Arts City.

Singapore is also a City for the Arts. We have a burgeoning arts scene and there're drama, music and dance performances all year round. The opening of the premier arts centre, Esplanade -Theatres on the Bay - further attests to the importance of the Arts in Singapore. One highlight on the arts calendar is the Singapore Arts Festival also other world-class acts.

WOMAD (World of Music, Art and Dance), a series of outdoor concerts, for instance, have kept audiences thumping their feet and clapping in unison. The Singapore International Film Festival is dedicated to the critically-acclaimed.

Singapore International Comedy Festival has sent everyone home in stitches. The high quality of these international performances means tickets are snapped up fast, so do remember to make advance bookings.

Also, look out for events such as Ballet Under The Stars at the Fort Canning Park where you can enjoy music and dancing under a canopy of stars. And for history buffs, embark on your own museum excursion. The Asian Civilizations Museum at Empress Place focuses on the ancestral cultures of Asia while the exhibits at the Asian Civilizations Museum at Armenian Street showcases Peranakan heritage. To complete this do-it-yourself tour, the Singapore Art Museum is the place to go if you have a keen eye for sculpture and art.

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