Singapore Plans Spectacular Opening Ceremony For Youth Olympic Games
The Story of A Young Nation & Youth Athletes Unfolds in a Show Created Specially for the Youth.
International Team Puts Together An Exciting Lineup For the Youth of the World.
The story of Singapore and aspiring youth athletes will unfold in a spectacular 110-minute performance, put together by an international production team working alongside young local and foreign talents for the Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games Opening Ceremony.
The Story and Team Behind The Show
Drawing a parallel between Singapore and Young Olympians, the story begins with their hopes and dreams, follows them through their struggles and transformations, before culminating in the birth of a new beginning. On 14 August 2010, with the world’s largest floating platform as the stage, 7,000 performers will tell the story of the perseverance and achievement of a young nation, which is likened to the determination and success of youth athletes.
Creative Director Ivan Heng and his team weave genres like theatre, music, song, dance and multimedia into a show infused with surprises and special effects that will be played out against the stunning backdrop of Singapore’s Marina Bay.
Created by Singaporeans, the show will also see Show Producer Vernon Teo working alongside a world-class international team of technical experts from France, Germany, Belgium, Australia, Malaysia and the United Kingdom, including Technical Director Nick Eltis, Lighting Designer Koert Vermeulen, Special Effects Designer Jean Kohler, Fireworks and Pyrotechnics Designer Michael Lakin, Flames Designer Francois Montel, Sound Designer Scott Willsallen, Set Designer Raja Malek and Multimedia Director Brian Gothong Tan.
Youth performers like beat boxer Dharni, DJ KoFlow, fire performers from Bornfire and SOKA, martial arts students from Martial House and drummers from Drumfest will feature prominently to appeal to the young target audience.
The Inspiration Behind The Stage
Architectural Stage Designer Randy Chan is tasked with creating a unique space on which the story – performed by youths for the youth of the world – comes alive.
His inspiration of the stage design comes from three main elements:
- The history and growth of Singapore as a port city
- Marina Bay, the world’s first urban reservoir
- Singapore’s reputation as a “Garden City”
The most intriguing feature of the stage is a semi-elliptical lake in the middle of the stage, on which segments of the show will be staged. The reflection from the lake, together with the lighting effects, will enhance the overall effect of the show and amplify the visual delight for the audience.
Singapore 2010 – Blazing the Trail
Singapore will be hosting the inaugural Youth Olympic Games (YOG) from 14 to 26 August 2010. The Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games will receive some 5,000 athletes and officials from the 205 National Olympic Committees (NOCs), along with an estimated 1,200 media representatives, 20,000 local and international volunteers, and more than 370,000 spectators. Young athletes – aged between 14 and 18 years – will compete in 26 sports and take part in a Culture and Education Programme.
The Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games aims to inspire youth around the world to embrace, embody and express the Olympic values of Excellence, Friendship and Respect. It will create a lasting sports, culture and education legacy for Singapore and youths from around the world, as well as enhance and elevate the sporting culture locally and regionally.
For more information, please visit www.singapore2010.sg
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