Christmas Tree of the Day #3 (2008 Edition)

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The Christmas tree at Raffles City shopping centre literally stops traffic. With its sheer height of 18 meters standing smack in the middle of the city area, it sure draws a lot of looks from passers-by and commuters on the road.

Doesn’t the pattern on this tree somewhat resemble one of those designer signature prints on ladies’ handbags? More than 80 pieces of gleaming mirrored ornaments form its main decorations. They come in the shapes of four-pointed stars and the French fleur-de-lis.

(Aside: notice the bar to the bottom right? That’s Brotzeit, a German bar I frequent at VivoCity. I haven’t realised they have a new branch at Raffles City. It also shares the same semi-alfresco setting.)

Lights on Christmas tree at Raffles City Shopping Centre

And if you looked closely, you can see that the tree is densely covered with little Christmas light bulbs! During the day, the tree may not look particularly impressive. But imagine what it’ll be like when all these lights come on at night!

Christmas tree at Raffles City Shopping Centre Photo by arti47

From 7:30pm to 9:30pm everyday, the lights come alive at half-hour intervals. Not only that — they would dance in sync to music! The dazzling performance would only be on until 28 December, so catch it while you can!

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June
December 17

Hey… That’s a very gorgeous X’mas tree! =) I may be going to Raffles City next week, will take a look if i’m there.
Like all your special feature on the X’mas trees =) Ever since i’ve got my Canon Ixus 860IS in Jan’08 , i enjoy taking pictures even more & i was quite inspired by u & start taking more pics of the X’mas decorations.
Keep up the good work. Love reading your blog =)
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- Veron
  December 17
  
  That’s awesome! Christmas decorations are beautiful and it’s only during this time of the year that we get to see any. There’s something about Christmas that’s just so magical, don’t you think? All the better if we can capture some memories of it while it lasts!
  You’re a Canon gal too? I just bought myself a Canon IXUS 870 IS. It’s my first Canon camera ever and I’m totally having fun with it.
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June
December 18

I agree with the magical part of X’mas! =)
And yes… I’m a Canon gal too! My brother just got the same camera as you =) Canon is a good choice!!
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