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Lucerne Symphony Orchestra in Concert - 3 July 2016 @ Esplanade
Sunday, 03.07.2016
Sunday, 03.07.2016
Concert
Switzerland’s oldest symphony orchestra is coming to Singapore for a concert. The musicians combine a classical-romantic repertoire with undaunted curiosity. They have gained an international standing that extends far beyond its home territory. Strongly anchored in Lucerne, a city with a worldwide reputation for music, the Orchestra offers a number of annual concert cycles and acts as the orchestra-in-residence of the Lucerne Theatre.
Location: Esplanade, Singapore
Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin visits Singapore
Tuesday, 07.06.2016
Friday, 30.09.2016
Official visit
Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin, Minister of Defence, Civil Protection and Sports, attended the Shangri-La Dialogue, on June 4-5. This was his first visit to Singapore for the Shangri-La Dialogue, the most important inter-governmental security forum of the Asia-Pacific region held annually in Singapore. During his visit, Federal Councillor Parmelin also met his counterpart Singaporean Minister of Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen. The two Ministers underlined the excellent bilateral relations between our countries and both emphasized the potential for further collaboration in international cooperation and multi-lateral organizations such as ASEAN and the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM). The key role of facilitators that both countries can undertake when international disputes arise was also highlighted as one of the fields shared by both Singapore and Switzerland. Federal Councillor Parmelin also attended the official dinner at the Istana offered by Singapore President Dr. Tony Tan.During his visit, Federal Councillor Parmelin had the opportunity to have special meetings with some other of his counter-parts, as from Canada, India, Republic of Korea and the United Kingdom.Before returning to Switzerland, Mr. Parmelin met with the Swiss Community at the Ambassador’s residence.
Location: Singapore
Swiss Folk Metal Band Eluveitie in Concert – 24 May 2016 @ SCAPE
Tuesday, 24.05.2016
Tuesday, 24.05.2016
Concert
The Swiss Folk Metal Band Eluveitie is for the first time coming to Singapore for a concert! Describing themselves as ‘the new wave of folk metal’, the musicians combine characteristics of melodic death metal with melodies of traditional Celtic music. In 2014, they won the Swiss Music Award for the ‘Best Live Act National’. Be prepared for heavy guitars and ferocious sound!
Location: SCAPE, Singapore
Schellen-Ursli at the European Union Film Festival – 21 May 2016 @ Golden Village Suntec City
Saturday, 21.05.2016
Saturday, 21.05.2016
Movie
The Embassy is delighted to present Schellen-Ursli (Little Mountain Boy) by Academy Award winner Xavier Koller at the 26th European Union Film Festival 2016. The movie won the Swiss Film Award 2016 for Best Cinematography.
Location: Golden Village Suntec City, Singapore
Swiss Ambassador’s Football Cup 2016
Saturday, 23.04.2016
Saturday, 23.04.2016
Event for Swiss nationals who live abroad
As an initiative of the Embassy of Switzerland, the 7th edition of the Swiss Ambassador’s Football Cup will take place on Saturday 23 April at the Swiss Club. The Cup brings junior football players from local and international schools together with the aim of fostering cultural exchange through their passion for sport.
Location: Swiss Club, Singapore
Statement Against Death Penalty
Friday, 15.04.2016
Saturday, 30.04.2016
The European Union Delegation to Singapore issues the following statement in agreement with the EU Heads of Mission and the Embassy of Switzerland:The European Union (EU) and Switzerland call on the Cabinet to grant clemency to 32 year old Malaysian Kho Jabing. The EU, its Member States and Switzerland continue to call on the Singaporean authorities to adopt a moratorium on executions.Whilst the EU and Switzerland do not refute the seriousness of the crime, they hold a principled position against the death penalty and are opposed to the use of capital punishment under any circumstances. The death penalty has not been shown in any way to act as a deterrent to crime. Furthermore, any errors - inevitable in any legal system - are irreversible. The EU and Switzerland will continue in their pursuit of the abolition of the death penalty worldwide.The EU and Switzerland join all of those who have asked for a review of Singapore's current policy on the death penalty.
Location: Singapore
Noga’s concert: 20 March 2016 - 5pm @ Alliance française
Sunday, 20.03.2016
Sunday, 20.03.2016
Concert
Be transported by the chanson vibe of Noga and her alter-ego Patrick Bebey in a concert that pleases your ears with a mix of jazz, world music and vocal improvisation.
Location: Alliance française, Singapore
Swiss Film screening “Pause” by Mathieu Urfer, 17th March – 8pm
Thursday, 17.03.2016
Thursday, 17.03.2016
Cultural event
On 17 March, Switzerland presents “Pause” by Mathieu Urfer, a romance and fun movie about a young couple who decides to put their relationship on hold. But, he will try to achieve the impossible to prove her she’s the only woman for him.
Location: Alliance française, Singapore
Francophonie Festival 2016
Saturday, 12.03.2016
Saturday, 20.02.2016
Cultural event
The Embassy of Switzerland in collaboration with the Alliance française in Singapore is pleased to invite all French language lovers to celebrate La Francophonie and take part in the festive programme!La Francophonie is celebrated across the globe in March to coincide with the birth of the first Intergovernmental Francophone Organization established on 20th March, 1970 in Niamey (Niger).In Singapore, the French language and its cultural and linguistic diversity are celebrated through films, writing, music and art exhibitions. The Embassy of Switzerland is proud to be involved in some highlights of the festivities.
Location: Alliance française, Singapore
Swiss Education Fair 2016
Saturday, 05.03.2016
Saturday, 05.03.2016
Public event
Switzerland is one of the world’s leading investors in education and has a very qualitative educational system. The various educational strengths that Switzerland has to offer include globally top ranked public Universities, Universities of Applied Sciences and Hospitality Schools. Their high quality and dedicated educational programs have shaped 27 Nobel Laureates in the past. Discover various Swiss institutions of higher learning presenting their outstanding programs, Bachelor and Master Programs. Meet and speak directly with exchange students and delegates and get answers to important questions such as the application process, future career opportunities or living in Switzerland.For more information, check out the website: http://swisseducationfair.org/home/
Location: Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre - Begonia Junior Level 3
Event Calendar Spring 2016
Friday, 04.03.2016
Saturday, 23.04.2016
Public event
Event Calendar Spring 2016
Location: Singapore
Closing event - The Exhibition of the Italian film director Federico Fellini ‘Circus of Lights’ – 17 February, 6.30pm @ NTU
Wednesday, 17.02.2016
Wednesday, 17.02.2016
Cultural event
The Exhibition ‘Circus of Lights’ which has been displayed for the first time in Singapore will be open to visit for last time at the closing event on 17 February. On this occasion a guided tour with background information about the Fellini Foundation in Switzerland will take place. The admission of the exhibition and guided tour is free.
Location: Nanyang Technological University (NTU), ADM Gallery, Singapore
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