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A wonder of light and colour

BY ZACK

26 DEC 2015

Christmas Wonderland at Gardens by the Bay, billed as Singapore’s largest Yuletide fair, is currently seeing large crowds of revellers as the country goes into celebratory mode to mark Christmas and the end of 2015. We present some of the highlights of the event.

RETURNING WONDER: Back for its second year, Christmas Wonderland at Gardens the Bay has almost doubled in size, with the entire area spanning 35,000 square metres. The event is open daily from 27 November 2015 to 3 January 2016 from 4PM to 12AM. Photo: Pearlyn Cheu — RETURNING WONDER: Back for its second year, Christmas Wonderland at Gardens the Bay has almost doubled in size, with the entire area spanning 35,000 square metres. The event is open daily from 27 November 2015 to 3 January 2016 from 4PM to 12AM.
Photo: Pearlyn Cheu

LUMINARIE ILLUMINATES: Standing at 21metres, the "Spalliera" is this year's largest Luminarie. The Spalliera is one of the 56 Italian light installations on the festival grounds. Photo: Cindy Aw — LUMINARIE ILLUMINATES: Standing at 21metres, the “Spalliera” is this year’s largest Luminarie. The Spalliera is one of the 56 Italian light installations on the festival grounds. Photo: Cindy Aw

MIRROR MIRROR: The AIA Trickart booth offers a unique photo opportunity involving 3D optical mirror illusions. Photo: Nicole Gonzales

WHITE CHRISTMAS: A 20.3-metre wide indoor chamber, the Ice Palace, makes its debut this year. The new attraction includes the Snow Playground where kids can enjoy the cool white snow for hours on end. Photo: Nicole Gonzales — WHITE CHRISTMAS: A 20.3-metre wide indoor chamber, the Ice Palace, makes its debut this year. The new attraction includes the Snow Playground where kids can enjoy the cool white snow for hours on end.
Photo: Nicole Gonzales

BOGUS BLIZZARD: The fluffy little flakes or soapy bubbles floating in the air create a beautiful backdrop for photos. Visitors can experience these “snow blizzards” at least three times a day. Photo: Cindy Aw

COLOUR ME AMAZED: Audiences from all ages were enthralled to witness and experience fluffy “snow flakes” which are made up of soapy bubbles falling from the sky. Photo: Pearlyn Cheu

ROUND AND ROUND: These “Swinging Chairs” offer a 360-degree panoramic view of the Gardens. Photo: Cindy Aw — ROUND AND ROUND: These “Swinging Chairs” offer a 360-degree panoramic view of the Gardens.
Photo: Cindy Aw