Carols by Candlelight 2010 invites you.

“Come Home for Christmas”: Carols by Candlelight @ Fort Canning, 12 December 2010, 6pm
A musical evening in a magical Christmas setting for the whole family!

Carols by Candlelight 2010 is shaping up to be a vibrant Christmas experience that will touch the heart of Singapore. One of the most important holiday events this year, Carols by Candlelight is a free concert providing families an opportunity to enjoy a magical musical evening in the beautiful surroundings of Fort Canning Park.

This year's theme, "Come Home for Christmas," will hold a special meaning for many Singapore locals, as well as for Singapore's international residents who may be familiar with the popular Christmas-themed outdoor concerts held each holiday season in cities like New York, London, Sydney and Melbourne.

As families and friends relax on the lawn with a picnic, artists and ensembles from different countries will come together with a variety of music, dance, and drama. The audience will be invited to sing-along with their favourite traditional Christmas carols and join in the lighting of open-flame Christmas candles. The culmination of this special evening is found in the reading of the Advent of Christ, which offers a timely reminder of enduring values and speaks of the peace and hope of Christmas amidst an uncertain and turbulent world.

A Snapshot of the Musical Evening

We are privileged to have on our guest list of artistes a number of highly acclaimed singers, choirs and ensembles including:

1. Katherine Wallace, Canadian Soprano

2. Wish Bone Collective, Brass Ensemble

3. Australian International School Children Choir

4. Attitude Performing Group (Dance - Modern/Tap/Jazz)

5. Cool M, Acoustic Ensemble

6. Carols by Candlelight International Choir

Registration: Carols by Candlelight 2010

If you would like to receive update / reminder emails as we get closer to the event date, please register your interest with us. This also helps us estimate the turnout and better organize the logistics to support the musical evening, and you and your family.

Our Supporters includes:

EXPAT Living Magazine, ANZA Magazine, Time Out Singapore, Attitude Arts Performing Arts Studio, and Australian International School Singapore.

Directions: How to get to the program area?

1. By Public Transport: The nearest MRT station to Fort Canning is the Dhoby Ghaut Station. It is about 5-10 minutes walk (through Park Mall) to the program area.

2. By Car: The recommended way to come to the program area is via Bencoolen Street (onto Fort Canning Road). Look out for the left turn (with YWCA on the right) into Canning Walk. There are a few parking areas within Fort Canning as indicated on the map below. Other close-distance carparks are at Park Mall, YWCA, and Singapore Shopping Centre.