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Jump right into the September holidays with a line-up of exciting jam-packed activities at Changi Airport!
SINGAPORE, 5 September 2019 – Buckle up for an unforgettable September school holidays as Changi Airport’s Changi Loves Kids programme invites visitors to dive straight into a world of fun with brand-new installations set to entertain and inspire people of all ages!
Changi Airport kickstarts this September school holidays with an exclusive video-gaming extravaganza at the Family Lounge presented by PlayStation®. Packed with highly-anticipated and well-loved video games, it will be a thrill for everyone in the family! Visitors can also explore China through a contemporary art and neon-lit exhibition China, Lit!, featuring top must-see and must-do lifestyle experiences in China. Adding on to the Chinese experience, visitors are also able to let their inner-childrun free and experience their favourite Chinese dishes in a new way at the Flavours of China playground, including a slide featuring items for a Mala hotpot! To top it all off, jump in on riveting action with your favourite childhood brands such as Hot Wheels and UNO and take part in friendly challenges at the airport.
Challenge yourself at the Family Lounge presented by PlayStation®
Specially curated with PlayStation®, the Family Lounge presented by PlayStation® brings to visitors an exclusive event that showcases PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®VR trial units, with the following games set to excite PlayStation® fans from miles away:
- EA SPORTS™ FIFA 19
- EA SPORTS™ FIFA 20 (with local release set on 27 Sep 2019)
- Super Bomberman R
- Crash™ Team Racing Nitro-Fueled
- DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS 2
- Overcooked! 2
- Beat Saber
With six dedicated ‘play stations’ and two VR stations set up at the ST3PS at Terminal 3 Basement 2 (T3 B2), families and visitors can gear up for a huge dose of video-gaming fun – all for free. In particular, following the worldwide Marvel hype, the demo of the Marvel’s Iron Man VR Game will be making its first public showcase right here at the Family Lounge. Visitors can choose to play their games at the big LED screen at ST3PS by obtaining a Changi PlayPass with a minimum spend[1] at retail and F&B outlets in Changi Airport’s public areas.
Experience China like no other
China, Lit!
From 6 September to 6 October, discover a different side of China right here at Changi Airport. China, Lit!, an eye-catching contemporary art installation, features the stunning architecture, thriving arts and culture scenes and innovative entertainment and dining concepts in five Chinese cities - Beijing, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Shanghai and Xiamen.
Located at T3 Departure Level, the installation comprises neon-lit steel ring structures which take turns to light up, reflecting the energy, dynamism and transformation of today’s China. The focal point of the installation, The Portal, lights up in different colours corresponding to each featured city, creating a visual rhythm for visitors in addition to many Insta-worthy photo opportunities. Visitors stand a chance to win a pair of airline tickets to any of the five featured cities by scanning the QR code on the content panels at the exhibition.
Flavours of China
Any experience of China is incomplete without its food. Enter Flavours of China, a fun-loving set-up that features the well-loved Chinese dish, the Mala hotpot, conceptualised into a unique playground for the young andyoung at heart. The playground, which promises a medley of mouth-watering fun allows visitors to manoeuvre through an obstacle course, spin dizzy on rotating wheels and ride down a noodle slide straight into a pit full of your favourite Chinese Mala hotpot ingredients! There will also be a see-saw
carousel, and rotating sphere spicing up the fun at the playground. Visitors can redeem Changi Playpasses for access to the adventure playground with a minimum spend[2].
Inspired to make a trip to China after visiting the exhibition? Visitors can check out the Changi Travel Services booth, stationed alongside the playground, where you can explore various travel packages to China.
Well-loved childhood brands to delight fans and visitors
The treats keep rolling in at Changi Airport to delight one and all in the family. This September the Hot Wheels #ChallengeAccepted Southeast Asia Championship, UNO Challenge and Barbie are also here at Changi Airport T3 B2 to delight fans and visitors!
First up is the UNO Challenge, where kids aged 7 to 15 can participate and compete with others in this well-loved childhood game. At the same time, with a new range of travel toys being launched, Barbie is coming to Changi Airport, with its latest collection.
Next, unleash your competitive streak at the Hot Wheels #ChallengeAccepted Southeast Asia Championship with the family! With qualifying rounds happening in September 2019, mothers can register with their child and compete in either the junior (5 to 8 years old) or senior category (9 to 12 years old). Challenges at this exciting competition include defeating the Triceratops in the Hot Wheels course in the shortest time, launching your Hot Wheels car to flip the tiles and many more! The National Winners of the challenge will get a 3-day 2-night trip to the Philippines for a family of four, where the winner will be able to qualify for the Southeast Asia Championship.
For more information on the mentioned activities, please refer to the annexes or visit www.changiairport.com/changiloveskids
[1] Redeem 2 PlayPasses with a single receipt of $50 ($80 for supermarkets) from purchases at retail and F&B outlets in Changi Airport public area. Payments made in full by MasterCard will receive an additional PlayPass (Total = 3). Only one redemption per qualifying receipt. Jewel receipts are excluded.
[2] Redeem a 20-min play slot on the big screen with a single receipt of $35 from purchases at retail and F&B outlets in Changi Airport public area. Up to 2 play slots can be redeemed per single receipt of $70. Jewel receipts are excluded.
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Changi Airport Group (Singapore) Pte Ltd (CAG) (www.changiairportgroup.com) was formed on 16 June 2009 and the corporatisation of Singapore Changi Airport (IATA: SIN, ICAO: WSSS) followed on 1 July 2009. As the company managing Changi Airport, CAG undertakes key functions focusing on airport operations and management, air hub development, commercial activities and airport emergency services. CAG also manages Seletar Airport (IATA: XSP, ICAO: WSSL) and through its subsidiary Changi Airports International, invests in and manages foreign airports.
The world's seventh busiest airport for international traffic, Changi Airport managed a record 65.6 million passenger movements in 2018. The airport’s latest gem, Jewel Changi Airport, opened in April 2019 and now attracts millions of visitors every month. Including Jewel, Changi Airport’s retail and dining offerings total more than 500 stores and over 260 F&B outlets. With over 100 airlines connecting Singapore to 380 cities worldwide, Changi Airport handles about 7,400 flights every week, or about one every 80 seconds.