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December

Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon

Date(s):5 Dec 2004
Venue:National Stadium/ Padang

Description
Calling all marathon enthusiasts. The Marathon, an annual event in the local sports calendar features both the local and international athletes. The Marathon provides local participants with an opportunity to run with seasoned marathoners and learn the finer points of marathon running. The Singapore Sports Council also believes that the marathon is a test of not only endurance, but also one’s mental fitness. For those who love running long distances, completing a marathon is an ultimate goal.

Botero

Date(s): 8 Dec 2004 to 27 Feb 2005
Venue: Various venues

Description
Botero is known for his inflated forms, puffing up to an exaggerated size human figures, natural features, and objects of all kinds, celebrating the life within them while mocking their role in the world.

This is an exhibition of about 50-60 paintings and about 20 sculptures at the following venues:

SAM
Esplanade
Orchard Road
Boat Quay

Singapore Triathlon

Date(s): To be confirmed nearer to event

Description
Singapore Triathlon is an annual event organised by Triathlon Association of Singapore (TAS). The triathlon would require the athlete to swim 1.5km in the open sea, cycle 40km and run a gruelling 10km. In addition to the above, there are different distance for various other race categories (Students, corporate, mini-triathlon) The event is part of the Asia-Cup Series, where elite athletes are able to gain points for the ranking amongst triathletes in Asia.

Christmas

Date(s): 25 Dec 2004

Description
Come experience the exciting whirl of festivities taking place in Singapore this festive season! Participate in the plethora of events organised by hotels and restaurants, or join in the special church services on Christmas Eve and Christmas morning as Christians celebrate the birth of their Saviour, Jesus Christ. End the evening with a leisurely stroll down Orchard Road and marvel at the brilliant street decorations.

Countdown to 2005

Date(s): 31 Dec 2004

Description
Start 2005 with the party of a lifetime! More dazzling and spectacular than ever, the countdowns promise an electrifying night for revellers with an exhilarating line-up of festivities. At the stroke of midnight, Suntec City bursts forth with breathtaking laser displays and an awesome jet spray from its Fountain of Wealth. Meanwhile, an irresistible offering of the hottest hits will see Sentosa partygoers dancing the night away by the beach.

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