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Longest Duration Balloon Sculpture Display
National Gallery Singapore celebrated its first anniversary with over 60 interactive installations and programmes stretching for a month. One of the popular installations was the Balloon Jungle which was completed on 17 Nov 2016. Until it was dismantled on 3 Jan 2017, for 47 days the exhibition remained in indefatigable condition with little signs of deflation. This seemed possible only in the hands of internationally renowned balloon maestro ... Read More »
First Singaporean To Have Visited All United Nations Member States
Pow Yui Hua (also known as Yui Pow Redford) has visited all 193 sovereign countries officially recognised by the United Nations. Her journeys took place over a period of almost 17 years, beginning in 2000 and culminating with the feat being achieved in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Jul 2017, aged 37. She has also visited both UN ... Read More »
Most Lego Brick Decorations On A Christmas Tree
From 16-18 Dec 2016, the Adult Fans of Lego (AFOL) Community of Singapore led by Xylvie Wong built 618 Lego ornaments to decorate the Christmas tree at Capitol Piazza. The ornaments consist of baubles, stars and candy canes. Shoppers were also able to participate with their own Lego sculptures to be placed on the tree in this event organised by Capitol Piazza. Read More »
Largest Gathering Of People Wearing Silver Bows
‘Silver Bow’ is a national movement initiated by Lions Befrienders to end loneliness and social isolation amongst the older population in Singapore. At Metro’s Christmas Launch Private Media Event on 9 Nov 2016 with singer Nathan Hartono, small silver bows were given out. A total of 275 were counted to be wearing them at Paragon Atrium. Read More »
Largest Snow-Filled Display House
Plaza Singapura and Snow City have built a freezer box outside the Plaza, filled with snow and a Christmassy interior. The house will be on display from 6 to 25 Dec 2016. Shoppers spending a minimum of $30 in a single same-day receipt will be given an entry pass (for 2 persons) to experience the minus 7 degree wintry scene in the ... Read More »
