SINGAPORE NIGHT FESTIVAL INSTALLATIONS

A Global Bugis Phinisi

by Tay Swee Siong

18–26 Aug • 7pm–12am • #01-05

Crafted from welded steel and embellished with elegant spiral masts, this Phinisi — a traditional Buginese (people of southern Celebes, Sulawesi, Indonesia) boat — incorporates remnants of historical vessels, representing Singapore's global trade influence amidst a vibrant arts and cultural backdrop.

A Global Bugis Phinisi

X O X (two kisses and a hug)

by Critical Craft Collective

18–26 Aug • 7pm–12am • Frangipani Garden, Level 1

The palindrome X O X is a reminder of the balance between work and play, the sky and earth, the spiritual and physical, and the connection between the human and non-human. This installation, inspired by the flora and the Sanskrit term for play, Lila (लीला), draws participants of all ages to the seesaws like moths to light.