Highlights of the Singapore Bicentennial

Notice the mentions of 'Singapore Bicentennial' at various outdoor events dotted around the Marina Bay, Civic District, Singapore River and more? If you're wracking your brains trying to figure out what it all means, you're not alone. For starters, the Singapore Bicentennial marks the 200th anniversary of the arrival of the British – including Sir Stamford Raffles and Major William Farquhar – in Singapore on January 28. But that's just the start of Modern Singapore. The real story of Singapore actually dates back 700 years ago.

Step into the Singapore Bicentennial time warp for an epic throwback. Explore the country's past beyond the history books with an array of immersive events happening throughout the year. Returning nocturnal art festivals such as Light to Night Festival, i Light Singapore and Singapore Night Festival are showcasing masterpieces that highlight the evolution of Singapore, and festivities such as River Hongbao and Chingay are commemorating the Singapore Bicentennial with special features like a 250-metre long artwork, fireworks and more. 

Here are our top picks to ignite the flames of curiosity and take a walk down memory lane. Even Google is in on the Singapore Bicentennial celebrations by commemorating with a special Doodle on January 28.

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