Wednesday, 30 November 2011

Elephant Parade Singapore: Getting Arty at Esplanade


It was drizzling.  Bruce found 3 mates under the rain.



Saving Richard III, saved by Gaurav Kripalani

On site advertisement for the production featuring Kevin Spacey.










Tuesday, 29 November 2011

Elephant Parade Singapore: Merlion Park and One Fullerton

After saying to the Elephant Parade mates at Fullerton Hotel, Bruce crossed the road to the Merlion Park.  Lots of tourists were taking photos of the Merlion, and the 2 Elephants received good attention too.




The Calligraphic Elephant, with calligraphy by former President Mr S R Nathan




and...








Temasek, dressed by Ratchakrit Wichaiyo










Just a few footsteps away,

Elephant Parade Singapore: Asian Civilisation Museum, The Arts House and Fullerton Hotel

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Bruce went to Asian Civilisation Museum on a few occasions.  He met 3 elephants sunning on the grass patch.

Not Forgotten, dressed by Michael Han & Kiat












Timeless Chic, dressed by Asawin Saelo











and





Gajar Tidur, dressed by Hamir Bin Soib



At the ticketing counter: Ming Kwan Nakorn Ping, dressed by Jharatpong






See how well Bruce blended with this elephant.














4 elephants were inside the ticketed area:


Bula, dressed by Arturo Sanchez Jr
















Precious, dressed by Ahmad Zakii Anwar
















Triumph of Unity, dressed by Sona Mirzaei & Per Hillo













and



Translated Vase Baby Elephant, dressed by Yeesookyung

















At the entrance of The Arts House, Starry Starry was resting there.

Pity the photo could not show the glitter.....






















Bruce crossed the Singapore River and headed to the former General Post Office, now the Fullerton Hotel.  Bruce found Magnificent Barber-Ian, dressed by Solange Azagury-Partridge, standing quietly in the Heritage Gallery.






And Bruce met another fellow elephant, All Together Now, dressed by Simond Chew, standing in front of the Hotel.








Elephant Parade Singapore: From Fort Canning Centre to Singapore Philatelic Centre

Taking a long trek up Fort Canning Hill to meet 2 fellow elephants:




My room dressed by Ifon Wisandetch
















And Happiness, dressed by Wilaiwan Kaewdum













Bruce found a lone elephant at the Singapore Philatelic Museum, and fenced up....






Baby Emily, dressed by Sun Yu-Li.  Hope more animals would visit her..










Friday, 25 November 2011

Elephant Parade Singapore: Making acquaintance at Singapore Art Museum

The months of November brings joy to Bruce as 162 elephants descended upon Singapore.  These elephants are here in aid of the The Asian Elephant Foundation and are part of the Elephant Parade Singapore 2011 (11 Nov 2011 - 11 Jan 2012).

Bruce only starting to meet his fellow travellers now....

Outside the Singapore Art Museum:


Haathi Mere Saathi, dressed by Farhad Hussain

Gajah Aswatama, dressed by Indieguerillas







Santan, dressed by Ben Cabrera
 






There are 4 more friends inside the museum but one needs to pay and say hello to them...






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Bruce later brought early Christmas cheers to the 4 elephants inside the museum: