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Gardens by the Bay today announced
that the official launch of Bay South Garden will take place on the
evening of 28 June 2012 and the garden will open to the public on
29 June 2012.
To celebrate the opening, a programme of exciting events
spanning two weekends will be held from 29 June to 8 July 2012.
Festivities include an array of activities held at different parts
of the 54-hectare Bay South Garden including ‘live’ concerts by
Grammy Award winner Jason Mraz and local songbird Corrinne May;
family carnivals including a green fair to raise awareness of the
environment; performances, storytelling and activities for kids;
educational demonstrations and self-discovery trails; a photo
competition; and an outdoor movie under the stars.
Highlights of
Bay South Garden
When Bay
South Garden opens on 29 June 2012, visitors will be
able to experience its signature features such as the ‘Flower Dome’
and ‘Cloud Forest’ cooled conservatories; the Supertrees in the
Golden Garden, Silver Garden and Supertree Grove; the Heritage
Gardens; The World of Plants; and the Dragonfly and Kingfisher
Lakes.
In addition, they can look forward to changing floral displays
in the Flower Dome, a specially choreographed light and sound show
at the Supertree Grove, and a series of interpretive media and
narratives that bring to life the story of plants. Completing the
experience will be a host of lifestyle offerings including dining
and retail.
“Gardens by the Bay will provide a unique green space and
horticulture-themed leisure destination in Marina Bay for all to
enjoy. We are excited that in June we will finally be able to share
with everyone this new garden, which has been some five years in
the making,” said Dr. Kiat W. Tan, CEO, Gardens by the Bay.
“With less than three months to go before the official opening,
we are pulling our efforts together to realise the aspiration of
delivering a garden that families, friends and communities in
Singapore can enjoy and cherish. As the plants establish and mature
over time, we hope that visitors will continue to give their
support and grow with the Gardens,” Dr Tan added.
From 29 June 2012, Bay South
Garden will be open to the public from 5.00am to 2.00am daily.
Opening hours for the cooled conservatories and the aerial walkway
in the Supertree Grove are from 9.00am to 9.00pm daily.
Entry to Bay South Garden will be free, with the exception of
the cooled conservatories which showcase plants of high
conservation value from two of the most endangered habitats in the
world. Local residents (i.e. Singapore Citizens, Permanent
Residents, and holders of Employment Pass, Work Permit or
Dependent’s Pass) will enjoy differential rates, with further
concessions extended to senior citizens, children, schools,
community groups and charitable organisations.
Additionally, in conjunction with the Singapore Garden Festival
which runs from 7 to 15 July 2012 at Suntec Convention and
Exhibition Centre, there will be a joint promotion with discounts
on admission tickets to the conservatories and Festival.
