
Various programs such as light shows, drone shows, and fireworks are held at major tourist destinations such as Changi Airport and Sentosa Island.
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BTS will hold its world tour 'Arirang' at the Singapore National Stadium four times on December 17th, 19th, 20th, and 22nd. This is the largest number of performances in a single region on the Asian tour.
Group BTS will hold an offline event 'BTS THE CITY ARIRANG - SINGAPORE' to commemorate the local performance of its world tour 'Arirang' in Singapore during the month of December.
According to the agency Big Hit Music on the 10th, 'The City Singapore' is an event that decorates major tourist attractions in Singapore from December 1st to 31st with the theme of BTS's music and 5th album 'Arirang'.
Big Hit Music introduced, "This 'The City' is being carried out in extensive collaboration with the Singapore Tourism Board, and boasts the longest period and largest number of programs ever," adding, "It is an unprecedented urban project that will completely change Singapore's year-end landscape."
At 'Rain Vortex', an indoor waterfall at 'Jewel Changi', an entertainment space connected to Singapore Changi Airport, the 'Light & Music Showcase' will be held twice a day at 8pm and 9pm from the 1st to the 26th of next month. BTS' song blends in with the water pouring from the ceiling and the red lighting. Images related to ‘The City’ are broadcast on outdoor media throughout ‘Jewel Changi’.
Sentosa Island, a famous resort in Singapore, offers many unique things to enjoy.
At Palawan Beach, a 'swimming character' inspired by the key message 'KEEP SWIMMING' of the 5th album's title song 'SWIM' will be installed.
A drone show that will decorate the night sky will also be held for three days from the 18th to the 20th of next month. For 10 minutes, about 1,500 drones draw symbols of BTS and Singapore.
In addition, the 'ARIRANG RUN', where 5,000 people run wearing 'The City' themed T-shirts and hats, and the 'Sensoryscape', a sensuous walkway decorated with red lights and hammocks, will also be prepared.
At Resorts World Sentosa, the 'Resort Wide Light-up' is held, where the large-scale resort complex lights up all at once. Universal Studios Singapore will extend its late-night operation for one day on December 21 to commemorate ‘The City’. Fireworks to the music of BTS will also be held for 16 days.
Additionally, during 'The City' period, 15 major attractions, including the Merlion, Singapore Flyer, and Fullerton Hotel, light up in red every day from 7 PM to 1 PM.
Big Hit Music said, "A special journey to meet BTS will unfold throughout Singapore, from the arrival hall at Changi Airport to transportation, hotels, and concert halls. The entire city will serve as the background for 'The City', providing visitors with a high sense of immersion."
BTS will hold its world tour 'Arirang' at the Singapore National Stadium for a total of four times on the 17th, 19th, 20th, and 22nd of next month. This is the largest number of performances in a single region on the Asian tour.
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