Friday, 05.04.2024
Sunday, 09.06.2024
Cultural event
Join us for the Swiss Weeks 2024, taking place from April 27 to June 8. Now in its 3rd edition, the Swiss Weeks celebrate the enduring friendship and shared values between our two nations, showcasing Swiss culture, innovation and culinary delights in the Lion City.
This year, the "Neues Zürcher Orchester” celebrates its 25th anniversary. On this occasion, together with the Swiss Philharmonic Academy they will go on an Asia Tour and perform in Japan, South Korea and Singapore.The NZO is one of the finest orchestra with outstanding young players. It is conducted by acclaimed Swiss director Martin Studer and accompanied by renowned flute soloist Philipp Jundt. Date: Tuesday, 28th April 2015Time: 7.30pm
Ambassador Johannes Matyassy, Assistant State Secretary for Asia/Pacific, visited Singapore on March 27. The purpose of his visit was the regular political dialogue between our two countries. As a representative of the Swiss government, together with Ambassador Kupfer, he also attended the Lying-In-State at the Parliament to pay respect to Mr. Lee Kuan Yew, the Founding Father of Singapore.During his visit, Ambassador Matyassy met with several high ranking officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to discuss questions of mutual interest in the Swiss-Singapore relations. He also visited the Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF), which is jointly funded by the Asia-Europe-Meeting (ASEM) member countries. Switzerland joined ASEM in 2012 to promote the cooperation between Asia and Europe together with the 50 other ASEM members.Ambassador Matyassy continued his journey to Bangkok, where he represents Switzerland in an ASEM Senior Official Meeting.
Two friends have the daring idea to organise the semi-finals of the Miss China competition in Switzerland. The mayor hopes this daring project will help revive his stagnating career while the other hopes to open the Chinese market to luxury watches. Guess who is going to win?Watch the hilarity ensue once the beauty queens arrive!
With the support of the Embassy of Switzerland and in collaboration with Steinway Gallery Singapore, highly acclaimed Zurich Ensemble held a private concert in Singapore for the first time.
Highly acclaimed Swiss Chamber music group Zürich Ensemble consists of four of the leading and internationally most well known Swiss musicians. They will perform for the first time in Singapore.
After his performance in the musical « A Singaporean in Paris » in 2014, French-speaker Singaporean artist Hossan Leong comes back for Francophonie 2015 with Voyage Voyage, a medley of some of the most popular French songs. Hossan will also make use of his knowledge of the two cultures and stage with humour, typical intercultural misunderstanding. Come and enjoy much more than a concert!
Sunday, 15.03.2015
Sunday, 15.03.2015
Countries; Event for Swiss nationals who live abroad
The whooping 80-stall showcase of international delicacies and crafts, delightful games and round-the-clock cultural performances by diplomatic missions, civic groups and local and international enterprises aims to raise $250,000 for the Singapore Red Cross' local humanitarian services.Sunday, March 15, 2015From 10.00am to 7.00pm
Location: Ngee Ann City, Civic Plaza, Orchard Road
Cancellation of Montreux Comedy on 13, 14 & 15 March 2015, due to unforeseen circumstances.The Embassy of Switzerland is pleased to support the international edition of the Montreux Comedy Festival in Singapore. A dream team selection featuring the very best of French stand-up comedy stars at Alliance française theatre. 90 minutes of pure French humour live on stage for three unique shows in Singapore!
The exhibition “Sustainable Architecture in Singapore: Time is Now” showcases some of the most innovative and exciting “green building” projects by architects of Francophone countries.On 11 March, a round table with the architects will give further insights on the topic. Switzerland is represented by group8asia
Location: Alliance francaise, Gallery space level 2
In conjunction with the Francophonie festival and in collaboration with the Embassy of Switzerland, the exhibition “Sustainable Architecture: Time is Now – How Francophone talents are shaping Singapore” opened on 11 March at the Alliance française.
To promote Swiss excellence, the sixth edition of the Swiss Education Fair will take place on 7 March 2015, from 11.00am to 5.00pm. The event is organized by the Swiss Business Hub ASEAN and swissnex Singapore.
Location: The Sands Expo & Convention Centre - Level 4, Melati Junior Room