DBS is actively involved in livening up the Marina Bay area, with many exciting initiatives and fun activities. The DBS Marina Regatta 2013 that took place earlier in the year attracted great crowds and participation from local and overseas dragon boating teams, along with community carnivals and sea activities for the public to enjoy! Do check out my coverage and write up of the DBS Marina Regatta 2013 that happened on the weekend of 18th and 19th May 2013 and the Bay Festival that happened on the weekend on 24th and 25th May 2013!
Coming to you, happening at Marina Bay is ….
DBS Movies by the Bay – You can vote for your favourite movie to be screened
With DBS Movies by the Bay, the public will be able to enjoy their favourite movies in the open air, by the lapping waters of Marina Bay, compliments of the Bank. To kick off the event, box-office hits ‘The Dark Knight’ and ‘Avatar’ will be screened on 18 and 19 October respectively. As part of DBS’ support of social entrepreneurship, various social enterprises which will be selling popcorn, drinks and snacks during the movie screening.
DBS Movies by the Bay is unique in that every month, members of the public can vote for which movie to watch. From November onwards, prior to a movie screening, DBS will post a shortlist of five blockbuster movies on its Facebook page. The two movies which garner the most ‘likes’ from members of the public will be screened that weekend.
The movie screening will take place at the Waterfront Promenade every third Friday and Saturday of the month in October, November and December this year. A different blockbuster movie will be screened each night. This initiative is part of a year-long series of activities the bank has lined up to enliven the Marina Bay area and enable people from all walks of life to enjoy the Bay, such as the DBS Sailing Programme, DBS Marina Regatta – Singapore’s largest water sports festival, and the POSB PAssion Run for Kids.
Here are the key information and details for DBS Movies By The Bay
– When: Every third Friday and Saturday of the month in October, November and December
– Time: 7pm
– Venue: Waterfront Promenade at Marina Bay Sands (Event Square @ Marina Bay, next to The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands)
For more details, do check out DBS Facebook Page for the latest news, happenings and updates! Drop by at Marina Bay and enjoy outdoor fun and movies watching with DBS Movies By The Bay!
* Information Courtesy of DBS Marketing Communications *