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4 Places That Celebrate Singapore’s Yuletide Festivities

The glittering trees and the glistening streets mark the Christmas Eve in Singapore. What are your plans for the holidays? Do you fancy a crowded night out or a peaceful night in?

I, for one, was showered with gifts from generous clients and friends. Not to mention, I bravely partook in a holiday spree. There were great deals everywhere! The exhilarating feelings of Christmastime brings happiness to people of all ages. Celebrate the Yuletide spirit by visiting one or all of these amazing places:

GREAT CHRISTMAS VILLAGE

It is difficult to resist the retail bargains found islandwide! As I have mentioned above, I embraced the volume of people to accomplish my holiday spree. The crowds were truly overwhelming. I noticed that they condensed in one place – Orchard Road’s Christmas Village. The Christmas Village includes Santa’s house, amusement rides, and a pop-up market.

The “Endless Wonder — Christmas on A Great Street” market is located at the Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza. You can expect an array of retailers such as Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Tiffany & Co., Casio, SK-II, Fish & Co., and Haagen Dazs. You do not want to miss the Christmas Countdown concert as well as the gorgeous street lights!

Location: Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza
Rate: Free admission
Duration: Open daily at 11 am until December 25, 2017

SMASHING NEON PARTY

Let your neon dreams come to life as you enter the largest retail playground in Singapore – the Flashbang! A variety of food stalls, game booths, and craft workshops await you at daylight. When night dawns, neon installations designed by the local artists will light up the place. You are sure to snap Instagram-worthy pictures in every corner! Boosting your social media profile is important during the Millennial era, right?

Image Credits: instagram.com/agoncilloanna

My sister and I began our Flashbang stroll with a sip from our cocktails. We were enticed by the old-school arcade games, the live music performances, the unique food stalls, and the luminous LED-light balloons. Our experience was concluded by a restful nap at the Airmocks’ hammocks.

Location: Grange Road Carpark
Rate: Free admission
Duration: Open daily at 3 pm until December 30, 2017

A CINEMATIC WONDERLAND

Gone are the days when you visit a Christmas event mainly for its festive market. At Gardens by the Bay’s Christmas Wonderland, you will be delighted to see an action-packed area. This place is filled with live performances, light sculptures, carnival games, and snowfall shows. You will be greeted by the quaint wooden huts containing artisinal products and quirky crafts. It is recommended to see and snap Santa’s well-lit grotto!

My family and I decided to explore its cinematic wonders tonight. We are looking forward to witness the Vokatones perform their Christmas Carols as well as the Luminarie Light Sculptures at 7 pm. Buy your tickets online (at least one day in advance) to get the discounted price of S$4 to S$8 instead of paying S$6 to S$10.

Location: Gardens by the Bay
Rate: S$4 to S$10
Duration: Opens daily at 4 pm until December 26, 2017

THE FAMOUS CARNIVAL

With hundreds of online reviews, who would not be curious about the largest carnival in Singapore? The Prudential Marina Bay Carnival spans about 3.5 football fields. It hosts over forty rides including the Star Flyer, Mach 5, and Das Fun Schiff. The Star Flyer gives a sensation of flying with its 35-meter tower. The Mach 5 swings its riders round and round at an outstanding 55 meters high. Lastly, the Das Fun Schiff is their take on the classic Vikings ride.

Ease your throbbing heart as you check out the selection of local and international food such as chicken rice bowls and chendol soft serves. Top your thrilling experience with a carnival staple such as the candy floss or cotton candy.

Perhaps one of the most interesting stories about the carnival is the viral article that narrates a writer’s experience with a stranger. The writer invited a senior taxi driver to the carnival out of spontaneity. They happily strolled the entire area and talked about life (in general). He wisely said: “I learnt in business that we can’t abandon people during hard times…”

Read the entire story, here.

Location: The Promontory @ Marina Bay
Rate: Free admission (Rides cost between S$4 to S$10)
Duration: Open daily at 3 pm until April 1, 2018

Sources: 1, 2, & 3

This December, you can eat for just $1 at Satay by the Bay with your UOB Cards.

Check out this $1 eats

Feast on your favourite local delights at Satay by the Bay at only S$1 when you pay with UOB Cards via mobile devices!

Located within Gardens by the Bay, enjoy views of the waterfront while enjoying a delightful meal with your family and friends. Only limited quantities available per day, don’t forget to get there early!

Choose from the following:

Boon Tat BBQ Seafood: Yang Zhou Fried Rice (U.P. S$6)
Claypot & Bak Ku The: Claypot Rice (U.P. S$10)
Dessert: Summer Holiday (U.P. S$10)
Fried Carrot Cake: Fried Carrot Cake (U.P. S$6)
Fruit/ Fruit Juice: 2 Cups of Sugar Cane (U.P. S$6)
Huat Huat BBQ Chicken Wings: Traditional Rojak (Big Plate) (U.P. S$6)
Indonesian BBQ & Grill: Indonesian Grill Chicken Set (U.P. S$7)
Ji De Chi Dessert & Asian Snack: Strawberry Snowy Ice (U.P. S$6.90)
Jumain Satay: 10 pcs of Satay (U.P. S$7)
Kampong Satay: 10 pcs of Satay (U.P. S$7)
Lorong 29 Geylang Hokkien Mee: Hokkien Mee (U.P. S$6)
Makan by the Bay: Mee Goreng* (U.P. S$6)
Marina Bay BBQ Steamboat Buffet: BBQ Steamboat Buffet* (U.P. S$27-30)
Marina Live Seafood & Steamboat: Lala White Bee Hoon (U.P. S$10)
Mini Pot: Chicken Mini Pot (U.P. S$7)
Nasi Briyani: Fried Chicken or Masala Briyani Rice (U.P. S$6.80)
No 26 Bar & Bistro: Popcorn Chicken with Cheese (U.P. S$8.90)
Opah Satay: 10 pcs of Satay (U.P. S$7)
Porridge Stall: Fish Porridge (U.P. S$8)
Prata: Coin Prata (Chicken Meat w Curry) (U.P. S$8)
Roast Duck & Chicken Rice: Char Siew Roast Pork Rice (U.P. S$6)
Sri Geylang Sate: 10 pcs of Satay (U.P. S$7)
Turkish, Mediterranean, Thai Spize: Chicken Kebab (U.P. S$7)

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Terms and conditions:
Valid from 1 – 31 Dec 2017, while stocks last on a first come first served basis. Valid only for the first 17 redemptions per item per stall per day at Marina Live Seafood & Steamboat, Roast Duck & Chicken Rice, Boon Tat BBQ Seafood, Turkish, Mediterranean, Thai Spize, Fried Carrot Cake, Indonesian BBQ & Grill, Mini Pot, Ji De Chi Dessert & Asian Snack, Huat Huat BBQ Chicken Wings, Claypot & Bak Ku Teh, Prata, Nasi Briyani, Lorong 29 Geylang Hokkien Mee, Porridge Stall, Fruit/Fruit Juice, Dessert, No 26 Bar & Bistro, Kampong Satay, Sri Geylang Sate, Opah Satay, Jumain Satay. Valid only for the first 10 redemptions per item per stall per day at Makan by the Bay and Marina Bay BBQ Steamboat Buffet. All offers are limited to 1 redemption per transaction per customer. Only one transaction is allowed at each time of order. For Marina Bay BBQ Steamboat Buffet, offer is limited to 1 redemption per table (min 4 diners per table) and no splitting of table/bill allowed. All offers are valid for dine-in only. Visit participating stalls for offer details. Not valid in conjunction with other discounts, privileges, promotions, set menus, special menus or vouchers. All offers are valid for transactions made by UOB Cards via Apple Pay, Mighty Pay, Android Pay and Samsung Pay only. Other terms and conditions apply. Visit uob.com.sg/applepay for full details.

Heart A Bear Heartival to commence this weekend at Gardens by the Bay – a Family Carnival with lots of FUN! (1 – 2 Oct 16)

Heart A Bear Family Heartival is a family carnival with series of challenges and adventurous activities that is suited for the whole family.

We have games and activities organised and planned for the whole family regardless of all ages. Through the activities engagement and interaction, families will be able to strengthen relationship bonds.

Expect a fun filled activities for the whole family:

Quest Games
US Carnival Table Games
Bouncy Castles
Zumba Workout

And much more.

A family carnival with series of challenges and adventurous activities that suits the whole family. There are activities that involve all the family members for all ages. Throughout these excitements, friends and families can have fun, bond and create memories together!

Every kid participant will receive a quest card, which represents the Missions’ score sheet!
After every 5 stars earned from the quests, they are able to redeem their own plush bear from Build-A-Bear Workshop. Limited to 300 bears a day only!
Start your coming weekend by conquering these quests.

* Plush Bears from Build-A-Workshop are limited to 300 per day only

1. Quests on Adventurous Journey

An outdoor activity, seeking historic items, solving riddles, wipe out the dinosaurs and save the bear! These 7 quests includes a number of stops where the kids can take part in small adventurous activities which will help to push the little ones out of their comfort zone! Each quest has a specific series of tasks that must be accomplished to earn a certain number of stars. All quest games are free and are designed for kids age 3-12 years old.

	• Treasure Hunt (7-12 years old) Warriors like me are replaceable, but with your wisdom and agility we can conquer this quest and you will experience an unimaginable power that your mind holds. Brothers and Sisters, pick up your bravery and join me on this quest!- Dinosaur Bouncy Castle Hit em’ all Jumpy Hula hoops Treasure Map Crawl your way to avoid the dinosaur and find the golden key- Maze CastleGolden Key 3 Legged Race S crank course
	• Little Soldiers (7-12 years old) You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have! This quest put you to the test to gauge how well and adaptable you can be when met with different obstacles in life. From rock climbing to navigating through infra-laser zones, the little soldiers in you will be pushed to their limits. Test your abilities to attain higher speed, guts and environmental alertness!Gear up Little Soldiers Little soldiers’ Pledge Recital Commando Inflatable Obstacle Course Target Shooter Commando Jump Upon landing, cheer: * Mission Accomplished *
	• Tribal Shaky Forest (7-12 years old) Kids will be given the responsibility to rescue and help someone in danger and this requires quick reflexes as well as the strength of the forearm. Dress up as a tribal member – Camouflage! Do a rain dance Shake it off challenge Obstacle Bars Giddy Way Shaky rainforest – save the bear!
	• Dough Builder (3-6 years old) Self confidence can be build through art and activities. Start slow and build the way up through steady, continuous improvement. Colour Hop Play-Dough Swiper Heart Moulder Heart-A-Dough
	• Pie-Face (3-6 years old) Realise your potential and not let your parents down through these easy and fun exercises! Parent will be seated on Pie-Face device, while child plays quest Ping-Pong lay egg Party Basketball Balance Water in the Cup
	• Juz Fun Quest (3-6 years old) We want the child to be able to focus in a chaotic environment, with the ability to recognise the importance of valuable end goals or targets, in order to achieve what they want in life! Maximize Your Cup Balancing Potential Fill em’ cups up!

2. Carnival Table Games

We have 18 carnival table games ready for the young at heart! Running across the bouncy castle, shooting towards the clown’s teeth, struggling on the rodeo bull, rolling the ball along the big valleys and more awaits for the family members to enjoy the happy moments! There will be a ticketing booth for you guys to purchase the game coupons, each booklet is going at only S$20. Attractive prizes can be won after collecting a number of points from playing the games.

3. Photobooth

Snapshots would love to be part of the event! Drop by our photo booth, get quirky with our beary photo booth props and pictures taken! Lets all have fun and make memories together!

4. Adventurous Bouncy Castle

EVENTS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

Free Movie Screening: Kung Fu Panda 3Movie Screening: 1 October 2016, 7 p.m. to 9.30 p.m
Nothing beats watching a movie under the stars, now here’s your chance to experience and relive such moment with Kung Fu Panda 3! You are strongly encouraged to bring your own picnic mat and your family picnic essentials such as snacks and your favourite munchies!
Surely a great way to spend quality time with your family and friends!

Kick start the wonderful weekend with Zumba Workout!

Participate in the Zumba Workout with the great music and dance your way into shape with us. These sessions will take place from 8 a.m. to 8.30 a.m. on both days. To register, please log on to http://www.heartabearsg.com/registration/ to enrol.
Its Free!

US Table Carnival Games are a platform for parents and children to engage in fun and meaningful activities together.

PERFORMANCES BY

NTU Dance Club

A local Singapore Band with a thirst for creating good music. This vibrant and energetic band – Second Sunrise, will serve entertaining highlights with their unique and passionate take on different genres such as pop and rock, Rn’B and evergreen classics.

For more information visit:

Facebook: NTU KPOP Dance Program

Second Sunrise

This vibrant and energetic band, will serve entertaining highlights with their unique and passionate take on different genres such as pop and rock, Rn’B and evergreen classics.

For more information visit:

Website: http://www.secondsunrisemusic.com/

Facebook: Second Sunrise SG

*Scheduled Programmes are subject to change without prior notice

For more information, please check out Heart A Bear here.

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Gardens by the Bay: 1-for-1 Admission for NTUC Cardmembers (1 May – 30 Jun 16)

It’s time to visit Gardens by the Bay.

The beloved “Tulipmania” returns to Gardens by the Bay from 8 Apr – 22 May! This year, Gardens by the Bay traces tulips back to their roots in the ancient Ottoman Empire (present-day Turkey), where it was first cultivated and served as inspiration for many Turkish songs, paintings and poetry. Be dazzled by colourful “carpets” of tulips in the Persian-inspired floral display.

NTUC Members enjoy 1-for-1 admission to 2 Conservatories. Members will also enjoy 25% discount on local admission rates to both Conservatories.

Simply present a valid NTUC Membership card & proof of residence in order to enjoy the promotion and discount.

Last year “Tulipmania” highlights:

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Mechanics

NTUC Members who buy 1 local admission ticket, at full published rate, to 2 Conservatories, will get 1 Complimentary admission ticket to 2 Conservatories.
NTUC Members will also enjoy 25% discount on local admission rates to 2 Conservatories.
Each Members will need to present their valid NTUC Membership card & proof of residence in order to enjoy the promotion and discount.
Applicable at Gardens by the Bay’s Ticketing Booth (Canopy) only.
Under this promotion, the admission tickets, discounted tickets and complimentary admission tickets shall only valid for 1 day and the date of visit has to be the same day as the date of purchase.
For example, if the NTUC Member comes on 10 May 2016 to purchase the admission tickets and wants to enjoy this promotion, he/she cannot choose another date of visit and has to enter the 2 Conservatories on 10 May 16.

Terms and conditions:

Valid till 30 Jun 2016
Present NTUC Card to enjoy the privilege
Not valid on eve of Public Holiday
Limited to first 55 admission tickets, sold at published rates, per day.
Each member can purchase up to 4 admission tickets to 2 Conservatories only
Not valid for OCBC Skyway and Garden Cruiser
Not valid for online purchase
Admission ticket purchased is not refundable or exchangeable for cash and is only valid for the day of entry
No claims will be entertained for any lost, torn, defaced or expired tickets
Not applicable with other promotions, discounts, offers or privileges
Other terms & conditions apply

Gardens by the Bay: ‘Dancing’ Drones to feature at The Future of Us Exhibition (8, 9, 15 & 16 Jan 16)

Been to the recent Christmas Wonderland at Gardens by the Bay? Here’s another reason to visit it again.

Over the next two weekends, there will be 16 lighted drones coming into formation at Gardens by the Bay.

The aerial display is part of the ongoing The Future of Us exhibition.

According to Channel NewsAsia, the drones will showcase six to seven sets of formation, forming shapes such “50” and “100” to mark the significance of Singapore’s future.

Date: 8, 9, 15 & 16 Jan 2016
Time: 7.20pm & 8.20pm

Here’s a video preview by Channel NewsAsia Singapore:

VIDEO: Preview of the dancing drones display at Gardens by the Bay that will make its debut come Friday. http://bit.ly/1n1ZfGw (Video: S Shiva)

Posted by Channel NewsAsia Singapore on Tuesday, January 5, 2016

Local residents also enjoy 40% off admission to the Conservatories at Garden by the Bay! Simply book your free ticket for The Future of Us exhibition and present it at the Gardens by the Bay ticketing counter to save 40% on your Conservatories admission! Offer starts from 1 Dec 2015. More information here.

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Terms & Conditions:

Promotion applies to Local Residents (Singapore Citizens / Permanent Residents).
Not applicable for online purchase of Gardens by the Bay Conservatory tickets.
“The Future of Us” admission ticket can be presented as a printed copy or shown through the visitors’ smart phones / tablets. Photocopied versions are accepted as well.
One admission ticket to “The Future of Us” entitles the holder to purchase up to 4 discounted Conservatory tickets, per transaction.
Conservatory ticket purchased is not refundable or exchangeable for cash and is only valid for the day of entry.

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EVENTS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

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