Prudential Marina Bay Carnival's opening delayed by a week

An aerial view of Marina Bay Carnival taken from the fifth floor of Marina Bay Sands.
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SINGAPORE - The opening of Singapore's "biggest carnival" will be delayed by a week.

Originally slated to start this Friday (Dec 8), the Prudential Marina Bay Carnival will now open next Friday (Dec 15) as the organisers are still awaiting the final go-ahead.

Mr Barnabas Chia, 36, who heads the carnival's organising team, said in a press release on Tuesday: "This is the first carnival of such a scale in the heart of the city and we are bringing many rides from overseas to Singapore for the first time.

"While they have great track records and have been enjoyed by many around the world, we still have to work very closely with specialist engineers, consultants and local authorities, who are giving their full support to ensure that the event is ready for all carnival-goers."

Taking over Marina Bay's The Promontory and Bayfront Event Space, the carnival promises to offer affordable and quality entertainment.

It will feature more than 40 rides and games from around the world, over 1 million plush toys from Marvel and Pixar to be won, and a varied selection of programmes, performances and food items.

Mr Collin Seow, 44, a stock investment trainer, is disappointed at the announcement of the delay. But he said: "At least the event is not cancelled, just delayed. When it opens, I still hope to bring my three kids there because the activities sound very fun."

BOOK IT/PRUDENTIAL MARINA BAY CARNIVAL

Where: The Promontory and Bayfront Event Space

When: Dec 15 to April 1, 2018, 4 to 11pm (except on Christmas and New Year's Eve, when it will open at 3pm)

Admission: Free, credits for the rides and games start from $4, can be purchased onsite or online at http://marinabaycarnival.sg.

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