‘Glowing Memories of Childhood’ at Wan Qing Yuan - Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall 晚晴园-孙中山南洋纪念馆 – A Survival Guide Before you go aglow! There have been a few media features on Wan Qing Yuan – Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall’s 'Glowing Memories of Childhood' where iconic playground structures of yesteryear are featured as large lanterns sprawled on the well-manicured lawns of Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall. They are indeed magical to behold and provide for a unique outing for families…or … [Read more...]
1872 Clipper Earl Grey Tea-infused Snowskin Mooncake Recipe
This year's Mid-Autumn Festival is a muted one for my family because my late Grandma would not be around to celebrate it with us. I decided to do something special with my daughter Dana and brought her to attend a hands-on Mooncake making workshop at the invitation of 1872 Clipper Tea Co. We spent an enriching afternoon learning how to make tea-infused Snowskin Mooncake, which incidentally is one of my favourite type of mooncakes. Subtle yet traditional enough to perpetuate the … [Read more...]
{Giveaway} BreadTalk 2015 Mooncake Collection!
Traditional celebrations such as the annual Mid-Autumn Festival are great excuses for family to get together. There are the lanterns and there are laughter, stories and...yes, food - mooncakes to be precise. This year, BreadTalk's extensive mooncake collection will complement rich family moments as loved ones gather over traditional yummy mooncakes along with the 'hip and happening' contemporary ones with delectable delicious fillings that will fit any tastebuds. Centred … [Read more...]
Celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival with Books
A good friend texted me this morning to ask for recommendations of children stories on the Mid-Autumn Festival. We celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival (or more affectionately known as 中秋节 or Lantern Festival here) on the 15th day of eighth month in the Lunar Calendar. It's the day where the moon is supposedly the roundest and shines the brightest. Apart from enjoy moon cakes and carrying lanterns, it is also traditionally the day when family reunites. Compiled lovingly by Life's Tiny Miracles … [Read more...]