Fri, 09 Dec 2005

Along the corridors of history

Immerse yourself in the history and heritage of The Arts House in Singapore. Built in 1827, as Singapore's first Court House and then serving as Parliament House, this colonial building was renamed in March 2004 as The Arts House. Enjoy your evening in the hallowed halls where the tenets upon which Singapore was built were proposed, debated and enacted.

Transformed into an arts and heritage hub, meet the artists, their art and art organizations through a broad spectrum of contemporary arts and entertainment events. Centrally located on the banks of the Singapore River, The Arts House boasts six magnificent rooms of majestic architecture, transforming itself into a perfect setting for corporate functions. Like the Play Den, former administrative office of the chief minister, now converted into a 120-seat hall and the Screening Room, former workstation in the Old Parliament, now converted into a 75-seat theater.

What's more, The Arts House also offers two unique restaurants, the Restaurant 1827, serving modern Thai cuisine and the Stage Door Cafe, serving an all-day menu of quick bites and drinks.

Of Sunshine and Pina Coladas

Just indulge in the beauty of nature and you will soon transcend to cloud nine. Three pristine white beaches, topped with coconut palms and alang-ylang huts, make the enchanting island of Sentosa an ideal venue for corporate events, beach games, barbecues and sea sports. Dine under the stars, feeling the fine sand through your toes, and enjoy, as the four-piece band or a full DJ ensemble plays your favorite tunes at sunset or late into the night.

Get your adrenalin pumping at Sentosa's longest and broadest beachfront, Siloso Beach. Its sprawling stretch of dazzling sand is just the perfect locale for exciting sea sports, electrifying beach parties and lavish banquets. Or simply plunge into serenity at the far-east Sentosa, the Tanjong Beach. This crescent-shaped secluded beachfront embraces the cool waters of the South China Sea and is the faultless setting for any special event.

Let your imagination hold no bounds at the Palawan Beach. The welcoming stretch of sand and sea at the Mempari Site, the quaint islet of Southernmost Point of Asia Continent sheltered by lush bougainvilleas and coconut trees and the stunning beauty of Angsana 3 and 4 beachfronts will surely compel you to hold an event in either a cozy or a boisterous setting.

Uniquely Singapore Experiences

Uniquely Vibrant Festivals Singapore brims with festive energy all year round from the spectacular display of lights during Christmas to aromatic flowers during the Chinese Lunar New Year to the Indian festival of lights, Deepavali.

In addition to the cultural festivals, Singapore also celebrates the inherent ardor of its people through the Singapore Shopping Festival and the Singapore Food Festival.

Pulsating Nightlife

Put on your dancing shoes and groove the whole night away. Or just chill out in the company of your friends in a pub or an exquisite wine bar.

Be seen at some of the coolest bars and hottest nightspots in Asia.

With its bustling nightlife and sparkling clubbing scene, Singapore takes on a different glow once night falls. As the city that never sleeps, there's enough going from techno to live jazz, campy cabarets to foam parties to keep you buzzing till the wee hours of the morning.

Uniquely Indulgent Shopping

Welcome to the shopping destination of Asia. Shopping takes on a new definition altogether in Singapore. From sidewalks to quaint shops to ultra modern malls, the passion of the city is revealed through its infinite shopping options. Name a world- class luxury brand and you will find it here in Singapore, be it clothing, shoes, watches, jewelry, cosmetics or accessories. The world's at your door in Singapore, when it comes to shopping. Not to mention, authorized dealers and fixed price shops make your shopping experience hassle-free and an experience to cherish for years to come.

Uniquely Tempting Food

Tuck in, or as we say here in Singapore, let's makan! If you enjoy your food, you have come to among the best food destinations in the world. Hailed as the food capital of Asia, thanks to the different ethnic groups and cosmopolitan environment, Singapore is home to a huge variety of cuisines.

From delicacies such as chilli crab and Hainanese chicken rice, to roti prata and rojak, the variety is endless. So much so that you can actually try a different dish every day for a year and never eat the same one, twice!

For more information on organizing a business event in Singapore, please contact:

Visitor Information Centers:

Jakarta Tel: (021) 5799 2276/9 Fax: (021) 5799 2271

Medan Tel:(061) 45 666 49 Fax: (061) 45 666 50

visit www.singapore.com/mice -STB