I know I am terribly late in posting this. I have been so busy with a gazillion things. Anyway, we wanted to celebrate the New Year with a blast so we went to the Marina Bay Countdown. Good thing that I chose for that rather than the Party @ The Float because it was canceled later on.
The atmosphere at the Marina Bay was great. Lots of people were there – Singaporeans and foreigners alike to celebrate the coming of the New Year.
We started to queue up before 7 pm to enter the largest floating stage so we can chose a good place to see the show and the fireworks as well. I am glad we came early.
The televised show was to start at 10:30 pm but there were opening acts like Ash (which I didn’t really like because it’s too much of hard rock) and River Maya from the Philippines who recently won Best Asian Artist Award ( Woohooo!) which played a much better tune. Unfortunately – no pictures on those performances.
I liked the comedy act with Barbarella. She’s cute and funny!
What I didn’t like about this show is that there were too many commercials, I mean we paid $28 to see this show but it is bombarded after each act by commercials. If they want this event to be recognized worldwide like the celebrations in Manhattan they should continue entertaining the people even during the commercial breaks for the t.v. program.
Oh well, it is their first time to do this; the Mediacorp artists tried their best maybe next time it would be better. I must say the fireworks display was wonderful. There is nothing I could complain about that.
To my Chinese Friends and Visitors, Gong Xi Fa Cai !
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Great photos! Especially the last firework shot.
I cannot stand that chick in the fourth picture on the left handside with the ankle boots. Seriously if I saw her on Orchard road I might hurl a cup of bubble tea at her.
Rant over.
Happy New Year (I promise I’m not crazy)!
WOW! Not bad! I’m jealous, i had such a lousy New Year’s Eve… (as always
but who knows, next year I might join in on the Singapore fun! 
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Wao..beautiful pix! I’ll be in Sabah for CNY. Tong Tong Chiang, Tong Tong Chiang, Gong Xi Fa Chai to you and your hubby too!
Ey dear, BTW, your EC widget is missing again.
Angie
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@ Trailing spouse – I believe you. The ankle boots doesn’t really go with her outfit eh
Happy New Year too!
@ Gaby – Come on over;) Singapore has really lots of activities to offer…
@ Angie – Ohh wow I wanna go to Sabah too! Happy New Year too girl!
I dunno what’s going on with my ec *sigh* I see it, probably some bug from entrecard, will check it again.
Nice photos of the fireworks! Thanks for the CNY wishes! Have a good holiday yourself!
Btw, do read about the warning regarding the solar eclipse this year at my blog here : )
You have to come for the Chinese New Year countdown tonight! Lots of firecrackers!!
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that looks gorgeous all lit up at night. hope you had a great time
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Jade you are fast! I suppose to visit each site today and post on them about their awards.. you beat me to it. I hope you play along with the award.
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Hi Jade,
You’re lovely, and the pictures are awesome. Nice to drop by your blog. Happy blog hopping.
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lovely shots!
thanks for the visit!
Gong Xi Fa Cai!
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