Much of the month of March in Singapore will be dedicated to lighting up the night, as visitors will get to enjoy the fifth year of a sustainable light art show called i Light Marina Bay. Buildings, statues, and other structures in the Marina Bay area will act as both canvases for the art and part of the electric show itself, as light art will be projected on the facades. This gives new incarnations and meanings to the buildings themselves, which lend themselves to creative expression. Even Singapore’s beloved Merlion will feature into the show, which is free to attend — though certain activities cost extra to visit.
One particularly meaningful art installation has been put together by hundreds of young schoolchildren using tens of thousands of recycled bottles of water. While plastic pollution is currently plaguing oceans around the world, this installation, titled “Ocean Pavilion,” looks to raise awareness of pollution, sustainability, and what humans can do to reduce their impact on the earth.
The water bottle installation reflects this year’s theme for i Light Marina Bay, which investigates the relationship between light and nature. There are a number of activities scheduled to help visitors explore the theme, including fun interactions about sustainable practices in everyday life, play opportunities for children, a wide selection of food, and music to entertain the entire family.
Other planned attractions for the event include a special marketplace where visitors can view and purchase a number of recycled and up-cycled goods. Up-cycling is a new trend in which items that previously exist are used to make new items. This can include wallets made out of snack bags, purses made out of drink boxes, and any number of products reimagined through recycled goods. There will also be information and demonstrations on urban farming — perfect to enhance the green already existing in Singapore’s city center — and musical performances. Event organizers hope that visitors will appreciate the relationship they have with Singapore — both the natural aspects of the nation and the urban and technological side.
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For more on the special light art exhibit at Marina Bay, go to http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/20-light-art-installations-on-display-at-i-light-marina-bay.