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Poinsettia Wishes At GBTB: Now Open With European Castle, Nutcrackers & Light Sculptures

Poinsettia Wishes At GBTB: Now Open With European Castle, Nutcrackers & Light Sculptures

Lifestyle
By Rachel Yohannan on 02 Dec 2020
Senior Digital Editor
Crazy cat lady who loves afternoon tea, kawaii Japanese fashion, and all things Sanrio.

Christmastime is here and with it comes beautiful festive displays that’ll get you right into the jolly yuletide spirit. One of the most anticipated ones every year is Poinsettia Wishes at Gardens by the Bay’s Flower Dome, and it’s back once more to wow you with a sea of vibrant red blooms, grand European-style architecture, and for the first time in 5 years, Luminarie light sculptures.

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Here’s a first look at the Poinsettia Wishes floral display at GBTB, which will be running from now till 3 January 2021. Tickets are now going at a discounted price of $10 (U.P. $12) for Singaporean Adults!

P.S.: Check out our article on 18 new things to do in December 2020 too.

Read on to find out more about Poinsettia Wishes 2020 at Gardens by the Bay, Singapore!

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Though wintery holidays abroad are not possible at the moment, you can still whisk yourself away on an imaginary trip to the Nordics with Poinsettia Wishes 2020, housed in the cool  23°C air-conditioned environment of the Flower Dome. One can always pretend, right?

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At the centre of it all is a grand replica of Netherlands’ Gouda City Hall, a towering castle-like landmark that many flock to for candle light-ups during Christmas.

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The structure is decorated by festive garlands and baubles, and flanked by an army of life-sized Nutcrackers standing stately around it. This is further surrounded by live Christmas trees in beds of red and pink Christmas flowers - including the famed Poinsettias, of course!

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Other seasonal florals that are part of the display include merry red Kalanchoes and delicate white Christmas Roses.

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Walk down the path and you’ll find some snow-capped Christmas cottages looking straight out of a storybook. If you view the scene from above, it’s almost like gazing down at a toy town!

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Cosy up with your partner and take some cute couple shots worthy of a Christmas card here! Bonus: Don matching Christmas sweaters for extra festive factor.

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There’s also a little wishing well that looks like it’s made of real bricks - even though it’s not. While you can’t throw any coins in, you can still make a wish for the upcoming year! 

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The whole display looks even more magical at night, where twinkling fairy lights and Luminarie light sculptures illuminate the dome.

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This is the first time in 5 years that there are Luminarie light sculptures set up in the Flower Dome, and all of them have been expertly handmade by Italian craftsmen. Traditionally, they are made using paper lanterns and lit up with candles, but these modern versions use LED lights.

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Poinsettia Wishes 2020
Date: Until 3 January 2021
Time: 9am - 9pm daily
Location: Flower Dome at Gardens by the Bay
Price: $10 for Singaporean Adults (U.P. $12). Get your tickets here.
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