Image source: Filmfest.org.sg

It will be another remarkable year for the film industry as the 22nd Singapore International Film Festival (SIFF) will take place on April 14-25, 2009. There was an overwhelming response of about 1056 entries for this year’s SIFF however only 193 films from 34 countries were shortlisted.

It is quite a range of selected movies that exhibit audacity and award-winning performance and cinematography. This year also SIFF launches late night weekend and open-air screenings.

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Expats Day Out 2009

A one of its kind event where expatriates and locals come together to play and have fun, Singapore is hosting for the first time a sports and lifestyle carnival ‘Expat Day Out! 2009’. A hub of diverse cultures, it is a perfect occasion to meet, make friends and play various sports activities.

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Image source: Keith Yeung

Merlion Park
Location: Marina Bay
Nearest MRT: Raffles Place

A flash of Eiffel Tower will instantly remind you of Paris or a photo of Burj Al Arab for Dubai. This is their tourism icon, a landmark that embodies the country’s rich history or denotes the city’s emblem in the tourism industry.

As for Singapore, it is represented by Merlion statue which was initially created as a symbol of Singapore Tourism Board in 1964 and later became a popular tourism icon of Singapore. Located in Merlion Park, this statue will tell you about Singapore’s history of origin.

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