Arts, Review, Singapore, Theatre, Wild Rice, Wild Rice @ Funan

★★★★☆ Review: Tartuffe – The Imposter by Wild Rice (2024)

Chilling as ever, as Wild Rice revisits how an insidious con can lead to total ruin. There are many sayings about religion, but one that continues to ring true even today is how it remains the last refuge of a scoundrel. Nowhere is that seen more clearly than in Wild Rice’s adaptation of French playwright Molière’s satirical play Tartuffe, which examines how in the hands … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Tartuffe – The Imposter by Wild Rice (2024)

bakchormeeboyMay 28, 2024Leave a comment

foodXculture, lifestyle, travelXculture

Mejores Restaurantes: Top 8 Spanish Eateries in Singapore

From Tinto to Tapas Club, Singapore has many Spanish restaurants suitable for different occasions. Read below to learn about them. Introduction Over the past few decades, Singapore has become diverse and multicultural, with people from all over the world working in the country. Likewise, when people migrate from one place to another, they bring their food and culture. It is way too similar to the … Continue reading Mejores Restaurantes: Top 8 Spanish Eateries in Singapore

bakchormeeboyMay 23, 2024Leave a comment

lifestyle, travelXculture

The Economic Impact of Casinos in Singapore

Casinos have become a popular form of entertainment and gambling in many countries around the world. In recent years, Singapore has also seen a rise in the number of casinos operating within its borders. The development of these casinos has sparked much debate about their economic impact on the country. Growth of the Casino Industry in Singapore The casino industry in Singapore is a relatively … Continue reading The Economic Impact of Casinos in Singapore

bakchormeeboyMay 23, 20244 Comments

Arts, Review, Singapore, SRT, Theatre

★★★★☆ Review: Paradise or the Impermanence of Ice Cream by Singapore Theatre Company and Indian Ink

Powerful theatrical reflection on what it means to lead a life well-lived. What lies after death? Much like a majority of religions, Zoroastrians believe in the concept of souls laid to rest in Paradise or Hell, depending on how good or evil one was in life. But to even get to that point requires a rather unique methodology of releasing the spirit from a corpse … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Paradise or the Impermanence of Ice Cream by Singapore Theatre Company and Indian Ink

bakchormeeboyMay 17, 2024Leave a comment

Arts, Review, Theatre

★★★★★ Review: Bawang Putih Bawang Merah by Teater Ekamatra

Ekamatra’s take on Nusantara classic emphasises modern sensibilities and brings joy to the stage. If it’s one thing Teater Ekamatra knows how to do best, it’s to produce theatre that knows exactly what it wants to achieve and the emotions it hopes to evoke in its audiences. In its latest, sold out production, the powerhouse local theatre company adapts the classic Nusantara folktale of Bawang … Continue reading ★★★★★ Review: Bawang Putih Bawang Merah by Teater Ekamatra

bakchormeeboyMay 17, 2024May 17, 20242 Comments

Art What!, Arts, Food, Theatre

An Interview with French Ambassador to Singapore Minh-di Tang on the place of culture and the 2024 vOilah! France Singapore Festival

Singapore and France have always enjoyed strong bilateral ties, all the way back to 1965, when France became one of the first 13 countries which recognised our independence. Even today, the two countries continue to enjoy plenty of exchange and agreement – most recently, DPM Lawrence Wong even visited France to meet with French President Emmanuel Macron, speaking of how best to build even stronger … Continue reading An Interview with French Ambassador to Singapore Minh-di Tang on the place of culture and the 2024 vOilah! France Singapore Festival

bakchormeeboyMay 13, 2024May 14, 2024Leave a comment

Arts, News, Preview, Singapore

Art What!: Olafur Eliasson – Your curious journey at SAM at Tanjong Pagar Distripark

This May, Singapore Art Museum (SAM) presents the highly-anticipated exhibition Olafur Eliasson: Your curious journey, the first major solo exhibition in Southeast Asia dedicated to the work of internationally celebrated Icelandic-Danish artist Olafur Eliasson. Featuring 17 artworks that employ diverse media to reflect the expanse of Eliasson’s wide-ranging oeuvre, the exhibition will touch on major themes of his three-decade-long practice — embodiment, experience, perception, as well … Continue reading Art What!: Olafur Eliasson – Your curious journey at SAM at Tanjong Pagar Distripark

bakchormeeboyMay 9, 2024Leave a comment

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Art What!: “Artful-noon” dining experiences await as UOB launches 43rd UOB Painting of the Year competition

Last week, UOB launched the 43rd edition of the UOB Painting of the Year (UOB POY) competition with a multi-sensory food art showcase, featuring delectable artistic treats in a collaboration between UOB POY artists and restaurant partners from Pan Pacific Hotels Group (PPHG). Held at Gillman Barracks, the launch event featured a preview of edible creations conceived by six PPHG executive chefs, inspired by artworks … Continue reading Art What!: “Artful-noon” dining experiences await as UOB launches 43rd UOB Painting of the Year competition

bakchormeeboyMay 7, 2024Leave a comment

Arts, Dance with Me, Preview

Dance with Me: cont·act Contemporary Dance Festival 2024 – On the Cusp by T.H.E Dance Company

The Human Express (T.H.E) Dance Company’s annual cont·act Contemporary Dance Festival returns for the month of June. Presented in collaboration with national performing arts centre Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, this year’s Festival offers 6 live performances, 26 classes, 4 workshops and a 3-day long intensive to immerse the country in contemporary dance once more. Now in its 14th edition, this year’s festival is … Continue reading Dance with Me: cont·act Contemporary Dance Festival 2024 – On the Cusp by T.H.E Dance Company

bakchormeeboyMay 7, 2024May 6, 2024Leave a comment

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Preview: Archifest 2024 – The Performance of Measurement – When is Enough, Enough?

This May, get ready for the 18th edition of Archifest, Singapore’s premier architecture event, as it brings together organisers Singapore Institute of Architects’ (SIA) marquee awards and conferences trade-related events and fringe events such as the ever-popular Architours in one grand celebration of architecture. One of the highlights taking centrestage during this year’s edition is the homecoming of the Singapore Pavilion, featured at the 2023 … Continue reading Preview: Archifest 2024 – The Performance of Measurement – When is Enough, Enough?