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Christmas is around the corner, and there are endless options for Christmas-curated menus at every turn. If you love food, you’ll be having a hard time picking the right spot. To ease things up, we’ve come up with recommended picks of Singapore’s finest culinary highlights this festive season – whether it is buffets for gatherings, course meals for a more private setting with your significant other, and takeaway feasts for those who would like to enjoy Christmas in the comfort of their own home – we’ve got you covered. Perfect for Families: Hotel Jen Orchardgateway’s Makan@Jen Christmas from the Heart Festive…

A first-of-its-kind multi-sensory musical firework extravaganza, Star Island will be part of the Marina Bay Countdown Singapore that integrates larger-than-life pyrotechnics and lights, 3D surround sound, and world-class performance acts into a single, seamless performance. Making its international debut, Singaporeans will be the first outside of Japan to experience the futuristic allure of hanabi (Japanese term for fireworks) at the Star Island countdown edition this New Year’s Eve. Besides the visual feast, there will also be pre-show activities for the whole family, a marketplace of inviting food and drinks, and an after-party to dance into the new year! In an…

The festive season is the time to indulge in good food. Sinful delights are almost impossible to escape during this period. However, as a trainer, this period is also when I worry the most for my clients – that they would fall off the tracks to attain their personal goals. How does one avoid ‘falling off the tracks’ during the holiday season, then? Here are some tips that can help. Tip #1: Ask Yourself if You’re Really Hungry Is it actual hunger or simply a craving? Am I resisting unnecessary snacking until the next mealtime? Identify your hunger cues and…

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…

Big Bang’s Seungri launched Singapore’s first-ever virtual reality (VR) theme park, HeadRock VR, during the media preview yesterday on 15 November 2018. The 500 square-metres, fully air-conditioned indoor theme park features 11 attractions that range from the highly-rated VR rhythm game, Beat Saber, to adrenaline pumping rides, such as Jungle Rafting – a crowd favourite in Las Vegas, Korea, and China which features an exhilarating and hair-raising escapade during the Mesozoic era, with Seungri’s voice guidance in the background of the ride. Big Bang’s Seungri and his lucky fans on the Jungle Rafting ride. With his passion for spreading happiness…