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At the flashcard to the brim with photos of historical ripe age of 54 I do feel a certain connection buildings and amazing architecture. A small with Singapore in more than one way. temple here and there, the small family shop Having travelled the world for decades I on the corner, the fishmonger on the curb and must say that Singapore has aged beautifully every now and then the unique odor of the in comparison to other cities of the same age. durian fruit. Actually you can stand with one Yes, there are the big, shiny shopping malls foot in the history of Singapore on one side of and steel and glass hotels and business build- the street and with the other foot in Singapore ings but in some way Singapore has managed of today and the future in a high-end flashy to keep the soul of its heritage alive in an shopping mall. amazing way. I have over the years made a lot of close When I arrived at Changi airport for the friends in Singapore and without them I first time many years ago, I got a first impres- would probably be eating breakfast, lunch and sion of a vibrant city but also a city that cares dinner at McDonalds. But with a little guid- about its history and pristine nature. Hopping ance I now have my favourite hawkers and into a taxi and driving towards Orchard Road food courts. Although everything is not mar- you can only enjoy the green and lush nature keted as the “go-to-place” the best way to get that is implemented in the city planning. Tak- to know the genuine Singapore is to interact ing a night walk on Orchard towards Tanglin with the locals. They know where to go and and ending up in a beautiful park, where else when. The language barrier and cultural dif- in the world can you do that. Yes, New York ferences are easily overcome with a smile and has its Central Park and London has its Hyde a laugh. 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Not only do they Piazza have great deals at all times of the day, they also boast a myriad of games and beer HOOPS FOR CHARITY pong to keep everyone entertained while enjoying their favourite drink.# Slam dunking across the world and donating all the proceeds to charity, the Harlem Globetrotters will have your head spinning like a basketball trying to follow all their IN FULL BLOOM moves. The Original Harlem Globetrotters are globally known for their amazing feats on the When visiting Singapore you must go and experience Gardens by the Bay. It is a fantastic park and basketball court, incredible humour, generous acts of goodwill and providing endless recreational area in the center of town with an amazing array of flowers and trees in a marvelous entertainment for their adoring fans, and this tour is no different. setting. You enter the lush greenery and with interconnecting bridges and gangways to take you This year, join the Globetrotters as they celebrate the fans during their all-new Fan Powered World Tour. across the beautiful landscape. They will be bringing you closer to the action, closer than ever before, with more chances during and after our Opening on April 14 there will be an even more thrilling experience of the magic gardens when game to directly interact with the Globetrotters stars. Floral Fantasy welcomes everybody to explore the plants and wildlife of the Gardens. The 1,500 Don’t forget to secure a spot at Magic Pass, the Globetrotters’ exclusive pre-game event. Before every sqm Floral Fantasy will be featuring four diverse garden landscapes, each showcasing a different game, Magic Pass gives you unprecedented access to the stars of the team, as you learn tricks, shoot hoops, concept of floral artistry, as well as a 4D multimedia ride simulating the journey of the mythical and take photos on the court and after the game take part in a free autograph session too.