Festival of Stars

For the Stars lover, catch the Meteor Shower at Japanese garden next week. As the event span throughout the wee hours, do get your parents consent or get them to follow you if you are going for the event.

The highly-anticipated Leonids meteor storm is back! Captivating over 35,000 people in 1998, this year's meteor storm is predicted to be a strong display with even more intensive activity - so come witness this extraordinary moment! And while waiting for this biggest "show" of the night, enjoy a host of starry performances and fun activities - all at the Festival of the Stars.

Venue: Japanese Garden (FREE Admission)
Date: 17 November 2009, 8.30pm - 5.30am

1) Leonids meteor storm* at 5am (18 Nov 2009) - The biggest show at the Festival of the Stars. Share this moment with friends and family as meteors set the night sky ablaze in what promises to be the most dramatic meteor storm in recent years.
2) Meteorite exhibition & contest - Find out all about "shooting stars" and meteor storms in this special exhibition, and bring home attractive prizes in our meteorite quiz!
3) Bella Gaia World Tour - Discover the stunning beauty of earth as seen from space, in this musical-visual performance by award-winning director and accomplished violinist from the USA - Kenji Williams. Visit www.bellagaia.com for more details.
4) The Delights of Chemistry - Be blown away by this explosive and dramatic chemistry show, with legendary science demonstrator - Mike Hoyland. This is chemistry action as its wildest yet!

Telescope viewing of Jupiter and other heavenly bodies, Science Buskers shows, moon photography exhibition, inflatable planetarium tours, carnival games, F&B stalls and more!

*Please note that the view and extent of the Leonids storm is subject to location and sky conditions.





Ms Chong