Arts of Hong Kong: Chubb Life Hong Kong Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Life Chapters at Art Basel Hong Kong 2026 Connecting Art, Wealth and Legacy

In a city where finance and culture intertwine effortlessly, milestone celebrations rarely go unnoticed. This year, Chubb Life Hong Kong marks its 50th anniversary not with a conventional gala, but with something far more evocative—an immersive art experience at Art Basel Hong Kong 2026. For the third consecutive year as the fair’s Official Show Partner, the insurer is leaning into a different kind of storytelling, … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong: Chubb Life Hong Kong Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Life Chapters at Art Basel Hong Kong 2026 Connecting Art, Wealth and Legacy

bakchormeeboyMarch 19, 2026Leave a comment

Arts, Hong Kong, Preview, Visual Art

Arts of Hong Kong: The Peninsula’s 2026 Global “Art in Resonance” Programme Launches During Hong Kong Arts Month

HONG KONG – Every March, Hong Kong transforms into a vibrant canvas of creativity, but this year, one of its most iconic addresses is turning the experience into something far more intimate. At The Peninsula Hong Kong, art doesn’t just hang on walls—it surrounds, delights, and even flavours your afternoon tea. The latest edition of The Peninsula’s global “Art in Resonance” programme returns for 2026 … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong: The Peninsula’s 2026 Global “Art in Resonance” Programme Launches During Hong Kong Arts Month

bakchormeeboyMarch 18, 2026Leave a comment

Arts, festival, Malay Theatre, Preview, Singapore, Theatre

Preview: Pesta Raya – Malay Festival of Arts 2026 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

As Pesta Raya – Malay Festival of Arts marks its 25th edition in 2026, the beloved festival returns not just as a celebration, but as a living archive of the Nusantara’s cultural imagination. Taking place from 16 to 19 April at Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, this milestone edition reflects how far the festival has come, from a platform for artistic expression to a … Continue reading Preview: Pesta Raya – Malay Festival of Arts 2026 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

bakchormeeboyMarch 16, 2026Leave a comment

Arts, musical, Preview, Singapore, Theatre

An Interview with musical legend and superstar Lea Salonga on Stage, Screen, and Everything in Between

Musical theatre royalty and official Disney Legend Lea Salonga returns to Singapore this March, marking a long-awaited homecoming to the Esplanade stage. Last seen here in 2019 in concert and as the delightfully macabre Mrs Lovett in Singapore Repertory Theatre’s Sweeney Todd, Salonga’s relationship with Singapore audiences has long been one of affection and familiarity. Now, she’s back not to conquer new territory, but as … Continue reading An Interview with musical legend and superstar Lea Salonga on Stage, Screen, and Everything in Between

bakchormeeboyMarch 15, 2026March 17, 2026Leave a comment

Arts, Music, Review, Singapore

Concert Review: Go Local! Happy Chinese New Year Concert by Ding Yi Music Company

The Lunar New Year is a time of reunion, celebration, and hopeful beginnings. At the Go Local! Happy Chinese New Year Concert, Ding Yi Music Company ushered in the festive season with warmth, vitality, and musical flair. Presented in collaboration with the China Cultural Centre in Singapore, the evening brought together Ding Yi’s musicians alongside guest artists from Hong Kong’s Windpipe Chinese Music Ensemble and … Continue reading Concert Review: Go Local! Happy Chinese New Year Concert by Ding Yi Music Company

bakchormeeboyMarch 13, 2026March 17, 2026Leave a comment

Arts, party, Preview

Dance the night away as Armenian Street comes alive with the Peranakan Museum’s Armenian Street Party

This March, one of Singapore’s most vibrant heritage celebrations returns to the city centre. From 13 to 15 March 2026, the Peranakan Museum will transform Armenian Street into a lively cultural playground as the Armenian Street Party marks its 10th edition with three evenings of performances, food, art, and interactive experiences. Running daily from 5pm to 10pm, the festival invites visitors to wander through a … Continue reading Dance the night away as Armenian Street comes alive with the Peranakan Museum’s Armenian Street Party

bakchormeeboyMarch 13, 2026March 13, 2026Leave a comment

Arts, Theatre

An Invitation to Play: SIFA’s new Festival Director Chong Tze Chien to honour Legacy and evoke paradigm shifts for his tenure

“Let’s play” sounds like an unexpected invitation at a time like this. In recent years, Singapore’s arts ecosystem has felt increasingly brittle, one defined by closures, stagnant funding, and a growing sense that artistic labour must constantly justify itself in numbers, outcomes, and economic value. Against this pragmatic backdrop, theatremaker Chong Tze Chien has emerged from the wings and prepares to stage his first act … Continue reading An Invitation to Play: SIFA’s new Festival Director Chong Tze Chien to honour Legacy and evoke paradigm shifts for his tenure

bakchormeeboyMarch 12, 2026May 13, 2026Leave a comment

Arts, Dance with Me, festival, Preview, Theatre

SIFA – Singapore International Festival of Arts 2026 set to turn city into a playground for the arts with theme ‘Let’s Play’

For two weeks in May, Singapore becomes a stage. Across theatres, parks and historic civic spaces, the Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) returns from 15 to 30 May with performances that stretch from aerial dance spectacles and immersive theatre to experimental late-night encounters. This year’s edition carries an unusually simple invitation: “Let’s Play.” The phrase captures the spirit of a festival that wants audiences … Continue reading SIFA – Singapore International Festival of Arts 2026 set to turn city into a playground for the arts with theme ‘Let’s Play’

bakchormeeboyMarch 12, 2026May 13, 2026Leave a comment

Arts, Hong Kong, Preview

Arts of Hong Kong: Cathay and WKCDA unveil new “Spirit of Hong Kong” aircraft livery to showcase Hong Kong’s cultural vibrancy

HONG KONG – Cathay and the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority (“WKCDA” or the “Authority”) have joined hands to unveil a striking new art-focused aircraft livery, “Spirit of Hong Kong – 80th Anniversary Edition”. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for two of Hong Kong’s most recognised home-grown brands, underscoring their shared commitment to supporting local cultural creativity and elevating the city’s arts and culture on the … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong: Cathay and WKCDA unveil new “Spirit of Hong Kong” aircraft livery to showcase Hong Kong’s cultural vibrancy

bakchormeeboyMarch 10, 2026March 25, 2026Leave a comment

Arts, festival, Review, Theatre, Theatres

★★★★★ Theatre Review: Le Père (The Father) 父亲 by Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre

by D.Y. Mandarin adaptation of acclaimed Florian Zeller play finds heartbreaking new resonance; spotlighting the Asian sensibilities of a family at war with Alzheimer’s disease. In theatre, there are few plays that break the trust between audience and performer in its storytelling; And with an unassuming title such as ‘The Father’, the audience is lured into a false sense of familiarity. But, when the naturalistic, … Continue reading ★★★★★ Theatre Review: Le Père (The Father) 父亲 by Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre

bakchormeeboyMarch 9, 2026March 10, 2026Leave a comment

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