Singapore will host 16,000 delegates and visitors for the IMF/World Bank Group annual meetings, which are held outside of Washington, D.C., every three years. It will be the largest international event Singapore has ever hosted.
On Sunday Singapore has launched the "Four Million Smiles" campaign to welcome the delegates and visitors, who will be in the city state in September.
Launching the campaign, Singapore's Prime Minister Lee said, "It's more than just a collection of friendly faces, but our collective desire to offer our guests a positive, unique and unforgettable 'Singapore Experience'. For visitors in September, this experience will start from the moment they step off the plane and present their passports to immigration officers."
"Beyond the organization, logistics and facilities, what the city state need is the human face and the human tough of the Singapore people, he said, adding that Singaporeans must stand united and proud of the country, ready to welcome the delegates and visitors warmly.
During the campaign, which will last for seven weeks, everyone is invited to submit their digital photos through the "Four Million Smiles" website, and the photos will be compiled into a mural to welcome the visitors.
Meanwhile, the organizer will also be sending 16 smile ambassadors to various parts of the island over the next few weeks, to encourage people to smile, have their photos taken and be part of this nation-wide project.
Singapore has a population of 4 million.
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