CNN's 'Iconic Singapore': Meet the people shaping a new Singapore

HONG KONG,March 26,2019 -- Pursuing your passions can be a lifelong quest-- or just a matter of taking that first jump. Whether it's facing down fears,pushing personal limits,or just finding your happy place-- passion made possible can lead to transformation. This month,CNN travels to Singapore,an island city-nation that's been defined by its transformation.

CNN’s ‘Iconic Singapore’: Meet the people shaping a new Singapore

CNN's 'Iconic Singapore' meets iconic athletes,artists and serious socializers who are pursuing their passions and shaping a new Singapore. Whether you seek epic action,authenticity,or just want to let loose -- Singapore is the place that can help you get there.

Highlights of the 30-minute special include:

Wakeboarding

No stranger to pushing limits and chasing her passion,wakeboarding champion Sasha Christian introduces us to one of Singapore's star young athletes who is making a splash in a newly minted international sport.Stepping out of her own comfort zone,Sasha tests her wave riding abilities with "Fearless" Flowrider Alysha Rizwan.

Indoor skydiving

It takes quite a leap of faith to jump out of a plane-- but how about throwing yourself into an upward wind gust of 195 km/h? CNN learns how to 'fly' with indoor skydiving daredevilKyra Poh as this aerial acrobat goes inside the wind tunnel and describes how she's taking on the big boys in this high-flying sport.

Streetart

The orderly streets of Singapore have become breeding grounds for some of this city-state's most artistically daring,culture-shaping creatives. CNN gets a street-level view of how collaboration can lead to transformation as graffiti icon Antzhelps calligrapher Malik Mazlan expand his artform.

Musical inspiration

Celebrity DJ and elder statesman of electronic music,KoFlow,is now pushing his musical boundaries and testing out new genres in a city that offers an eclectic array of options.Whether it's spinning for Singapore's A-listers or performing at an iconic jazz club,CNN goes on an intimate tour of the hidden places KoFlow will go for musical inspiration.

Serious Socializers

Once known as a staid,sterile city,Singapore now knows how to party.CNN meets veteran event organizer Zaran Vachha and magical mixologist Kino Soh,owner and founder of Highball bar,who help curate the ultimate social experience.

'Iconic Singapore' is produced by CNN Vision,the global production powerhouse of CNN International,which brings the world's breath-taking diversity into cinematic focus,tellingstories that inspire audiences around the world.

'Iconic Singapore' trailer: https://cnn.it/2HLdnl9

'Iconic Singapore' images:https://bit.ly/2TWeiXl

CNN Vision: www.cnnvision.com

Instagram: @cnnvision

Airtimes for 30-minute special:

Saturday,30th March at 2030 HKT and 2330 HKT

Sunday,31st March at 1030 HKT

Monday,1st April at 0830 HKT

Wednesday,3rd April at 0030 HKT

About CNN International

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