This post is dedicated to all my Daddy friends, near or far, in real or virtual space… who had in one way or another supported me through my fatherhood journey. Particularly to Winston, Nick and Andy, who stopped, waited and kept a look-out for me during Sunday’s OCBC Cycle event. You need not have to, but you all did, willingly, cheerfully. Thank you. Here’s to our next ride. Photo Credit: OCBC Cycle FB “Are you ok?” “I’m just enjoying the view. As the Daddy and de-facto driver in the … [Read more...]
Wicked – The Musical in Singapore 2016
“Wicked’ returns to Singapore direct from a multi record-breaking tour of the UK. Since the musical began 13 years ago, it has won 100 international awards, including three Tony Awards on Broadway and two Olivier Awards in London's West End. What is the story about? Should I bring my family to watch it? Is it for suitable for kids? Read on! Set in a spectacular and colourful fantasy world of wizards, witches, magic and spells (the Land of Oz), WICKED tells the story of an unlikely but … [Read more...]
Jack and the Beanstalk – A Giant of a Performance!
Just like the fabled magic beans, this latest production of 'Jack and the Beanstalk' by Lyngo Theatre, UK (brought in by Act 3 International) is full of surprises and I’m trying very hard not to well…spill the beans. But this I can say: that at the end of the performance, we felt reluctant to leave the theatre! It was entertaining enough to have the adults and kids in the audience riveted to our seats. Even our 2 year-old offered a few chuckles throughout the show! Here’s what you can look … [Read more...]
Mid-Autumn Festival at Wan Qing Yuan, Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall
‘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...]
10 Reasons to visit Mid-Autumn@Gardens by the Bay 2016
This Mid-Autumn at Gardens by the Bay took me completely by surprise. I had come anticipating to see our favourite Garden adorned with beautiful lanterns but walked away with much more! Beyond just lanterns, it was actually very culturally immersive! A unique place to learn just that bit more about Chinese culture and folklore! Here’s 10 reasons why you should visit: 1. Gigantic Lanterns: There are 10 beautifully lit, larger-than-life lanterns that depict the story … [Read more...]
{Giveaway} Jack and the Beanstalk by ACT 3 International!
Fee Fi Fo Fum! It’s a giant of a show, we’d love you to come! ACT 3 International, Singapore’s leading Arts company for the young, is pleased to announce its September production for its Theatre Season 2016 – ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ by Lyngo Theatre, a UK based Children’s Theatre company. While Lyngo Theatre has showcased previous productions in Singapore such as Egg and Spoon, Circus Minimus, as well as Hansel and Gretel, ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ will make its maiden performance here in … [Read more...]
{Giveaway} ANNIE’s Back in Singapore!
Direct from the US to Singapore, the world's most-loved orphan – ANNIE – is back in town! This heart-warming, rags-to-riches story has become one of the best-loved family musicals of all time, boasting Broadway's most memorable scores, fantastic visual choreography, a side-splittingly funny script and of course her adorable dog Sandy. A story set in New York City, ANNIE is a story that showcased the resilience of the people at the time when the country was embroiled in the Great … [Read more...]
Singapore Science Festival 2016 – Build Your Smart Future
As parents, we sometimes lament about how to prepare our children for the future when we ourselves are uncertain about what the future holds. Well, one thing for certain which the future will depend on would be the disciplines of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, or STEM in short. In fact, look around us today and we’ll see that STEM is very much powering our daily lives - the way we work, play and communicate. One effective way to enthuse our children in STEM is by … [Read more...]
Les Misérables – Magnificently Moving Masterpiece
To love another person, is to see the face of God’ Jean Veajean, Les Misérables I’ve never imagined this – of all the world-class musicals our blog has featured, it would one day be graced by Les Misérables. Why? Because without a doubt, Les Mis is our family’s absolute favourite musical. 20 years ago, before Angie and I met, we each watched Les Misérables at the Singapore Kallang Theatre. A lot has changed since then but one thing remains – the indelible mark which this moving musical … [Read more...]
{Giveaway} iFly Singapore – Soaring High with Kids
As long as I have the use of my voice, I will sing and read to my children. As long as I have the use of my legs, I will travel with them. As long as i have the use of my hands, I will hold theirs...and fly." ~ David Sim. As parents, particularly busy working parents, we treasure any opportunities to spend quality time and to create unique memories with our children. As a Father, I’ve dared myself to ride all sorts of roller coasters with my daughter even though … [Read more...]
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