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Celebrate a Traditional New Year with VivoCity
10/01/2008

10 January 2008, Singapore - Experience a truly traditional Chinese New Year at VivoCity with a host of exciting programmes brought in from China for that special festive spirit.

Unique Chinese Performances

The season kicks off on 11 January 2008 as award-winning performance troupes from Chongqing, Fujian, Hangzhou, Henan and Shanxi perform at the VivoCity Central Court. Shoppers will be treated to daily performances of amazing acrobatics, dance and music twice a day on weekdays and thrice on weekends.
(see Annex 1 for Performance schedule)

Shoppers can look forward to intricate Chinese art forms like thread art, bean art, miniature carvings, Chinese paintings and silhouette cuttings at the Chinese Arts and Craft Fair also at Central Court and North Court. The artists will be selling these unique gifts from 11 January 2008 till 26 February 2008.
(see Annex 2 for list of stores)

Other Promotions at VivoCity this Festive Season

Win a Holiday to Fujian
Just spend $50 and three lucky shoppers will each walk away with an 8-day trip for two to Fujian, China. The Cultural Arts & Gourmet Tour will include spectacular sights such as ZhanZhou Geology Park, Hakka Rammed Earth Houses, Quanzhou Historical Museum and more. You will also get to savour local delicacies from different tribes on this tour.

Complimentary VivoCity Red Packets
Shoppers will receive a pack of exclusively-designed VivoCity red packet with $80 purchase.

Exclusive Privileges for American Express Cardmembers
From 11 Jan – 29 Feb 2008, shoppers who charge their purchases to American Express Cards will enjoy the following privileges:

  • Double chances to win a holiday to Fujian
  • Spend $50 (instead of $80) to receive a pack of VivoCity red packets
  • Exclusive offers and shopping privileges at the participating stores at VivoCity.

For more information, please contact:

Stella Quek
Account Executive
141 Worldwide Pte Ltd
Tel: +65 - 6389 3340 / 9389 9178
Email: stella.quek@141worldwide.com

Zagna Heng
Marketing Communications Manager
VivoCity Pte Ltd
Tel: +65-6376 9180
Email: zagna.heng@vivocity.com.sg

About VivoCity
With over 1 million square feet of lettable floor space attracting a diverse mix of over 300 retailers, large event spaces, including an outdoor amphitheatre, a 20,000sf open plaza and a 300metre-long waterfront Promenade, VivoCity is Singapore’s largest and most diverse retail and lifestyle destination. Designed by world-renowned architect Toyo Ito, VivoCity is the centre-piece of Singapore’s newest lifestyle hub at the HarbourFront, which also includes Sentosa, Mt Faber, the Singapore Cruise Centre and the St James Power Station.

About Mapletree Investments Pte Ltd
Mapletree, the developer of VivoCity, is a leading real estate company with an asset base of approximately S$4.8 billion, comprising office, retail/lifestyle logistics/industrial, and high-tech industrial properties. It is committed to shaping new ways to deliver value to its stakeholders from multiple real estate investments and services. With its significant expertise, diverse skill sets and intimate knowledge of the property industry in Singapore and Asia, Mapletree is well-positioned to be an ideal strategic real estate partner in providing innovative real estate solutions and real estate related investment products.

Annex 1

Chinese Cultural Performances Schedule
11 Jan – 26 Feb 2008
Central Court, VivoCity

Fujian Arts Troupe: 12 – 15 Jan 2008

Henan Arts Troupe: 17 Jan – 23 Jan 2008

Chongqing Children Arts Troupe: 24 – 29 Jan 2008

Hangzhou Arts Troupe: 31 Jan – 12 Feb 2008 (except 6 & 7 Feb 2008)

Shanxi Little Lake Artistic Troupe: 14 – 26 Feb 2008


Time:
1pm & 7pm (Mondays – Fridays)
1pm, 4pm & 7pm (Saturdays & Sundays)

Annex 2

List of Stores for Unique Chinese Artifacts & Crafts Fair

11 Jan – 26 Feb 2008
Central Court and North Court, VivoCity

No.
List of Arts & Crafts Booths
1
西 藏 工 艺 Tibetan Handicrafts
2
工 艺 绢 花 Artificial Flower
3
棕 编 艺 术 Palm Leaves Weaving
4
皮 影 雕 刻 Leather-Silhouette Cuttings
5
肖 像 素 描 Portrait Sketching
6
镶 框 中 国 画 Chinese Paintings
7
李 尧 宝 刻 纸 / 花 灯 Li’s Paper Cutting & Lanterns
8
丝 绸 服 饰 / 刺 绣 Silk Brocades & Accessories
9
珍 珠 系 列 Pearl Accessories
10
内 画 艺 术 Inner Bottle Paintings
11
蒙 古 工 艺 品 Mongolia Handicrafts
12
锦 绣 庄 绣 品 Jinxiu Embroidery
13
绘 画 艺 术 Block Paintings
14
金 航 糖 果 Golden Candy
15
软 木 画 艺 术 Soft Wood Carving
16
影 雕 艺 术 Silhouette Cuttings
17
脱 胎 漆 器 / 寿 山 石 Lacquerware
18
紫 沙 壶 / 茶 叶 Teapots / Tea-Leaves
19
石 壶 雕 刻 Stone Teapots
20
嵌 金 银 丝 画 Embedded Thread Arts
21
烙 画 艺 术 Burning Arts
22
艺 术 首 饰 Ornaments Accessories
23
德 化 瓷 器 Dehua Porcelain
24
人 物 肖 像、幽 默 画 像 Sketch & Comics Arts
25
浙 江 剪 纸 Zhejiang’s Paper Cuttings
26
龙 凤 画 艺 术 Dragon Phoenix Paintings
27
微 刻 艺 术 Miniature Carvings
28
苏 州 蚕 丝 被 Suzhou Silk Quilts
29
木 雕 艺 术 Wood Carvings
30
金 龙 石 雕 Golden Dragon Stone Carvings
31
重 彩 牡 丹 画 Peony Chinese Paintings
32
唐 三 彩 艺 术 Tri-Colored Glazed Pottery
33
黑 陶 艺 术 Black Pottery Arts
34
漆 画 艺 术 Lacquer Paintings
35
中 国 国 画 Chinese Paintings
36
麦 秆 画 艺 术 Wheat Patchwork Arts
37
豆 画 艺 术 Beans Arts
38
绢 花 艺 术 Silk flowers
39
微 雕 艺 术 Microscopic Engravings
40
玉 雕 艺 术 Jade Carvings
41
漆 线 雕 艺 术 Mainstream Sculptures
42
陕 西 工 艺 ShaanXi Folk’s Arts
43
瓷 器 精 品 Porcelain Arts
44
剪 影 艺 术 Silhouette Cuttings
45
金 山 农 民 画 Jinshan Peasants’ Paintings
46
中 国 国 画 Chinese Paintings
47
天 津 泥 人 Tianjin Clay Sculptures
48
剪 纸 艺 术 Paper Cuttings



 
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