Blast from the Past - Singapore Sun Festival

SINGAPORE, July 3 2009 /PRNewswire-Asia-AsiaNet/ --

Asia's premium lifestyle festival ups the ante to feature never-been-seen
performances over the 10-day event

  The Singapore Sun Festival returns on the 3 to 12 October 2009 to celebrate
the Art of Living Well. Featuring over 190 international artists and
celebrities in more than 90 events, the Festival, which is held at some of
Singapore's leading venues, will also be presenting new elements and several
"first experiences" this year.

  The Singapore Sun Festival also works with a group of selected travel
agents around the region to offer special packages which include hotel
accommodation and Festival tickets. Details of these ticketing agents can be
found at the end of this release.

  Kicking off with a gala performance at the Esplanade Concert Hall on
Saturday, 3 October, audiences will be treated to a stunning world premiere
ballet performance starring principal dancers of the renowned Bolshoi Theatre
and Mariinsky Theatre sharing the stage for the first time.

  Classical music highlights include concerts by one of the world's finest
radio orchestras - Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra - visiting
Singapore with its chief conductor and artistic director, Jaap van Zweden. The
Orchestra will perform with glamorous soloists like Sir James Galway (8
October); 14 year-old prodigy, Conrad Tao and Russian Cellist, Nina Kotova (9
October); and a Singapore premiere performance by opera superstar Angela
Gheorghiu (10 October) with tenor Marius Manea.

  Another 'first' is the indoor film screenings with multi-talented and
highly-respected Film star and Director, Joan Chen. Joan will select eight
unique films that depict the Art of Living Well for screening will also be
conducting an on-stage interview facilitated by film writer Ben Slater at the
Singapore Airlines Theatre at LASALLE College of the Arts - a brand new
programming element that's included in this year's Festival.

  Other 'first' celebrity appearances at the Festival include prolific author
and spiritual advisor, Deepak Chopra, who will enlighten Festival-goers on
physical and mental wellbeing; whilst Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka, will expand
the horizons of literary aficionados and playwrights as he shares his insights
on writing for the stage; singer-songwriter, Elvis Costello, will be rocking
Singapore at the Esplanade Concert Hall with his greatest hits at his
one-night-only Singapore premiere concert!

  Experimental chef Floyd Cardoz, executive chef of groundbreaking New York
restaurant Tabla, will be serving a myriad of sensational flavours during the
exclusive signature dinner and cooking class.

  "The genius of modern French cuisine", Thierry Marx will be using the
finest produce to express his avant-garde cuisine in Singapore! The two
Michelin star chef will prepare gastronomic treats that perfectly match the
finest Bordeaux wines, ensuring a unique and sumptuous experience for his
diners at the Fullerton Hotel.

  The Festival also celebrates Singapore's rich Peranakan heritage offering
interactive guided charity tours at the Baba House. Festival-goers can also
enjoy a showcase of over 300 pieces of intricately crafted Peranakan jewellery
at the Peranakan Museum.

  Jeff Fuhrman, Global Chief Operating Officer of IMG Artists, said, "In
keeping with our aim to deliver premium international music and lifestyle
events that are exclusive and fresh, we are proud to offer festival audiences a
series of "firsts" in the Festival's 3rd year. The programme for the Singapore
Sun Festival 2009 will have a spectacular line-up, featuring world-renowned
celebrities and artists, boosting Singapore's position as a truly global
entertainment and lifestyle destination."

  Furthermore, in an effort to bring added enjoyment and magnificent
experiences of fine living to Festival-goers, ticket prices to various events
have also been reduced from the previous year and more free events have been
included. 

  The Singapore Sun Festival is supported by the Singapore Tourism Board.
For latest updates, visit http://www.singaporesunfestival.com and sign up on
our mailing list today!

  For enquiries on travel packages to The Singapore Sun Festival please
contact:

   SRI SUTRA TRAVEL SDN BHD
   Ivan Loh

   KL Main
   Email:   rosidah@srisutra.com.my
   Website: http://www.srisutra.com.my

   KLCC
   Email:   hashif@srisutra.com.my
   Website: http://www.srisutra.com.my

  SOURCE:  http://asianetnews.net/view-release?pr-id=35277