Members of the public are invited to join Beckham as he illuminates the integrated resort for the festive season

Singapore (6 November 2014) – Marina Bay Sands is ushering in the Spirit of Giving with a Festive Light-Up extravaganza with Sands Ambassador David Beckham.

Come 15 November, the international football icon will welcome the holiday season at the Skating Rink at The Shoppes by launching the Festive Light-Up around the integrated resort which will illuminate various parts of the property.

Members of the public can join in the festive revelry at Marina Bay Sands from 7:00pm on 15 November. Those in attendance will be treated to performances by Clara Helms, a finalist on 'Australia's Got Talent' and talents from Kids Performing™ Academy of the Arts, amid other free entertainment.

“It is the season for celebration and Marina Bay Sands is proud to bring in the Spirit of Giving together with David Beckham, who has shown great support for many of our initiatives over the past year. There will be something for everyone at Marina Bay Sands and visitors of all ages will find a reason to celebrate with us this holiday season,” said Mr. George Tanasijevich, President and Chief Executive Officer of Marina Bay Sands.

“The festive season has always been my favourite time of the year. I am so excited to be able to participate in the celebrations Marina Bay Sands has lined up for Singapore. I look forward to seeing everyone on 15 November at the Skating Rink at The Shoppes,” said David Beckham.

Marina Bay Sands unveils #TheGiveList

To add to the excitement, Marina Bay Sands is inviting fans and followers to join in the Spirit of Giving through a Facebook contest, #TheGiveList. Fans from Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia are invited to share their ideas and stories on #TheGiveList via a Facebook App.

Every week for six weeks, three winners in Singapore will stand to win S$100 Marina Bay Sands vouchers for coming up with the best ideas for #TheGiveList.

Facebook fans and followers from Malaysia and Indonesia will also be able to participate in the #TheGiveList contest. They will be required to share their stories via the Facebook App and nominate their loved ones. One lucky pair of winners from each country will stand to win a trip to Singapore's iconic Marina Bay Sands during this festive season.

The #TheGiveList contest, which starts on 17 November at www.facebook.com/marinabaysands, will also see the unveiling of four video short stories commissioned by Marina Bay Sands. The videos will highlight the different ways of giving through heartwarming vignettes, to be released in the weeks leading up to 25 December.