About
The Marina Bay district is a clean, green and picturesque area for recreation and relaxation. Comprising Marina South, Marina Centre and the bay itself, the district is now a quiet open park area with a seafood centre and a bowling alley. However, like the rest of Singapore , there are plans to inject life into the area by turning it into a hub. Construction is now underway to execute various government projects, the most hyped-up being Singapore 's first casino and Integrated Resort (IR). This process of revitalization will be completed by 2008.
Built on reclaimed land, this district is young and has not had time to accumulate historical snippets. Despite this, there have been some landmark (or watermark) events that have taken place in Marina Bay. Just this year, Singapore 's National Day, or independence day, was celebrated in Marina Bay for the first time, a shift from the usual Kallang Stadium or Padang. The festival was particularly unique and exciting because it was held on a floating platform instead of on land, a feat that will undoubtedly be part of Singapore 's historical records.