The DBS Marina Regatta is back in its eighth edition, with a mission to educate and inspire Singaporeans from all walks of life to embrace a more sustainable lifestyle.
Sailing at the Bay
The highlight of the DBS Marina Regatta this year will be the 23,000 sq ft maze, constructed out of RENEW material, which is made from 95% recycled material, mainly compressed “straw” made from leftover stems of agricultural crops. Built as a sensory experience, adrenaline junkies and weekend warriors will have 12 minutes to climb, crawl, jump and swing their way through physical obstacles around the maze to test their physical speed and knowledge of critical issues facing the environment.
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This year, the DBS Marina Regatta participants will also be in for a gastronomical treat dished out by second generation hawkers who have finetuned generations-old recipes. From carrot cake with bacon to fresh seafood by the bay to halal kebabs and more, there is something in
store for all visitors. The Marina Regatta will also be supporting the latest hawkerpreneurs and social enterprises so that event-goers can feast on creative eats like Impossible Burgers, churros, rainbow tea and grilled meats from around the region.
Just as DBS has supported the growth of Singapore’s economy, it is also extending this support to aspiring musicians. The DBS Marina Regatta weekend will see more than 20 young buskers sing their heart out around the bay. The event will be a platform to showcase their
talent and event-goers can also enjoy the music at the Jim Beam pop-up bar which will also be a feature at the DBS Marina Regatta.
Team Shee Tse Koon, Singapore Country Head, DBS
Shee Tse Koon, Singapore Country Head, DBS said: “This year’s DBS Marina Regatta is a ‘race against time’ to raise eco-consciousness among individuals. Visitors can look forward to discovering and learning about sustainability issues through the immersive and interactive
games and exhibitions. We have also collaborated with social enterprises on a curated series of sustainability workshops on upcycling, urban farming and soap-making.”
This year’s Regatta will be held from 31 May to 2 June 2019 at The Promontory@Marina Bay. Entry to the event is free.