Plural MICE, cultural patchwork: a vast field of possibilities

In addition to its solid event and hotel capacities, a tour of the MICE offering cannot overlook the unique venues that make up the true "SingaporeExperience". Here are just a few examples of some of the must-see or more unusual events.

Going green...

Singapore has lived up to its nickname of Garden City. And the experience Gardens by the Bay will convince even the most sceptical. Under the aptly-named Flower Domeor in the heart of the Rain ForestWith a total surface area of 101 hectares, this is an aesthetically pleasing, futuristic setting. And it's now being enhanced with occasional events, such as the partnership signed with the second part of the film Avatar a few months ago. All with a vast eco-responsible programme. Another option, in the fresh air: the botanical garden and its famous National Orchid Garden.

...or launching

Taking to the open seas, casting off from convention centres and meeting rooms: this is another option available to MICE players, for an hour, half a day or more. Monster Day Tours, for example, offers to take up to 18 participants to the Southern Islands. It's a timeless experience, during which participants can stroll along the Kusu Islandbetween a Chinese temple and a turtle sanctuary. Gastronomic activities can be added to the excursion, such as a barbecue, kayaking or fishing session...

A cultural and spiritual dive

Singapore offers a unique blend of architecture and culture, a colourful patchwork of Chinese, Malay and Indian influences. You can't leave the City-State without soaking up the Peranakan aesthetic at Katong or Joo Chiat without having wandered between the stalls of Chinatown to bring back an indispensable trinket or a precious good-luck charm; without having smelled the spices of Little Indiaadmired the sculptures and colours of the temples. Singapore is also a spiritual crossroads, where you can go from a Hindu ceremony to a Buddhist ritual or a visit to the majestic Sultan Mosque in just a few minutes. A certain the art of living together…

Understanding the smart city and its challenges

Bringing together such a wide range of experiences, preserving the old and preparing for the future, in such a geographically constrained area: this was by no means an easy challenge. Singaporeans are proud to share the secret of their success through infrastructures that can also be visited, or even used for meetings or events. This is particularly true of theUrban Redevelopment Authoritywith a 200-seat conference roomThis is where the City-State's urban development plan is set out, with a wealth of models and a variety of animations, and where it is clear that the City-State is destined to become a smart city, and to prosper as a garden city. Another up-to-the-minute activity is a trip to the Marina dam and its Sustainable Singapore Gallery. The permanent exhibition focuses on environmental issues and how Singapore is addressing them today and will continue to do so in the future. It's a fascinating look at a global issue, with concrete implications at a local level. It's all well served by an effective, interactive display, and above all by the educational approach and commitment of the Sustainable Singapore Gallery guides.