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On the 14th of April, Singapore will launch the celebration of Hans Christian Andersen (HCA) at Singapore Philatelic Museum. Already from the beginning of the worldwide celebration of HCA, 2 April 2005 events has taken place in Singapore. To celebrate this world-famous fairy-teller more than 30 Singapore organization's have come together to throw HCA a year-long birthday bash in an unprecedented festival, celebrating the joy of reading and writing.

Singapore celebrations
That Singapore will feature prominently in the celebration is obvious as one goes through the impressive lists of events that will take place in the country during the nine months of celebration. Seldom has so many organizations in Singapore worked together to create a festival.

In Singapore the celebration commenced when Singapore Post published a series of commemorative HCA stamps at the end of March 2005. Further Singapore's HCA bicentenary year events, includes a wide range of creative competitions for the children. The famous Danish actress, Susse Wold will perform her incredible one-woman show "It's Perfectly True". Furthermore "The Nightingale" staged by I-Theatre, a nationwide essay competition organized by National Institute of Education, "The Little Mermaid" as a dance performance staged by Singapore Dance Theatre, and a HCA FilmFestival can be enjoyed. Also a wide range of other events like theatre performances, storytelling sessions and exhibitions will take place. The year-long celebration is culminating with the musical "The Snow Queen" staged by SRT's The Little Company at The Esplanade (full list of events below).

Many of the events has been made possible by the support of the HCA 2005 Foundation.

The launch
At the official launch of HCA2005 Singapore on the 14th of April 2005, H. E. Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports, and Second Minister for Trade and Industry will grace the event as the Guest-of-Honor. Also the four HCA ambassadors of HCA2005 Singapore, the sponsors and partners of the celebration will be present to mark the beginning of an event-full year of celebration ? a celebration all HCA ambassadors (see below), sponsors and partners can be proud of being responsible for. 
 
HCA2005.com.sg
As one of the main communication channels for HCA2005 Singapore, a website has been created under the global website hca2005.com with the assitence of the HCA 2005 Foundation. On this site you can find full information on the HCA2005 Singapore events, information about the four Singapore HCA ambassadors, HCA essays by the four ambassadors and you can read about the sponsors for HCA2005 Singapore.

For more information about HCA2005 Singapore, please refer to HCA2005.com.sg. Information on HCA2005 Singapore is also provided by Charlotte Nors (, tel. (+65) 6733 8166) or Pia Mortensen (, tel. (+65) 6355 5022).

HCA2005 Events in Singapore
MARTS
SingPost launch of four HCA commemorative HCA stamps
Date: 30th April 2005-03-31
Venue: The stamps can be bought at all post offices, through SingPost online shop or at Singapore Philatelic Museum
More info: singpost.com

APRIL
HCA Fairytales at Hallmark Channel
Date: 5th March 2005 - 27th August 2005, Saturdays at 9pm
Venue: Hallmark Channel
More info: call Shikin Hashim 62248198
In conjunction with HCA's 200 years anniversary, the Hallmark Channel is featuring a 26 part series of HCA fairytales. Hallmark is presenting The Fairy-teller together with MPH Bookstore.

HCA 2005 Book Exhibition
Date: 1st - 30th April 2005
Venue: Kinokuniya, Singapore Main Store
More info: call Books Kinokuniya
67375021
A highlight of HCA's work in English, Japanese, Chinese, French and German. For all you classic HCA fairytale fans out there, this is definitely an exhibition not to be missed!

HCA Birthday Party at the Danish Seamen's Church
Date: 2nd April 2005, 2 ? 5pm
Venue: The Danish Seamen's Church
More info: email
The Danish Seamen's Church and Danish Business Association of Singapore are inviting for this wonderful afternoon birthday party for the whole family.

HCA Birthday Party and "International Children's Book Day Read'n Tell Workshop for Parents"
Date: 2nd April 2005, 10.30am - 12.30pm
Venue: Potong Pasir Community Center
More info and tickets: email Nellie Har, or call 94507110

HCA Storytelling in Borders Presented by Borders and InnoForm Media
Date: 2nd April 2005
Venue: Borders Bookstore
More info: email

Drawing and Writing Competition for the Danish Children in Singapore
Date: 2nd April 2005 - 31st May 2005
Venue: submission to the Danish Bussines Association of Singapore or to the Danish Seamen's Church
More info: email , www.dabs-singapore.com

HCA Storytelling in Borders Presented by Borders and InnoForm Media
Date: 9th April 2005
Venue: Borders Bookstore
More info: email Carol Chong,

Launch of the HCA Celebration in Singapore
Date: 14th April 2005, 6 - 9pm
Venue: Singapore Philatelic Museum
More info and tickets: By invitation only, call the Royal Danish Embassy 63555010

The Fairytale World of HCA
Date: 14th April 2005 - 14th October 2005
Venue: Singapore Philatelic Museum
More info and tickets: call Singapore Philatelic Museum 63373888, www.sph.org.sg
A wonderful creative exhibition for schoolchildren and families, focusing on the Danish writer's ascent from countryside boy to literary giant, highlighting his life, hobbies and four of his most famous fairytales; Thumbelina, The Ugly Duckling, The Emperor?s New Clothes and The little Mermaid.

Bring Out The Genius. Colours of HCA with NLB and Dumex Mamil Gold - Colouring Contest and Storytelling by Catherine Lim
Date: 16th April 2005, 12 - 4pm
Venue: Woodlands Regional Library
More Info: call NLB helpdesk 63323255
Colouring contests for 2 age groups - 3 to 4 years old and 5 to 6 years old (limited to 80 participants per category). Children have the opportunity to win attractive prizes and listen to Catherine Lim's (the Well-Known Author) storytelling.

"It's Perfectly True", Danish Actress Susse Wold?s Incredible One-Woman Show
Date: 28th April 2005, 7pm and 9.15pm
Venue: Singapore Repertory Theatre
More info and tickets: www.sistic.com.sg
Susse Wold, who is one of Denmark's leading actresses, has a seducing charm, and she has received a lot of praise, for her performance: "It's Perfectly True".

"Chapter 3" - HCA Storytelling by the Society for Reading and Literacy
Date: 29th April 2005, 8pm
Venue: Mask Hall of DramaPlus Arts
More info and tickets: email
Be enthralled by the tales of HCA, both familiar and forgotten, and rediscover the fascination of oral storytelling!

MAY
"Once Upon a Time" - Transmission of the Launch of HCA in Denmark
Date: 15th May 2005, 10pm - 12mn
Venue: ArtsCentral
More info: www.artscentral.com.sg
A musical extravaganza to celebrate the bicentenary of HCA held in Copenhagen on 2nd April, this show brings together internationally renowned artists to interpret Andersen's loved tales through music, film, song and dance. Shown exclusively on ArtsCentral.

Bring Out The Genius. Colours of HCA with Dumex Mamil Gold - Win a Trip to Denmark.
Date: 16th May 2005 - 15th July 2005
Venue: at participating supermarkets only.
More Info: call Nutriline 1800 2653188
Win a trip to Denmark and visit the home of HCA. To participate, purchase any Mamil Gold Growing Up Formula. Entry forms are available at participating supermarkets only.

Family Musical "The Nightingale"
Date: 22nd  May 2005 - 4th  June 2005
Venue: AGF Theatre, Alliance Francaise
More info and tickets: email , www.sistic.com.sg 
The Nightingale - world premiere of a brand new family musical adapted from The Emperor's Nightingale, using a fusion of both Western and Asian techniques.

HCA Storytelling in Borders Presented by Borders and Penguin Books
Date: 28th May 2005, 3pm
Venue: Borders Bookstore
More info: email

JUNE
3-Day Junior Art Camp Creating HCA Motifs and Stories in Children?s Art
Date: 1st - 3rd June 2005
Venue: School of Young Talents, Nanyang Acadamy of Fine Arts
More info and tickets: www.bones-n-flesh.com or call Xaviera Lee 98248239

Bookmark Design Competition Presented by NLB
Date: 1st - 30th June 2005
Venue: All participating libraries
More info: call NLB helpdesk 63323255
Drop in your entry, accompanied with a loan receipt of 4 items at any of the participating libraries within the above mentioned timeframe. There will be attractive prizes for the winners!

HCA Film Festival by Singapore Film Society
Date: 7th - 13th June 2005
Venue: Golden Village Marina
More info and tickets: www.sfs.org.sg
SFS has managed to get an impressive collection of HCA related films including work from all over the world, ranging from names like Finland's Aki Kaurismäki to Korea's Jang Sun-woo. The primary target is an adult audience.

Storytelling at Books Kinokuniya
Date: 11th June 2005
Venue: Kinokuniya, Singapore Main Store
More info: call Books Kinokuniya 67375021
Enjoy some of the captivating stories of HCA with storyteller, Ms Shila Fernandez from National Institute of Education, right here at Kinokuniya, Singapore Main Store.

Storytelling with LEGO - A Celebration of HCA
Date: 14th June 2005
Venue: Woodlands Regional Library
More info and tickets: email Yeo Cheng Ann Danny,
An event primarily for pre-school teachers focused on giving an introduction and demonstration on the use of LEGO for storytelling (language development).

Teachers Group Training
Date: 10th - 13th June 2005
Venue: Auditorium at Peoples? Association
More info and tickets: email
Teachers Group is education of teachers based on a selection of classic HCA fairytales. Presented by People's Association and LEGO Education.

JULY
Launch of NIE's Nationwide HCA Writing Competition
Date: submission, 4th July 2005 - 12th august 2005
Venue: submission to English Language & Literature ELL at NIE
More info: www.ell.nie.edu.sg
The competition is presented by ELL/NIE and the Royal Danish Embassy, and sponsored by SAS and LEGO's educational division. - The first prize will be a trip to Denmark to visit the home of HCA, and LEGOland in Billund. The competition will run in upper primary and lower secondary school.

"The Little Mermaid" - a Ballet Under the Stars Organised and Performed by Singapore Dance Theatre
Date: 8th-10th July and 15th - 17th July 2005
Venue: Fort Canning Green
More info and tickets: call Rahim Kasbi 63380611 or email
A fantastic outdoor dance performance for the whole family.

Event: HCA Travel Exhibition about His Life and Work
Date: 14th - 25th July 2005
Venue: Woodlands Regional Library
More info: call NLB helpdesk 63323255

HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN - LIVE!
Date: 30th and 31st July 2005
Venue: Singapore Repertory Theatre
More info and tickets: www.dramaplus.org
HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN - LIVE! is a delightful musical version of four of HCA's classic tales; The Emperor's New Clothes, The Princess & The Pea, The Nightingale, and The Princess & The Swineherd.

HCA Travel Exhibition about His Life and Work
Date: 25th July 2005 - 4th August 2005
Venue: Jurong Regional Library
More info: call NLB helpdesk 63323255

HCA Storytelling Competition Organized by NLB
Date: 16th July 2005, 2 - 4pm
Venue: West Mall
More Info: call NLB helpdesk at 63323255
Competition is opened to all primary school students, who will submit their entries through their schools. 2 categories - lower primary (primary 1 to 3) and upper primary (primary 4 to 6). Auditions will be held end June. Free admission.

AUGUST
HCA Travel Exhibition about His Life and Work
Date: 4th - 15th August 2005
Venue: Toa Payoh Community Library
More info: call NLB helpdesk 63323255

The Ugly Duckling Presented by SRT's The Little Company
Date: 12th August 2005 - 11th September 2005
Venue: DBS Arts Centre - Home of SRT
More info and tickets: www.srt.com.sg/www.sistic.com
A play for the 2?6 year-olds featuring amazing puppetry and beautiful songs. Signed for the hearing impaired.

Painting Exhibition - HCA's Fairytales on Canvas
Date: 12th August 2005 - 11th September 2005
Venue: DBS Arts Centre - Home of SRT
More info: email

HCA Travel Exhibition about His Life and Work
Date: 15th - 25th August 2005
Venue: Ang Mo Kio Community Library
More info: call NLB helpdesk 63323255

HCA Travel Exhibition about His Life and Work
Date: 25th August 2005 - 5th September 2005
Venue: Sengkang Community Library
More info: call NLB helpdesk 63323255

SEPTEMBER
HCA Bilingual Story Festival at NAFA
Date: 2nd September 2005 - 16th October. 2nd - 3rd September evening (storytelling), 3rd September 2005, 9am - 2pm (workshop for storytellers in English).
Venue: Studio theatre, School of Performing Arts, NAFA
More info and tickets: www.bones-n-flesh.com
Apart from storytelling and workshops there will be staged 90 min. of HCA dramas every Saturday and Sunday in five weekends starting on the 17th of Sep.

HCA Storytelling in Borders Presented by Borders and Penguin Books
Date: 3rd September 2005, 3pm
Venue: Borders Bookstore
More info: email

HCA Travel Exhibition about His Life and Work
Date: 5th - 15th September 2005
Venue: Bedok Community Library
More info: call NLB helpdesk 63323255

Lantern-Making Workshop on Crafting "HCA Story Lanterns"
Date: 7th September 2005, 2 - 5pm
Venue: Junior Arts Classroom, NAFA
More info and tickets: www.bones-n-flesh.com
The winner of this arts competition will have his/hers masterpiece framed into a lantern, to be showed at the Family Feast of HCA Story Lanterns exhibition, running between the 16th - 19th of September.

HCA Travel Exhibition about His Life and Work
Date: 15th September 2005 - 1st October 2005
Venue: Bukit Merah Library
More info: call NLB helpdesk 63323255

Artventure of HCA Creative Display of 2D and 3D Arts Expressions From Young Artists   
Date: 16th - 19th September 2005
Venue: Academy Theatre Foyer, NAFA, gallery 1 and 2
More info and tickets: www.bones-n-flesh.com
Free admission to this artventure.

HCA Story Festival at NAFA.
Date: 16th September 2005 - 23rd October 2005
Venue: Academy Theatre Foyer, NAFA, gallery 1 and 2
More info and tickets: www.bones-n-flesh.com
This festival presents arts exhibition and bilingual theatre festival over six weeks.

Family Feast of HCA Story Lanterns
Date: 17th September 2005 - 23rd October 2005
Venue: Academy Theatre Foyer, NAFA
More info and tickets: www.bones-n-flesh.com

Copenhagen Royal Chapel Choir
Date: end September 2005
Venue: to be confirmed
More info and tickets: email
The world famous Copenhagen Royal Chapel Choir is visiting Singapore.

DanishDesignWorld - Modern Danish Design and Industrial Design
Date: September/October 2005 (to be confirmed).
Venue: -
More info and tickets: email Martin Pedersen
Danish design exhibition and 'Creative Thinking Workshops'. The exhibition will focus on Danish design, here in particular modern design and industrial design. The creative thinking workshops will be taught by prominent Danish, International and Singaporean businesspeople and scholars with extensive experience within this field.

OCTOBER
HCA Fancy Costume High - Tea Party
Date: 1st October 2005
Venue: YWCA
More info and tickets: www.bones-n-flesh.com
Come dressed up like your favourite HCA character.

NOVEMBER
Crossword Puzzle Contest Presented by NLB
Date: 1st November 2005 - 31st December 2005
Venue: All participating libraries
More info: call NLB helpdesk 63323255
Drop in your entry, accompanied with a loan receipt of 4 items at any of the participating libraries within the above mentioned timeframe. There will be attractive prizes for the winners!

An Evening of HCA Tales
Date: 12th and 13th November 2005
Venue: Singapore Repertory Theatre
More info and tickets: www.nbdcs.org.sg
Come and be enchanted by your favourite HCA tales, as told by American storyteller Randel Mcgee and Singapore's very own Sheila Wee and Kiran Shan.

The Snow Queen Presented by SRT's The Little Company
Date: 22nd November 2005 - 11th December 2005
Venue: Esplanade
More info and tickets: www.srt.com.sg/www.sistic.com.sg 
A family musical extravaganza for everyone above the age of 6.

DECEMBER
Cerita-Cerita HCA
Date: 3rd December 2005, 2.30 - 4.30pm
Venue: Bedok Community Library
More info and tickets: email
Teater Ekamatra is presenting this bilingual (Malay and English) double-bill presenting of The Nightingale and The Little Mermaid.

Cerita-Cerita HCA
Date: 17th December 2005, 2.30 - 4.30pm
Venue: Jurong Regional Library
More info and tickets: email
Teater Ekamatra are presenting this Bilingual (Malay and English) double-bill presenting of The Nightingale and The Little Mermaid.

SPECIALS
AKVAVIT SPECIAL
Throughout the entire celebration period - Experience the genuine Danish cuisine with a uniquely created 4-course HCA Dinner Menu at only S$ 38 including free admission to the HCA Exhibition at Singapore Philatelic Museum. For more information and bookings, please call us at AKVAVIT 65 32 64 68. Address: 29 New Bridge Road #02-00, (S) 059392

ANDERSEN'S OF DENMARK SPECIAL
Pop by any Andersen's of Denmark Ice Cream outlets between 1st to 15th April 2005 to purchase*a Regular Single Scoop (UP S$3.90) and get the second one at S$2.00 only!
Terms and Conditions apply

ANDERSEN'S OF DENMARK SPECIAL
Andersen's of Denmark Ice Cream outlets are giving out, in celebration of HCA's 200th birth anniversary, promotion vouchers that comes with S$2.00 of minimum S$10.00 purchase discount, and a chance to win fabulous prizes in a HCA contest.
Terms and Conditions apply.

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