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Singapore Funeral Services: What You Have to know When you are in the challenging times

Singapore is a multicultural, highly diversified nation. There are varied practices of the funerals of Buddhists, Taoists, Christians, Muslims, and Hindu. Every tradition consists of special rituals, prayers, and mourning practices. The differences should be respected so that a meaningful ceremony is achieved, where the ideas of the departed are considered. Significance of Professional Funeral Services The funeral service providers have a crucial role in … Continue reading Singapore Funeral Services: What You Have to know When you are in the challenging times

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London, Preview, Singapore

Television Time: What’s On BBC (September 2022)

Inspiring people to care about climate change through immersive storytelling of the habitats and animals whose lives are at stake is at the forefront on BBC Earth this September. Frozen Planet II returns 11 years after the phenomenal first series with a spellbinding journey through snow-draped forests, remote mountain ranges and more frozen worlds in the north and south poles. Even as the planet’s most enigmatic animals … Continue reading Television Time: What’s On BBC (September 2022)

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Arts, Review, Singapore, Theatre

★★★★☆ Review: Animal Farm by Wild Rice

New ending to Orwell’s classic further blurs the line between man and beast. For centuries, humans have evolved from prehistoric creatures to the hyper-intelligent dominant species on Earth today. But in a world filled with constant war and animosity, one can’t help but think if somewhere inside our modern minds, there still lies a hint of that original animal instinct, and whether we truly can … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Animal Farm by Wild Rice

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News, Singapore

Outstanding Singaporean professionals presented with UK Chevening Scholarships to pursue their studies 

The strong UK-Singapore ties in education were further reaffirmed with the annual Scholarship Awards Presentation at the British High Commissioner’s residence Eden Hall.  Her Excellency Kara Owen, the British High Commissioner to Singapore, awarded the three Chevening Scholarships to Mr Leo Chu Chun, Mr Bertrand Seah, and Ms Lee Yi Ting, and will celebrate Mr Nur Hazeem bin Abdul Nasser and Mr Oh Ming Song … Continue reading Outstanding Singaporean professionals presented with UK Chevening Scholarships to pursue their studies 

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Arts, Review, Singapore

★☆☆☆☆ Review: Cathay Hotel – The Curse of the Missing Red Shoe by Vertical Submarine

Ambitious attempt to create an immersive Cathay multiverse sends mixed messaging. In the ‘good old days’, there used to exist the Cathay Hotel, which existed as both a hotel and a cinema. As a gathering space, it offered a sense of community when members of the public would come together to watch a film, the golden age of Singapore’s cinema scene where we’d see local … Continue reading ★☆☆☆☆ Review: Cathay Hotel – The Curse of the Missing Red Shoe by Vertical Submarine

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Arts, Concert, Music, Preview, Singapore

Music Is: Two Evenings with Sir Stephen Hough, in his first concert in Singapore following knighthood

Resound Collective presents Sir Stephen Hough in his first appearance in Singapore since being knighted in the Queen’s birthday honours of 2022. He will play a solo recital with the theme of Nightscapes, featuring varying musical evocations of nocturnal wonderings and wanderings by composers such as Scriabin, Debussy and Liszt; as well as a concert with the re:Sound Chamber Orchestra, performing Brahms’ monumental Piano Concerto … Continue reading Music Is: Two Evenings with Sir Stephen Hough, in his first concert in Singapore following knighthood

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Arts, Comedy, Interview, Preview, Singapore, Theatre

Full Steam Ahead: An Interview with Dim Sum Dollies Pam Oei and Jo Tan, and Music Director Elaine Chan

With the short run most productions have and few restagings, the longevity of any theatre show or concept in Singapore is never guaranteed. Which is why for local company Dream Academy, the continued success of their signature characters and IPs is a net positive all around. Amidst these, cabaret trio the Dim Sum Dollies remain a perennial favourite, having first making their claim to fame … Continue reading Full Steam Ahead: An Interview with Dim Sum Dollies Pam Oei and Jo Tan, and Music Director Elaine Chan

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Arts, News, Singapore

Patron of the Arts Awards 2022: Growth in cash donations signals importance of sustaining the arts despite pandemic

As Singapore’s arts sector looks towards a positive post-pandemic future, the National Arts Council (NAC) pays tribute to patrons who gave over $32 million to the arts in 2021. 323 patrons were honoured at the 39th edition of the Patron of the Arts Awards (POAA), comprising a total of 244 individuals and 79 organisations. These patrons continued to support Singapore’s resilient arts scene as the … Continue reading Patron of the Arts Awards 2022: Growth in cash donations signals importance of sustaining the arts despite pandemic

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Books, By The Book, literature, Singapore

By The Book: 2022 Singapore Literature Prize awards 8 first time winners

After two years of restrictions and social distancing, the Singapore Literature Prize (SLP) awards ceremony made its return in-person for the first time since 2018 at Victoria Theatre. Suratman Markasan and Wang Gungwu have made history as the oldest winners of SLP, while eight of the 12 recipients are first-time winners with a mix of seasoned and emerging writers. Tamil writer ரமா சுரேஷ் (Rama Suresh) … Continue reading By The Book: 2022 Singapore Literature Prize awards 8 first time winners

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Local heritage in a new light: An Interview with Singapore Night Festival 2022 Festival Director David Chew

After the quietude brought by the pandemic for the last two years, the annual Singapore Night Festival 2022 (SNF 2022) is back in full for its 13th edition, highlighting the Bras Basah.Bugis (BBB) precinct with a curated selection of six projection mapping installations, 15 Night Lights installations, five performance locations with over 30 performances, five experiential programmes and a Festival Village.  Amidst the celebrations, it … Continue reading Local heritage in a new light: An Interview with Singapore Night Festival 2022 Festival Director David Chew

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