Christmas Wonderland will be returning to Gardens by the Bay this festive season with its first-ever parade. The sixth edition of the event, which runs from Nov 29 to Dec 26, will feature illuminations inspired by the Italian region of Tuscany and other family-friendly activities, organisers Blue Sky Events said on Friday (Nov 1). The inaugural Christmas Parade will see festive characters on three different floats roving throughout the fairground on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. The floats – which feature Santa on his reindeer sleigh, dancing elves and Santarinas, as well as penguins and snowmen – will also spread the holiday cheer on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The Santa and reindeer sleigh float will also make an appearance on weekdays. LET IT SNOW, LET IT SNOW Those who dream of visiting the North Pole can get one step closer to their fantasy at the event’s new interactive Santa’s Workshop. After a walk through the forest and giant "snow" globes, … [Read more...] about Gardens by the Bay’s Christmas Wonderland returns with new parade, Santa’s workshop
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Football: Italian star and World Cup winner Paolo Rossi dies aged 64
ROME: Paolo Rossi, a hero of Italian football who fired the Azzurri to victory in the 1982 World Cup, has died aged 64, prompting an outpouring of grief and tributes. Rossi's wife Federica Cappelletti announced the death with a post on Instagram alongside a photo of the couple, accompanied by the comment "Forever", followed by a heart. "There will never be anyone like you, unique, special, after you the absolute nothing," Cappelletti also wrote on Facebook. The cause of his death was not revealed but Italian media reported that Rossi had been suffering from "an uncurable disease". Tributes were paid to 'Pablito', the star who was banned for three years for his part in a betting scandal, but returned to win the World Cup in Spain and the Ballon D'Or the same year. Despite breaking in the early hours, Italian media splashed with the news, while social media lit up with tributes and "Paolo Rossi" was Italy's number one trending search item. "Football and Italy mourns Paolo … [Read more...] about Football: Italian star and World Cup winner Paolo Rossi dies aged 64