“This is it, this is Chingay!” I thought to myself as I stood there, mere metres away a young Primary School girl, in her flamboyant costume dancing to Latin music, cheers, loud narrations and fire cracker sounds. Normally, I would have just cupped my ears and walked away from the cacophony but no, tonight it’s different. To me, Chingay 2015 , SG50 Edition encapsulates the 5 Shared National Values* that knit the very fabric of our tiny, multiracial society together for the past 50 … [Read more...]
The Safari Zoo Run 2015
Even before our daughter could walk, I’m already convinced that she would love running. I believe that perseverance and resilience can be cultivated through sports so I consciously built in activities which promote a love for the great outdoors. Since she was as young as 3, we’ve participated in several run events as Daddy-Daughter team. In fact, last year, I felt a tinge of sadness when I was told it would be the very last time we qualify for the parent-child race (after she turns 7yr old, she … [Read more...]
Run on the Wild Side@The Safari Zoo Run 2015
What is the Safari Zoo Run? As a family, we have participated in the Standard Chartered Kids Race in 2011 and Cold Storage Kids Run in 2014. Although we are not professional athletes, our experiences of participating in such races have been very fulfilling. Besides encouraging active lifestyles, running is a wholesome way to bond and create happy memories with our families. Our next race will be the highly anticipated Safari Zoo Run 2015 which was conceived to commemorate Singapore Zoo’s … [Read more...]
A Spectacular, Snowy Christmas at USS…with a stopover at Neverland
The good folks at Resorts World Singapore (RWS) and Universal Studios Singapore (USS) are pulling out all stops to give families a truly spectacular Christmas with lots of ‘snow’ thrown in! From now till 4 January 2015, in addition to experiencing the magic of the movies at USS, the whole family can soak in the magical Christmas atmosphere with their favorite characters in LIVE Christmas shows, Parades and an awe-inspiring fireworks show nightly. To enhance the magic, step into the … [Read more...]
Strolling through a ‘Wintry’ Christmas Wonderland@Gardens By the Bay
All of us in Singapore are spoilt for choice for recreational places to go every school holidays. However, admittedly, most places or activities are only open during the day (when we are working) and some may cost an arm or a leg. Where can we then go during the cool of the night that is relatively cheap, or better still, free for the whole family to immerse in some festive magic? The good folks at Gardens By the Bay have done it again - inventing a mesmerizing showcase that is set to … [Read more...]
Spread Love this Christmas with 鼎泰豐 DinTaiFung
On Wednesday, 19 November 2014, we joined beneficiaries from Children’s Cancer Foundation to celebrate an early Christmas in authentic Din Tai Fung style. We learnt the art of making Din Tai Fung’s specialty xiao long baos (steamed dumplings) from the chefs in their highly popular Junior Chef Xiao Long Bao Workshop and were treated to a leisurely high-tea session featuring a scrumptious spread of Din Tai Fung’s signature dishes. A MEANINGFUL CAUSE I've attended many media events … [Read more...]
A Magical Jet-Setting Christmas at Changi Airport 2014
Mickey Mouse and Friends have turned Changi Airport into a winter wonderland! There's something at every Terminal for visitors, both at the public areas and transit areas. Here's a quick summary. TERMINAL 1 TRANSIT MALL (Central Plaza: New York-inspired ) Visit the sights of stunning Broadway-style New York scenery where you can take a picture at Times Square with Minnie Mouse, bird watch at Central Park, or jump on a horse carriage with Mickey Mouse. TERMINAL 2 DEPARTURE HALL … [Read more...]
Waxing Lyrical about Madame Tussauds Singapore
I would visit Madame Tussauds Singapore again and again. Seriously. Why? Well, I was too 'star struck' and missed out on striking up meaningful conversations with my family during the media preview last Saturday. Here’s what transpired. You see, finally! I was so excited that we have our very own installation of the world-class attraction. Walking through the exhibits, any adult would be totally captivated to see legends, celebrities, international icons and political personalities…all in … [Read more...]
A Merry-Not-Scary Halloween: Safari Boo at the River Safari!
It's our family's first ‘Halloween’ outing…and it ain’t scary, it’s the Safari Boo! Yes, you read it right. It was MY first ‘Halloween’ experience at 40+ years old. We are not fans of Halloween. Mainly because the wife and I don’t believe in desensitizing and glamorizing terror, violence and gore to our kids -there’s enough ‘Halloween’ going around in the world as it is these days...just read the news! So when we received the invite to River Safari’s ‘Merry-Not-Scary’ Safari Boo Halloween … [Read more...]
Singapore Teochew Festival 2014
Those friends who know us well, know that my wife and I as different as chalk and cheese. But thankfully, when it comes to parenting, we are on the same page. We believe that among other priorities, we want to bring up our kids to be rooted to their traditions and loyal to their family. And to do that, we constantly pursue opportunities for Dana to draw close to her elders. Why do we do so? Although inter-generational families are encouraged and ‘Grandparent Parenting’ (where children are … [Read more...]
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