Throughout the month of December, plastic white “beach” balls (Wishing Spheres) have been filling the bay after people have written their wishes for 2010. This visual display lights up at night. Tonight is the final night of the display and some 20,000 spheres have been collected – this, music and fireworks will help to ring in the New Year! The Marina Bay Singapore Countdown (MBSC) has become a unique event that has become a fascinating tradition.
(Beginning of Dec 09 - Above)
(Now 20,000 Wishing Spheres!)
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE WISHING SPHERES Make Your Wish for the New Year
“Each wishing sphere represents a hope, a belief that the New Year will bring new possibilities and a brighter tomorrow. Pen your New Year wishes on these wishing spheres throughout December at wishing stations located around Singapore throughout December.”
New Year’s Eve: A time of reflection, resolution and renewal. A time of sharing and a time for wishes, for what is to come.
Water: Water has often been associated with the source of life and origin of many civilizations and good feng shui. Marina Bay is located at the mouth of Singapore River, where life began for Singapore.
Light: A symbolic significance in almost all cultures, representing goodness, knowledge and hope. Bringing all these elements together at Marina Bay, the countdown was created as a start of a new tradition unique to Singapore to celebrate the collective hope and dreams of all Singaporeans.Source: www.marinabaysingaporecountdown.sg
(Photo from Marina Bay S'pore Countdown)
Unfortunately, our hotel room faces the wrong direction, so we can’t watch the festivities from our window. So, I think we’ll have to join the some 250,000 Singaporeans expected this year. Can’t wait to post pictures of our adventure tonight!
(Photo Taken by Photography Honorable Mention: Lee Chau Loong)
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