eSports: Riot Games Southeast Asia Announces the VALORANT SEA Invitational with a Charity Donation of US$10,000

Fans of tactical first-person shooter games can look forward to a one-off, competitive tournament that places regional bragging rights on the line, as Riot Games Southeast Asia shines the spotlight on VALORANT in the region through the VALORANT SEA Invitational, slated for July 11, 1:30 PM. Held with official event organizer IO Esports, the VALORANT SEA Invitational will feature six teams of five prominent content … Continue reading eSports: Riot Games Southeast Asia Announces the VALORANT SEA Invitational with a Charity Donation of US$10,000

bakchormeeboyJune 26, 2020July 9, 2020Leave a comment

Arts, Singapore

Dance With Me: M1 CONTACT Dance Festival gets Rewired as they go online with digital programmes and classes

Purⓔ《纯ⓔ》- An Experimental Virtual Performance T.H.E Dance Company’s annual M1 CONTACT Contemporary Dance Festival may be unable to put up live performances for now, but that certainly hasn’t stopped them from innovating and finding new ways to present programme. From classes and workshops to conversations and dialogues, the festival continues to exist in digital form for all to appreciate the art of contemporary dance. One … Continue reading Dance With Me: M1 CONTACT Dance Festival gets Rewired as they go online with digital programmes and classes

bakchormeeboyJune 25, 2020June 28, 2020Leave a comment

Books, By The Book, Interview, literature, Singapore

By The Book: First-ever online Book Illustrators Gallery (BIG) launches in June

Organised by the Singapore Book Council, as part of AFCC (Asian Festival of Children’s Content) Digital, the first-ever online Book Illustrators Gallery (BIG) is giving readers an opportunity to take off and travel around Asia, virtually that is. Featuring close to 200 illustrations from 13 Asian countries, BIG invites visitors to explore new cultures and the best of picture book illustrations from around Asia. Having … Continue reading By The Book: First-ever online Book Illustrators Gallery (BIG) launches in June

bakchormeeboyJune 25, 2020July 1, 2020Leave a comment

Singapore

Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre launches Bak Chang Hunt mini-game and videos for Singaporeans to learn more about Duanwu Festival

Dragon Boat Festival, Duanwu Festival, Dumpling Festival – beyond these familiar variations, did you know that the festival was also known as Health Festival? Duanwu was traditionally regarded as an evil month because many people tended to fall sick during the summer solstice, which was the hottest period of the year. To ward off evil spirits, the ancient Chinese ate nutritious rice dumplings, and kept … Continue reading Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre launches Bak Chang Hunt mini-game and videos for Singaporeans to learn more about Duanwu Festival

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Arts, Singapore

Dance With Me: Contemporary Dance Company RAW Moves Revamps Newsletter, With Exclusive Archival and Upcoming Content

RAW Moves is one of Singapore’s foremost contemporary dance companies, constantly pushing at the definition of the form and medium and taking it to new heights and limits with each new show. While unable to present a live performance during this COVID-19 period, they’ve taken the time to revamp their newsletter RAW!nForm, now providing exclusive access to archival footage of past shows and providing information … Continue reading Dance With Me: Contemporary Dance Company RAW Moves Revamps Newsletter, With Exclusive Archival and Upcoming Content

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The Banter: Chong Tze Chien, Derrick Chew and Erwin Shah Ismail talk about Murder at Mandai Camp and the theatre of tomorrow

Even though we’re already in Phase 2 of our post-circuit breaker life in Singapore, it may be some time before we see the local theatre scene back in full swing and venues filled again. For now, most arts and theatre companies have migrated online, attempting to regroup and rethink how to present work in the digital age. One such company is Sight Lines Productions, who … Continue reading The Banter: Chong Tze Chien, Derrick Chew and Erwin Shah Ismail talk about Murder at Mandai Camp and the theatre of tomorrow

bakchormeeboyJune 22, 2020June 22, 2020Leave a comment

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Preview: Murder at Mandai Camp by Sight Lines Entertainment

With the performing arts going digital, most companies have opted to simply trot out archival works or perform devised readings via Zoom, one company has dared to try something a little more unprecedented – an interactive murder mystery. Presented by Sight Lines Entertainment, Murder At Mandai Camp runs from 26th to 28th June on Zoom, and combine both stage and film to bring to life … Continue reading Preview: Murder at Mandai Camp by Sight Lines Entertainment

bakchormeeboyJune 22, 2020June 22, 2020Leave a comment

Food, Singapore

Food For Thought: New Courier Service Pickupp Arrives On The Scene, Partners Digital Shilin To Support Up to 100 F&B Vendors On Their Platform

In response to today’s pandemic and the long-drawn closure of entertainment activities in Singapore, the second edition of the Shilin Singapore Night Market has been digitised completely to allow Singaporeans to experience the festival from the comfort of their homes. Having already begun last weekend, the festival continues over this weekend (19th to 21st June), and is supported by local courier service and logistics company … Continue reading Food For Thought: New Courier Service Pickupp Arrives On The Scene, Partners Digital Shilin To Support Up to 100 F&B Vendors On Their Platform

bakchormeeboyJune 19, 2020Leave a comment

Singapore

Travel: What to do in Singapore? The best places to go during your holidays

Everyone knows this island as a bustling city-state and economical giant. But even though it only covers a small surface, it is overflowing with hidden gems. Be it delicious cuisine, gazing at the iconic skyline, clubbing, visiting ancient temples in the ever exciting Chinatown, strolling through tropical gardens or taking part in a game of chance and possibly win the big jackpot. You can find … Continue reading Travel: What to do in Singapore? The best places to go during your holidays

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Singapore, The Banter, travel, travelXculture

The Banter: Tourism in a time without travel with RandomDots

After being stuck at home for weeks on end, it’s no wonder that most of us have developed a massive desire for travel. But with the restrictions placed on cross-country travel, how the heck do you get out of Singapore for a much needed holiday? For intrepid travellers Marc and Anna, that’s a problem they’ve managed to circumvent through the power of imagination and using … Continue reading The Banter: Tourism in a time without travel with RandomDots