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Celebrating New Year Singapore-style
by Business Listings Editor
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Singapore joins the rest of the world in ushering the New Year with pomp and circumstance. Everyone celebrates New Year's Eve regardless of age, location, or religion. New Year’s Eve is an international celebration that everyone can enjoy, and symbolizes the end of one year and the beginning of a new one.
Whether you live in Singapore or are just vacationing in the country, New Year's Eve here is truly an unforgettable experience with sights, colours, and tastes that are uniquely Singaporean in style.
- Siloso Beach Party
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The famous Siloso Beach Party, an outdoor beach fiesta at Siloso Beach, is one of the most popular New Year activities. There, you can enjoy hours of music as you party your heart out with the rest of the crowd. The 1.2-km stretch of Siloso Beach provides plenty of space to swim, and there’s even a large foam pool where you can frolic around as you wait for the countdown.
The adults' only location is made up of five unique zones where you can enjoy a wet beach party with a wide range of catchy tunes.
- Marina Bay Area
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To participate in the largest New Year's Eve party, make your way to the Marina Bay Area. This is not just a popular tourist spot; it is also where many Singaporeans love to usher in the New Year celebrations.
It is a good idea to get there early to beat the maddening crowd trying to get a strategic location for the countdown. You will enjoy live performances before the big fireworks display. Remember to bring your camera along to capture the beautiful sight across the city skyline.
- Sky Party Countdown
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Your countdown into 2015 can include spending half an hour in an air-conditioned capsule of the Singapore Flyer, one of the tallest Ferris wheels in the world.
The Singapore Flyer offers a special themed New Year countdown that includes a breathtaking view of the skyline and beautiful fireworks at midnight. A four-course meal and butler service is even provided during the car rotations. The amazing 360-degree view as well as great DJ music will ensure that you have a memorable evening.
- New Year's Eve at Clarke Quay
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For a more relaxed atmosphere, you can kick off the evening at Clarke Quay.
Soak in the the sight of belly dancers, stilt walkers and other forms of entertainment such as fireworks displays. Spend a few quiet hours here listening to live music before proceeding to Marina Bay or Siloso Beach for the countdown.
- Labrador Park
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If you are looking for all-night celebrations, Labrador Park is the place to go. There, the parties begin at 10pm on New Year's Eve and keep going until dawn.
It is a place where new Singapore residents can meet other residents. If you are visiting, make sure that you book hotel accommodations in advance. You can find discounted hotels by booking through websites.
When you decide to party in Singapore, you are spoilt for choice when it comes to places to visit and things to see. There are numerous parties and celebrations during this time of the year so you can be sure that you enter the new year with a bang!
Want to usher in the New Year someplace else in Singapore but don't know where to start? Take a look at our business directory about travel agencies in Singapore.