The second edition of the DBS Marina Regatta returns to Waterfront Promenade at Marina Bay this weekend 18 to 19 May 2013 with carnival fun the following week on 24 to 25 May 2013.
DRAGON BOAT RACES
The competitive dragon boat races will be held this weekend featuring eight race categories. The 200m race will be held on the 18th while the 500m race will be held the next day on the 19th. Check out the Cosplay festival and Drum Challenge. You can expect more than 130 international and local teams
BAY FESTIVAL
The Bay Festival will be held on 24 to 25 May 2013 where you can take part in watercraft workshops and try your hand at dragon boating, kayaking and sailing for free. Stage games and booth activities such as water games, painting and dumpling fishing will be available. Enjoy the food and beverage offering and live music from popular local acts including Electrico and Jack and Rai.
PHONEOGRAPHY AWARDS
There will also be an Instagram competition so that athletes, crew and spectators can share experiences with the community at large through the social media platform. This year the bank will pull photos and videos posted on social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Vine and Twitter into a video that tells the story of DBS Marina Regatta from different points of view.
Awards will be given for the following awards will be given out for:
- Most vibrant shot of the festival
- Most emotive portrayal of participants
- Most inclusive shot of social enterprises
- Most sporting shot of the races
- Most sporting shot of the races
- Best effects
- Best Vine video
Remember to hashtag #DBSMARINAREGATTA2013 on Instagram, Vine or Twitter or for Facebook through the Facebook app
The three contributors with the most voted photos via Facebook will also stand to win a degustation dining experience for two, worth S$600, at Restaurant ANDRE – Singapore’s best restaurant.
You can check out some of our photos from last year’s regatta here.
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