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AFA 2011 - Anime Festival Asia 2011

ANIME FESTIVAL ASIA - LET'S GO!

Running for 4 years in a row, Anime Festival Asia is to us more than just a convention.

It really is at the heart - an experiential platform. Countless time, energy and huge investments have been put in to plan and craft the experience of every single attendee who will be walking through the doors of the festival. To us, every bit of interaction with every part of the exclusive content we have for our attendees is really the result of months of careful planning by the committee. For AFA 11, we are again looking to create great value by providing the ultimate J-POP Culture experience for our attendees.

Shawn Chin
Festival Director
Anime Festival Asia

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Anime Festival Key Highlights:

Excerpts from 26.09.11 Press Release:

Anime Festival Asia 2011 to Bring a New Multi-dimensional Experience to Anime and Japanese Popular Culture Fans

• Exclusive platforms and experts to give fans a rare insight of the various aspects of today's most successful anime and Japanese popular culture content
• I Love Anisong concert marathons to showcase the largest pool of A-List anisong artistes outside of Japan

Singapore, 26 September 2011 – Local and regional fans of anime and Japanese popular culture can look forward to seeing the latest and most popular content with fresh eyes this Anime Festival Asia. The festival takes on a multi-dimensional approach with open discussion sessions with top character designers and behind-the-scene industry experts held throughout the weekend. Anime song concert marathons will be held with one of the largest groups of top-tier anisong artists ever to perform in an event outside of Japan. Popular favourites such as the merchandise areas and the highly successful maids and butler cafes will return to offer visitors a shopping and dining experience to remember. Organisers of Anime Festival Asia (AFA) 2011 shared these as they gave an update on the upcoming festival, to be held between 11 to 13 November at Suntec City Convention Centre.

On the business front, AFA 2011 will see a list of high-profile speakers from various industries, sharing their experiences with businesses that are keen to collaborate or explore Japanese content.

• Reinventing a highly successful regional festival – AFA to bring a whole new experience to fans and newbies alike

  The festival, which expects to draw at least 85,000 visitors this year, will see an integrated approach to present the various dimensions of today's top anime and J-pop content in greater depth. Organisers announced strategic partnerships with major content providers, including Aniplex, to showcase talents involved in various creative stages of anime production. Visitors will gain first-hand insights into how the most current and successful Japanese animation titles are conceived.

  Highly regarded character designers, invited to AFA and Singapore for the first time, will join a pool of top producers, voice actors and script writers of highly popular titles to discuss and share their experiences with visitors. Exclusive platforms such as panel discussions and talks will be held on stage in conjunction with screening sessions to give visitors a rare insight and better appreciate the work that goes behind anime legends and current successes.

• 3 Days of I Love Anisong concert marathons presents 3D Live Hologram performance and Largest Gathering of Anisong Artists Outside of Japan

  This year's AFA will see one of the largest gatherings of anisong artists ever to participate in an event outside Japan. Organisers announced a concert marathon format, with three nights worth of power-packed entertainment. The concerts will be held from 11 to 13 November 2011.

  On 11 November, the concerts kick off with the Asian premiere of a "live" Hatsune Miku concert – a 3D live hologram performance accompanied by musicians on stage. Fans will be able to see a holographic 3D female character, Hatsune Miku, dance and sing on stage, just like a real-life artist. Hatsune Miku started out as computer music software developed by Crypton Future Media in Sapporo and powered by YAMAHA's VOCALOID (Vocal + Android) technology in 2007. It has since seen over 30,000 songs and movies created, and a series of fan-related activities and events.

  Fans are set to also be wowed by top quality music performances from a wide repertoire of top-tier anisong artists – including iconic masters, highly popular and established artistes, and rising stars. Some of these artistes will be making their South-east Asian debut in AFA 2011.

  Concert tickets sales through SISTIC will begin from 1 October 2011. Fans who want to gain premium viewing seats and exclusive fan treats can purchase a 1-Day I Love Anisong VIP Concert ticket at S$148, or a three-day ticket at S$366. For more casual concert goers, 1-Day I Love Anisong Standing concert tickets are available at S$48 each. Single day tickets are inclusive of day stage and festival access for the day, while the three-day ticket includes day stage and festival access for all days.

• Cool Japan Forum to focus on Music, Novels, Anime and Digitial Content

  The Cool Japan Forum returns with speakers and panellists from Japan's entertainment industries. In addition to renowned novelist Hirano Keiichirō, confirmed speakers include President of Bushiroad Inc Mr Takaaki Kidani, legendary character designer Mr Haruhiko Mikimoto, Sony Music Artists' Senior Vice-President Sampei Yamaguchi. Topics will focus on the areas of music, novels, anime and digital content. Tickets for the forum are priced at S$85 per delegate. Ticketing details will be available on the official Anime Festival website (www.animefestival.asia).

• From the Latest Titles to Familiar Favourites – Something for Everyone in AFA

  Other key highlights of AFA 2011 include:

  • Stage activities and Premium Movie Screenings
    Movie and anime buffs here can look forward to watching 'Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn 4: At the Bottom of the Gravity Well' on the same day as Japan during the festival in the main stage area. A dedicated movie screening area will feature 2011's top Anime movies including Naruto Shippuden: Blood Prison and Full Metal Alchemist: The Star of Milos.

    Other stage activities featuring top anime titles like Puella Magi Madoka Magica, Fate/Zero and more will include 'live' dubbing sessions with anime voice actors and meet-and-greet sessions with cosplayers and special guests.

  • Merchandise galore
    For the 4th year in a row, AFA's popular Akiba Town returns with an even wider selection of toys and merchandise from top Japan brands and anime titles, spanning almost two halls of the exhibition grounds. Exclusive anime and event branded merchandise designed just for the festival, as well as concert-related merchandise, will also be sold.

  • Maids and Butler Cafes return with fresh faces and a new look
    The Moe Moe Kyun Maids Café (MMK) will seek to strengthen its branding this year as the events-based mobile café continues to be the premium maids' café in Singapore. Maids will be decked out in unique MMK branding uniforms and the café will be styled likewise. Atelier Royale, the butler café, will transform itself with a "Wonderland" theme. Diners can look forward to a dining experience to remember as they interact with the specially trained maids and butlers.

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Chiwa Saitou 斎藤 千和

- Voice Actress (Seiyuu)

Chiwa Saitou is one of the most accomplished seiyuus in the industry today. Her wide vocal range has allowed her to play roles such as the young, energetic girls (Rebecca Miyamoto from Pani Poni Dash), cool, stoic girls (Hitagi Senjougahara from Bakemonogatari) and even deep, baritone voices (Kemoko from Kemeko Deluxe). Her performance as the mysterious, emotional Akemi Homura in Puella Magi Madoka Magica touched audiences around the world.

Go Nakanishi 中西 豪

- Acclaimed Producer

Mr Nakanishi graduated with a degree from Waseda University's Faculty of Letter's, Arts and Sciences. Starting his career with King Records in 1997, he has been instrumental in developing popular artistes and anime hits such as Sokyuu no Fafner, Inukami and Negima!? He is also the producer of the hit Japanese pop band, angela. His latest works include Mardock Scramble 2 and Sokyuu no Fafner – HEAVEN AND EARTH.

Atsuhiro Iwakami 岩上 敦宏

- Acclaimed Producer

If you are an anime fan, chances are you would have seen one of Astushiro's Iwakami's work in the past two years. He is responsible for putting together shows such as My Little Sister Cannot be This Cute, Kara no Kyouka, Bakemonogatari and Kannagi. This year he helped to bring two shows that will be featured at AFA11, Puella Magi Madoka Magica and Fate/Zero.

Tatsuyuki Nagai 長井 龍雪

- Director

Tatsuyuki Nagai is the man who helmed Anohana and brought it to audiences on the TV screen. His past works includes Honey and Clover II, Tora Dora! and Toaru Kagaku no Railgun.

Mari Okada 岡田 麿里

- Scriptwriter

Mari Okada is the scriptwriter of Anohana, as well as the person behind the series composition. She has previously penned shows such as Gosick, Hanasaku Iroha and Hourou Musuko.

Masayoshi Tanaka 田中 将賀

- Character Designer

Masayoshi Tanaka brought to life the characters of Anohana, as the show's character designer and animation director. Some shows that have received his magical touch are High School of the Dead, Hitman Reborn! and Tora Dora!.

KANAME☆

- Celebrity Cosplayer

Celebrity cosplayer KANAME☆ will welcome his wave of fans and visitors alike with his amazing cosplays. From Cloud of Final Fantasy VII Advent Children to Ichigo of Bleach and Portgas D.Ace of One Piece, KANAME☆ continues to wow with his high level of quality and realism in his cosplays.

USAGI 兎娑妓

- Celebrity Cosplayer

Lively cosplayer USAGI will surprise everyone with her wide genre of characters, from anime to game and even original adaptations such as Sheryl Nome from Macross Frontier, Leona from King of Fighters and Super Sonico! Catch her maiden appearance here in AFA11!

Danny Choo

- AFA11 Main Stage Host

Danny Choo is one of the most well-known and respected bloggers of Japanese pop-culture in the world. In addition to his blogs, he runs MIRAI Inc, an Internet solutions provider, and produces and hosts Culture Japan, a weekly program on Japanese culture on Tokyo MX. He will be the official host of AFA11 for many of our main stage segments.

okto’s Whoa!

Cyclops Shark & Other Cryptic Creatures Make October Creepy

 

 

In this world of Photoshop and online scams, it pays to have a hearty dose of skepticism at reports of something strange — including an albino fetal shark with one eye smack in the middle of its nose like a Cyclops.

But the Cyclops shark, sliced from the belly of a pregnant mama dusky shark caught by a commercial fisherman in the Gulf of California earlier this summer, is by all reports the real thing. Shark researchers have examined the preserved creature and found that its single eye is made of functional optical tissue, they said last week. It's unlikely, however, that the malformed creature would have survived outside the womb.

"This is extremely rare," shark expert Felipe Galvan Magana of Mexico's Centro Interdisciplinario de Ciencias del Mar told the Pisces Fleet Sportfishing blog in July. "As far as I know, less than 50 examples of an abnormality like this have been recorded." [See photos of the one-eyed "Cyclops" shark]

Pisces Fleet, a sportfishing company, rocketed the Cyclops shark to viral status online this summer with their photos of the creepy-cute creature. But this isn't the first time that reports of a mythical-seeming creature have spurred media sensations — last week alone, Russian officials announced "proof" of a Yeti, and paleontologists spun a theory about an ancient Kraken-like squid. Few reports of mythical beasts, however, come with proof.

Cyclops shark

The Cyclops shark is an exception. While rare, "cyclopia" is a real developmental anomaly in which only one eye develops. Human fetuses are sometimes affected, as in a 1982 case in Israel reported in 1985 in the British Journal of Ophthalmology. In that case, a baby girl was born seven weeks early with no nose and only one eye in the center of her face. The infant, who lived only 30 minutes after birth, also had severe brain abnormalities.

In 2006, a kitten born with one eye and no nose (a rare condition called holoprosencephaly), created a stir online as news organizations and bloggers tried to determine if the bizarre photos of the animal were real. A veterinarian confirmed the kitten's condition; "Cy," as the cat was known, lived only a day. The remains were sold to the creationist Lost World Museum.

The fisherman who discovered the Cyclops shark is reportedly hanging on to the preserved remains, news outlets reported. But scientists have recently examined and X-rayed the fish, authenticating the catch. According to Seth Romans, a spokesman for Pisces Fleet, Galvan Magana and his colleagues will publish a scientific paper about the find within the next several weeks.

Romans told LiveScience that the fisherman who caught the strange shark is "amazed and fascinated" by the attention his catch has drawn.

It's not the first strange shark fetus Galvan Magana has found; he and his colleagues discovered two-headed shark embryos in two different female blue sharks. It's possible that one embryo started to split into twins, but failed to completely separate because of crowding in the womb, the researchers reported in January 2011 in the journal Marine Biodiversity Records.

Lair of the kraken?

Another recent report of a cryptic creature comes without the benefit of photographic evidence. Nor do the monster-hunters in this scenario have a body to display.   

That's because the discovery is of an alleged "kraken's lair," a spot where 200-million-year-old ichthyosaur bones mingle in odd patterns. Paleontologist Mark McMenamin reads these patterns as evidence of a giant, ancient squid-like creature playing with its food, and he said as much on Oct. 10 at the annual meeting of the Geological Society of America. Supporting his claim, he said, is the fact that even today Pacific octopus, which are also cephalopods like the ancient "kraken," have been seen taking down sharks.

Other researchers responded that McMenamin was seeing what he wanted to see in the patterns.

"To my mind, this hypothesis is like looking at clouds — being able to see what you desire," Glenn Storrs, the curator of vertebrate paleontology at the Cincinnati Museum Center, told LiveScience.

Mythical krakens are now thought of as giant squid or octopuses, capable of bringing down a ship with their tentacled arms. But many of the earliest kraken reports were of creatures so enormous that they grew vegetation on their backs like islands. These krakens dragged down anchored ships or swamped them by surfacing suddenly. [Read Get Kraken: Why Scientists Should Study Sea Monsters]

The 1816 "Universal Dictionary of the Arts, Sciences Literature, Etc.," (advertised as "intended to supersede the use of other books of reference") defines the kraken as "a most amazing large sea animal," said to be "of a crab-like form."

"Its back or upper part, which seems an English mile and a half (some have affirmed more), looks at first like a number of small islands, surrounded with something that floats like seaweeds," the dictionary author writes. "At last several bright points of horns appear, which grow thicker the higher they emerge, and sometimes stand up as high and large as the masts of middle-sized vessels. In a short time, it slowly sinks, which is thought as dangerous as its rising; as it causes such a swell and whirlpool as draws everything down with it."

Den of the Yeti

October's most recent cryptozoology report comes courtesy of Russia, where researchers claim to have found "indisputable proof" of the yeti, a hairy ape-like creature not unlike Bigfoot.

This "proof" takes the form of a few strands of gray hair and some tracks in the snow, but similar claims have come up short in the past. Some Sasquatch claims have even been brazen hoaxes, such as a 2008 press conference in which two Georgia men claimed to have the body of Bigfoot in a freezer. The "corpse" turned out to be a rubber ape suit.

There's no way of knowing yet whether the Russian yeti enthusiasts are out to pull the wool over anyone's eyes, or whether they genuinely believe their yeti evidence is real. The yeti fur was supposedly found in Azasskaya cave in western Siberia during a yeti conference. [Mythical Creatures: Beasts that Don't Exist]

"During the expedition to the Azasskaya cave, conference participants gathered indisputable proof that the Shoria mountains are inhabited by the 'Snow Man,'" a spokesman for the region told LiveScience's sister site Life's Little Mysteries. "They found his footprints, his supposed bed, and various markers with which the yeti uses to denote his territory."

No word on where the supposed yeti went or why researchers didn't stick around with cameras. Unlike the Cyclops shark, it seems this yeti finding may not stand up to scrutiny.

Fright Night!

STGCC 2011

 

STGCC – Singapore Toy, Game & Comic Convention 

Superheroes, supervillains and superfans unite! Comics, anime, manga, toys, collectibles, games and movies collide this August! Meet guests, get exclusives and see premieres when pop culture comes to Singapore.
The Singapore Toy, Game & Comic Convention (STGCC) combines the best of pop culture from East and West to Asia, uniting the worlds of comics, anime, toys, collectibles and games. It is the pre-eminent event in the Asian market that fits with the other shows in the Reed pop culture portfolio, including New York Comic Con (NYCC), the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2), Star Wars Celebration and New York Anime Festival.

STGCC will reach out to a whole new world of fans in Asia and opens a vast market with exciting opportunities for companies to break into the Asian market and/or reinforce a growing presence. Fans will experience a showcase of pop culture's coolest and latest products, and be thrilled by personalities and characters from the worlds of superheroes, villains and realms of fantasy.

STGCC's vision is to deliver quality content and spread the currency of cool in Asia and aims to be the leading catalyst for the pop culture industry.

www.singaporetgcc.com

SPECIALS AT STGCC

Captain America #1 Variant

Marvel will, for the first time, be offering an STGCC-exclusive variant comic.  Limited to a run of 1,000 and priced at S$15, the STGCC Marvel booth will be offering fans and collectors a special Singaporean cover to Captain America #1 by Ed Brubaker and Steve McNiven.  The cover is drawn by regional artist Harvey Tolibao with colors by Chris Sotomayor.  It features an iconic image of Captain America in front of Singapore's emblematic Merlion.  The Captain America Merlion Variant is only available at STGCC and, again, has a strict run of 1,000, with only 500 being made available from the Marvel booth each day.

Tamiya Competition

Race Format

1) Time Attack Qualifying

• (Clock Fast Timing to qualify for Finals with the fastest driver to win prizes from Tamiya in all categories)

2) KnockOut Finals

• (To decide the Champion, 1st and 2nd Runners-Up for all categories)

Categories

1) STGCC Challenge (any Tamiya M4WD Chassis/Motors can be used)
2) M4 PRO (Only Tamiya M4WD PRO Chassis & Motors can be used)
3) M4 Junior (Only selected Tamiya M4WD PRO Chassis/Motors/Parts can be used)
4) M4 Large Diameter Wheel (any Tamiya M4WD Chassis/Motors can be used)
5) M4 Small Diameter Wheel (any Tamiya M4WD Chassis/Motors can be used)

Regulations

• Prepare a valid ID with picture to register and get the M4 Race Pass at Stargek Booth (B26).
• STGCC Challenge S$4.00 per 10 attempts with free 1pair Tamiya PowerChamp FD.
• M4 PRO S$4.00 per 10 attempts with free 1pair Tamiya PowerChamp FD.
• M4 Junior only for 14 years old and below with free registration.
• M4 Large Diameter Wheel can only use wheel-tire set measuring at least 26mm.
  S$4.00 per 10 attempts with free 1pair Tamiya PowerChamp FD.
• M4 Small Diameter Wheel can only use wheel-tire set measuring less than 26mm.
  S$4.00 per 10 attempts with free 1pair Tamiya PowerChamp FD.
• Only Tamiya PowerChamp FD batteries can be used during the official race.

Race Schedules

August 20, 2011 Saturday

Large & Small Diameter:
12.00pm ~ 3.20pm Qualifying
  3.30pm ~ 4.30pm Finals

Prize Presentation:
  4.45pm

August 21, 2011 Sunday

Junior Category:
12.00pm ~ 4.00pm Qualifying
  4.00pm ~ 5.00pm Finals
  3.30pm ~ 4.30pm Finals

STGCC & PRO:
  1.00pm ~ 5.00pm Qualifying
  5.00pm ~ 6.00pm Finals

Prize Presentation:
  6.15pm

*CIRCUIT is OPEN to the PUBLIC for practice before and after the Race Schedules

Prizes

Large Diameter Wheels Category – 20 August , Saturday

1st – Tamiya Mini 4WD Car Kit + Accessories + Parts + Trophy (worth SGD 200)
2nd - Tamiya Mini 4WD Car Kit + Accessories + Parts + Trophy (worth SGD 150)
3rd - Tamiya Mini 4WD Car Kit + Accessories + Parts + Trophy (worth SGD 100)

Small Diameter Wheels Category – 20 August , Saturday

1st – Tamiya Mini 4WD Car Kit + Accessories + Parts + Trophy (worth SGD 200)
2nd - Tamiya Mini 4WD Car Kit + Accessories + Parts + Trophy (worth SGD 150)
3rd - Tamiya Mini 4WD Car Kit + Accessories + Parts + Trophy (worth SGD 100)

Junior Category – 21 August , Sunday

1st - Tamiya Dangun Circuit + Accessories + Parts+ Trophy (worth SGD 250)
2nd – Tamiya Dangun Kit + Accessories + Parts + Trophy ( worth SGD 150)
3rd - Tamiya Dangun Kit + Accessories + Parts+ Trophy ( worth SGD 100)

PRO Category – 21 August , Sunday

1st – Tamiya Mini 4WD Car Kit + Accessories + Parts + Trophy (worth SGD 200)
2nd - Tamiya Mini 4WD Car Kit + Accessories + Parts + Trophy (worth SGD 150)
3rd - Tamiya Mini 4WD Car Kit + Accessories + Parts+ Trophy (worth SGD 100)

STGCC Challenge Category – 21 August , Sunday

1st - Tamiya Dangun Circuit + Mini 4WD Car Kit + Accessories + Parts + Trophy (worth SGD 300)
2nd – Tamiya Dangun Kit + Mini 4WD Car Kit + Accessories + Parts + Trophy ( worth SGD 200)
3rd - Tamiya Dangun Kit + Mini 4WD Car Kit + Accessories + Parts + Trophy ( worth SGD 100)

*On top of the prizes , we will be giving away Tamiya keychains and stickers (while stocks lasts) to the public and participants during the competition schedule.

Cosplay @ STGCC

Flaunt it, sashay it, Cosplay @ STGCC is your stage to dress up and impress!
Show us the fantasy character that you have always wanted to be and win awesome prizes!

Cosplay Finalists

Cosplay Judges

Judging Criteria

• There are two rounds of judging.
• Only the finalists selected from the Final Screening Round will qualify to participate in the Finals on 21 August at STGCC’s main stage.
• Judging criteria for the first screening:
  • The Accuracy of the Cosplay (Costume, Wigs, Make up, etc)
  • The Character (Being in-character, Face expression, Pose, etc)
  • The Props (If any, weapon, book, leek, etc)
• Judging criteria for the final round:
  • Costume: Maximum 25 marks
    The accuracy and quality of the costume, handheld props, wig, make up and other contributing factors.
  • Posing & Presentation: Maximum 20 marks
    Poses presented during the stage time. This will be gauge how well you are able to draw out the character through your poses.
  • Transformation: Maximum 10 marks
    This will be judged by comparing your normal looks to judge the process and effort in order to look like your cosplayed character (expression, appearances, facial features, body movement, etc)
  • Judge’s bonus: Maximum 10 marks
    It will be granted by the judges with their own personal opinions and experiences in the field and industry.
  • Handmade costume bonus: +5 marks on top of total score
    Bonus points for contestants who participate with costumes made by themselves to celebrate their effort,
    and also for fairness to all contestants.

Competition Rules

Click here to view Competition Rules of Cosplay@STGCC.

The 8 finalists selected from the Final Round will be given a 2 Day Pass to STGCC.

Autographs

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Be thrilled by the personalities and characters from the worlds of superheroes, villains and realms of fantasy. Meet the STGCC 2011 guests and get their autographs at the walk of fame!

Five long weekends in 2012

Singaporeans can look forward to five long weekends in 2012, after the Ministry of Manpower announced the dates for the 11 gazetted public holidays for next year.

This includes a four-day weekend, with Chinese New Year falling on January 23 and 24, which are a Monday and a Tuesday.

The other long weekends will be due to New Year's Day (January 1, Sunday), Good Friday (April 6, Friday), Hari Raya Puasa (August 19, Sunday), and Hari Raya Haji (October 26, Friday). For the holidays that fall on a Sunday, the following Monday will be a public holiday.

The complete list for the 2012 holidays are as follows:

New Year's Day       01 January 2012   Sunday*

Chinese New Year   23 January 2012   Monday 
                             24 January 2012   Tuesday

Good Friday            06 April 2012        Friday

Labour Day             01 May 2012         Tuesday

Vesak Day              05 May 2012          Saturday

National Day           09 August 2012      Thursday

Hari Raya Puasa     19 August 2012       Sunday*

Hari Raya Haji       26 October 2012      Friday

Deepavali              13 November 2012   Tuesday

Christmas Day       25 December 2012    Tuesday

* The following Monday will be a public holiday

The date for Deepavali, November 13, needs to be checked against the Indian Almanac when it is available. The Ministry of Manpower will issue a statement should there be a change of date. Meanwhile, for this year, Deepavali will be celebrated on October 26, as previously announced.

Under the Employment Act, an employee who is required to work on a public holiday is entitled to an extra day's salary at the basic rate of pay, in addition to the gross rate of pay for that holiday. The employer and employee may mutually agree to substitute a public holiday for any other day.

FHM SOL Beach Fun! Babe Hunt!

Gundam Fiesta Singapore 2010

Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games

Category: SPORTS

Start Date: 15 August 2010

End Date: 25 August 2010

Title: Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games

Description:
Singapore will be hosting the inaugural Youth Olympic Games (YOG) from 14 to 26 August 2010. The Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games will receive some 5,000 athletes and officials from the 205 National Olympic Committees (NOCs), along with estimated 1200 media representatives, 20,000 local and international volunteers, and more than 370,000 spectators. Young athletes - aged between 14 and 18 years - will compete in 26 sports and take part in Culture and Education Programme.
The Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games aims to inspire youth around the world to embrace, embody and express the Olympic values of Excellence, Friendship and Respect. It will create a lasting sports, culture and education legacy for Singapore and youths from around the world, as well as enhance and elevate the sporting culture locally and regionally.
The convention and exhibition halls at the International Convention Centre will be converted to an excellent venue for the wrestling, judo, boxing, taekwondo, fencing, and handball competitions. The full competition schedule is available at www.singapore2010.sg.

Location: Exhibition Halls 401, 404 & Convention Hall 602 (Levels 4 & 6)

More Info URL: www.singapore2010.sg

Time (First Day): 9.30am - 10.30pm

Time (Other Day): 9.30am - 10.30pm

Time (Last Day): 9.30am - 10.30pm

Shin Min Daily News Drift Carnival 2010

Singapore Garden Festival 2010

Category: TOURISM & HOSPITALITY

Start Date: 15 July 2010

End Date: 22 July 2010

Title: Singapore Garden Festival 2010

Description:
Singapore Garden Festival (SGF) is positioned as a premier garden show in the international horticultural calendar and the top horticultural show in the tropics. It is a biennial event that gather top award-winning garden and floral designers under one roof. Into its 3rd edition, SGF 2010 will be held over eight days on 15 – 22 July 2010 at Suntec Singapore.
This year, the biennial event looks set to charm visitors once again with stunning garden displays, unusual plant and floral varieties, innovative and eco-friendly gardening initiatives among others, Some of the exhibits new to this year's festival include a balcony gardens display, a periscope garden and a supermarket garden for the younger visitors. Aspiring home gardeners will also be able to pick up useful tips from the new home gardeners showcase at the Festival.
Popular Highlights Return to the Festival:
- Best of Show Designer Gardens, featuring spectacular creations by local designers and top award-winning designers from renowned garden shows around the world.
- Floral Windows to the World, showcasing stunning cut-flower displays by floral designers from Singapore and abroad.
- Singapore Orchid Show, an exquisite display of Southeast Asia's rich and diverse heritage of orchids
- Garden Fiesta, including fringe activities such as talks, demonstrations and other exhibits catering to the public, families, serious gardeners as well as hobbyists.
- Vibrant Marketplace, offering a wide array of plants, gardening and landscape products and services, and arts and crafts for sale under one roof.
An experience of a lifetime awaits at the Singapore Garden Festival 2010!

More Info URL: www.singaporegardenfestival.com

Time (First Day): 10.00am - 10.00pm

Time (Other Day): 10.00am - 10.00pm

Time (Last Day): 10.00am - 10.00pm

Liu Qian World Magical Tour 2010

Liu Qian World Magical Tour 2010
31 July 2010
Event type : Entertainment and Concerts
Venue : The MAX Pavilion
Admission : Admission By Ticket
Event Schedules : Time 8pm - 9.30pm
Show Profile :
Often known as the Asian’s version of David Copperfield, the renowned Taiwanese magician, Liu Qian is coming this July to amaze you with his magical stunts.
Be prepared to witness a series of miracles as Liu Qian brings you a night of spectacular, breathtaking performances that encompass the transformation of dollar notes, disappearing into the thin air before your eyes, breaking free within seconds without external aid and many more.
A regular performer and judge in the popular Taiwanese variety show, “Variety Big Brother” since 2007, Liu Qian rose to international fame after his first public appearance in China, during CCTV's annual Spring Festival in 2009. He performed a close-range three-part magic show, which included "teleporting" an engagement ring into a real egg. Since then, Liu Qian has made multiple appearances internationally, performing in Japan, South Korea, Europe, and the United States.
“Liu Qian World Magical Tour 2010” is brought to you by UnUsUaL Entertainment.
Organizer : UnUsUaL Entertainment
Contact Details :
Tel : 6841-4555
Fax : 6841-0129
Email : enquiries@unusual.com.sg
Website : www.sistic.com.sg

Kids Model Search 2010 @ Marina Square

Food & Electronics Bazaar

Food & Electronics Bazaar
16 July 2010 - 18 July 2010
Event type : Retailer & Sales
Venue : Hall 5B
Admission : Public-Free Admission
Event Schedules : Time: 11am – 9pm
Show Profile :

Appealing to the foodie and gadget lover in all Singaporeans- Food & Electronics Bazaar brings together the best bargains in gourmet delights and electronics galore all under one roof.

Visitors to the show can hunt for the best bargains in electronic favorites like digital cameras, laptops and LCD TVs or sample the mouth-watering gourmet delights. Getting that dream gadget has never been made so easy, nor has their palate been so pampered with the plethora of cuisines available.

Organizer : Sphere Exhibits Pte Ltd
Contact Details :
Tel : +65 6319-4020
Fax : +65 6319 6140
Email : sphere@sph.com.sg

The Mega Flea Market 2

The Mega Flea Market 2
16 July 2010 - 18 July 2010
Event type : Retailer & Sales
Venue : Hall 6B
Admission : Public - Free Admission
Event Schedules : Time: 10am to 10pm
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Join us in Expo Hall 6B from 16th to 18th July for a great shopping experience! This time, we aim to have more stalls, more people and more varieties! Products ranging from first-hand apparels and accessories to perfumes can be found there!
Shoppers, don’t miss out the free gift-exchanged when you spend $50, $60, $70 or more! Top spender of the day will also walk away with a fabulous prize!

Mikan Wedding photoshoot studio will also be there to promote attractive photoshoot packages in Taiwan for couples getting married.

Mark down these dates on your calendar and join us there!
If you are a vendor and would like to participate in this flea market, kindly drop an email and register with us. Application closes once all stalls are filled.

Organizer : T.Cartel
Contact Details :
Tel : 9457 6611
Email : t.cartel.group@gmail.com
Website : www.tcartel.com

Malaysia Fresh Fruits Fiesta 2010 and 9th Halal Food Expo

Malaysia Fresh Fruits Fiesta 2010 and 9th Halal Food Expo
15 July 2010 - 18 July 2010
Event type : Retailer & Sales
Venue : Hall 4A
Admission : Public - Free Admission
Event Schedules : Time: 10am to 10pm
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It’s here again! Extensive variety of food, beverage & fresh fruits with massive discounts and great bargains! All under one-stop station to suit every consumer needs.

MALAYSIA FRESH FRUITS FIESTA 2010
Mountains of durians, mangos, rambutans & other exotic fresh fruits and fruit-related sauces and pastes.

9TH HALAL FOOD EXPO
Food ingredients, frozen & chilled food, dried food, canned food, fresh produce, poultry / meat, snacks / tidbits, confectionery, foodwares, caterers, kitchenwares, etc

Organizer : MegaXpress Communications Pte Ltd
Contact Details :
Tel : +65 6741 1377
Fax : +65 6743 4353
Email : info@megaxpress.com
Website : www.megaxpress.com

SPH Classified CATS Car-nival

SPH Classified CATS Car-nival
11 July 2010
Event type : Automotive & Accessories
Venue : Hall 5
Admission : Public- Free Admission
Event Schedules : Time: 10am – 8pm
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The highly anticipated CATS Classified Car-nival is back! This is where you will find the best bargains on cars and car-related products and services, as well as exciting contests for everyone!
New/ Pre-owned cars, Car Accessories
Organizer : Singapore Press Holdings Limited
Contact Details :
Tel : +65 63195948
Fax : +65 6319 8222
Email : Cats5@sph.com.sg

Library Book Sale 2010

Library Book Sale 2010
10 July 2010 - 11 July 2010
Event type : Retailer & Sales
Venue : Hall 6A
Admission : Public - Free Admission
Event Schedules : Time: 9.30am to 8pm
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Select from a large collection of used library books at bargain prices at the Library Book Sale 2010!

Books and magazines in all the four official languages will be on sale. Prices range from $1-$5. Each customer can buy up to a maximum of 60 items. Payment can be made by Nets, CashCard or cash only.

Organizer : National Library Board
Contact Details :
Tel : +65 6332 3255
Email : helpdesk@nlb.gov.sg
Website : www.nlb.gov.sg

Celebrate Doraemon & friends' 40th Anniversary