China Confirms Strong Contingent of Finalists for FINA Swimming World Cup in Singapore

As the FINA Swimming World Cup fast approaches in November, China has confirmed their list of participating swimmers for the three-day meet. Featuring a line-up of Olympic and Asian Games medalists, the Chinese contingent will pose a strong challenge to the other participants, with Zhu Meng Hui, Liu Ya Xin, Zhang Yu Fei, Xu Jia Yu, Yan Zi Bei, Li Zhu Hao, Wang Shun, Lin … Continue reading China Confirms Strong Contingent of Finalists for FINA Swimming World Cup in Singapore

bakchormeeboyOctober 25, 2018Leave a comment

Food, Singapore

Halloween Specials at Marina Bay Sands: The Return of Adrift’s Masqued Ball and More

This October, Marina Bay Sands is setting the stage for a lineup of Halloween parties and limited time specials from their celebrity chef and signature restaurants! This season’s spooky offerings will come from Adrift by David Myers and LAVO Italian Restaurant and Rooftop Bar, while the all new Black Tap will be offering up a Halloween CrazyShake. The Junior Pastry Academy by db Bistro & Oyster Bar is also making its return … Continue reading Halloween Specials at Marina Bay Sands: The Return of Adrift’s Masqued Ball and More

bakchormeeboyOctober 25, 2018October 29, 2018Leave a comment

Fashion, Singapore

Carrie K. and Paige Parker Launch New Collection In Support of Singapore Committee for UN Women

Homegrown designer and Singapore Fashion Award winner Carrie K. is launching a brand new collection this November! In collaboration with philanthropist, gemmologist, and author Paige Parker, the label launches the Journey collection on 5th November 2018. Inspired by their shared philosophy of “Take the journey but don’t let it lead the way,” the Journey collection is an empowering one, drawing from the strength of Paige Parker’s Guinness World Record road trip across 116 … Continue reading Carrie K. and Paige Parker Launch New Collection In Support of Singapore Committee for UN Women

bakchormeeboyOctober 25, 2018Leave a comment

Arts, Drama Centre Black Box, Malay Theatre, Preview, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Teater Ekamatra, Theatre, Theatre Companies, Theatres

Teater Ekamatra’s Bulan Madu: An Interview with Actors Adib Kosnan and Munah Bagharib

This week, as part of Malay CultureFest 2018, Teater Ekamatra will be presenting a double bill of Malay plays by playwright Alfian Sa’at, both of which received rave reviews when they played across Singapore and Malaysia. Taking on the combined title Bulan Madu (literally ‘honeymoon’), both Anak Bulan di Kampong Wa’ Hassan and Madu Dua explore quintessential issues of the Malay and Muslim identity, be it in issues of space … Continue reading Teater Ekamatra’s Bulan Madu: An Interview with Actors Adib Kosnan and Munah Bagharib

bakchormeeboyOctober 24, 2018October 24, 2018Leave a comment

Arts, Asian Civilisations Museum, Museums, Peranakan Museum, Preview, Singapore

Museum Musings: ACM After Dark – The Elements at The Asian Civilisations Museum

Take a shot in the dark and find the magic in the moonlight with the Asian Civilisation Museum’s 2018 edition of ACM After Dark. For one night only, the museum will transform into a spooky jungle to bring guests on elemental extravaganza, as they explore Tranquil Earth, Mysterious Water, Blazing Fire and Roaring Air. These elements will come to life as guests discover creatures like India’s … Continue reading Museum Musings: ACM After Dark – The Elements at The Asian Civilisations Museum

bakchormeeboyOctober 24, 2018Leave a comment

Arts, Concert, Music, Preview

Neon Lights 2018: Neon Sundays About to Get A Whole Lot Spicier With Peking Duk, Daphni, Silent Disco and More!

Neon Lights returns this November for a single weekend, and just when you thought it couldn’t get anymore exciting with acts like YUNA, Cigarettes After Sex, Phum Viphurit and Interpol, well, what can we say, there’s yet another surprise up their sleeves with the arrival of Peking Duk, Daphni and a silent disco on Sunday 11th November! If you’re not in the know, Peking Duk is … Continue reading Neon Lights 2018: Neon Sundays About to Get A Whole Lot Spicier With Peking Duk, Daphni, Silent Disco and More!

bakchormeeboyOctober 22, 2018Leave a comment

Arts, Drama Centre Black Box, Malay Theatre, Preview, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Teater Ekamatra, Theatre, Theatre Companies, Theatres

Preview: Bulan Madu – A Double Bill by Teater Ekamatra

Teater Ekamatra celebrates their 30th anniversary this year, and the number of productions they’re putting up just doesn’t seem to stop. This October, as part of Malay CultureFest 2018, they’ll be putting up a double bill of two of playwright Alfian Sa’at’s Malay plays, both of which have received rave reviews when they played across Singapore and Malaysia. Taking a word from the titles of … Continue reading Preview: Bulan Madu – A Double Bill by Teater Ekamatra

bakchormeeboyOctober 22, 2018October 24, 2018Leave a comment

Arts, Dance with Me, Experimental, Review, Singapore

Review: Close Company by RAW Moves

RAW Moves embarks on a mission to find the connection between bodies. There’s a scene early on in Close Company where the audience hears the sound of a moving train, reminding audiences of the crowded MRTs we sit on everyday. Company dancers Matthew Goh and Stephanie Rae Yoong are encased in a cloth bag, each attempting to find comfort within the limited space they share with each … Continue reading Review: Close Company by RAW Moves

bakchormeeboyOctober 22, 2018October 22, 2018Leave a comment

Arts, Concert, Music, Preview, Singapore

Preview: Familiar Favourites – Tales of Love by Singapore Symphony Orchestra

This November, the Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) welcomes Dutch conductor Kees Bakels as he leads the SSO and Taiwanese-American violinist Richard Lin in a special concert featuring six tales of love and loyalty. Held at the Esplanade Concert Hall for one night only, Familiar Favourites: Tales of Love presents pieces by Rossini, Korngold and Tchaikovsky, where each piece tells the tale of a familiar love story that’s … Continue reading Preview: Familiar Favourites – Tales of Love by Singapore Symphony Orchestra

bakchormeeboyOctober 21, 2018Leave a comment

Arts, Concert, Music, Preview, Singapore

Preview: Happy Days – Favourite TV Themes by Singapore Symphony Orchestra

Are you a couch potato? Were you glued to your TV screen growing up as a kid? Then get yourself out of the house and over to the Esplanade Concert Hall this November to listen to all your favourite TV themes played LIVE! As part of their SSO Pops series, the Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) presents Happy Days – Favourite TV Themes this November. Conducted by award-winning … Continue reading Preview: Happy Days – Favourite TV Themes by Singapore Symphony Orchestra