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Great Singapore Sale (GSS) is back for its 26th year from Friday, 21 June 2019 to Sunday, 28 July 2019 – this time, with a fresh new look! Leveraging on the successful legacy of the 25-year Great Singapore Sale which has won the hearts of locals and tourists from all over the world, the rebranded GSS: Experience Singapore (GSS: ES) is a proactive response to the ever-evolving retail landscape, changing consumer preferences and competition from the online marketplace. GSS: Experience Singapore 2019Singapore’s longest running annual sale (formerly known as The Great Singapore Sale for the past 25 years) is back…

Beam Artistes unveiled the 30 finalists for The Beam Search: Mr World Singapore 2019 on Thursday, 20 June 2019. Split into two categories – 26 & Under and 27 & Above – this year’s theme for Mr World Singapore extends from the theme of “Changing Perceptions, Changing Lives” last year, whereby Beam Artistes helped contestants improve and become better versions of themselves. This year, Beam Artistes seeks to expand its scope – for finalists to carry out missions in their lives through the platform that the Beam Search would provide. This is part of Mr World Singapore’s aim to become…

Craving for Japanese cuisine but not sure what to get? Here are two new Japanese eateries you may wish to check out – Gaijin Japanese Soul Food and Jimoto Dining. Launched earlier this year, Gaijin Japanese Soul Food and Jimoto Dining cater to two different groups of diners so that you can pick your choice depending on your mood. Gaijin is excellent for those who prefer a simple Japanese meal over some beer with friends, while Jimoto Dining provides a more sophisticated, pampered dining experience best enjoyed with a significant other. Gaijin Japanese Soul Food Gaijin Japanese Soul Food opened…

Maxwell Food Centre is back in business after its three-day spring-cleaning closure from Monday, 10 June to Wednesday, 12 June 2019. Just minutes away by foot from Chinatown and Tanjong Pagar MRT stations, Maxwell Food Centre is conveniently nestled amidst the high foot traffic of office workers and tourists alike. Maxwell Food Centre is lauded by both locals and tourists as the go-to hawker centre for cheap, authentic Singaporean cuisine. Ranging from cheap buys that have withstood the test of time, to experienced hawkerpreneurs and new-generation hawker stalls, here are some stalls that you should check out during your next…

For the first time in Asia, fans will get to witness all 403 Pokémon from the Pokémon region of Alola, in a single venue at Sentosa’s Pokémon Carnival!  Hosted by Sentosa, the Pokémon Carnival will be held at Sentosa Cove Village from Saturday, 15 June to Sunday, 30 June 2019. Pokémon fanatics can look forward to free activities happening at the Carnival from 5pm to 9pm daily. Complete the Pokémon Adventure for a free plushie, have a go at the game booths and Pokémon-themed slides and ball pits, meet the much-adored Pikachu, and end off your day with a movie…

Garden by the Bay’s annual Children’s Festival is back, inviting both the young and young at heart into the world of Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 4. Unlike previous years, this year’s Children’s Festival may see the arrival of young adults as well — owing to its theme based on a film reminiscent to many. Held from Saturday, 15 June to Sunday, 30 June 2019, this year’s Children’s Festival 2019 sees the Supertree Grove transform into a carnival filled with family-friendly games and activities inspired by Buzz Lightyear, Woody and the gang. Here are some of the highlights that Toy…

Hayden Parker plays in a near-empty stadium in Singapore. In a lugubrious-looking stadium filled with only but a handful of devoted rugby enthusiasts, Japan’s Sunwolves played out their defeat against the previous year finalists, South Africa’s Lions. The team was plagued with low morale even before the match begun — just the day before, SANZAAR, the Southern Hemisphere rugby body announced a harrowing decision to axe the Sunwolves after their 2020 season. Despite the continued, arduous efforts from Head Coach Tony Brown to assure the fanbase that the Sunwolves would carry on displaying the best version of their game, few…

Calling all our Muslim friends: Want to travel, but find it a hassle to forage about for Muslim-friendly options? We’ve got you covered! Given the rise of Halal tourism – or tourism that’s in accordance with Islamic rules – over the past few years, we’ve come up with a Muslim-friendly travel guide featuring seven countries in Asia and across the world. On top of accommodation, our guide also comes with a list of recommended places to visit – complete with halal food options. If you’re not looking to travel far – or planning for a short getaway – you may…

South East Asia’s biggest and most prestigious Japanese Pop Culture event – C3 Anime Festival Asia (C3AFA) – celebrated its 10-year anniversary with an exclusive line-up of activities, notably its very first Celebrity Red Carpet Event held exclusively in Singapore! Held from Friday, 30 November till Sunday, 2 December 2018, local and overseas fans of Japanese popular culture immersed themselves in a weekend of heart-pumping, non-stop premium content and entertainment across two levels of Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre. In addition to the anime showcases merchandise booths and stage activities, C3AFA Singapore included special guests from Japan, guest cosplayers and…

ANDSOFORTH Jr. presents 22 Stories, a brand-new immersive theatrical experience nestled away from the city at PeopleUp@Pandan. What they lack in accessibility, they make up for in size and pizzazz. The interactive play area sprawls across 20,000 sq ft and features 22 Insta-worthy experiential rooms, along with many classic characters from your childhood. Witness your favourite Disney and storybook characters come to life at 22 Stories from Wednesday, 1 May 2019 to Sunday, 30 June 2019, which promises plenty of laughs, fun and all-around wonder. Split into four “worlds” – Wonderland, Land of Nights, Grimmsneyland, and Storyland – visitors are…