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Source:
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Birth of a New Icon: The World's Largest
Observation Wheel, Singapore Flyer, Officially Opens |
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The world's largest Giant Observation Wheel,
the iconic Singapore Flyer, illuminated the burgeoning Marina Bay as it
celebrated its Official Opening today. |
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In the presence of over 1,000
invited guests and members of public, Guest-of-Honour Prime
Minister Lee Hsien Loong officiated this milestone as he struck
a symbolic beat of the drum, which initiated a dazzling laser
and fireworks display of the stunning 165-metres tall Singapore
Flyer. This visual extravaganza was choreographed to a special
composition by local acclaimed musician Iskandar Ismail. |
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Guests were also treated to a night of
non-stop live entertainment, including an open-air festival of power-jam
music performances, and a panoramic ride atop the country’s new national
icon. |
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From the comfort of 28 spacious,
air-conditioned Singapore Flyer capsules, visitors can witness history
unfold before their very eyes as they admire 360-degree, breath-taking
views of Singapore’s dynamic cityscape, and parts of Malaysia and
Indonesia. |
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“As the world’s largest Giant Observation
Wheel, Singapore Flyer stands for Singapore’s vision to progress into
the future on the highest levels,” said Mr Florian Bollen, Chairman,
Singapore Flyer Pte Ltd. |
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The way Singapore Flyer was realised –
through the partnership of different parties from Japan, China, Germany,
India and the Singapore Government’s support, just to name a few – is “a
great example of how the world comes together in this cosmopolitan city
to achieve truly outstanding results”, he added. |
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Several technological breakthroughs were
achieved to conceptualise, plan and develop Singapore Flyer for more
than five years, at a cost of S$240 million. |
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About 350 guests were also invited from
charities and grassroots organisations Children’s Cancer Foundation,
Singapore Children’s Society, PEACE-Connect Neighbourhood Link, Bukit
Gombak Senior Citizens Executive Committee and Teck Ghee Community
Centre. |
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As a gesture of appreciation for the warm
support shown towards Singapore Flyer, the Singapore Flyer Pte Ltd Board
and Management also presented a $28,000 cheque donation for The Straits
Times School Pocket Money Fund. |
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Source:
www.singaporeflyer.com
Media Release 15 Apr 2008 |
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The Singapore Flyer to be completed in early 2008 |
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World's largest observation wheel
Singapore Flyer opens officially