Channel NewsAsia - Tuesday,
January 1
Thousands at New
Year countdown parties across Singapore
SINGAPORE: Thousands of people gathered at various countdown
parties across Singapore to say goodbye to 2007 and hello to
2008.
One of the biggest crowds was at Marina Bay where more than 160,000
revellers had gathered.
At the stroke of midnight, an eightminute fireworks display
entertained the crowds.
The crowds were also kept enthralled by a host of performances by
three local bands.
Over at VivoCity, revellers were entertained by MediaCorp artistes
and "Live the Dream" stars.
With just 1,500 tickets available for the amphitheatre seats and
mosh pit, fans had queued for hours to get a piece of the
action.
The queue started as early as 3pm, five hours before the countdown
concert begin.
With so many stars performing, fans had their own favourites.
"Taufik (Batisah), and they have Ravalina, and By Definition, Fandi
and lots more, thats why we are here," said a group of
revellers.
"....(I came) to support Alvin Ng," said another reveller.
"Weve come for Julian Gomez, Hady Mirza and Taufik Batisah," said
a third group of revellers.
The countdown party at VivoCity was flanked by events on both
sides.
To the south at Sentosa, there was the Siloso Beach Party and just
above, The Jewel Box at Mount Faber. CNA/ir/de
