How much do you know about Singapore? Do you know about her history and how she came about her independence? What about her national symbols? The words to the National Anthem and National Pledge, the symbolism of the National Flag, or what the National Coat of Arms looks like?

After learning about Singapore, join us as we celebrate Singapore's 43rd birthday at Marina Bay. To view the live webcast of this year's National Day Parade, click here. The event will start broadcasting at 1745 hrs (GMT +8). Local viewers can catch the live telecast on Mediacorp channels.

Singapore Travelogue wishes Singapore a very happy 43rd birthday!

Food lovers will be delighted to know that the month of July celebrates the Singapore Food Festival. This year, the festival runs from 4 to 27 July 2008.

If you are visiting Singapore during this delicious month, learn more about Singapore's popular local delights and make sure you try at least one of them at any of our popular local food spots.

Dear parents, are you running out of ways to enrich your children's days during the school holidays? Need some ideas for the whole family to have some fun? Let Singapore Travelogue come to the rescue!

1) Gallop Stable
Pony riding is not a common activity in Singapore. Why not take this school holidays to let your child learn how to ride and care for a pony?

2) Snow City
How about indulging in some wintry fun as a family? You don't even have to fly to another country to ski in the snow! Plus you get to enjoy the wonderful cold climate while everyone else is melting in the June heat outside!

3) Holiday Resorts & Theme Parks
Of course, there's always the good ol' chalets and theme parks that promise endless hours of fun-filled activities for the whole family.

Singapore has a largely Chinese population thus it is no wonder that almost 43% of the resident population are Buddhists. This year, Vesak Day (a significant Buddhist festival) falls on 19 May in Singapore. On this day, Buddhist devotees make their way to the Chinese temples to offer their prayers.

Why not make your way to any of the Chinese temples and observe how the devotees celebrate this special occasion? At the same time, take this opportunity to marvel at the intricate architecture of the temples and gain a deeper understanding of Buddhism.

Please be reminded to dress modestly if you intend to visit these places of worship.

Starting this August 2008, OCBC and Standchart will take over the management of the baby bonus scheme offering higher interest, free insurance and discounts on pre-school fees.

Baby bonus CDA package was started by the government in 2001 to encourage couples to have more children is a cap of $6000 for the second child and $12000 for the third and fourth child.

There is an initial cash gift and a dollar-to-dollar match by the government for savings contributed by the parents into a special savings account for their second, third and fourth child.

Be sure to visit OCBC and Standchart for details if you are planning for your second, third or fourth kid.

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Changi Airport Terminal 3 Open House

Singapore's 3rd terminal is now having its open house.  You can visit and experience the new terminal now before the rest of the world does.

Date and Time
12 Nov - 9 Dec 2007 (10 - 5pm weekdays, 9 - 6pm Saturdays and Sundays)

Fees
There will be admission fees to go into the restricted area during the open house.  Tickets can be purchased at the Departure Hall Level 2 in Terminal 3.