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Sentosa Flowers Festival 2012 – Enchanted Spring [Photos]

Melissa Koh — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 09:27:02 +0000

Since 2005, the annual Sentosa Flowers festival that takes place on Sentosa island in Singapore has been a flourishing success. Guests are greeted with brilliant colours and delightful scents of spring with inventive themes each year.

Into its seventh year, this highly popular event carries the theme “Enchanted Spring” for 2012, featuring educational trails and 16 colourful and interactive photo points for families to share enjoyable moments together. This being the Year of the Dragon, at least half the exhibits are inspired by the mythical creature.

Stretching across Imbiah Lookout, Merlion Plaza, Beach Plaza and Mount Faber, Sentosa Flowers 2012 showcases a massive 100,000 flowers and plants, including 800 species, varietals and cultivars.

Sentosa Flowers 2012
22 – 29 January 2012
10am to 10pm daily

Free entry (usual island admission charges apply)

Enter Sentosa Flowers through the majestic Dragon Gate; it is just a few steps away from the Imbiah Station. This picture-perfect set-up is bedecked with an abundance of plants!

As you walk along the flower trail towards the Merlion, you will spot the pink Floral Zodiac Dragon.

This dragon figure is embellished with an uncountable number of petals; you would probably not come across such a sweet-scented dragon again ever!

Sea World

Head over to the Sea World, minutes away from the Beach Station, where you will encounter an array of sea animals made of flowers!

Imbiah Lookout Highlights

As you enter a garden filled with brilliant hues of spring, flower fairies are here to look after the plants, keeping them strong and healthy.

Spring Melodies

Perk up your ears and listen to the joyful and soothing melodies of springtime, accompanied by flowers pieced together to form musical notes and instruments!

Look out for flowers that have yet to bloom; I’m sure when they do, it will be the most amazing sight!

Even dragonflies are not left out in this dragon-themed event!

The yellow chrysanthemum symbolises comfort, joy and rejuvenation; many Chinese people are fans of this flower as it represents lifelong happiness and good luck!

Dinoland

Join in the educational trails and learn fun facts about dinosaurs!

Can you figure out the different dinosaur species?

Trees of Life

Six larger-than-life bird figures surround a bed of blush-pink petals; this spot is picture perfect!

Sand Sculpture

More highlights of Sentosa Flowers 2012 include its first ever Sand Sculpture, specially created for the event at the Imbiah Lookout.

A majestic sand sculpture — spanning six meters in length, three meters in width and three meters in height — is named “Dance of the Dragon”, brought to life by internationally-acclaimed sand sculptor JOOheng Tan.

The intricate detailing of the sand sculpture is evidence of the time and effort spent.

Awakening

The dragon theme continues with the “Awakening”, a concept derived from an olden tale where a famous painter brought a dragon to life by dotting the eyes. Here, you can pick up a giant brush next to this giant floral painting and give the finishing touches.

The majestic dragon comes alive with a glint in its eye!

Sweet Love

Head to Sweet Love, where flowers in full bloom line the Love Tunnel. Take a stroll with your loved ones through the tunnel and soak in the romantic scents from the beautiful blossoms.

As you reach the end of the tunnel, a pair of adorable dragons forms a picturesque background for couples.

Mount Faber

Cable car rides
S$26 for round trip, S$24 for one way

If you’re feeling a little adventurous, hop onto a cable car to Mount Faber where you can enjoy Chinese tea in the Dragon Gate Inn at The Jewel Box.

Sentosa Flowers 2012 is the ideal venue for family bonding and capturing fun memories together. Amongst the colourful flowers, you can learn fun facts about plants with the Chinese character for “dragon” in their names, dinosaurs and even tea processing at the six educational trails available.

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Hot! Hot! Hot! Shirtless Male Models at Abercrombie & Fitch Singapore [Pictures]

Veron Ang — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 12:55:22 +0000

40 Abercrombie & Fitch male models posed shirtless outside the American apparel chain’s new flagship store at Knightsbridge, along Orchard Road in Singapore. These “shirtless greeters” are part of the company’s tradition that accompanies the opening of its flagship stores. It certainly leaves an impression!

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The beautiful men gamely took photographs with passers-by and admirers. If you missed the meat fest when these hot male models strutted their stuff at Abercrombie & Fitch Singapore, here are some photos that may alleviate the pain (and give us the perfect excuse to post something yummy other than food). You are welcome.

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Yum! For more action, check out this video clip. You’ll wanna watch it in high definition, full-screen mode:

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Hotel Re! Staycation – Re!Treat with Massages and Candlelight Dinner

Veron Ang — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 03:00:26 +0000

When was the last time you took a break? As a mouse potato who works full-time in front of a computer, the last time I truly had time to relax was during that idyllic trip to Chiang Mai. Thankfully, our favourite hotel Hotel Re! has rolled out a series of attractive staycation packages — great for some much-needed R&R.

For a truly relaxing stay, we opted for the S$320++ Re!Treat package that includes:

Luxurious 1 night stay in Deluxe room
Buffet breakfast for two
Key to Your Heart candlelight dinner for two
45-minute full-body massage for two at Re!Fresh Wellness Centre
Complimentary early check in and late check out (subject to availability)
Complimentary wireless internet access
Complimentary local calls
Complimentary mini bar

Deluxe Room

One of the unique features of the Hotel Re! rooms is that each one is brightly coloured, featuring the silhouettes of iconic stars from the 60s and 70s, such as Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe and John Travolta in Saturday Night Fever.

The room is clean and modern, with a nice 42-inch LCD TV and decent cable channels. If you have a thing for nature and greenery, the hotel is perched on Pearl’s Hill and the room windows overlook the Pearl’s Hill City Park, which is a popular spot for joggers and trekkers.

The complimentary mini bar offers the usual bottled water, instant coffee and tea. Extra brownie points for including free snacks like Twisties, biscuits, assorted nuts and canned drinks. These are replenished, or should I say re!plenished, daily.

I like these little tubes of shampoo, conditioner, bath gel and body lotion. The other bathroom amenities you get are toothbrushes and toothpastes, cotton buds, shower cap, soap, cotton pad and even an emery board for your nails.

Massage

If your room package includes full-body massages, these will take place at the hotel’s wellness centre. It is a cosy little place that also provides services like manicures, pedicures, facials and oil massages.

Under the good hands of Hazel the masseuse, I enjoyed a very relaxing full-body pressure point massage. After the 45-minute long session, I’m seriously considering taking up a long term massage plan with the hotel! This coming from someone that has never been a fan of massages; my past massage experiences only caused me pain and hence more anxiety. But after this particular massage, I had a good night’s sleep and for days after that, felt like all tension had been relieved from my body. Is this what a really good massage feels like? Feel free to share your massage stories!

Candlelight Dinner

Key to Your Heart candlelight dinner
S$88++ (included in Re!Treat room package)

Apart from the massages, the other highlight of our stay is the candlelight dinner at Re!Fill, the hotel’s flagship restaurant.

This is an actual candlelight dinner, decked out in a very pretty table setting with multiple tealight candles, pink fabric and flowers. The best part is that you have an entire room to yourselves! Definitely a memorable experience where both the food and the ambience may be savoured to the fullest. If you would like to treat that special someone to a 4-course dinner, the Key to Your Heart candlelight dinner is available outside of the room package for S$88++.

Crab fellutin with mango avocado salsa

You start with the excellent crab fellutin with mango avocado salsa, presented in half an avocado. Oodles of sweet crabmeat enhanced with tangy mango cubes and embellished with sesame dressing, this is one of the most delicious things I have had in my mouth in a long while.

Essence chicken with ravioli and medallion of crayfish

The soup is less impressive, though still passable. The ravioli wrapping around a prawn reminds one of prawn wonton. The crayfish is a little tough from being cooked for too long — a pity. Having said that, the soup is rich and flavourful from the essence of chicken and shellfish.

Grilled US scallop, prawn with black pepper sauce

Next, you move on to the grilled scallops and prawns. These ample-sized offerings are drizzled in an invigorating black pepper sauce and served with chickpea mash and vegetables.

What a treat for seafood fans!

Chicken cordon bleu stuffed with turkey ham

The second part of the main course is the chicken cordon bleu that is stuffed with turkey ham. I like that the melted cheese on the side comes in a little shot-glass so you can have as much or as little of it as you wish.

Temptation Delight

Be sure to leave room for desserts. This is none other than the restaurant’s popular Temptation Delight, a quartet of petite-sized bites. On this day, we are treated to fruit pudding, éclair, cake and mint chocolate chip ice cream.

Buffet Breakfast

For breakfast, the buffet spread features fares like salad, fried rice, fried omelette, chicken sausages, meat buns, French fries, juices, coffee and tea.

Hotel Re! Staycations

Apart from the immensely relaxing Re!Treat package, there are four other themed stays that include various treats such as cable car rides, a fun-filled day at Sentosa and sightseeing river tours. So should you be planning to visit Singapore or pamper yourself with a weekend stay, you can take full advantage of these packages. All activities are already arranged for you, so all you really need to do is show up and have fun.

Have Your Say!

What is your most memorable hotel staycation? Share with us in the comments!

Hotel Re!
175A Chin Swee Road
Singapore 169879
Tel: +65 6827 8228 | Website

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Freemasons’ Hall – Masonic Club in Singapore

Veron Ang — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 08:15:29 +0000

If you have read Dan Brown’s books, no doubt you would have come across several references to Freemasonry and the Knights Templar (a Masonic body). Freemasonry started out in England in the 16th century. Notable members of this highly secretive all-male society include Mozart, George Washington and Mark Twain.

But, did you know that there is a Freemason fraternity right here in Singapore? Freemasonry was first established in Singapore on December 8, 1845. Even with a lengthy history of more than 150 years, people know little about the mysterious society. Sir Stamford Raffles, the Founding Father of Singapore, was himself a Freemason!

In fact, you may have already seen the Masonic Hall numerous times before. This is the meeting place for the Masonic Club in Singapore.

Photo by Nobody’s Clown

Each time we visit the Singapore Philatelic Museum or the Peranakan Museum, we would usually pass by this building on Coleman Street.

The meeting room is known as the Temple. When a lodge meeting is held here, the Worshipful Master sits on the tallest chair in the group of three chairs in front.

At the second meeting room, the classic Masonic black and white checkered pattern is at the centre of the floor. A silver letter “G” hangs from the ceiling, whose meaning has never been defined. It could stand for God, it could be geometry.

Today, there are about 750 Freemasons in Singapore, all male and mostly professionals. Do you know someone that is a member of this exclusive club?

They even have a bar here which is not open to the public, as is most of the building. But there is a restaurant on the ground floor that is available to the public.

Photo source: Today newspaper article

Have Your Say!

Do you know any Freemason? Have you ever visited the Masonic Hall? Share with us in the comments!

Masonic Hall / Freemasons’ Hall
23A Coleman Street
Singapore 179806

Website

100+ Places to Watch World Cup 2010 in Singapore

Veron Ang — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 11:59:32 +0000

Caught the football fever? Wondering where to watch World Cup 2010 in Singapore? Here’s a compilation of over 100 places in Singapore where the matches are broadcast live. These venues are divided into bars, theatres, fast food restaurants, community and SAFRA clubs. So head down, crack open a cold one and enjoy the live action!

Note: Please do call up the establishments directly to double-check if a particular match would be shown. Don’t want to be disappointed now, do we?

Restaurants & Bars

Harry’s Bar at Boat Quay

Harry’s | Website | Our reviews here and here
Matches shown: 7:30pm, 10pm and selected 2:30am matches
- 28 Boat Quay Singapore 049818 | Tel: +65 6538 3029
- Changi Airport T3, 65 Airport Boulevard L2-AF-11 Departure Transit Lounge Singapore 819663 | Tel: +65 6446 7049
- CHIJMES, Victoria Street #B1-06 Singapore 187996 | Tel: +65 6334 9150 / +65 6334 9151
- 11 Dempsey Road #01-17A Singapore 247673 | Tel: +65 6471 9018 / +65 6471 9019
- Esplanade Mall, 8 Raffles Avenue #01-05/07 Singapore 039802 | Tel: +65 6334 0132
- Far East Shopping Centre, 545 Orchard Road #01-01/02 Singapore 238882 | Tel: +65 6838 0460
- Harbourfront Centre, 1 Maritime Square #01-64 Singapore 099253 | Tel: +65 6271 8234
- Holland Village, 27 Lorong Mambong Singapore 277686 | Tel: +65 6467 4222
- Novena Square, 238 Thomson Road #01-59/60 Singapore 307683 | Tel: +65 6478 3010 / +65 6478 3011
- Orchard Towers, 1 Claymore Drive #01-05 & #02-08/09 Singapore 229594 | Tel: +65 6736 7330
- 238 Pasir Panjang Singapore 118594 | Tel: +65 6773 9017
- Pier Robertson, 80 Mohamed Sultan Road #01-07/09 Singapore 239013 | Tel: +65 6538 3029
- The Rail Mall, 444 Upper Bukit Timah Road Singapore 678066 | Tel: +65 6767 0283
- The Sail @ Marina Bay, 4 Marina Boulevard #01-31A Singapore 018986 | Tel: +65 6325 1321 / +65 6325 1322
- Sentosa Cove Arrival Plaza, 1 Cove Avenue #02-14 Singapore 098537 | Tel: +65 6376 3078 / +65 6376 3079
- 12 Maju Avenue Singapore 556690 | Tel: +65 6488 0638 / +65 6488 0639
- Suntec City Mall Galleria, 3 Temasek Boulevard #01-37 Singapore 038983 | Tel: +65 6334 9042
- 9 Tampines Grande #01-19 Singapore 528735 | Tel: +65 6587 7140 / +65 6587 7141
- 20 Sixth Avenue Singapore 276479 | Tel: +65 6464 5120 / +65 6464 5121
1-TwentySix | Website
Matches shown: 7:30pm and 10pm matches
Playground @ Big Splash, 902 East Coast Parkway Singapore 449874
Tel: +65 6348 2126
Bar Bar Black Sheep
Matches shown: Check with staff
Robertson Blue, 86 Robertson Quay #01-04 Singapore 238247
Tel: +65 6836 9255
Bar on 5 at Mandarin Orchard | Website
Matches shown: Check with staff
333 Orchard Road Singapore 238867
Tel: +65 6831 6288 / +65 6831 6286
Bikini Bar | Website
Matches shown: 7:30pm matches
50 Siloso Beach Walk Singapore 099000
Tel: +65 6276 6070
Boomarang Bistro & Bar | Website
Matches shown: All
The Quayside, 60 Robertson Quay #01-15 Singapore 238252
Tel: +65 6738 1077
Breko Cafe
Matches shown: Schedule
Holland Village, 38 Lorong Mambong Singapore 277694
Tel: +65 6468 4424
Brewerkz | Website
Matches shown: 7:30pm and 10pm matches
- Riverside Point, 30 Merchant Road #01-05/06 Singapore 058282 | Tel: +65 6438 7438
- Singapore Indoor Stadium, 2 Stadium Walk #01-06/07/K1 Singapore 397691 | Tel: +65 6345 9905
- 903 Bukit Timah Road Singapore 589620 | Tel: +65 6464 8155
Brotzeit | Website | Our review
Matches shown: Check with staff
313@Somerset, 313 Orchard Road #01-27 Singapore 238895
Tel: +65 6834 4038
Café Iguana | Website
Matches shown: All
12 Greenwood Avenue Singapore 289204
Tel: +65 6462 1533
Canopy Garden Dining & Bar | Website
Matches shown: All
Bishan Park II, 1382 Ang Mo Kio Ave 1 Singapore 569931
Tel: +65 6556 1533
The Chamber Bar & Bistro
Matches shown: Check with staff
Robertson Walk, 11 Unity Street #01-16 Singapore 237995
Tel: +65 6738 1332
Chili’s Grill and Bar | Website | Our review
Matches shown: 7:30pm matches
- Tanglin Mall, 163 Tanglin Road #02-23 Singapore 247933 | Tel: +65 6733 3317
- Resorts World Sentosa, 8 Sentosa Gateway #01-072/073/074 Singapore 098269 | Tel: +65 6835 9077
District 10 | Website
Matches shown: All
10 Winstedt Road #01-17 Singapore 227977
Tel: +65 6738 4788
Durty Nelly’s | Website
Matches shown: Schedule
Marina Square, 6 Raffles Boulevard #01-01/02/03 Singapore 039594
Tel: +65 6338 8023
Hacienda | Website
Matches shown: Check with staff
Tanglin Village, 13A Dempsey Road Singapore 249674
Tel: +65 6746 2922
Halo rooftop lounge at Wangz Hotel | Website
Matches shown: All
231 Outram Road Singapore 169040
Tel: +65 6595 1388
Hannibal European Grill & Bar
Matches shown: Check with staff
The Pier at Robertson, 80 Mohamed Sultan Road #01‑04 Singapore 239013
Tel: +65 6732 7550
Hard Rock Café | Website
Matches shown: Check with staff
50 Cuscaden Road Singapore 249724
Tel: +65 6235 5232
Ice Cold Beer
Matches shown: All matches before 2am; semi-finals and finals
5 Emerald Hill Road Singapore 229289
Tel: +65 6735 9929
INK Club Bar at Fairmont Singapore | Website
Matches shown: 2:30am matches
80 Bras Basah Road Singapore 189560
Tel: +65 6431 6156
La Viva Spanish Bar & Tapas | Website
Matches shown: Check with staff
CHIJMES*, 30 Victoria Street #01-12/13/14 Fountain Court Singapore 187996
Tel: +65 6339 4290
* There are more establishments at CHIJMES showing the matches. See the full listing of tenants and call to check if your favourite bar is broadcasting the games.
Malted Milk
Matches shown: All
Studio M Hotel, 3 Nanson Road Singapore 238910
Tel: +65 6808 8888
Mana Mana East Coast | Website
Matches shown: All
1212 East Coast Parkway Singapore 449886
Tel: +65 6339 8878
Modesto’s Restaurant | Website
Matches shown: All
- Orchard Parade Hotel, 1 Tanglin Road #01-09/10 Singapore 247905 | Tel: +65 6235 7808
- The Elizabeth Hotel, 24 Mount Elizabeth #01-05 Singapore 228518 | Tel: +65 6736 2808
Muddy Murphy’s | Website
Matches shown: All
Orchard Hotel #B1-04, 442 Orchard Road Singapore 238879
Tel: +65 6735 0400
Mulligan’s Irish Pub & Restaurant
Matches shown: Check with staff
Clarke Quay, 3C River Valley Road The Cannery #01-02A Singapore 179022
Tel: +65 6305 6726
Overeasy | Website
Matches shown: Schedule
1 Fullerton Road Singapore 049213
Tel: +65 6423 0701
The Penny Black | Website
Matches shown: Schedule
26/27 Boat Quay Singapore 049817
Tel: +65 6538 2300
Per Se Bar & Kitchen | Website
Matches shown: All
Millenia Walk, 9 Raffles Boulevard #01-06/07/08 Singapore 038596
Tel: +65 6337 6300
Post Bar at The Fullerton | Website
Matches shown: Schedule
The Fullerton Hotel, 1 Fullerton Square Singapore 049178
Tel: +65 6877 8135
Potion at Nostalgia Hotel | Website | Our review
Matches shown: Check with staff
77 Tiong Bahru Road Singapore 168727
Tel: +65 6808 1818
Prego at Fairmont Singapore | Website
Matches shown: 7:30pm and 10pm matches
80 Bras Basah Road Singapore 189560
Tel: +65 6431 6156
Re!Wine at Hotel Re! | Website
Matches shown: All
175A Chin Swee Road Singapore 169879
Tel: +65 6827 8288 / +65 6827 8234
Sapore Italiano | Our review
Matches shown: Schedule
Raffles City Shopping Centre, 252 North Bridge Road #01-15 Singapore 179103
Tel: +65 6333 4236
Scruffy Murphy’s | Website
Matches shown: Schedule
Marine Cove, 1000 East Coast Parkway B7 Singapore 449876
Tel: +65 6449 7717
Smokey’s BBQ
Matches shown: 7:30pm and 10pm matches
73 Joo Chiat Place Singapore 427790
Tel: +65 6345 6914
St. James Power Station | Website
Matches shown: Check with staff
3 Sentosa Gateway Singapore 098544
Tel: +65 6270 7676
tcc | Website | Our reviews here, here and here
Matches shown: Check with staff
- 51 Circular Road Singapore 049406 | Tel: +65 6533 9033
- Great World City, 1 Kim Seng Promenade #01-29 Singapore 237994 | Tel: +65 6737 3317
- PoMo, 1 Selegie Road #01-02 & #02-25 Singapore 188306 | Tel: +65 6338 0520
Trattoria
Matches shown: Schedule
313@Somerset, 313 Orchard Road #01-16/17/18 Singapore 238895
Tel: +65 6834 4833
Treetops
Matches shown: Check with staff
The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia, 7 Raffles Avenue Singapore 039799
Tel: +65 6434 5288
Wala Wala Cafe Bar
Matches shown: World Cup matches that start before 1am
Holland Village, 31 Lorong Mambong Singapore 277689
Tel: +65 6462 4288
Wine BOS | Website
Matches shown: All
17 Jalan Klapa Singapore 199329
Tel: +65 6538 7886
Oriole Cafe & Bar | Website | Our review
Matches shown: Schedule
Pan Pacific Serviced Suites, 96 Somerset Road #01-01 Singapore 238163
Tel: +65 6238 8348

Coffee art at Oriole Cafe & Bar

Mini Theaters

Screening Room

The Screening Room | Website
Matches shown: Check with staff
12 Ann Siang Road Singapore 069692
Tel: +65 6221 1694
Resorts World Sentosa | Website | Our review
Matches shown: Schedule
8 Sentosa Gateway Singapore 098269
Tel: +65 6221 1694
A 300-seat viewing theatre with a giant screen as well as 72 television sets all over the resort are broadcasting the matches live.

Resorts World Sentosa

McDonald’s

Over 30 McDonald’s restaurants are open 24 hours and screening all the matches live. Find out if there’s one in your location!

Northpoint Shopping Centre
930 Yishun Avenue 2 #01-02 Singapore 769098
Sun Plaza
30 Sembawang Drive #01-19 Singapore 757713
Fajar Neighbourhood Shopping Centre
445 Fajar Road #01-520 Singapore 670445
Ang Mo Kio Ave 3
Big Mac Centre, 51 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3 #01-04 Singapore 569922
Ang Mo Kio Ave 10
448 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10 #01-1693 Singapore 560448
Ang Mo Kio Ave 4
163 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 4 #01-438 Singapore 560163
Bendemeer
22 Boon Keng Road #01-01 Singapore 330022
Hougang
208 Hougang Street 21 #01-318 Singapore 530208
Hougang Ave 8
684 Hougang Avenue 8 #01-999 Singapore 530684
Sengkang Rivervale
118 Rivervale Drive #01-32 Singapore 540118
Serangoon Ave 3
267 Serangoon Avenue 3 #01-37 Singapore 550267
Toa Payoh Central
600 Toa Payoh Lorong 4 #01-02 Singapore 319515
Toa Payoh Lorong 1
109 Toa Payoh Lorong 1 #01-318 Singapore 310109
Queensway
Ridout Tea Garden, 580 Queensway #01-580 Singapore 149066
Shaw Centre
1 Scotts Road #01-03 / 08 Singapore 228208
Bedok Interchange
Princess And Rajah Twin Cinema, 445 Bedok North Street 1 Singapore 469661
Bedok North
539 Bedok North Street 3 #01-643 Singapore 460539
Bedok Reservoir
632 Bedok Reservoir Road #01-850 Singapore 470632
Downtown East
1 Pasir Ris Close #01-28A Singapore 519599
East Coast Parkway
Marine Cove, Block A 1000 East Coast Parkway #2/4 Singapore 449876
Geylang East Central
113 Aljunied Ave 2 #01-01 Singapore 380113
Kallang
200 Stadium Boulevard Singapore 397801
Tampines Interchange
513 Tampines Central 1 #01-150 Singapore 520513
Tampines Mart
5 Tampines Street 32 #01-01 Singapore 529284
Tampines West Community Club
5 Tampines Avenue 3 #01-07 Singapore 529705
Bukit Batok
632 Bukit Batok Central #01-138 / 140 / 142 Singapore 650632
Chua Chu Kang Community Club
35 Teck Whye Avenue #01-01 Singapore 688892
Farrer Road
Serene Centre, 10 Jalan Serene #01-01 Singapore 258748
Superbowl Jurong
1 Yuan Ching Road Singapore 618640
Jurong East
256 Jurong East Street 24 #01-381 Singapore 600256
Pioneer Mall
638A Jurong West Street 61 #01-01/02 Singapore 641638
West Coast Park
71 West Coast Highway Singapore 126844

Community Clubs

Choa Chu Kang Community Club

Apart from the many neighbourhood coffee shops that would no doubt be screening the World Cup, here are 16 community clubs where you can watch the football matches. All the clubs can admit more than 100 people each, except Braddell Heights and Fengshan, which have smaller capacities of 80 and 90, respectively.

Most of these places sport two to three 42-inch television sets while the larger ones — Telok Ayer Hong Lim Green, Chua Chu Kang and Chong Pang can take 500 fans each — have installed large projector screens.

Also check out the list of match screenings at the various clubs.

Braddell Heights Community Club
50 Serangoon Ave 2 #01-01 Singapore 556129
Tel: +65 6288 1258
Cheng San Community Club
6 Ang Mo Kio Street 53 Singapore 569205
Tel: +65 6458 8222
Chong Pang Community Club
21 Yishun Ring Road Singapore 768677
Tel: +65 6758 8258
Choa Chu Kang Community Club
35 Teck Whye Avenue Singapore 688892
Tel: +65 6769 1694
Clementi Community Centre
220 Clementi Ave 4 Singapore 129880
Tel: +65 6778 1950
Eunos Community Club
180 Bedok Reservoir Road Singapore 479220
Tel: +65 6448 6971
Fengshan Community Club
20 Bedok North Street 2 Singapore 469644
Tel: +65 6449 5136
Gek Poh Ville Community Club
1 Jurong West Street 74 Singapore 649149
Tel: +65 6792 0095
Jurong Spring Community Club
6 Jurong West Ave 1 Singapore 649520
Tel: +65 6567 1374
Mountbatten Community Club
35 Jalan Satu Singapore 399479
Tel: +65 6344 7387
Sengkang Community Club
2 Sengkang Square, #01-01 Sengkang Community Hub Singapore 545025
Tel: +65 6312 5400
Tampines Central Community Club
866A Tampines Street 83 #02-01 Singapore 521866
Tel: +65 6785 8292
Telok Ayer Hong Lim Green Community Centre
20 Upper Pickering Street Singapore 058284
Tel: +65 6533 3260
Toa Payoh East Community Club
160 Lorong 6 Toa Payoh Singapore 319380
Tel: +65 6256 7601
Woodlands Community Club
1 Woodlands Street 81 Singapore 738526
Tel: +65 6368 9938
Zhenghua Community Club
1 Segar Road Singapore 677738
Tel: +65 6310 6702

SAFRA Clubs

Mount Faber Club
2 Telok Blangah Way Singapore 098803
Tel: +65 6278 6011
Jurong Club
333 Boon Lay Way Singapore 649848
Tel: +65 6686 4333
Toa Payoh Club
293 Lorong 6 Toa Payoh Singapore 319387
Tel: +65 6259 4000
Tampines Club
1 Tampines Street 92 Singapore 528882
Tel: +65 6785 8800
Yishun Club
60 Yishun Avenue 4 Singapore 769027
Tel: +65 6852 8200

Have Your Say!

Which team would you be rooting for in the World Cup 2010? Where would you be catching the matches? If we have missed any good venues, let us know in the comments!

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Excuse me, are you a Foursquare mayor? Here’s a free drink!

Veron Ang — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:39:03 +0000

By now, many of you would have heard of Foursquare. Some of you may be already using it regularly.

If you’re going “four-what?”, Foursquare is basically a location-based social media service that lets you “check in” at various venues using your mobile phone and see where your friends are! Let’s say you’re having a couple of drinks at Rochester Park. You can check in to this location on your mobile phone and see who else is here! “Mayors” are the people who have checked in to a particular venue the most number of times.

Some savvy business owners have started using Foursquare as a marketing tool and a way to reward their regular customers with freebies and discounts.

Foursquare specials in Singapore

Here’s a complete list of places in Singapore that offer good deals and privileges to Foursquare mayors and users:

Updates:
January 13, 2011:
- Added TAB (Orchard Hotel)
- Removed Garage (Riverside Point)

Restaurants & Bars

Brewerkz (all outlets) – Check in with tips & any purchase to get free fries/onion rings. Mayor: 1st pint of beer free (once a day) with any purchase.
Café Iguana (all outlets) – Check in with tips & any purchase to get a free small serving of nachos. Mayor: 1 free glass of House Margarita (once a day with any purchase)
De Suite (Amoy Street) – Enjoy 20% off Tiger beer and red wine when you check in with tips between 6pm – 9pm daily.
The Garden Slug (East Coast) – Every check-in automatically goes into the draw to win a monthly gift voucher (from $10 up to $50). Lucky draw is on the 15th of each month, winner is announced on Twitter.
Istanbul Gourmet (Simei) – Free drink every 2nd check-in! Just show that you’ve checked in on Foursquare!
kichn (Albert Court) – 10% off ala carte orders for food & drinks if you found us from foursquare
Krish (Rochester Park) – Mayor gets a free drink (any draught beer or house pour). Please show ‘mayorship’ to Bar Manager. 10th check-in: get a bar snack or dessert!
Speakeasy (Blair Road) – Check in for the third time and get a free martini or Stella Artois!
Standing Sushi Bar (OUB Centre) – 2 free pieces of salmon nigiri or tuna nigiri (mayor’s choice!) for the Mayor during each visit (limited to once per day, offer good until owner’s discretion to end it).
TAB (Orchard Hotel) – Complimentary side dish of fries with your first drink order for every 5th check in!
Sparklette’s TAB Singapore review

Retail

Cumulus (Wheelock Place) – 30% off our Brand of the Month! Just ask our friendly staff to point you in the right direction!

Beauty & Wellness

Bella Skin Care (Marina Square) – Get Depilux hair free system from S$8* onwards when you check-in
H.om Yoga (Canton Street) – Check in with a tip and receive 20% off all retail products!
Pink Parlour (Marina Square) – Enjoy $10 discount off Waxing & IPL Hair Treatment or Credit for any of our packages!

Entertainment

St Games (Square 2) – If you check in 5 times in 30 days, you get 30 min of play time FREE!!!

This list will be updated as more businesses offer more deals. So bookmark it, share it, tweet it, and pass it on to your friends!

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How do I offer deals at my venue?

If you are a business owner, more likely than not one of your customers has already created a venue for your business on Foursquare! If you would like to offer deals and privileges for your regulars, or simply entice new customers, here’s the form where you can sign your venue up for Foursquare specials.

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Resorts World Sentosa – A Quick Peek at the Casino

Veron Ang — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 07:25:33 +0000

The Resorts World at Sentosa, one of the two integrated casino resorts in Singapore, opened its casino on February 14, 2010. The first punters were welcomed at 12:18pm (local time) on the auspicious first day of Lunar New Year.

Since then, the casino has been drawing in a steady stream of visitors. The games available at the casino include baccarat, blackjack, slots and electronic game machines. Are you one of the early birds who have already been there?

One of our readers, Alwyn, has shared his exciting casino experience with us. Just in case you missed it, here’s an excerpt of what he says:

Casino update! I finally managed to pop by last evening. Basically gotta pay the S$100 + your IC. To enter scan your IC and from that time of 1st entry, it’s valid for 24 hours. If you exceed the 24 hours during your last exit, they will escort you to pay additional S$100.
Surprisingly, people were betting like there’s no tomorrow. S$500 – 1000 bets per hand was common place.
I saw young guys betting 1K per hand at blackjack, one old man and his friend lost about 10K in 1 hand of baccarat, 1 auntie won 600 after doubling down on her 11 point initial blackjack hand.
There were long queues at the cashier for people wanting to change their chips. I suggest you go to the smoking section cashier which was very quiet. People probably didn’t know it existed.
Food is cheap. There is a good mix of local food, about $4 per plate. Taste… average. Those looking for a beer I suggest buying from the drinks stall rather than at the bar. Price is 50% cheaper minus the nice glass, you drink from the can. :) At S$5 a pop.

Alwyn has related more interesting incidents and useful tips. So don’t forget to check out the rest of his casino experience!

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As we all know by now, Singapore citizens and permanent residents are required to pay a S$100 fee to enter the casino for a day, or S$2,000 for a year pass.

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Even with the levy, people are still thronging the place to pay for the admission. Has the economy picked up? Or are people using the casino as a means to make a quick buck? Have you ever won big at a casino?

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Lining the casino’s entrance is a long row of gantries with scanners. We notice that a majority of these are reserved for Singaporeans and permanent residents, while only a handful are meant for foreigners.

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So far, one gambler has reportedly won S$1.5million at Resorts World Sentosa! Before anyone goes running off to the casino, do read Mr. Larry Haverkamp’s explanation on why the house always wins.

While the casino admission fee is meant to deter Singaporeans from gambling, avid gamblers will always find a way with or without the levy. The most important thing for players is to gamble responsibly.

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Resorts World at Sentosa

Check out what you can expect at the rest of Resorts World at Sentosa. For dining options, here are our reviews of the Chinese restaurant, The Dining Room at Crockfords Tower Hotel, as well as the patisserie, Boulangerie at Festive Hotel.

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Resorts World Sentosa & Universal Studios Singapore – An Inside Look [Pictures]

Veron Ang — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:06:18 +0000

The Resorts World Sentosa integrated resort in Singapore has finally opened!

Are you wondering what it is like on the inside? We take you on a tour through this highly anticipated attraction. Even before the Universal Studios theme park, the country’s first ever casino, and most of the 60 restaurants are open for business, the resort has already amassed a huge crowd on its opening day!

Clearly, the casino is the biggest draw of the resort. Be honest: How many of you are already planning your trip here?

The way to the casino is a route through passageways interconnected with escalators. Attention has been paid to every detail to give the feel of a whole different world. Ambient music plays in the background while lighting effects create dancing patterns and images on the walls.

This place has got some kind of underwater theme going on. A prelude to the controversial upcoming Marine Life Park, perhaps?

Water waves ripple on the arched ceiling and floor. You feel as though the floor MIGHT be moving. Pretty cool!

The eager crowd scrutinises the casino rules and regulations, and that includes a $100 admission fee. Some people were even spotted photographing the rules for future reference! Do you think the $100 fee would turn anyone off?

Here are more information and pictures of the Sentosa casino!

A slender-legged elephant towers over the crowd near Festive Hotel. He totally reminds me of Thailand!

Check out our dining review of Boulangerie at Festive Hotel

The main lobby of Festive Hotel features dozens of colourful lanterns hanging from the tall ceiling. The decoration certainly emanates a festive ambience! You would find a bakery and a bar in the lobby, and a spa up the beautiful staircase.

For the well-heeled shoppers, a whole alley of designer boutiques can be found at Crockfords Tower. No sign of Victoria’s Secret yet. Also missing is Tiger Woods’ face at TAG Heuer.

In between Crockfords Tower Hotel and Hotel Michael lies an eye catching pair of sculptures. Aren’t they adorable? Uncensored, too, they are. Some time back there was a bunch of exhibits here featuring a similar chubby theme. It is probably the same artist who’s also responsible for the cute fat pigeon along Boat Quay.

Check out our dining review of The Dining Room at Crockfords Tower Hotel

This is The Dining Room at Crockfords, a 24-hour restaurant specialising in Chinese/Cantonese cuisines. Ever heard of a bird’s nest egg tart? Well, the one here is exquisite!

When you visit the resort, do pay attention to the chandeliers. Most of them sport ornate and sophisticated designs that look interesting and abstract.

Festive Grande, the 1,600-seater theatre hosts a musical acrobatic performance, Voyage de la Vie. Uh, someone translate?

As you can see, many parts of the resort are still under construction. Universal Studios Singapore has yet to open. Same goes for the two remaining hotels and the casino.

Video Tour

Watch video walkthrough of the Resorts World at Sentosa:

Video by Singapore Casino Insider

Resorts World Sentosa Casino

Lining the casino’s entrance is a long row of gantries with scanners. We notice that a majority of these are reserved for Singaporeans and permanent residents, while only a handful are meant for foreigners.

The casino has opened its doors to the public. Check out our article on the Sentosa casino to find out what it has to offer!

Universal Studios Singapore

Here are some photos to whet your appetite. The theme park looks fabulous and fun!

Resorts World Sentosa restaurants

Check out our reviews of the Chinese restaurant, The Dining Room at Crockfords Tower Hotel, as well as the patisserie, Boulangerie at Festive Hotel.

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Wangz Hotel – Singapore’s Newest Boutique Hotel

Veron Ang — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:54:39 +0000

The next time you are in the charming Tiong Bahru estate, don’t be surprised if you find a quirky, barrel-shaped building. This is none other than Wangz Hotel, the newest boutique hotel to open in Singapore.

Way before it even opened in mid-December 2009, the hotel had already captured the attention of curious passers-by. The building’s unique shape and shiny metallic facade makes it extremely striking and iconic. You can’t help but take a second look! It isn’t everyday you get to see an adorably shaped building like this.

We spent a night here recently to find out what you can expect at this 41-room design hotel. Food, culture, music. You name it, we had it all!

Upon entering the lobby, you are greeted by the artful decor of specially commissioned paintings on the walls. Nectar, the hotel restaurant where international and local cuisines are served all day, occupies one side of the floor.

Deluxe Room

Our Deluxe room feels cosy and intimate, with comfortable twin beds, subdued lighting and soothing piped music.

Personalised service comes in many forms, from staff that know you by name, right down to the fluffy Jean Perry pillows.

If you find your pillows too hard, too soft, too high, too low, the staff would be happy to change it for you. There is even a “pillow menu”. So if you find the pillow so comfortable that you wanna bring it home, you can!

A surprise find is the Altec Lansing iPod docking station. Hey, I have one of those at home! It sure looks as though the hotel is determined to make our stay as homely and enjoyable as possible. And we are certainly determined to enjoy ourselves.

If you thought that a little bit of music and a little bit of TV is all you can get, what if I told you you could play your favourite games here, too? Xbox 360 and Nintento Wii units are available on request. Wow! I can already see the faces of all you gamers out there lighting up!

A well-stocked mini bar offers free juices (nice!) and mineral water daily. Coffee and tea (from Twinings) making facilities are available.

Due to the unusual architectural design, every room utilises a different layout. Our bathroom is hidden when you first enter the room. Before anyone starts panicking, thinking that the architect forgot to design a bathroom, turn a corner and take a look. It opens up to this:

A floor-to-ceiling view of the surrounding area! The bathroom also comes fitted with a rain shower. Awesome. Just remember to roll down the shade when you are using it. Hehe :)

The illuminated magnifying mirror is an added nice touch. Ladies, you would find it especially useful when you are applying your makeup. Never miss a spot!

Many hotels provide toiletries that are either brand-less or the house brand. Over here, you get Molton Brown. I always feel that you can tell whether a hotel cares for its guests based on the type of amenities it provides. My bleached-dry hair suffers every time I stay at a hotel. Not this time. In fact, I think the conditioner miraculously made it less hay-like than usual. Well done, Brown!

Other room facilities and amenities include:

Complimentary broadband internet access
Flat panel cable television and DVD player
Hairdryer
Electronic safe
Ironing board
Bathrobes and slippers

Of course, there’s complimentary breakfast at Nectar, too.

Like all boutique hotels, every room is individually designed. Try finding two rooms that are identical… You simply can’t!

The centrepiece of each room is either a unique photograph or a painting sourced from all over the world, including India, Dubai, Thailand and Singapore. My favourite pieces are by Thai painter, Chamnan ChongPaiboon. Many of his works depict women with a mole on their face… Well, let’s just say that I can relate.

Room categories range from the smallest (but not cramped) Superior to the largest Deep Suite. For most of the room types you can choose between a bustling city scene or a tranquil view of greenery.

Superior Room

It is worth noting that the amenities provided in every room is similar. Guests staying in the cheaper room types do not really miss out on any of the cool stuff like the iPod dock or ambient music, for instance.

Balcony Room

Bigger parties can book two adjoining Balcony rooms and share the same patio area.

Soak Room

Ah… This one is for the couples! It is easy to see why this is called the Soak Room. The tub is big enough to fit two comfortably. Soak-worthy indeed! Planning a romantic getaway? Rose petals can be provided on request. Don’t forget the wine!

Deep Suite

The luxurious suite is the most spacious of the lot and features a sitting area. This, and the Soak Room, are the two room types that come with a Nespresso machine.

Personally, I feel that tourists get the best of both worlds when staying at a hotel in this locale. Not only are you just minutes away from the central business and popular shopping areas, you get to be in one of Singapore’s most historical districts.

Tiong Bahru is amongst the oldest housing estates here. If I am not mistaken, this is the only place where you can still find the old low-rise housing built by the Singapore Improvement Trust, overseen by the British colonial rulers before the nation became independent.

Room rates start from S$228++. You can book online via Agoda or HotelsCombined.

Restaurant & Bar

Aside from staying at the hotel, you can also pop by Nectar for a meal or chill out at Halo, the open-air rooftop bar. Here’s our dining review of the restaurant!

Have Your Say!

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Wangz Hotel
231 Outram Road
Singapore 169040
Tel: +65 6595 1388 | Website | Book via Agoda or HotelsCombined

Bus services: 5, 16, 33, 63, 75, 123, 175, 195, 851, 970, NR5, 195A
Nearest MRT: Outram Park

We thank hotel manager, Mr. David Yap, for inviting us to stay at Wangz Hotel and his friendly staff for making our brief time here truly comfortable and memorable.

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Sentosa Flowers 2009 – Colours of Spring

Veron Ang — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 04:17:19 +0000

During Chinese New Year each year, many Singaporeans flock to the island down South to revel in the annual Sentosa Flowers display.

After visiting the event for the first time last year, I’ve made it a point to visit it every Chinese New Year. The event brings us city dwellers to a place literally filled with nature, where everything looks so beautiful and vibrant. It’s wonderful :)

In case you missed it, here are some photos from the colourful event. This year’s theme was the colours of spring, with over a hundred species of spring flowers imported from all over the world.

On one side of this, there’s the gorgeous pink floral display with the name of the event formed using red flowers. This is what you see on the other side:

A cute and happy looking picture, with smiley faces and butterflies!

How colourful! Well I’m sure many of you are much better at identifying the flower species than I am. So if you recognise any of them here that I don’t, let me know the name!

Of course, I would pay extra attention to my favourite pink lily. Ain’t she a beauty!

Spotted a few people with their cameras waiting patiently by the side. There were bees buzzing around so these people were actually looking to get a good shot of the flowers with the bees on ‘em. See?

The huge rainbow arch made out of flowers was a huge hit with the crowd.

Try spotting the pot of gold!

Here’s another bunch of unidentified blossoms that are pretty in pink.

This being the year of the ox, the ox played a prominent role in some exhibits.

Morning glories in a brilliant shade of purple.

The tall slabs of stone with faces on them. What do you call them? Never mind. There’s the majestic Merlion in the background overlooking the whole floral extravaganza.

This time round, part of the event stretches along the palawan beach. The road by the beach is fringed with daisies in red, pink, orange, yellow and white. Wouldn’t it be awesome if we had such daisies along our public roads too? They would really brighten up the place!

A series of garden displays created by local students were also showcased. Some were amazing pieces of work that really brought out the festive mood.

I like this one with a giant paintbrush and peonies on the side. The Chinese character is 春 (chūn), which means spring.

Another 春 done in a three-dimensional display.

My most favourite work is the ox made out of cane. He looked totally adorable!

It may be just me, but the event appeared to have been scaled down a little, perhaps due to the economic downturn. Nonetheless it was still spectacular. Kudos to the organisers, florists, botanists and all the gardeners that helped to inject some cheery spirit during these difficult times.

Want more pretty flowers? Check out my coverage on Sentosa Flowers and Singapore Garden Festival last year.

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Peranakan Museum – Trail of Colourful Treasures

Veron Ang — Mon, 12 May 2008 11:33:30 +0000

The Peranakan Museum in Singapore is the world’s largest museum dedicated to the colourful and distinctive culture of the Peranakans. Through ten themed galleries, visitors can explore various aspects of the Peranakan culture, such as wedding and religion.

(I really like this sculpture of a little girl pulling her Daddy towards the main entrance of the museum. Yes, this is also the place where I found the cute cat sculpture!)

It is a good idea to start touring the museum from the ground floor gallery. Here, you would learn about the origins of the Peranakans as larger-than-life-sized portraits of Peranakans surround you.

So who are the Peranakans? When merchants and travellers came to Southeast Asia centuries ago, many settled down here and started families with the locals. Their descendants are the Peranakans, who developed a new hybrid culture with Chinese, Malay, Indian and European influences.

Once you are better acquainted with the origins of the Peranakans, advance to the second floor. Four galleries occupy this entire level, with a focus on the 12-day traditional Peranakan wedding. This was an elaborate affair that started from the time the bride left her parents’ home to when she moved in with her new in-laws.

In this display of a wedding chamber, the antique ranjan kahwain (wedding bed) is decorated with ornate carvings of fertility symbols, intricate embroidery and colourful tassels.

Here’s one customary tradition that I find particularly interesting. Before the wedding, a young boy from a family with many sons would be asked to roll across the bed three or four times. It was believed that this way, his “male energy” would increase the new bride’s chances of having baby boys.

Such multi-tiered gold pagoda trays are unique pieces used in the gift-exchanging practice between families of the bride and groom, a significant ritual during the wedding.

Photo by Soo Ching

Nonyas (Chinese Peranakan women) are well-known for their skillfulness in embroidery and beadwork. A Nonya bride was often judged on her needlework before she was fully accepted by her new family. This is why from a young age, Nonyas had to devote long hours to perfecting their techniques.

At the museum, a whole section has been dedicated to these intricate crafts. On display are beadwork slippers, beadwork slipcases, beadwork tablecloths, beadwork vases and more!

This colourful beadwork wedding purse features deer and dragon motifs. Not only are the glass beads minuscule (typically imported from Europe), thousands of them have been painstakingly threaded together to create the densely beaded design. It would have taken a Peranakan woman of exceptional skill, not to mention time and effort, to make this purse!

To celebrate the opening of the Peranakan Museum, SingPost (Singapore’s designated provider of domestic and international postal services) has issued the world’s first beaded stamp based on this very purse, featuring caviar beads that are hand-pasted. How exquisite! It makes a really pretty souvenir, don’t you think?

And here’s the famous sarong kebaya! This still remains the attire of choice for Nonyas today. Made from an assortment of batik, embroidery, beadwork, silk, satin and organdy, these long-sleeved blouses are the result of a blend of various cultural influences.

Over the years, the silhouette of the sarong kebaya has changed from being loose-fitting to one that better accentuates the womanly figure. The most famous kebaya is probably the one worn by the SIA flight stewardesses!

As an affluent community, the Peranakans certainly spared no expense in acquiring such ornate gold jewellery! These gold tangkal (amulets) were more than just ornamental; they also served to protect the wearer from evil forces and malicious spirits.

Look closely and you would notice that a few of these are in the shape of the bagua (octagon). The bagua is a significant daoist symbol that represents balance between positive and negative cosmic forces. Word has it that this is also why the Singapore $1 coins bear the same shape. But let’s leave that story for another day, shall we?

Moving on to my most favourite part of the museum — the Religious Gallery. Traditionally Peranakans embraced a mixture of religious beliefs from China, such as Daoism, Buddhism, ancestral and spiritual worship. As they interacted with the British colonial rulers, many converted to Catholicism.

Judging from the carvings on the frame, this large piece of ornate furniture was originally a Daoist altar. When the owners converted to Catholicism, it was reused as a catholic altar with the addition of a central catholic devotional image of the Holy Family.

What you see here is the new testament in the Peranakan language of Baba Malay. Despite its long history — it was published in Singapore in 1913 — what really intrigues me is the next exhibit.

This ornamented mid-size crucifix is undoubtedly one of the museum’s rarest artifacts, if not the rarest. Crafted out of rosewood with mother-of-pearl inlays, it holds a sacred relic of the true cross. Yes, that’s the cross on which Jesus Christ was crucified. Fragments of the cross were distributed after it was found in the early 4th century, one of which is now contained in this crucifix.

Within this same gallery at the end of a dark corridor, you should notice a mirror on which a rather unsettling large red X is taped. You may wish to turn away, for this leads to a gloomy room decked out like a Peranakan funeral wake. There’s even a real coffin decorated with a colourful embroidered cover, complete with background sounds of mourners.

“The coffin is actually not empty, we’ve put some wood inside, because our belief is that a coffin cannot be left empty or it calls for someone,” says Randall Ee, a curator at the museum.

Ahem, that’s a little too creepy for me! Now, how about something a little less gloomy?

These colourful containers are kamchengs (covered containers used for storing food, drinking water and desserts), the most recognised form of Nonyaware. While Chinese utensils tend to be plainly decorated with pale colours, Nonyaware is distinguished by their vivid enameled tints on a brilliantly-coloured background, with auspicious phoenix and peony motifs.

“The Chinese wanted to appreciate the whiteness on their porcelains because it tells you of the quality of the firing, but the Peranakans appreciated the colour and the form — not so much the porcelain — so their porcelain is completely covered with colour,” Ee explained.

Kamchengs of this size were very rare and could only be afforded by the wealthiest Peranakan families. Notice how the lid is topped with a finial in the shape of a qilin (a Chinese mythical animal)? I find this detail very cute!

So far we have seen many treasured antiques of the Peranakans. But there are also modern exhibits such as contemporary paintings. Kenson Kwok, the museum director says, “We don’t want the museum to be seen just as a celebration of the past. It is also a record of the present, and we have tried to look at the taste of the Peranakan and re-interpret it in a contemporary way.”

Adoring the Phoenix is a pair of acrylic paintings done by local artist Desmond Sim in 2007. Set on oval-shaped canvases, the artist has chosen to paint this in the rich, vivid colours favoured by the Peranakans. Once again, there’s the peony and the phoenix, two recurring elements in Peranakan arts.

A temporary exhibition titled “Junk to Jewels” showcases personal items on loan from several Peranakan families. Exhibits include toys, kueh ku (a type of Peranakan cake) moulds, recipe books, beadwork items, wedding shoes from the 1900s and jewellery.

Each exhibit comes complete with its own personal story, allowing us to better relate to the objects and understand the lives of the Peranakans.

The gold jewellery are characterised by their finely-detailed patterns, as seen in this gold brooch.

The beautiful sarong kebaya in a combination of purple and green. On the right is the traditional wedding garment made of heavily embroidered silk worn by the Nonya brides. It is adorned with pairs of phoenixes and peonies.

As a fan of jigsaw puzzles, I find the unusual Zag-Zaw picture puzzle particularly intriguing. The pieces are hand-cut into irregular shapes, much unlike modern puzzles. To top it all, the puzzle do not come with any guide or illustration, making it extremely difficult to assemble. From the little story, it seems that no one in the family has managed to put the pieces together. I wonder if we can still find this anywhere today? I would love to give it a go!

So, are you ready to immerse yourself in the colourful world of the Peranakans? Take a trip to this vibrant museum. There are simply so many beautiful aspects of this vibrant ethnic culture, so many discoveries to make, you will be enchanted in no time.

Peranakan Museum
39 Armenian Street
Singapore 179941
Tel: +65 6332 7591 | Website

Opening hours:
Mon: 1-7pm
Tue to Sun: 9am – 7pm (to 9 pm on Fridays)

Admission: $6 per adult, $3 per full-time student and National Serviceman

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Where in the World is This Cat Sculpture?

Veron Ang — Wed, 07 May 2008 17:06:39 +0000

I don’t often come across statues of my favourite animal. So seeing this cute life-like sculpture of a stray cat sure was a pleasant surprise! I feel it certainly deserves a mention here.

The sculpture is modelled after a certain stray cat that has found home in a certain place. Hence this is also a prelude to my next post, which would be about my visit to this place.

I think some of you are already familiar with this cat sculpture. So can you tell where in the world I found it?

Here’s a closer look at its face! Or do you prefer something warmer and cuddlier?

Well, just a short distance away from where I saw the cat sculpture, I found a real live kitten! What a cutie! The poor little darling seems to look scared though.

So, guess where I found these kittens! I shall reveal the answer in my next post.

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Where in the World is This Colourful Glass Panel?

Veron Ang — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 14:48:24 +0000

Beautiful things never fail to catch my attention, especially when it’s something as huge as this massive panel of decorative glass. I spotted it from afar and was instantly attracted by the pretty splash of colours!

The glass panel is covered with colourful floral motifs in varying shades of purple and pink. I liked it so much that I whipped out my camera immediately and snapped these pictures. Can you guess where in the world I saw this colourful glass panel?

Here’s another one in cool blue!

What do you think? Can you tell where this place is? Wild guesses are very welcome, though I predict my clever readers would guess the correct answer soon enough.

I shall reveal this place in my next blog post. Meanwhile, happy guessing!

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Sentosa Flowers 2008

Veron Ang — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 11:13:43 +0000

Every Chinese New Year, special events are held to celebrate this important festival. In Singapore, there is the Chinatown street market, Chingay Parade or River Hong Bao. One other popular event is the annual Sentosa Flowers show.

At this springtime event, you get to enjoy a kaleidoscope of rare flower species imported from all over the world.

Sprawling an area of 5 hectares at Imbiah Lookout, the flower extravaganza is showcased in various zones, with each zone subtly sporting its own theme.

In Learning Journey, the lifespan of a butterfly is presented using flowering plants that have been painstakingly cut and pruned into the shapes of caterpillars and butterflies. The caterpillar even bobs its head!

Is it just me, or does the butterfly kinda resemble a bee? In my impression, butterflies have slimmer bodies!

This large flower has been constructed from several smaller flowers, like big round pompoms! I think they look cute!

To celebrate Valentine’s Day, which is usually around the same time as Chinese New Year, predesignated photography spots have been set up in the Language of Love zone. Boy, are these hot! Long queues would form at spots such as the red hearts above, with eager couples waiting their turn to get a romantic shot in front of the floral display.

Besides flowers, props are also used to enhance the presentation. From afar, these gigantic sunflowers (complete with giant bumblebees!) can be seen sprouting from the bed of regular-sized sunflowers.

I’m not quite sure what it is. But this white flowering plant looks pretty unique to me. It reminds me of cotton wool.

Photo by Jaslinewong

I absolutely love, love, love this cute clay fountain of a little boy and girl couple. They look so innocent and sweet!

We don’t often get to see blues in flowers, do we?

I know that leaves sometimes appear in colours other than green. But ones that are completely pink? These I have never seen! They look even prettier than the flowers!

Aren’t these morning glories unusual with their white edges? Kind of like lace!

These “tie-dyed” roses sure look unique! I think they are some sort of a hybrid species.

A rose by any other name would smell as sweet. I have never seen a rose like that!

If you ask me, I still prefer the regular red or pink rose, though not as much as my most favourite flower…

…the exotic pink lily! It was such a joy, seeing these lilies growing in abundance right in front of me! Before Sentosa Flowers, I had only seen them in bouquets.

Photo by De Novo

At the fountain area, swans and ducks made from flowers froli as visitors snap away with glee with their cameras.

Visitors can also purchase leaf-shaped cards where they would pen their words and attach them to trees.

Amongst the hundreds of messages of wishes and dedications to that special someone, this particular message of peace stood out for me.

Photo by eydren1982

Even moving away from the Imbiah area, giant floral displays can still be seen towering into the sky. This colourful display featuring the Chinese character, Chun (spring), is particularly eye-catching due to its majestic height. It stands more than 2.5 metres tall!

In so many amazing ways, flowers can be transformed into interesting works of art when creativity is put to use!

I am already looking forward to next year’s Sentosa Flowers!

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Chek Jawa at Pulau Ubin – Getting in Touch with Nature

Veron Ang — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 04:57:43 +0000

In urban Singapore, it always feels refreshing to be away from the bustling city life once in a while. Recently I managed to have a nice little getaway among the tropical islands. Well… Sort of. I paid a visit to Pulau Ubin for the first time in my life!

Pulau ubin is an off-shore island in the North East of Singapore, accessible only by water transport. (Yes, even for a small island city/country like ours, we do have even smaller islands surrounding us!) Our main purpose there was to visit Chek Jawa wetlands, a beach at the Eastern tip of the boomerang-shaped island. It is one of the last remaining pockets of biodiversity in land-scarce Singapore.

But since it was my maiden trip to this rustic island, I noted some interesting things about it.

At the entry point of Pulau Ubin, I spotted a postbox! I wonder who are the people responsible for getting the mail in and out of the island, and how often? There was also a tidal information board at one of the shops. Tidal information is particularly crucial for people visiting Chek Jawa.

Bicycles, being the primary form of transport at Pulau Ubin, can be rented cheaply at S$2 a day. There are vans and lorries too, all having license plates prefixed with “PU”. I don’t recall seeing any car at all.

There are also many dogs living on the island. I especially like this doggy! He’s just sleeping under the hot sun on the road without a care to all the bicycles whizzing right past him!

Then he wakes up. Aww… Love the bent little paw!

On to Chek Jawa wetlands! We had to go there by van, coursing through narrow roads where tree canopies from one side of the road frequently joined those from the other. We passed by a few abandoned granite quarries along the way. This is actually how the island got its name in the first place. Pulau Ubin literally means “granite island” in Malay.

Our driver was a kindly, chatty man in his 60s. He was born and raised in pulau ubin and had been living there his entire life! Some interesting facts that he shared with us:

#1: There are only 40 plus residents on the island these days, compared to the 4000 plus only decades ago.

#2: It is very inconvenient to get to mainland Singapore. A bumboat operator would only agree to leave when there are 12 passengers, each paying a $2 fare. At times he has to wait 2 to 3 hours for more passengers to arrive, or else he has to pay the full fare of $24 if he’s the only passenger!

#3: He used to keep a wild boar as a pet! According to him, it was a very smart animal. Even when he rode away on a motorbike, the boar would find him within 10 minutes. Haha!

At Chek Jawa, we met Ron, our tour guide who’s a volunteer there. He would be bringing us (in a group of 15) around the place and introducing us to the various plants and creatures of Chek Jawa.

Somewhere near the entrance we saw these tombstones. Apparently, they are of a Malay family, with the two big tombstones belonging to the parents and the little ones, the children. We’re not sure why the tombstones are there, or if the entire family perished together. If anyone knows the story, let me know!

Photo by Snapz Lover

This is Jejawi Tower, a 7-storey (21 meters) tall observatory tower where a panoramic view of the Chek Jawa greenery and surrounding sea can be seen. It would hold 20 people at a time. Some people in the group remarked that it seemed to sway a little when we were at the top, although I didn’t exactly feel anything.

In the mangrove area, we walked through nipah palms, better known as attap palms in Singapore. Their fruits, the attap chee, are used in ice kacang (a shaved ice dessert native to Singapore and Malaysia)! We were also pretty lucky to spot one that was in bloom!

These exposed tree roots are a common sight in mangroves. Such areas are frequently flooded and with the soil lacking in oxygen, the roots have to take in oxygen from the air instead.

Here’s a bright red little guy feasting on the fruit of a plant.

More palms! What’s interesting about these palms is that although this looks like three separate palms, it may very well be just a single one branching out into three in the soil. Things aren’t always what they seem!

These tiny little creatures are fiddler crabs. The male crabs have one particularly huge claw that serves to attract females. In the animal kingdom, size matters! (But ironically, these crabs are so tiny!)

If you are wondering how we managed to walk through the forest and the crab kingdom that easily, it’s with the help of a 1.1 kilometre long elevated boardwalk that weaves through the forest to the intertidal area.

Photo by danwoo

At first glance, the boardwalk planks appear to be made from wood. But they are actually a much hardier combination of concrete and fibreglass, with simulated wood patterns engraved upon. Look closely and you would notice the wood patterns being repeated!

Remember that I mentioned tidal information is very important to Chek Jawa visitors? Well, at low tide, we could take a walk through the intertidal zone, which is a rich treasure trove of marine aquatic life. Ron informed us that a recent flood wiped out much of it and sadly, what we see now is just ten percent of what it was before. But there are several healthy signs of recovery, which is very encouraging.

These little “cigarettes” that stick out from the sand are actually homes for tube worms! We were encouraged to walk as closely together as possible to minimise the damage we do to our tiny friends living here.

This well-camouflaged crab is an elbow crab, named for the way its claws seem to have cute little elbows.

A little hermit crab has found a makeshift home in a shell! This is a reminder to us that we shouldn’t pick up so many shells from the seashores because each time we do, we are depriving these fragile little crabs of potential new homes.

Another very fragile creature is this five-legged brittle star. As its name suggests, it can break its legs off at whim, allowing an easy escape from its predators. Just as easily, it can grow new limbs too.

My, don’t these round and flat marine animals look unusual? They are sand dollars, a close relative of the sea urchin. They resemble coins!

In my previous post, I had asked all of you to guess what this crumpled pile of “fried bee hoon” is. Well, I think many of you would be surprised to know that it’s the eggs of a queer-looking sea creature…

… the sea hare! Initially I had thought that our guide said “sea hair”, which would have been an appropriate name anyway given how hairy this creature is. The bright blue spots on its hairy body really stand out!

And now, for something cute, the starfish! This little guy does a great job of burrowing into the sand.

My favourite creature of the day is this puffy cake sea star. Doesn’t it resemble a star-shaped cake or cookie?

And here’s one of my favourite ingredients in pasta — mussels! When I spotted them, they were growing on concrete pillars that were exposed only at low tide.

The last sea creature we saw was also the most uniquely-coloured one. It’s a sea cucumber in bright girlish pink! Waaa!

Boy, had this been an enriching and educational experience that was worth every insect bite and sunburn. I think I learned more about marine life during this 3-hour-long guided walk than I had ever learned in school!

As we hopped onto a bumboat that would take us back to mainland Singapore, one particular bumboat stood out. Its owner has placed potted plants on its rooftop, as a subtle testament to how Pulau Ubin is indeed an island where its nature and greenery should be preserved.

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Where in the World is This “Fried Bee Hoon”?

Veron Ang — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 12:51:18 +0000

Yeah, yeah, I know this is a pretty weird question to ask. After all, fried bee hoon is rather ubiquitous in the context of Singapore. You can find it almost everywhere! For those not familiar with Singapore cuisine, bee hoon is a kind of thin noodle that is made from rice.

But wait a sec, is this really bee hoon? Take a closer look!

Bee Hoon"?">

Perhaps I should ask another question. What is it exactly? Fried bee hoon, it is not. So my clever readers, can you try to guess the answers to these 2 questions:

- what in the world is this yellow squiggly thing?
- where in the world did I find it? By that, I mean the exact location!

Hint #1… friends of yesterday.sg would probably know the answers already!

Hint #2… Some of you may get squeamish when you find out what it is!

Haha! The answers would be in my next post! Meanwhile, have fun guessing!

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Little India: Deepavali Festival Market & Street Light Up

Veron Ang — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 10:43:02 +0000

Little India is literally one of the most colourful areas of Singapore. With Deepavali (or Diwali) just around the corner, the place is more vibrant than ever, decked out in the full colours of this major Hindu festival.

Personally, I love Little India, as evident from the way I pepper this blog with frequent food reviews of several eateries in Little India. The fact that Little India is refreshingly different from other places in Singapore means that each time I drop by, it makes me feel like a tourist!

Over the past few weeks, visitors to Little India have soaked in the festive spirit of Deepavali. They can shop at the bustling Deepavali festival market or admire the beautiful street light up.

The Deepavali festival village is a month-long bazaar set up for the occasion, featuring many stalls peddling Indian wares and snacks.

These bright pink Indian snacks are good examples of the colourful Indian cuisine. The silver foil garnish is entirely edible!

Delicious and tasty Indian titbits!

I’m not quite sure of the name but this yummy treat is my favourite Indian snack. It is made from milk and tastes sweet and creamy. You can find this in many Indian coffee shops. I have tried a number of Indian snacks and this milk snack is my favourite by far.

Statue of vishnu, the blue-skinned Hindu god with four arms.

Cute miniature bicycles made with movable parts.

Wood carved elephants and an assortment of other animals.

Here’s a stall that sells Indian clothes, one of the many at the bazaar and throughout Little India.

Shiny Indian bangles in a multitude of colours! I love these!

Photo by espion

These small containers come in various shapes and colours for all your trinkets. I actually bought a couple of these from Bangkok. Bangles too.

Come to think of it, a lot of things sold in Bangkok can also be found in Little India, such as these strings of lights in the shapes of flowers.

Aren’t these pretty?

Here’s one shaped like a rose with delicate green leaves, just like the ring that I had on my index finger.

Peacocks are considered sacred creatures in India. Their brightly-coloured feathers are sold in various places in Little India. But I have no idea what these feathers are used for. Does anyone know?

They even had a balloon artist on hand to make cute balloon animals for kids! Interestingly, he spoke with an American accent.

After walking through the bazaar, we took a walk along the streets of Little India.

Street signs like this always attract my attention. I like that they are topped by pink flowers that resemble water lilies. Pretty!

Photo by espion

Besides the bazaar, the streets are also decorated for Deepavali in the form of colourful arches that light up at night. This is, after all, the festival of lights.

The prevailing colour seems to be purple!

Photo by espion

How magnificent! Be sure to catch it while you can. The street light up would be on until November 18.

If you have yet to explore the rich culture of Little India, this would be a good time! Have a thosai or two while you’re at it. Keep a lookout for the fortune-telling bird too!

also in Little India

Khansama Tandoori Restaurant – Packed with Spices
Lagnaa – Bare Foot Dining
Ananda Bhavan Restaurant – Wholesome Thosai
Sri Vijaya Restaurant – Just Plain Yummy!
Sri Kamala Vilas Restaurant – Chicken Masala Shiokness!

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Where in the World is This Miniature Model?

Veron Ang — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 12:02:02 +0000

Aren’t miniatures the cutest thing? Here’s a fascinating one of Singapore in the mid-19th century! I love the fact that there is so much detail in it. Can you guess where exactly I found this miniature model?

Look at all those adorable little human figurines! They depict a pretty accurate scene of the Singapore street life more than a century ago. For example, there are junks docked at the quay and coolies unloading goods from them.

Over here, a group of coolies are taking a break and enjoying a game by the river.

A fruit seller with his customer. Even the tiny fruits he’s selling can be clearly identified! Apples, pineapples, oranges, bananas, watermelons.

From a second-level shophouse, tiny people hang out their clothes to dry on bamboo sticks. The signboards are also printed with actual names of the shops! Now, that’s attention to detail!

Bull carriages on the streets.

Old profession of ear-cleaning. “stick no bill” on the walls, but people stick them anyway.

Isn’t this model fascinating? There is just so much to see. Whichever part of it that your eyes may lead, there is bound to be something to look at. I think they even add in new human figurines once in a while. While we were there, a group of photographers came in remarking that there’s a new figurine in there!

So, can anyone guess where I found this interesting miniature model? I’m dying to just reveal the answer right here, right now, simply because I wish you guys would go take a look at it! But making you guess is way more fun! Haha!

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Where in the World is This Signage?

Veron Ang — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 11:30:42 +0000

Check out this beautiful neon signage!

How often do we come across a huge signage with lovey-dovey words like “romantic”? That is precisely why it caught my eye! During the day, the big block letters appear in clean white juxtaposed against the sweet pink background. At night, it illuminates with a warm fiery light glowing around each individual letter.

This pretty signage is only a temporary installation found along a pedestrian walkway. Do you know where it is? Make a quick guess in the comments!

Besides “romantic”, there are also other words alongside such as “glamorous” and “modern”.

Actually, the words all string together to form a sentence. But due to the vast size, I could only capture the keywords one at a time on my camera!

Guess where I found this signage! It is in a busy district somewhere in Singapore. And oh, please do refrain from reading the comments before you enter your guess!

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Where in the World is This Wall?

Veron Ang — Sun, 05 Aug 2007 13:09:44 +0000

Even from afar, this wall with its colourful painted murals caught my eye immediately. It reminds me of grandmother’s quilt with all the different patchwork patterns stitched together!

The wall spans a large surface that’s approximately 5 metres high and 10 metres across. Most of it has been painted with these beautiful patterns. Leave a comment if you can guess where I found it!

Just like the globe sculpture previously, I had invited you to guess where it was located. That was an easy one! My first commentator, cris, managed to get it right immediately (as with the 20 or so people who commented subsequently)! I found it at the viewing gallery in terminal one of the Singapore Changi Airport.

guess where I found this wall! I think (and hope) this one might be tougher! Do refrain from reading the comments before you post your answer!

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