Singapore Day

Singapore Day

Singapore Day is a cultural cum cuisine-based event aimed at attracting the Overseas Singaporean community residing in New York City and other neighbouring cities and states such as Washington, D.C., New Jersey and Pennsylvania. It was held on 21 April 2007, it attracted an unexpectedly high response, and had to move its venue from Bryant Park to the Wollman Rink in Central Park. Deputy Prime Minister Wong Kan Seng was in New York for the event. [citenews| title = Overwhelming response for Singapore Day in New York | date = 2007-04-12 | author =May Wong | publisher = Channel NewsAsia | url = http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/269992/1/.html] 6,000 people attended the event and also included New Yorkers. Singaporean cuisine was served at the event with Singaporean hawkers flying to the city to cook the dishes.Singapore 2008 is being held in Melboure on October 4th.

Organised by Overseas Singaporean Unit, the event includes entertainment by comedian Hossan Leong and singer Kit Chan.

References

External links

* [http://www.singaporeday.sg/ Singapore Day] - Official site
* [http://newyorktowkay.blogspot.com/2007/04/guide-to-singapore-day-2007.html Participating food vendors featuring Singaporean Cuisine]


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