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Besides attending the official events, Voices
                                                                        delegates also had the opportunity to visit
                                                                        interesting places to experience the vibrant and

                                                                        dynamic city-state, with a unique cosmopolitan
                                                                        and diverse population, interspersed with a
          Voices delegates interacting with Ng Ser Miang,               harmonious blend of culture, cuisine, and arts.
          Vice President, International Olympic Committee (IOC)
          and Chairman, Singapore Youth Olympic Games
          Organising Committee.                                         The Voices of the Future 2009 closing ceremony
                                                                        was held at the Villa RainTree Resort at Labrador
                                                                        Park, where delegates came in their traditional

                                                                        costumes. Delegates from various APEC
                                                                        economies set-up booths to showcase their
                                                                        traditional delicacies, tourism, dance and songs
                                                                        performances reflective of their rich cultures

                                                                        and heritage of the Asia-Pacific region.


 Voices delegates at the Singapore Botanic Gardens, located in the heart of the city.



                  Korean delegates showcasing their cultural
                  items at the closing ceremony.















 Learning more about Singapore’s
 journey towards hosting the
 first-ever Youth Olympic Games.
          Dance performance by the Peruvian delegates.


 Voices delegates visiting the Marina Barrage.


 Voices delegates on a guided tour of the                  Delegates at the closing ceremony of the APEC Voices of the Future 2009
 Singapore Botanic Gardens.                                held at the Villa RainTree Resort at Labrador Park.


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