| Photo taken by me at Gion, Kyoto. |
If you can’t afford a ticket to Japan to view the ethereal flower, fret not, Gardens by the Bay is bringing them to you! And it ain’t just the flowers! This year, GBTB is bringing the entire Japan to Singapore!
Okay okay, there I go shooting my mouth off again. Maybe not quite the entire Japan but with it’s Matsuri and slews of activities such as Tea Ceremony demonstrations, Kimono parade, Pikachu Mascot parade, Anisong concerts, Celebrity Cosplayer meet & greet and Anime screening, it sure feels like a “Little Japan” is happening at the domes!
Time: 9 am – 9 pm
Location: Flower Dome
Details: Admission charge to the conservatories applies.
As there is a plethora of activities happening at the garden, the programme information has been categorised into Anime Garden, Flower Dome Programmes and Sakura Japan Fair.
Cherry Blossoms @ GBTB 2016
ANIME GARDEN
Get ready for an anime-filled weekend as Supertree Grove transforms into an Anime Garden, with colourful themed activities including anisong concerts, celebrity cosplayer appearances, and a Pikachu parade!
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Time: Various timings (refer to programme below)
?Location: Supertree Grove, The Canopy and Flower Dome
?Details: Programmes are free. Admission charge to Flower Dome applies. Visit www.gardensbythebay.com.sg/whatson for more information.
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*Information is correct as of 9 March 2018 and may be subject to change
a.M.A.Z.E. in Wonderland
Find your way through a maze made of giant cards and meet other colourful characters in this anime-
inspired version of the classic novel “Alice in Wonderland”.
Poke?mon Game Booths
Try your hand at the Poke?mon Game Booths and stand a chance to win Poke?mon-related prizes.
Pikachu Mascot Parade & Dance and Meet & Greet
Don’t miss this adorable parade featuring popular Poke?mon mascot, Pikachu, dancing amidst the
Supertrees!
Anisong Concert
Featuring popular anisong artistes GARNiDELiA, Luna Haruna, Mashiro Ayano, May’n and Mika
Kobayashi, these two concerts are not to be missed especially for anime lovers!
Anime Screening: Your Name
Sit back and relax at the lawn in Supertree Grove as you enjoy an anime movie under the stars.
Celebrity Cosplayer Meet & Greet
Get up close with your favourite celebrity cosplayers including Angie (Malaysia), Ely (Taiwan), SAIDA
(Korea) and Thames Malerose (Thailand) as they make special appearances in Flower Dome and at
Supertree Grove.
Cosplay Competition
Dress up as your favourite anime character and vie for the title of Best Dressed Cosplayer! Register at
tinyurl.com/animegardencosplaycompetition.
Cosplay Parade
Don your costumes and join us in this free-for-all fun parade from The Canopy to the Supertree Grove!
Register at tinyurl.com/animegardencosplayparade.
Amidst the pretty pink and white blooms of “Sakura Matsuri” floral display, immerse in Japanese culture with a selection of performances and demonstrations brought to you in partnership with Japan Creative Centre (JCC).
Date: Saturday, 17 March – Sunday,
18 March;
Saturday,
31 March – Sunday,
1 April;
Saturday,
7 April – Sunday, 8 April
Time: Various timings (refer to programme below)
Location: Flower Dome and The Canopy
Details: Programmes are free. Admission charge to Flower Dome applies. Visit
www.gardensbythebay.com.sg/whatson for more information.
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*Information is correct as of 9 March 2018 and may be subject to change.
Japanese Tea Ceremony Demonstration
Known as the Way of Tea (chado or sado), the Japanese tea ceremony (chanoya) is a ritualised preparation of green tea in the presence of guests. Discover the grace and elegance of this tradition in a demonstration conducted by Professor Soho Ueda Tomoko, who founded Hoseikai, Singapore.
Japanese Drum Performances
Be entertained by the energetic beats of Japanese drums in a performance by The Japanese Association’s Taiko Group on 17 March. On 18 March, HIBIKIYA (Singapore) will introduce traditional Taiko and Shamisen music, while guest performers from Japan – Hiro Hayashida and Super Taiko Junior – delight the audience with their contemporary Taiko music.
Kendo Demonstration
Enjoy a showcase of kendo, a Japanese martial art, presented by the Singapore Kendo Club.
Admire the intricate patterns and embroidery of Japan’s traditional dress in this kimono parade presented by the Japanese Cultural Society.
Be captivated by the graceful moves of traditional Japanese dance in this presentation by The Japanese
Association’s Japanese Folk Dance Club.
Koto Performance
Enjoy the beautiful sounds of the koto, a Japanese string instrument, in this performance by The Japanese Association’s Koto Group.
Choral Performance
Be entertained by the melodic voices of The Japanese Association’s Ladies Chorus Group.
Flute and Soprano Performance
Enjoy a flute and soprano performance by The Japanese Association’s Music Society.
Rounding off the festivities at Sakura Matsuri is a specially curated Japanese fair organised in
partnership with JTB Pte Ltd. Held over the last week of the cherry blossom floral display, Sakura Japan
Fair features an array of food and retail options, weekend performances, and exciting workshops on
selected dates.
Time: Various timings (refer to programme below)
Location: Flower Dome (Flower Field Hall and Waterview Room)
Details: Admission to the fair is free, except on weekends where admission charge to Flower Dome
applies. Visit gardensbythebay.com.sg/whatson for more information.
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* Information is correct as of 9 March 2018 and may be subject to change.
Food and Beverage Booths
Savour a variety of delicious treats including ramen, yakisoba, takoyaki, and more! Charges apply.
Japanese Prefecture Booths
Discover the unique charm and culture of different prefectures in Japan, and what each destination has
to offer.
Photo Booth
Bring home a photo souvenir of Sakura Japan Fair! Free prints in limited quantities will be offered at
selected timings throughout the day on a first come, first served basis. Limited to one snap per
visitor/group.
Yukata Rental
Make your visit to Sakura Matsuri even more memorable by renting a yukata and strolling amidst the
sakura trees! Visitors renting a yukata will be given priority to take one free picture at the photo booth.
Yukatas are available in adult sizes only. Rental charge applies.
Bento Workshop*
Learn the art of creating kawaii lunch boxes that are as pleasing to the eye as they are to the palate! In
this workshop, you can create a bento featuring an adorable bear enjoying a picnic under sakura trees.
Sake Appreciation Workshop*
Learn the basics of Japanese sake?, the different categories and how they are paired with food.
Participants can sample four types of sake paired with a selection of tapas during the workshop.
Baking Workshop*
Let Boulangerie Asanoya Singapore’s Head Baker, Goto Tatsuya, take you through this workshop to
bake two items – Pa?o de queijo and Sakura Cookies – using his very own recipe.
Kokedama Workshop*
Add a touch of green to your home with kokedama, a form of bonsai where the roots of the plant are
wrapped in moss and transformed into a work of art.
Suzume Odori Dance
Soak up the joyous atmosphere as dancers perform the Sparrow Dance with fans.
Performance by EYS
EYS, an up-and-coming band from Japan, will be in Singapore to serenade the crowd for one weekend
only.
Yamaha Electone Performance
Delight in the contemporary sounds of the Electone, an electronic organ produced by Yamaha.
Okinawa Combined Performance
Enjoy an Okinawan cultural performance combining the traditional Eisa dance and the unique tones of
Okinawa’s three-stringed instrument, sanshin.
Japanese Shinobue Flute and Dance Performance
Be entranced by the melodic sounds of the Shinobue and the enchanting traditional Japanese dance.
Niigata Combined Performance
Enjoy the best of Niigata Prefecture’s modern and traditional entertainment through a combined
performance by Albirex Niigata Singapore Cheer Dance School’s young and energetic cheerleaders,
lively Souodori dancers, and the beautiful sounds of the Taishogoto Japanese harp.
*Registration for workshops is required and charges apply. Please visit https://sakurajapan.peatix.com/for details.
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Date: Friday, 9 March to Thursday, 31 May
Time: 9am – 9pm Location: Cloud Forest Details: Admission charge to Cloud Forest applies. SSO @ GARDENS BY THE BAY Bring your picnic mats to The Meadow at Gardens by the Bay for an open-air concert by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO). Headed by Associate Conductor Joshua Tan, the SSO will perform a repertoire of classical music pieces composed by Beethoven, Puccini, Mozart and Bernstein. Date: Saturday, 10 March Time: 6.30pm – 7.30pm Location: The Meadow
DINING
“SAKURA MATSURI” MENU AT INDOCHINE |
Date: Friday, 16 March – Sunday, 8 AprilLocation: IndoChine Gardens by the BayDetails: For information and reservations, call IndoChine Gardens by the Bay at 6694 8489.
BAKERZIN LUNCH SPECIAL
Unleash the glutton in you with these amazing triple treats at Bakerzin. Choose from Thyme Mustard Chicken with Mustard Sauce, Pork Belly Wrapped Crayfish Pasta, or Salmon Confit with Japanese Mayo. Prices start from $16++.
Date: Till Saturday, 31 MarchLocation: Bakerzin Gardens by the BayDetails: For more information, call Bakerzin Gardens by the Bay at 6604 7370.
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