Events

Read our coverage of last year’s PetExpo here: https://danamic.org/2018/04/20/pet-expo-2018-paws-and-claws-galore/ So you’ve just got a new furry or feathery addition to the family, but do you really know what’s best for your pet? Given the wide array of pet food vendors and grooming studios, it is hard to know which is the right one for your pet – it is the same with all first-time pet owners. Clear all your doubts and pamper your new best friend at PetExpo 2019 – the one-stop fair for everything your pet needs. PetExpo 2019 is back for its sixth consecutive year from 12 to…

This year, Fortune Gathers at Resorts World Sentosa took a creative spin on the usual dragon and lion dance, even throwing Universal Studios Singapore’s (USS) adorable cartoon characters dressed up in CNY clothes into the mix. From 25 January to 19 February 2019, there will be two major set of programs taking place at the S.E.A Aquarium and along the Auspicious Dragon Trail. Besides that, you can get your personal fortune told at Fortune Street from 5 to 17 February. Here is a rundown of the list of activities that happened at Fortune Gathers this year: S.E.A Aquarium The underwater…

What is there to do during Chinese New Year beyond the usual reunion dinners and house gatherings? The Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre (SCCC) may have an answer. By catering to a plethora of activities to children and adults alike – many of which are creative renditions or novel additions to CNY traditions – the SCCC hopes to engage families during this festive season. From painting the ocarina (a portable Chinese musical instrument) to a crash course on lion dance, here are what you can expect from CNY Family Fun happening on the weekend from 12 to 13 January. Handicraft Activities One…

Showcasing Singapore’s finest cuisine, arts, and culture scene, the Singapore Festival in Yangon, Myanmar, was met with a roaring success – receiving over 120,000 visitors in three days. From 30 November 2018 to 2 December 2018, the festival took place right at the heart of downtown Yangon – at the upper block of the Bogalay Zay Street of about 250-metres long – offering the visitors of Yangon an experiential taste of Singapore. Crowds were streaming in even before the official opening of the Singapore Festival. With the wide-eyed curiosity of a child, Yangonites were seen crowding around photo opportunities and excitedly…

The golden luminaire Christmas tree in Gardens by the Bay Christmas Wonderland at Gardens by the Bay opened on November 30 2018, with the guest of honour Chan Chun Sing, Minister for Trade and Industry, officiating the lighting of the golden Christmas tree. Currently Asia’s tallest luminaire tree, it is quite a sight to behold, towering at 20.7 metres that is akin to the height of a 7-storey building. Attracting close to 3.5 million visitors since its debut in 2014, Christmas Wonderland is Singapore’s biggest yuletide fair. The first highlight of Christmas Wonderland is definitely the magnificent luminaire light sculptures. They…

It’s time to unleash your inner child at the GTFO! (Get The Fun Out) Festival, which will take place at Palawan Green, Sentosa, from 7 to 9 December 2018. Expect food, live music, and many games – including ‘The Beast’, which holds the record for the longest inflatable obstacle course in the Guinness World Records. The 252-metre long bouncy masterpiece has been travelling the world with stops at cities such as London, Paris, Amsterdam, Los Angeles, and Melbourne. For the first time in Asia, The Beast will be making its stop in Singapore for three days. Don’t miss this opportunity to have…

Previously known as Pop Up Night, this year’s Sentosa’s Island Lights – taking place from now till 31 December 2018 – presents 10 art installations set at Palawan Beach. To complete your experience, Sentosa will also be hosting the first-ever Pikachu Night Parade held outside Japan! Pikachu Night Parade Date: 14-16 and 21-23 December 2018Parade Timings: 7.30pm (all dates) and 9pm (15 and 22 December 2018) Everyone’s favourite Pokémon will be joining the Island Lights party this year! The Pikachu Night Parade will see nine adorable Pikachus dolled up in LED lights, marching and dancing along a 100m route at Palawan…

The Great Moscow Circus was a night of death-defying stunts, jaw-dropping acts, and a magnificent display of the best of circus. Walking in, the impressive tent was indeed a sight to behold, especially with the attention to detail, such as a stall selling carnival staples of candy floss and popcorn. We were invited to attend the red carpet gala, and saw celebrities donned in a chromatic display of costumes that matched the mirth and excitement of the atmosphere. It was certainly a night of glitz and glamour, as many rocked glittery heels and flamboyant dresses. The night began with The…

The name “Spartan” alone carries a legacy commonly associated with fearsome, disciplined warriors, soon becoming synonymous with endurance, strength, and the pursuit of physical greatness. Spartan warriors are remembered to have completed legendary feats, surpassing the limits many ordinary people struggle to reach. To this day, the Spartan name is still being used with near superhuman feats, and this time, it has arrived in town for brave local Spartans to conquer. The Spartan Downtown Challenge 2018 is the first inception of the Spartan Singapore urban obstacle course. Hosted in conjunction with OUE Downtown on 23 June 2018, Spartans stepped up…