Universal Studios characters and stars mingled with visitors to
the official grand opening of Universal Studios Singapore
yesterday.
About 280 performers and staff opened the park in the morning
with a procession that showcased park attractions, which
are adapted from movies such as Shrek and Jurassic Park.
The park, touted as South-east Asia's best, is expected to pull
in four million visitors in total this year.
Minster for Trade and Industry Lim Hng Kiang, who was guest of
honour, called the opening a "significant milestone" for
Singapore's tourism landscape.
In his speech at the event, he highlighted how Singapore must
maintain its competitive edge in the sector, and the need to
develop it to create more job opportunities in future.
(Taken from The Sunday Times, May 29 2011, Prime Page 7)