SINGAPORE: With 240,000 multi-coloured light bulbs illuminating 67 hand-sculpted structures, this year’s Christmas Wonderland at Gardens by the Bay looks set to offer a sparkling experience to those looking to get into the festive mood.
The third edition of the event, which begins on Friday (Dec 2), has been expanded to cover 57,000sqm, up from 35,000sqm last year. It took 35 days and a team of nine people to set up the light structures.
Handcrafted light structures will illuminate 57,000sqm of the fairgrounds. (Photos: Winnie Goh)
Look up: Circular structures light up the roof in the gardens. (Photo: Winnie Goh)
Crew members putting finishing touches to one of the many light structures around the park. (Photo: Winnie Goh)
This year’s showstopper is Spalliera Castel del Monte, which is inspired by a 13th century castle in south east Italy. There, visitors can experience foamy “snow” with “blizzards” every hour from 8pm to 10pm daily.
Inside Spalliera Castel del Monte, visitors can experience a “blizzard”. (Photo: Winnie Goh)
Visitors can also look forward to meeting Santa in his cottage for a festive photo opportunity.
Christmas trees lead the way to Santa’s cottage. (Photo: Winnie Goh)
Visitors can take pictures with Santa in his cottage. (Photo: Winnie Goh)
Existing attractions like the Ice Palace have been enlarged to include an ice skating rink, ice slide and a snow playground. An alpine-themed cottage inside the site will serve seasonal treats.
The Ice Palace. (Photo: Winnie Goh)
This alpine-themed cottage will serve seasonal treats. (Photo: Winnie Goh)
Maintaining the ice rink. (Photo: Winnie Goh)
Visitors can zoom down the ice slide with these racing rafts and skate with seal-shaped aids. (Photo: Winnie Goh)
There will be more carnival stalls and games this year. Visitors can also go on rides like bumper cars or take the Christmas train around the fairground.
Visitors can look forward to carnival rides like bumper cars and bug cars. (Photo: Winnie Goh)
Festive performances like Christmas carols and live band sessions will also make an appearance at gazebo Cassa Armonica, with programme Yuletide Sessions featuring collaborations with local artistes Mariam Barmadhaj and Roze Kasmani.
Ten local school choirs will perform at the Cassa Armonica. (Photo: Winnie Goh)
This yuletide fair will run till Jan 1 next year. Last year, it had a record turnout of more than 1,600,000 visitors.
