16th ASCVTS Congress
Dinner
Tickets for the congress dinner can be purchased
at the Registration Counter.
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15 March, Saturday |
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1900 hours |
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Sophia Room, Raffles
City Convention Centre (Level 4) |
Programme
Singapore is a melting pot of all cultures. Witness
Bian Nian; face change in English, one of the
artistry of the stagecraft which reflects the
minds and sentiments of the stage performers in
a romantic way. As the essence of the Sichuan
opera, even you watch the artist closely; you
can not find Know-how of how they change their
mask or face within split seconds.
Enjoy performances of a dikir barat group, is
led by a tukang karut who makes up poems and sings
them as he goes along. They perform during various
festive occasions mainly with percussion instruments.
While singing, the group members will do certain
actions, especially the hands to brighten and
enliven the performance. Handclapping and the
striking of a gong accompany the entire performance.
Enjoy your dinner to the entertainment of a string
quartet and duet by Havana Brown.
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| Local
Sightseeing |
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Sentosa Island Half Day
Afternoon Tour |
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13 Mar
08 / 1300 - 1800 hr / SGD 70 per adult |
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| A leisurely drive
takes you to Mt Faber for a cable ride to
Sentosa Island and a panoramic view of the
world's busiest harbour.
We then proceed to the Underwater World,
one of the largest oceanarium that has a
83m long acrylic tunnel for a spectacular
view of marine life.
Head next for the Dolphin Lagoon where you
get the opportunity to marvel at the performance
of intelligent pink dolphins.
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Hop onto the island's shuttle and head for the
Merlion, standing on a 23m high hillock overlooking
Sentosa. It offers a 360 degree view of Sentosa
as well as a panoramic view of Singapore's southern
shore.
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Half Day Heritage Tour
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Mar 08 / 0900 - 1230 hr / SGD 40 per adult
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Tour begins
with a visit to one of the oldest
Chinese Temples in Singapore;
the Tien Hock Keng Temple which
is more than 160 years old.
The unique wooden structures
and cravings were built and
assembled without using any
nails.
Next stop is the Chinatown
Heritage Centre. Trace journeys,
beliefs and myths of early
Chinese migrants who made
their way to Singapore. Gain
insight into lives and hardship
of living in the dark and
cramped quarters that were
built in Chinatown.
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Last stop is Kampong Glam -
old Arab Quarters. Learn about
the practice of Islam in this
part of the world at the Sultan
Mosque. Along Arab Street, see
the last remaining shops in
Singapore still selling sarongs,
rattan baskets, brass works
and unique leather products
used by the Muslim community.
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Jurong
Bird Park |
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15 Mar
08 / 0900 - 1230 hr / SGD 50 per adult |
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This tour is a must
for bird enthusiasts and a pleasure for those
who simply enjoy nature in all its beauty.
Our route takes us along Keppel Harbor, part
of the world's busiest port and the Jurong
industrial Estate, Singapore's economic showpiece.
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| At the Bird Park, you'll find
hundreds of exotic birds flitting happily
about their daily lives. In fact, there are
over 7,000 birds of more than 600 species
gathered in this beautiful 20- hectare sanctuary!
Board the panorail to visit the world's largest
walk-in aviary and view what is said to be
the world's highest man made waterfall. |
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* Images
courtesy of the Singapore Tourism Board |
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| Locations
just Beyond Singapore |
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| BINTAN,
INDONESIA |
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Situated just less
than an hour away via comfortable catamarans
from the modern and culturally vibrant city
of Singapore, Bintan is located on the largest
of the enchanting Riau islands in the South
China Sea. Experience endless beaches, a wide
variety of international-class resorts, and
a refreshing host of tropical holiday activities.
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| BALI,
INDONESIA |
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One of the over
fourteen thousand islands of the Indonesian
archipelago, the island of Bali sits exactly
12 time zones away from New York City, approximately
halfway between Singapore on the tip of the
South East Asian peninsula and Darwin on the
northwestern part of Australia. As one of
the prime tourist destinations of the world,
the extraordinarily unique island of Bali
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| holiday for backpackers
and VIPs alike! Come and experience Bali's
one-of-a-kind culture and the natural hospitality
of her people. |
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| LANGKAWI,
MALAYSIA |
Langkawi is a cluster of 104 islands in the
Andaman Sea, off the northwestern coast of
Peninsula Malaysia. Blessed with whe sands
and crystal clear water, the Pulau Langkawi
is the largest. The islands are richly blessed
with a heritage of fabulous myths and legends.
As a natural paradise, the islands are perhaps
unmatched anywhere else in Southeast Asia |
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| HUA-HIN,
THAILAND |
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Hua
Hin the in-beach town for Bangkok's elite
is on the west coast of the Gulf Thailand.
It is the oldest and most traditional Thai
resort combines the attractions of a modern
holiday destination with the charm and fascination
of a still active fishing port. Besides it's
great 5 mile long beach Hua Hin provides the
highest density of |
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| world class golf courses anywhere
in Thailand while it's yet virtually undiscovered
as an international Golf destination. Green-fees
and other costs are currently among the lowest
in the world while course maintenance and
services are superb. |
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SAMUI, THAILAND |
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The Island of
Koh Samui is a tropical gem located in the
warm blue waters off the country's south-eastern
seaboard. It is the Kingdom's second largest
island after Phuket. Relatively unknown for
years, this sun lover's paradise has now attained
international standards of service and accommodation.
Fortunately, it has also earned a reputation
for retaining its friendly image as well as
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| Easy to
reach from Bangkok, Phuket or overseas,
Koh Samui is literally covered with
coconut trees and bougainvillea, which
in turn are surrounded by white sandy
shores and stunning turquoise seas.
Whether you're looking for remote beaches,
great shopping, delicious dining or
an exciting nightlife, you'll find it
on Koh Samui! |
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| Visit
www.visitsingapore.com
or contact the Congress Secretariat at mice@themeetinglab.com |
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