Marina Bay Sands’ signature event, Sands for Singapore Charity Festival, will be commemorating its 10th year of giving this August with 10 weeks of community engagement activities, culminating in a three-day Festival held at Event Plaza. Themed Where Hearts Come Together, this year’s multi-day Festival will be held from 23 to 25 August 2024 and will feature a social marketplace for charity, enthralling performances by local artistes, and an all-new plastic waste upcycling initiative.
Kicking off on 16 August, ice-cream pop-up Scoops of Hope will return for 10 days, offering 10 delectable flavours crafted by Marina Bay Sands’ pastry team and celebrity chef restaurants, namely Bread Street Kitchen & Bar, CUT by Wolfgang Puck, Maison Boulud and Waku Ghin. First featured in 2015 to raise funds for charity, the 2024 edition will see all proceeds channeled to Metta Café, supporting its mission of providing vocational training for Metta School graduates with mild intellectual disabilities.
The return of Marina Bay Sands’ Sands for Singapore Charity Festival will see the Event Plaza transform into a lively and vibrant Giving Marketplace where non-profit organisations, social enterprises and small businesses sell handcrafted items and baked goods to support charitable causes. The public is also invited to participate in an all-new community engagement initiative, titled Heartwork: Upcycling for Good, that transforms plastic waste materials into beautiful mementos and functional products. Adding to the buzz and excitement, the Festival will also boast an exciting line-up of free performances every night, anchored by homegrown powerhouses Glenn Yong, Ben Hum and shazza.
“As we celebrate the 10th year of Sands for Singapore Charity Festival, we are more committed than ever to driving positive change and giving back to our community. This Festival is a testament to the power of unity, and we hope it continues to inspire more people to come together and make a tangible impact on the lives of those in need,” said Mr. Paul Town, Chief Operating Officer, Marina Bay Sands.
Since its inception in 2013, Sands for Singapore Charity Festival has become the bedrock of Marina Bay Sands’ corporate social responsibility programme – Sands Cares. To date, the Festival has helped raise over S$35 million for more than 180 charity partners.
For more information about Sands for Singapore Charity Festival, please visit MarinaBaySands.com/SandsForSingapore.
