14 November 2018

Christmas lights go up along Orchard Road, Singapore

Disney Magical Moments — Christmas on A Great Street! features iconic Disney characters in lighting along Orchard Road in Singapore. The lights officially went on the evening of November 10.

The lights outside Plaza Singapura, featuring a Toy Story theme, on 10 November.
The lights outside Plaza Singapura, featuring a Toy Story theme, on 10 November.

There are four zones, with different coloured lights for each zone:

- Orange: Pixar’s Toy Story, starring Woody and Buzz Lightyear among other Toy Story pals.

- Deep blue: Frozen-themed lights from Elsa and Anna’s world at Orchard Central.

- Sky blue: Mickey Mouse, celebrating his 90th anniversary, with friends.

- Pink: Cinderella-themed mall decorations at Wheelock Place, and an Ariel (The Little Mermaid) photo spot at Shaw House.

The Great Christmas Village at Ngee Ann City is a focal point for festivity, and is filled with food and drinks, amusement rides, and nightly live performances. There is a Hitachi Santa House in addition to the Timbre X Food Village & Bar.

Nakakita addresses the audience at the Christmas Light-Up ceremony.
Nakakita addresses the audience at the Christmas Light-Up ceremony.

Hitachi has been the main sponsor of the annual Christmas Light-up since 1991. In remarks at the Orchard Road Christmas Light-up ceremony in Singapore Chairman of Hitachi Asia Kojin Nakakita said that Hitachi is likely to support the event for many years to come.

Just before the lights went on, November 10.
Just before the lights went on, November 10.

The Disney-themed lights will be on till 1 January 2019.

Details:

The Christmas Village is open

Sundays – Thursdays  11.30 am – 10 pm daily
Fridays and Saturdays 11.30 am – 11 pm daily
Christmas week (20–24 December 2018) 11.30 am – 11 pm daily

Explore:

Hitachi is running games on Facebook for Christmas. Details for a Christmas Light-Up Photo Contest will be shared on Facebook.

Hashtag: #HitachiXmas2018, #HitachiAsia