Maybe you care, or you don't -- but it's the end of the year, so here's a piece of information about Christmas for you.
Orchard road will be lighted up for the Christmas celebrations from Nov. 12, Saturday -- two weeks shy of December and more than a month before Christmas day.
The light-up will last till Jan. 2.
The annual Christmas light-up, which continues to be a popular event that attracts both Singaporeans and tourists alike, has been an annual event organised by Singapore Tourism Board since 1984.
The lights back in 1984 looked quite different to the ones we were used to seeing today:
In fact, for most of the 1980s, the lights were yellow, instead of the white and blue we are used to.
1986:
1988:
1990:
In the late 90's, blue-themed lights and decorations started appearing.
1998:
1999:
And at the turn of the millennium, the decorations became more interesting.
2002:
2003:
In more recent years, the decorations have evolved into sophisticated embellishments for the shopping district.
2009:
2010:
2012:
2014:
2015:
Many Singaporeans might have fond memories of the Christmas light-ups throughout the years.
Whether you were enthralled by the lights as a child, had romantic strolls with your partner under the glow of the lights, or simply caught sight of Christmas trees on fire last year, one thing is for sure -- it's going to be beautiful this year as well.
And super crowded.
The stretch of road between Scotts Road and Bideford Road will also be closed from 3pm to 11pm on Nov. 12, to make way for street performances, food trucks, vintage rides and an artisanal Christmas Market.
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