COMMUNITY
PRESIDENT NATHAN OPENS CARNIVAL@MARINA
08 Aug 2005
President S R Nathan officially opened the Carnival@Marina on 6 Aug.
Together with more than 20,000 visitors, the President viewed a dynamic show featuring men and equipment from the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) and the Home Team.
This 20-minute show demonstrates the operational capabilities of the two agencies in providing defence and internal security for Singapore.
Here, we follow President Nathan as he tours the other displays and exhibits at the Carnival, which consists of two sections - the Total Defence Showcase and the Celebrate Singapore Festival:
Carnival@Marina is on from 6 Aug - 14 Aug.
The carnival is open from 10am to 11pm daily with the Total Defence Showcase operating from 10am to 7pm and the Celebrate Singapore Festival from 10am to 11pm.
Visit www.ndp.org.sg and www.visitsingapore.com/celebratesingapore for more information.
Getting there:
Take the MRT to Marina South station, and then hop onto bus No. 400 or 400A.
Or you can take a river taxi from Clifford Pier ($4 a ride).
Please note that private vehicles will be not allowed into the area.
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