Experience the magic of the Northern Lights or aurora borealis in Singapore as the light installation Borealis by Dan Acher weaves its spell at Gardens by the Bay’s Supertree Grove on Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays from 5 May 2024 onwards.
Borealis at Gardens by the Bay, Supertree Grove
The Borealis light installation simulates the ebb and flow of the aurora borealis under the Supertrees.
The installation changes with the wind, weather and humidity.
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What are the Northern Lights?
The Northern Lights is a natural phenomena that normally can only be seen in northerly countries that ring the arctic circle.
The dancing ribbons of light occur when particles from the sun collide with gases found in the Earth’s atmosphere. These particles energise gases like oxygen and nitrogen to create swirls of colours like green, purple and blue in the sky.
Borealis Art Installation
The Borealis installation at Gardens by the Bay is creation of Geneva-based artist Dan Acher.
It makes use of smoke machines and lasers to create the mysterious Northern Lights come to life under the Supertrees at Supertree Grove.
Accompanying the Borealis show is a soundtrack by French composer Guillaume Desbois. Combined together, the lights and sound provide a mesmerising and even moving landscape in the already magical setting of the Supertree Grove at Gardens by the Bay.
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To experience it for yourself, head down to the Supertree Grove at the following times from 5 May 2024 onwards:
- Every Monday, 8 pm to 8.30 pm; and
- Every Saturday & Sunday, 9 pm to 9.30 pm
Even though the light installation has been exhibited in 40 countries around the world, this is the first permanent installation of the Borealis installation in the world.
It is free to view this art installation. However, admission charges to Supertree Grove may apply for ticketed events such as Christmas Wonderland.
Do also take note that Borealis installation may be cancelled in inclement weather.
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