SINGAPORE DISCOVERY CENTRE REOPENS

Designed by Ralph Appelbaum Associates (RAA), the world's largest interpretive museum design firm behind famous institutions such as the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and Smithsonian Institute in Washington DC. This $25 million state-of-the art 'Uniquely Singapore' attraction that celebrates the Singapore Experience is now open after 1.5 years of redevelopment.

The new Singapore Discovery Centre (SDC) aims to provide the macro view of the Singapore Story and identity, with a focus on the challenging issues that continue to shape us as a nation.

With the re-opening of SDC, Singapore will have a world-class attraction that uses interactive and multi-sensory exhibits to tell the Singapore story. It will also be a starting point for guests to understand Singapore's security, economics and social issues, in a fun and entertaining ways.

Spanning a total floor area of 4,500 square metres, the Centre consists of 5 main galleries around 8 different themes. Guests will be able to immerse themselves in Singapore's past, present and future, travelling though time to essential moments in our nationhood and experiencing them "as they happen".

MTV will roll out the red carpet and welcome the biggest stars of Asian and international movies when it stages the first-ever MTV Asia Movie Awards in Uniquely Singapore on Saturday, October 7, 2006 at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. As part of the creative vision of the event, the iconic Southeast Asian performance venue will be fitted-out in true Hollywood glitzy and glamour to accommodate the star-studded night and will set the tone for a night of awards, superstar presenters, musical tributes and celebrity antics.

With Asian stars, directors and films captivating the global movie going public more and more, MTV will take its cues from the US's MTV Movie Awards and give the Singapore-produced spectacular a uniquely Asian twist. As MTV's first pan-regional movie awards show designed to celebrate the best of eastern and western cinema, the MTV Asia Movie Awards promises to be a star-filled event featuring the biggest names from Hollywood to Bollywood.

The MTV Asia Movie Awards will air on all MTV channels across the Asia-Pacific, reaching more than 270 million households during the October telecasts. Asian movie fans will also be able to tap into the complete MTV Asia Movie Awards experience across multiple MTV screens via broadband, wireless and the internet with the richest library of original digital content planned around an MTV awards show in Asia to date.

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In recent years, Singapore has seen an increasing number of meetings, incentive travel, conventions and exhibitions (MICE). With the fast expanding MICE market in Singapore, the demand for more products and services catering to the MICE industry has also been increasing. Sentosa has taken a step forward to ensure that they are ready to provide the best for such incentive travel groups.

Sentosa has been continuously upgrading its facilities. Multiplicity venues are available to hold creative and imaginative events.

This great bar is what you have been waiting for. It is the quintessential mix of cool culture, chilled cocktails, club choral, and a cosmopolitan ambience with a bunch of clued-in characters rolled up in a pretty bar. Singapore's largest collection of internationally renowned luxe vodkas will leave you ecstatic for more.

Located at The Arts House - a prominent heritage landmark along the scenic Singapore River - Q Bar Singapore is a unique blend of historical beauty and cutting-edge design. Multi textures and rich colours dominate, complemented by avant-garde design elements gracing the space. A funky acrylic chandelier in the DJ Lounge adds a surreal touch, while plush surrounds and rich colours depict sexy, fun and adventurous.

Q Bar Singapore focuses on superb music akin to big clubs but remains cosy and intimate. Every month, expect surprises, as regional and international guest DJs and talents will grace the decks and bless the dance floor. The excitement keeps on coming and the adrenaline never stops.

Also, in support for the local performing arts, a percentage of the bar's monthly profit will go towards the Arts Fund. So, order that extra of drinks when you are there.

Asia's first stand-alone luxury terminal offering five-star facilities and services to the jet-set class is now opened.

As part of the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore's (CAAS) efforts to provide the widest range of services, from budget to the ultra exclusive, Changi Airport is set to open Asia's first luxury terminal for the rich and famous after having set up a budget terminal recently.

The Singapore Biennale 2006 (SB2006), Singapore's inaugural international biennale of contemporary art, will open to the public on 4 September 2006. This major international contemporary art exhibition will feature more then 95 artists and artists collectives from over 38 countries and regions including Singapore.

Saigon Children's Charity (SCC) has been helping to educate poor and disadvantaged children in Vietnam since 1992. SCC's Thang Long vocational training school helps 400 of the neediest and most vulnerable children in District 4 by giving them a chance to escape from the poverty into which they were born.

The project aims to develop and encourage creativity and expression amongst deprived Vietnamese children. This helps them to develop the self-confidence they need to tackle their own problems and assert control over their own lives. For many of our independently spirited youngsters, photography is an ideal choice. Children learn the skills and opportunities that enable them to generate an income through their photography. The children learn through a combination of classroom experience, trips out in the locality and monthly trips to other parts of Vietnam. On these trip they take pictures that will be display at their exhibitions.

Mid-Autumn Festival is celebrated on the fifteenth day of the eighth lunar month among Chinese communities worldwide.

This auspicious occasion is a time of gathering and reunion for families and friends, many of whom come together to enjoy mooncakes, Chinese tea and appreciate the moon at its fullest. These palm-sized round cakes symbolize family unity and perfection.

In Singapore, friends of all races join in the celebration, making it truly a uniquely Singapore experience. Be thrilled by the amazing display of giant lanterns forming the "Moon Goddess's" palace and shimmering lights that dress up every street in the traditional Chinatown.

Deepavali ~ an important date in the Hindu calendar and is celebrated by Hindu community. It marks the triumph of good over evil and symbolises a new beginning, as well as a great time of rejoicing and renewal.

During this celebration, many homes will light little oil lamps to usher in light and good fortune; hence, it is also called the Festival of Lights. As an act of thanksgiving, devotees will offer sweetmeats and garlands of jasmine, which are placed at the family altar.

Hari Raya Puasa is one of the most significant celebrations for the Muslim Community. It marks the culmination of Ramadan, a month-long fasting period and a time for abstinence, reflection and worship.

The festival begins with morning prayers in the mosque, followed by a thanksgiving feast. It is a time for forgiveness and a strengthening of bonds in the community. It is also a practice to 'Open House' ~ meaning relatives and friends of all races and religion are invited to visit and share this joyous occasion. Traditional Malay delicacies are served.

The world's favourite children's choir, capturing the hearts of audiences around the world for generations is coming our way.

Formed in 1498 by Emperor Maximilian I, the Wiener S?ngerknaben (Vienna Boys' Choir) is one of today's most celebrated ambassadors of music. From as early as 1926, the Choir performed outside the Austrian Imperial Chapel, paving the way to today's highly successful world tours.

Premiered in 1997 as the Asian version of MEDICA, the world's leading trade fair for doctors, surgeries and Asia.

The exhibition is expected to attract some 300 exhibiting companies from more than 20 countries including 15 national groups. HOSPIMedica ASIA will focus mainly on hospital development & management, medical & healthcare equipment and technology, pharmaceutical, diagnostic and rehabilitative care.

Asia's most established electronics manufacturing tradeshow, is set to be a vital event for the region's electronics manufacturing industry. To be held in Singapore, this biennially tradeshow returns in its 8th edition with a more comprehensive coverage on electronics manufacturing.

Global Entrepolis @ Singapore (GES) is a world-class event held annually to encourage enterprise, innovation and technology.

GES is a marketplace that provides a unique opportunity for crafting deals, raising funds, exchanging and creating ideas as well as forging new partnerships and enterprises.