{
  "id": 11111874,
  "title": "One last snowfall as Snow City closes its doors for good after 26 years",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/one-last-snowfall-as-snow-city-closes-its-doors-for-good-after-26",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-01T05:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Straits Times",
    "slug": "straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/one-last-snowfall-as-snow-city-closes-its-doors-for-good-after-26-years"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Snow City, Singapore's first permanent indoor snow centre, closed its doors for good after a 26-year run on September 30. The attraction, known for its snowfall and sub-zero temperatures, marked its final day with a public farewell campaign called \"One Last Snowfall\". This campaign ran from June to September and featured limited-time experiences at discounted prices. Snow City proudly holds 14 records in the Singapore Book of Records, including creating the first real snowfall in Singapore using technology. The 65-year-old general manager, Norazani Shaiddin, expressed sadness at leaving the attraction that had been part of his life for 21 years. He highlighted the lasting memories the centre provided, noting that more than two million people visited. The closure reflects the Science Centre Board's commitment to keeping offerings fresh amid changing visitor interests. The final day was fully booked, with all 1,400 tickets sold out online. Staff and visitors gathered for a tearful hotpot dinner, with many sharing fond memories, particularly of the popular slides. Norazani, who is moving to Kazakhstan, will be a consultant at the Almaty Children’s Science Museum.",
  "summary": "Singapore’s first permanent indoor snow centre opened in June 2000.",
  "key_points": [
    "Snow City closes after 26 years on September 30",
    "\"One Last Snowfall\" campaign ran June to September",
    "1.4 million visitors experienced the attraction"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The closure of Snow City marks a shift in the Science Centre Board's offerings to keep pace with changing visitor interests, ending a nostalgic chapter for its two million-strong legacy of visitors.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}