From Singapore’s Helix Bridge to Marina Bay Sands Light and Water Show

The impressive Helix Bridge a pedestrian bridge  at Marina Bay
The impressive Helix Bridge a pedestrian bridge at Marina Bay

It seems that every time I visit Singapore, there is always something happening. Constructions here and there doesn’t seem to stop. A couple of years after, I found myself back in Singapore, courtesy of a Photography Talk for Sony Singapore. We spent most of time for the event but spared a day to go around the city and see what has developed. Our friend J, a long time resident, took us for a night stroll from the infamous Marina Bay’s iconic Merlion Statue passing by the Helix Bridge and into the Marina Bay Sands Light and Water Show.

At the Merlion Park
At the Merlion Park

People by the Merlion

I guess it’s an unconscious practice for me to pay homage to the Merlion statue at Marina Bay when I visit Singapore. I don’t mind it really. It even amuses me to see the many tourist and locals in the area. Gadget-loving folks frequent here to capture this landmark with (some of them) shiny new cameras just bought from here. Teens do enjoy hanging around here while even clutching their tablets for that o so famous selfie shots.

A couple walking through the Helix Bridge
A couple walking through the Helix Bridge

Helix Bridge

And walk we went. Up the main bridge, past the famous venue for F1 races and towards the distinctly designed Helix Bridge. I just love how Singapore plays around with design and architecture. This 280m DNA-inspired pedestrian bridge is made of 650 tonnes of Duplex Stainless Steel. The spiral steel making up the helix when elongated to a straight line stretches to 2.25km in length. Pretty impressive.

I enjoy walking through here as if I’m entering a futuristic sci-fi world. There are several pods on the sides overlooking Marina Bay that can handle up to a hundred people. That time though, it was a venue for pre-nuptial shoots or some couple’s quiet time.

The Marina Bay Sands Light and Water Show
The Marina Bay Sands Light and Water Show

Wonder Full Light and Water Show

I really had no inkling what was happening. People were gathering by the bay and waiting for something to happen when we got to the entrance of the Marina Bay Sands Mall. Then I heard Louis Armstrong’s “What A Wonderful World” fill the air then a water show has started. I stuck around to see what happened and bow was I blown away. It was called Wonder Full, a 13-minute multi-sensory outdoor show utilizing lasers, water, audio, videos and pyros. The themes ranges from environmental to families. I think it’s the first time I’ve seen an outdoor show like this and it is really worth taking time to see it. Especially that it is free.

The Marina Bay Sands Wonder Full Light and Water Show runs every night at 8:00pm and 9:30pm. There’s an extra 11:00pm show every Friday and Saturday.

One of a kind multi-sensory outdoor show for free
One of a kind multi-sensory outdoor show for free