DBS to create outdoor, open air cinema experience at Marina Bay
Singapore, 11 Oct 2013 -
SINGAPORE, 11 October 2013 – DBS Bank today announced the launch of DBS Movies by the Bay, enabling members of the public to enjoy an outdoor cinematic experience at Marina Bay. This initiative is part of a year-long series of activities the bank has lined up to enliven the Marina Bay area and enable people from all walks of life to enjoy the Bay.
With DBS Movies by the Bay, the public will be able to enjoy their favourite movies in the open air, and by the lapping waters of Marina Bay, compliments of the Bank. The movie screening will take place at the Waterfront Promenade every third Friday and Saturday of the month in October, November and December this year. A different blockbuster movie will be screened each night.
Said Karen Ngui, Managing Director and Head of Group Strategic Marketing & Communications, DBS Bank, “At DBS, we are committed to positively impacting the communities we are present in. Since moving our headquarters to the Marina Bay Financial Centre last year, we have been launching initiatives to make the Bay a fun, dynamic and vibrant area for all. With the launch of DBS Movies by the Bay, we hope to further promote the live-work-play environment of the Marina Bay area, and give the public more opportunities to experience and enjoy the Bay.”
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DBS TO CREATE OUTDOOR, OPEN AIR CINEMA EXPERIENCE AT MARINA BAY
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Launch of “DBS Movies by the Bay” is part of a series of year-long initiatives by the Bank to enable people from all walks of life to enjoy the Bay
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Members of the public can vote for which movie they would like to be screened
SINGAPORE, 11 October 2013 – DBS Bank today announced the launch of DBS Movies by the Bay, enabling members of the public to enjoy an outdoor cinematic experience at Marina Bay. This initiative is part of a year-long series of activities the bank has lined up to enliven the Marina Bay area and enable people from all walks of life to enjoy the Bay.
With DBS Movies by the Bay, the public will be able to enjoy their favourite movies in the open air, and by the lapping waters of Marina Bay, compliments of the Bank. The movie screening will take place at the Waterfront Promenade every third Friday and Saturday of the month in October, November and December this year. A different blockbuster movie will be screened each night.
To kick off the event, box-office hits ‘The Dark Knight’ and ‘Avatar’ will be screened on 18 and 19 October respectively. As part of DBS’ support of social entrepreneurship, the bank will also be engaging various social enterprises which will be selling popcorn, drinks and snacks during the movie screening.
In addition to transforming the Bay into a vibrant locale, DBS Movies by the Bay is unique in that every month, members of the public can vote for which movie to watch. From November onwards, prior to a movie screening, DBS will post a shortlist of five blockbuster movies on its Facebook page. The two movies which garner the most ‘likes’ from members of the public will be screened that weekend.
Said Karen Ngui, Managing Director and Head of Group Strategic Marketing & Communications, DBS Bank, “At DBS, we are committed to positively impacting the communities we are present in. Since moving our headquarters to the Marina Bay Financial Centre last year, we have been launching initiatives to make the Bay a fun, dynamic and vibrant area for all. With the launch of DBS Movies by the Bay, we hope to further promote the live-work-play environment of the Marina Bay area, and give the public more opportunities to experience and enjoy the Bay.”
Earlier this year, DBS also enlivened Marina Bay with the DBS Sailing Programme, DBS Marina Regatta – Singapore’s largest water sports festival, and the POSB PAssion Run for Kids.
DBS Sailing Programme
In April this year, DBS launched a complimentary sailing programme in Marina Bay. With this programme, the public have the opportunity to experience the rare opportunity of sailing in a DBS sailboat on the waters of Marina Bay while enjoying its environs, compliments of the bank. The programme runs the last Saturday of every month from April to November.
In April this year, DBS launched a complimentary sailing programme in Marina Bay. With this programme, the public have the opportunity to experience the rare opportunity of sailing in a DBS sailboat on the waters of Marina Bay while enjoying its environs, compliments of the bank. The programme runs the last Saturday of every month from April to November.
Through this sailing programme, DBS hopes to make the Bay and what it has to offer more accessible to the community at large. This initiative is expected to reach out to more than 1,500 people and provide them with a memorable experience on the waters of Marina Bay.
DBS Marina Regatta
This year’s DBS Marina Regatta spanned two action-packed weekends – 18/19 May and 24/25 May, making it the biggest water sports festival ever held in Singapore. In addition to exhilarating local and international dragon boat races, the Regatta brought numerous social enterprises and fun-filled activities to the Bay for the public to enjoy.
This year’s DBS Marina Regatta spanned two action-packed weekends – 18/19 May and 24/25 May, making it the biggest water sports festival ever held in Singapore. In addition to exhilarating local and international dragon boat races, the Regatta brought numerous social enterprises and fun-filled activities to the Bay for the public to enjoy.
The DBS Marina Regatta is Singapore’s only international dragon boating competition, and is quickly gaining recognition as the premier showcase for the best of Southeast Asian dragon boat competition. This year’s Regatta saw participation from close to 3,000 dragon boaters from approximately 140 international and local teams, and attracted about 12,000 people to the Bay.
POSB PAssion Run for Kids
The fifth POSB PAssion Run for Kids was held on 8 September at the Marina Bay Promontory. Categories included the 3.5km Family Walk, the 10km Men’s and Women’s Open, and the 800m and 1.2km Boys’ and Girls’ Open.
The fifth POSB PAssion Run for Kids was held on 8 September at the Marina Bay Promontory. Categories included the 3.5km Family Walk, the 10km Men’s and Women’s Open, and the 800m and 1.2km Boys’ and Girls’ Open.
Jointly organised by POSB and the People’s Association (PA), the event encourages the public to run to raise funds for underprivileged children. This year’s run attracted more than 8,500 participants and raised more than SGD 1.1 million for at least 30,000 children.
About DBS
DBS - Living, Breathing Asia
DBS is a leading financial services group in Asia, with over 250 branches across 15 markets. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, DBS has a growing presence in the three key Asian axes of growth: Greater China, Southeast Asia and South Asia. The bank's capital position, as well as "AA-" and "Aa1" credit ratings, is among the highest in Asia-Pacific. DBS has been recognised as “Asia’s Best Bank” by The Banker, a member of the Financial Times group, and “Best Managed Bank in Asia-Pacific” by The Asian Banker. The bank has also been named “Safest Bank in Asia” by Global Finance for five consecutive years from 2009 to 2013.
DBS provides a full range of services in consumer, SME and corporate banking activities across Asia. As a bank born and bred in Asia, DBS also understands the intricacies of doing business in the region’s most dynamic markets. These market insights and regional connectivity have helped to drive the bank’s growth as it sets out to be the Asian bank of choice. DBS believes that building lasting relationships with its customers is an integral part of banking the Asian way.
With its extensive network of operations in Asia and emphasis on engaging and empowering its staff, DBS presents exciting career opportunities. The bank acknowledges the passion, commitment and can-do spirit in all of our 18,000 staff, representing over 30 nationalities. For more information, please visit www.dbs.com .
DBS - Living, Breathing Asia
DBS is a leading financial services group in Asia, with over 250 branches across 15 markets. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, DBS has a growing presence in the three key Asian axes of growth: Greater China, Southeast Asia and South Asia. The bank's capital position, as well as "AA-" and "Aa1" credit ratings, is among the highest in Asia-Pacific. DBS has been recognised as “Asia’s Best Bank” by The Banker, a member of the Financial Times group, and “Best Managed Bank in Asia-Pacific” by The Asian Banker. The bank has also been named “Safest Bank in Asia” by Global Finance for five consecutive years from 2009 to 2013.
DBS provides a full range of services in consumer, SME and corporate banking activities across Asia. As a bank born and bred in Asia, DBS also understands the intricacies of doing business in the region’s most dynamic markets. These market insights and regional connectivity have helped to drive the bank’s growth as it sets out to be the Asian bank of choice. DBS believes that building lasting relationships with its customers is an integral part of banking the Asian way.
With its extensive network of operations in Asia and emphasis on engaging and empowering its staff, DBS presents exciting career opportunities. The bank acknowledges the passion, commitment and can-do spirit in all of our 18,000 staff, representing over 30 nationalities. For more information, please visit www.dbs.com .
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