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The Singapore International Film Festival. This event showcases critically acclaimed works, including international films and Singaporean short productions. The year 1999 marked the 12th year this event has taken place-it's become a renowned showcase for Asian films, which constitute 40% of those featured. The festival includes competitions, workshops, and tributes to filmmakers. Information can be obtained from its website at www. filmfest.org.sg. You can order rickets through TicketCharge over the phone by calling ,~C 65/62962929, via at many locations throughout the city. See "The Performing Arts" section in singapore & malaysia websection 7 for exact locations. April.
Hari Raya Haji. One of the five pillars of Islam involves making a pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in a lifetime, and Hari Raya Haji is celebrated the day after pilgrims make this annual voyage to fulfill their spiritual promise. Muslims who have made the journey adopt the title of Haji (for men) and Hajjah (for women). After morning prayers, sheep and goats are sacrificed and their meat is distributed to poor families. Late April/early May.

Vesak Day. Buddhist shrines and temples are adorned with banners, lights, and flowers and worshippers gather to pray and chant in observance of the birth, enlightenment, and death of the Buddha, which all occurred on this day. Good places to watch the festivities, unless you're afraid of crowds, are the
Temple of a Thousand Lights in Little India or Thian Hock Keng Temple in Chinatown. On this day, Buddhists will refrain from eating meat, donate food to the poor, and set animals (especially birds) free to show kindness and generosity. It falls on the full moon of the fifth month of the lunar calendarwhich means somewhere around mid-May. Singapore Arts Festival. During this monthlong festival, first-class local, regional, and international music and dance performances are staged in a number of venues. The cultural performances, some modcrn and some traditional, are always excellent and are highly recommended. Contact the STB for a full program with details of each event.
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