Opening of 2nd IR (Sands) - Official Opening

Today 3.18pm marks the official opening of Marina Bay Sands (MBS).

Based on that timing, my guess why Shen Shi 申时 (Time between 3pm to 4.59pm) was chosen is because Shen Shi 申时 and today Earthly branches Chen 辰 form Ban San He 半三合 (Partial Three Combination).

Usually, masters would prefer to pick up such combination for big or important event such as opening or wedding. As important event should go well with good combination of day and time pillar earthly branches. Of course, if possible month pillar earthly branches as well.

So if you are still wondering whether today is an auspicious day, well the answer is Yes.