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Christmas Tree of the Day #9 (2009 Edition) – Singapore’s Tallest Christmas Tree [Video]
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Christmas Tree of the Day #9 (2009 Edition) – Singapore’s Tallest Christmas Tree [Video]

By Veron Ang

Singapore Flyer, the giant observation wheel not unlike the London Eye, is said to be the largest in the world at 165 meters.

This Christmas, the iconic wheel has a new addition. Displayed proudly at its pillar centre is an illuminated 83 metre tall Christmas tree made up of strings of lights, complete with a star on top. From far, it looks like a shining beacon!

Christmas tree

Photo by laputa12

That’s pretty striking isn’t it? They are even marketing it as “Where the World’s Largest Giant Observation Wheel Meets Singapore’s Tallest Christmas tree”. Sounds pretty catchy, if a little gimmicky, to me! Technically speaking, this isn’t a tree so much as a display of lights in the shape of a tree.

If you travel on the East Coast Parkway (ECP), no doubt you would see it. That’s where I shot the following video. Watch how the lights move!


Soundtrack: Plain White T’s – Hey There Delilah

If you are still looking for a place to have Christmas or New Year’s dinner, the Flyer has festive dining packages available. We experienced the sky dining first hand and it sure was a memorable experience!

For more Christmas trees, check out the Sparklette Christmas Tree of the Day series.

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Veron Ang

Veron Ang is the Founder and Chief Editor of Sparklette, a Singapore restaurants guide, lifestyle and travel blog. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in computer science from the National University of Singapore and runs a web design firm at Sparklette Studio. To get in touch, head on over to the contact page or follow @Sparklette and @VeronSG on Twitter.

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  1. Melissa
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    Interesting sight when you are on the road at night. Nice soundtrack by the way. It fits the footage.

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    Posted December 21, 2009 at 7:03 pm

    • VeronTwitter
      3439 comments
       

      Thanks :) Beats hearing the whirring noise from vehicles on the road.

      Reply
      Posted December 21, 2009 at 7:18 pm

  2. Melissa
    133 comments
     

    By the way if you go to the Esplanade, there are hundreds, maybe thousands of white balloons floating on the water. Very interesting, but I don’t know if it’s a Christmas thing.

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    Posted December 25, 2009 at 2:41 am

    • VeronTwitter
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      Hey, I saw that on Christmas eve! Two weeks back in Orchard Road there were people with these white inflatable balls and markers, asking passers-by to pen down messages. I’m not sure if it’s the same thing but it seems to be so. I’m surprised they managed to get so many signed balls!

      Reply
      Posted December 26, 2009 at 11:00 pm
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