
Venue: The Float @ Marina Bay


Get your latest Countdown 2012 updates with the Marina Bay Singapore Countdown 2012 Official bloggers here: http://www.marinabaycountdown.sg/blog/

For more information about the Marina Bay Singapore Countdown 2012, visit http://www.marinabaycountdown.sg/ or 'like' Marina Bay's Fanpage at https://www.facebook.com/marinabaysg.

The Jewel Box Hilltop Celebrations

In early December, Miss Melissa from the Mount Faber Leisure Group Pte Ltd had kindly invited us onboard the Christmas-themed Cable Cars and join in the Jewel Box's Hilltop Celebrations.

It had been a mad and busy... but all fun December and finally, di-di, mei-mei & I got the chance to accept the invitation yesterday.

Although we had been in a cable car before, it was our first time in a Singapore one. So yes, we were all still very much excited about the ride!

The cable car had blinking lights all around its exterior, while the interior was decorated in the Christmas theme. Very nice! But obviously, those weren't the stuff we monkies were excited about.

Seeing how high we were above the ground was.

And initial fears for mei-mei being afraid of the ride was quickly dispelled as she repeatedly struggled to break free from Mummy's grasp so as to stand on the seat without any aid. Garang huh?

See - she was trying to squirm her way out when Daddy was taking a photo of us.

But no matter, di-di & I still smiled ever so nicely for Daddy's camera. :D

The short ride quickly brought us to the Jewel Box atop Mount Faber where we stepped into the Christmas Village with lighted reindeer and spectacular lights adorning the area.

But the one that caught our attention - which we wanted very much to catch too - was the magical bubbles sweeping through the air!

Mei-mei was utterly fascinated by the magical bubbles. In fact, she tried to standing very still... hoping that one bubble might pop right in her palm. Heh.

Or perhaps sitting very still like a statue might help? :P

I guess not.

But at least she looks so cute.

Beside keeping ourselves busy with popping bubbles, there was a Christmas show that we could catch as well.

Ir's Singapore's first 3D Video Mapping Christmas Show, which uses the technique of 3D projection mapping to simulate a 3D illusion animating on physical objects.

Also, from 7.30pm to 10pm daily with half hourly intervals, there is the tale of of a little boy and a Christmas tree that one could watch.

And we did.

When that was done, we wandered about the Christmas village which had a replica of Santa’s Tree House. And if you are lucky, you can catch Santa in person and be mystified by a roving magician on certain days as well!

We weren't so lucky, but we did catch the beautiful night scene on our way back to HarbourFront in our cable car.

Thanks, once again, to the management of Mount Faber Leisure Group for having us!

Event Details:

The Jewel Box Hilltop Celebrations
Date: Now till 7 Jan 2012
Time: 6pm till late
Admission charges (for the month of December): $5* except 24 & 31 Dec ($15* charge applies)
*Charges are redeemable for retail products.
Free admission to the Jewel Box Hilltop Celebrations for Singapore Cable Car ticket holders, Sky Dining guests and the Jewel Box diners.

The BEST Fireworks viewing spots at Marina Bay Countdown 2012

(Daddy blogs)

A Countdown is hardly a Countdown if there isn't any Fireworks to add to the celebration mood.

And this year, the Marina Bay Singapore Countdown 2012 ups the ante with a special choreography of a dazzling Fireworks display, accompanied by its newly commissioned music.

Photo courtesy of Singapore Tourism Board

This year's Countdown Fireworks will be set set off from octagonal-shaped pontoons moored in the Marina Bay waters to allow spectators in every corner of the Bay to enjoy a stunning pyrotechnic display. And complementing the various formations of Fireworks that rocket through the sky, there will also be more low-level Fireworks skipping over the surface of the Bay to create a really 'closer' personal experience.

Wow! I think my monkies will definitely enjoy the Fireworks... if they can keep awake. Heh.

And with such a special formation for the Fireworks this year, there will be lots of Vantage points around the Marina Bay area to catch them.

Click on the above map to see the recommended Fireworks-viewing sites, which are highlighted in dark slate blue.

The areas are Clifford Square, One Fullerton, Merlion Park, Esplanade Park, Outdoor Theatre at Esplanade, Esplanade Waterfront, Steps of Marina Square, F1 Track next to Singapore Flyer, Youth Olympic Park, The Helix, Marina Bay Sands Event Plaza, Art Science Museum, Marina Bay Waterfront Promenade, The Promontory @Marina Bay and The Lawn @ Marina Bay.

There will be a specially commissioned music score composed by Cultural Medallion winner, musician and composer Mr. Iskandar Ismail which will be played in synchronization with the Fireworks display. And new to this year's Fireworks music will be the addition of vocals by soprano Khor Ai Ming and the CHIJ  Primary (Toa Payoh) children's choir.

And in line with the true Singapore spirit, I think one would have to go early to grab a good viewing spot at the Marina Bay.

Erm, like really really early?

Let's say hello to 2012 in style!


Get your latest Countdown 2012 updates with the Marina Bay Singapore Countdown 2012 Official bloggers here: http://www.marinabaycountdown.sg/blog/

For more information about the Marina Bay Singapore Countdown 2012, visit http://www.marinabaycountdown.sg/ or 'like' Marina Bay's Fanpage at https://www.facebook.com/marinabaysg.

*All photos were taken using a Nikon Coolpix P7100.

It's all happening at the Marina Bay Countdown 2012!

(Daddy blogs)

Are YOU ready for the biggest New Year's Eve Party in town?

We know we are!

Yup, the party is all happening at the Marina Bay area on New Year's Eve with music, dance, film and of course FIREWORKS!

In fact, I think Ash & Ayd are more interested in the date 31 December this year because they know that I would have to be there at Marina Bay to blog about it as our cheekiemonkie blog is one of the Official Bloggers for the Marina Bay Singapore Countdown.

Hosted by Michelle Chia and Gurmit Singh, Celebrate 2012 promises to be an exhilarating night with ‘live’ performances to kick-start the New Year on a high note.

Headliner acts include latest Canadian sensation These Kids Wear Crowns, the band behind the platinum selling hit “Jumpstart, and award winning powerhouse Siti Nurhaliza, Malaysia’s best-selling artiste who has won over 200 local and international awards.

Together with other performing artistes like Sheikh Haikel, Nat Ho, Inch Chua, Sezairi Sezali and Sylvia Ratonel, I think we can be assured of a rocking good time!

And after the Countdown and Fireworks, the party isn't over yet! Dance the night away as spin maestros DJ Thryce and DJ Vault bring you the Top 40 dance hits. Get plenty of rest from now until then because it will be a full 7 hours of non-stop partying!

Event Details:

Date: 31 December 2011
Time: 8pm onwards
Venue: The Float @ Marina Bay
Price: $25 through SISTIC (excludes booking fee)
*20% discount with minimum purchase of 5 tickets.
*50% for senior citizens (55 years old & above) and children (aged 12 and below).
*10% discount for full-time students and NSFs.

You can purchase your tickets by clicking HERE.


Get your latest Countdown 2012 updates with the Marina Bay Singapore Countdown 2012 Official bloggers here: http://www.marinabaycountdown.sg/blog/

For more information about the Marina Bay Singapore Countdown 2012, visit http://www.marinabaycountdown.sg/ or 'like' Marina Bay's Fanpage at https://www.facebook.com/marinabaysg.

*All photos were taken using a Nikon Coolpix P7100.

Christmas Party Rocks!

Together with our buddies, we had a rockin' Christmas Party over the festive long weekend. And boy, did we had a blast!

The Christmas feast was sumptuous as usual, but that wasn't the attraction that di-di, mei-mei and I were looking forward to. Or the rest of the other children for that matter.

It was the PRESENTS! And we were made to sit in a neat straight line before we could receive them.

But the wait was definitely worth it!

I guess both Clara's and Sarah's facial expressions said it all. Heh.

As for mei-mei, she was too patiently waiting for her turn.

Once all the presents were in our hands, let the ripping begin!

We soon left a trail of paper carnage as we sought to consolidate our Christmas loot. :D

And this year, Aunty Jayne was the big Santa as she dolled out ALL our favourite presents!

Thanks, Aunty Jayne!

Needless to say, we spent the rest of the afternoon playing with our presents.

That was until our play was interrupted by the Christmas log cake.

But we didn't mind that at all, because it was super duper yummy!!!

And this time, I guess di-di's mouth said it all huh?

Hahaha.

We thoroughly enjoyed our Christmas Party, and hope that you had a blast over the Christmas weekend as well! :)

Merry Christmas!

Wishing one and all a very Blessed Christmas!

Hope you had a wonderful time ripping away those Christmas wrappers! Hee.

Happy Birthday, Kong-kong!

Today is Kong-kong's birthday, and all of us had a celebration for him last night at Costa Sands Resort, Downtown East. No Angry Birds themed party though. Heh.

We had a BBQ and since it had been quite some time we had one, di-di & I were all too excited to make ourselves useful.

Mei-mei, obviously couldn't be much of a help with the barbecuing. So she did the next best thing.

Acting cute.

She did quite an alright job huh? Hee hee...

Di-di was making himself really useful too - by helping to coat the raw food with margarine at the BBQ pit.

So was I! 

Erm... although I succumbed to the occasional marshmallow.

But thanks to Gu-gu & Jie-jie too, who were a tremendous help with the food, me think Kong-kong thoroughly enjoyed his birthday party.

Yup, double confirm. :D

Happy Birthday, Kong-kong!

Hope you enjoyed your birthday celebrations! From the 3 monkies, we just want to say - we love you, Kong-kong! :)