A Moment I Enjoyed With My Family

Dazzling lights, wonderful performance, spectactcular display...


These are some phrases that I would use to describe last year's much anticipated Marina Bay Countdown 2009 during the end of the year, "The Biggest Party In Town", so as the media says. Guess what, I attended the show/party. It was dance and performances whole night long by local celebrities that will keep your sprits up the whole New Year's Day. Let me just recall...

I was in my best attire for the special occasion, wearing branded clothing and nice pure white Nike shoes. My whole family was dressed smartly. We drove in to a carpark near the holding site, we ate in a Chinese resturant for dinner around the area. We went window shopping at Marina Square so as to kill time since we were there early to avoid jam. The whole building wascrowded with people, the youths occupied one-third of the total shoppers. I could see groups of teens flaunting their stylish accessories, skinnies and mud bags. It was partly due to the school holidays that youths could be seen shopping at this hour. Many people were shopping cause of the post christmas sale. It was sad that to see that some shops were closing for the day despite many shoppers.

It was fast reaching the opening time for the show. My family and I slowly made our way to the "VIP" entrance. It is easy to explain. My father who is working in URA(Urban Redevelopment Authority) got VIP tickets for the whole family as URA is the company that is organising this event. Come to think about it, I really felt hounoured and excited although VIP is only just for the name. Whilst we were approaching the enterance, I passed by rows after rows of people sitting down around the building. Most of them were there to watch the fireworks.

Just as soon as we arrived at the entrance, there were ushers to the lounge. It was typical. Waiters were serving the guests with wine and delicacies.

We headed to the seating area. The show was about to start. There was this host, entertaining and keeping the "partying" spirit alive. "3,2,1, go" The trailer started since this event was being telecast live. The audience made some noise and the show started.

There were bands and stars performing and singing and "we are going for a break". During the break, the host would tell us what to expect next. Then the process repeats itself all over again. I must say that some performance were quite good while some were mediocre. The show kept me interested and captivated,

It was fast approaching 12 midnight, and the host invited all the stars to come on stage andcountdown the new year together. "3,2,1, Happy New Year" Fireworks could be seen all over the sky. It was majestic....