The ancient Chinese art of feng shui (literal translation is “wind-water” in English) is becoming more popular in the West, influencing everything from the interior decoration of private homes to the architecture of multi-billion dollar corporations. At the core, feng shui aims to harness the powers of nature to improve one’s life and general well being. This session will start in the hotel with a leading feng shui master who will share his expertise and experiences on how to balance nature with function and ensure harmony in your home or office by using feng shui techniques.
You’ll have an opportunity to receive a forecast of 2009 based on the Chinese Zodiacs. See if you may be able to benefit from the use of this ancient Chinese practice to improve your own general well-being.
Then take a brief tour through the streets of Singapore and learn how these intriguing feng shui practices are now used in an ultra-modern city like Singapore.
You’ll visit the Singapore River where Singapore’s early fortunes really began and appreciate how Feng Shui principles are incorporated into the building landscapes and its immediate environment to activate the auspicious qi (or good energies) such as the Fish jumping over the Dragon’s Gate and the success of the financial district.
Also find out where the five auspicious mythological dragons lie in Singapore and its contribution to the island such as the Azure Dragon and White Tiger and constructions of major iconic and yet auspicious buildings along the Shopping District with hidden Feng Shui’s significance unknown to untrained eyes.
Visit a popular Feng Shui Gallery to learn about auspicious tools and how strategically placed Feng Shui artifacts in your house or office can help engender good health, harmony, wealth and academic & career success.
The final stop will be Suntec City, Singapore’s iconic exhibition and convention centre and home to the largest fountain in the world. Understand why water or “shui” symbolizes wealth and fortune as you listen to the tales of people who have found success after touching the water at the Fountain of Wealth. Partake in the ritual and absorb the positive energy, or “qi”, as you end your tour. May the auspicious “force” be with you.