Category: Singapore

Books, By The Book, literature, Singapore

By The Book: Anugerah Persuratan (Malay Literary Awards) 2020 opens calls for entries

The Malay Language Council, Singapore (MLCS) will hold its biennial Anugerah Persuratan (Malay Literary Award) in 2020. First organised in 1993, this is an ongoing effort to recognise outstanding local writers for their contributions to the Malay language literary writing and to encourage the publications of quality literary works. In an effort to create a vibrant literary scene, a greater range of quality reading materials … Continue reading By The Book: Anugerah Persuratan (Malay Literary Awards) 2020 opens calls for entries

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Food, News, Singapore

Food For Thought: Australia’s Maybe Sammy wins Michter’s Art of Hospitality Award for World’s 50 Best Bars 2020

Maybe Sammy in Sydney has been named the winner of the Michter’s Art of Hospitality Award as part of The World’s 50 Best Bars 2020. Established to recognise the importance of hospitality in any bar experience, the award is voted for by 540 members of The World’s 50 Best Bars Academy. These industry experts are asked to name the institution where they received the single … Continue reading Food For Thought: Australia’s Maybe Sammy wins Michter’s Art of Hospitality Award for World’s 50 Best Bars 2020

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Arts, Dance with Me, Singapore

Dance With Me: Behind Closed Doors by Maya Dance Theatre (Preview)

Dance theatre company, Maya Dance Theatre is back again this October with a brand new digital dance-theatre presentation. This time around, they’re focusing on the ever-growing issue of loneliness in the elderly, inviting audience members to experience the life of social isolation led by the elderly in Behind Closed Doors. With an aging population and a rapidly-paced lifestyle, seniors are increasingly facing loneliness and social isolation. By … Continue reading Dance With Me: Behind Closed Doors by Maya Dance Theatre (Preview)

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Arts, Singapore

Dance With Me: T.H.E Dance Company to present new works-in-progress online with Being Virtually Present

In the midst of the evolving Covid-19 pandemic that might change the arts landscape forever, the performing arts must go on. After several months of experimenting and learning, T.H.E Dance Company will be presenting #THEGOESONLINE: Being Virtually Present 数码舞人登陆 : 似乎存在, where, from October to December 2020, T.H.E will be sharing the Company’s works-in-progress and artistic research. Artistic Director Kuik Swee Boon shares: “As a … Continue reading Dance With Me: T.H.E Dance Company to present new works-in-progress online with Being Virtually Present

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Arts, Film, Preview, Singapore

Film Fanatic: Asian Film Archive presents Reframe – An (In)Hospitable World

This October, the Asian Film Archive (AFA) is set to present its latest Reframe programme, An (In)Hospitable World, aiming to bring together diverse audiences and the film community at large to consider the “new level of inhospitality” brought about by the global COVID-19 pandemic. Taking its title from Jennifer Fay’s book, The (In)hospitable World explores the power of cinema to represent, reflect, and envision lives in “an … Continue reading Film Fanatic: Asian Film Archive presents Reframe – An (In)Hospitable World

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Arts, Review, Singapore

SIFA v2.020: Poetry Under The Southern Bough by Toy Factory Productions (Live Performance Pilot)

Presented by Arts House Limited (AHL), Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) v2.020 will be premiering newly commissioned work Poetry Under the Southern Bough by Toy Factory Productions, as part of the new wave of live performance pilots initiated by the National Arts Council.  A hybrid event comprising live performance and virtual streaming, watch as the contemporary performance weaves tapestries of dance, opera, music and theatre to celebrate the … Continue reading SIFA v2.020: Poetry Under The Southern Bough by Toy Factory Productions (Live Performance Pilot)

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London, Preview, Singapore

Television Time: BBC Shows – October 2020

October on the BBC means a new slew of shows to suit audience members of all backgrounds, and a perfect end to a long day at work. For starters, satisfy the inner sleuth in you as crime drama – Grantchester returns for a brand new season this month. With new mysteries and secrets surfacing in their little town of Cambridgeshire, Reverend Will Davenport (Tom Brittney) and … Continue reading Television Time: BBC Shows – October 2020

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Books, By The Book, literature, Singapore, Sports

By The Book: Former Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger launches autobiography ‘My Life in Red and White’

Arts has the power to transcend interests, and this October, sports and arts coincide with the launch of legendary football manager Arsène Wenger’s autobiography. Presented by The Arts House (TAH) and UK production company Fane, football fans can look forward to a live stream and get up close and personal with the longest-serving (and most successful) Arsenal manager. Arsène Wenger was born in Alsace in … Continue reading By The Book: Former Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger launches autobiography ‘My Life in Red and White’

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Arts, Esplanade Theatre Studio, Experimental, Kids, Music, Preview, Singapore, Theatres

Preview: Octoburst! – A Children’s Festival 2020 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

October is a very special time for kids – after all, it’s when Children’s Day happens! To celebrate, regardless of the performance restrictions in place, Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay is bringing back their annual Octoburst! children’s festival for a series of free-to-access digital programmes from 5th to 18th October 2020. Whether you’re in school, at home or even if you’re not in Singapore, Octoburst! … Continue reading Preview: Octoburst! – A Children’s Festival 2020 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

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News, Singapore, travelXculture

Ready For Takeoff: Singapore Airlines launches behind-the-scenes tours, ‘in-flight’ dining experiences and more

National carrier Singapore Airlines (SIA) may have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, but now they’re charting a brand new flight path, and letting guests experience a whole new suite of experiences over the next few weeks. Scrapping their proposed ‘flights to nowhere’ idea after an internal review, SIA is ready to launch the a one-of-a-kind dining experience in their Airbus380, with Restaurant A380 … Continue reading Ready For Takeoff: Singapore Airlines launches behind-the-scenes tours, ‘in-flight’ dining experiences and more

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