Summer Sonic Festival – Party Like There’s No Tmr In Japan!
Always wanted to go for the Summer Sonic Festival in Japan but don’t know how to go about the ticketing process? Worry no more, because 2016 might just be the year you’ll cross Summer Sonic out of your bucket list thanks to GigOut!
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Get your tickets now!
For those who’d love to attend the festival but can’t get past the Japanese (and Engrish) ticketing system, GigOut will make it very easy for you to attend the Summer Sonic this year.
All you have to do is download their GigOut app (Summer Sonic 2016
Date: August 20 & 21, 2016
Venue: Tokyo (Chiba Marine Stadium & Makuhari Messe), Osaka (Maishima Arena)
Website:
GigOut app:Facebook: GigOut/ Summer Sonic
Header image source: Choo Choo! JR East To Open Very First Overseas Japan Rail Cafe In SG
These S’porean Youths Are Realising Their Dreams, What About You?
Work culture in Singapore used to be all about that stable 9 to 5 office job. You’re either white-collared or blue-collared. Everyone aspires to be a professional, be it doctor or lawyer. Aspire to be anything else, and you’ll be laughed at.
Fast forward to 2016, with the rise of technology, the Internet, and social media, there’s a new definition of ‘work’, ‘job’ and ‘occupation’. Over the years, with more space and room for artistic expression, we’ve seen the rise of a bunch of extremely creative workers and youths. They’re breaking old structures and redefining their own future.
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Image source: Realising aspirations at SHINE Festival’s Talent Development Programme (TDP)
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Through the SHINE Festival, many youths have taken the step to realising their dreams, what about you? If exploring your passion, dreams, and talent is your thing, come and be a part of SHINE Festival! It’s never too late to chase your dreams.
The biggest Youth Celebration of the year takes place from 1st to 3rd July. There’s something for everyone! Get involved, and pursue your passions and talents at SHINE Festival 2016!
“You are never too old to set another goal or dream a new dream.” – C.S. Lewis
There’ll be sharing sessions by inspirational mentors and renowned experts. Attend these informative sessions and learn from only the best as they share their journey towards achieving their dreams.
Here are some of the not-to-be-missed sharing sessions:
Becoming an independent Musician Sharing Session
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If you’re an aspiring singer who doesn’t know where or how to kick-start your career, here’s something that’ll interest you! Come and hear it from Inch Chua, Peter Huang and Nicholas Chim as they talk about becoming DIY Musicians.
Hear about their experiences performing around the world, and get tips on how you can establish yourself as an independent musician, like them.
Becoming an Independent Musician
Date: 2 July 2016
Time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Venue: *SCAPE Talent Hub, Gallery
Click here to sign up for the session
Wanna be a YouTuber? This could be your first step!
“Never limit yourself because of others’ limited imagination; never limit others because of your limited imagination.”- Mae Jemison
Join witty YouTubers Tree Potatoes (347k subscribers) and Butterworks (41k subscribers) who will showcase their collaboration with their mentees. Be blown away as they wow you with their talent and passion.
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Wanna become a famous YouTuber? Tree Potatoes and Butterworks will also be conducting a sharing session, so do attend the session and you might be on your way to becoming one!
“Go out there and make films. You’ll never be ready if you don’t go out, shoot films and make mistakes.”- TreePotatoes
Pop Culture TDP Mentee Showcase & Mentor Sharing Session
Date: 3 July 2016
Time: 7:15pm- 8:00pm (Butterworks), 8:30pm-9:15pm (TreePotatoes)
Venue: *SCAPE Talent Hub, Gallery
Seats are running out fast! Click Journey to producing film
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A world of Urban Art – try your hand at Silk screening and Marble Art
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Always wondered what silk screening is all about? Just head down to the silk screening station and give it a go! You’ll learn to burn and print your chosen design (a wide range is available!) onto a screen and cloth.
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If you’d like to try something more quirky, get crafty with marbling art! Not sure what that’s about? In short, it’s a method that allows you to produce beautiful patterns similar to smooth marble. Let your creativity flow, you’ll never know what you can come up with!
Available from 1st – 3rd July
Time: 12:00pm-10:00pm
Venue: Between Wisma Atria and Ngee Ann City, Civic Plaza
Don’t miss this opportunity to define your own future
“Trust your instincts and be bold about following your dreams.”- ShiGGa Shay
Be blown away by the 96 youth mentees, discover your hidden talent, or find your life’s purpose, SHINE Festival will help you think big and dream big! It’s a must visit event, so grab your buddies, realise your dreams together, and conquer the world!
Take this step to create your future, one that is full of energy and passion, with like-minded youths. What better time than now?
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Fun fact: Do you know that July is Singapore’s Youth Month and Youth Day is celebrated on the first Sunday of July?
SHINE Festival is also a kick-start to Youth Month – an entire month filled with exciting programmes and activities that will be held over the month for the Youths, by the Youths! Do look out for Stars of SHINE, as National Youth Council (NYC) goes on the hunt for the next youth inspiration!
SHINE Festival – #YOURNEXTSTAGE
Date: 1-3 July, 2016
Venue: Orchard Road, from Ion Orchard to *SCAPE Talent Hub
Facebook: Facebook Page. You can also stand a chance to win passes to 박재범 Jay Park (AOM)’s sharing session for the best dabbers. Be sure to come down to #SHINEFest to chase your passion, #YourNextStage is only a dab away.
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It’s all about letting your creativity take the next stage. Hit us with your best dab in our dab challenge, and stand a chance to meet Jay Park! Here’s how –
- Post an Instavideo of yourself doing a dab while doing something you’re passionate about.
- Tell us why you are passionate about what you’re doing and hashtag #YourNextStage #SHINEFest.
- Challenge 2 other friends to better your dab by nominating them!
- Only 3 winners stand a chance to win passes to a sharing session by Jay Park on 3rd July, so best dabs only!
- Contest closes on 2nd July, so stay tuned for more deets!
This article is brought to you by Discover SG x National Youth Council.
McDonald’s So Smart, Everyone’s Queueing For Salted Egg Burger
The salted egg yolk trend has been around for quite a while already. Just when we thought we’ve seen it all, guess who’s hopping on the bandwagon? Behold salted egg yolk lovers cause McDonald’s is now dishing up the new Salted Egg Yolk Chicken Burger! Yes, you’ve heard it right. The hipster of all burgers is now available at McDonald’s!
Singaporeans love queueing
Considering that the queue for the Salted Egg Yolk Chicken Burger is insane – we counted about 40 heads in this picture, we’re not surprised if people start choping tables with tissue paper.
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Get your hands on these burgers!
If you’d like to join the queue, get behind us! We kid. The new offerings are available after breakfast hours at all McDonald’s branches. If you’re just way tooooo lazy to queue, good news for you!
The new menu is available on McDelivery, while stocks last.
The new McD’s menu
With salted egg yolk sauce slapped on breaded chicken patty, topped with curry leaves and chopped lettuce, this juicy burger is priced at $5.75 for a-la-carte. For an Extra Value Meal that includes a medium sized fries and a small drink, prices start from $7.50.
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The Salted Egg Yolk Chicken Burger is only available for a limited time starting from June 30 2016. It is also halal so if you’re planning a break fast dinner, you can add that to your dining list.
For the other delish items in the new menu, read more here, Salted Egg York Burger? Here’s A Look At McDonald’s New Menu!
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For McDonald’s outlets in Singapore, click here.
For McDonald’s delivery service, click here.
Also, read Watermelon Fried Rice In Singapore, Have You Tried It?
Choo Choo! JR East To Open Very First Overseas Japan Rail Cafe In SG
Train enthusiasts, cafe hopper, or lover of all things Japanese, we have great news for you! East Japan Railway Company (JR EAST) has just announced that they will be opening their very first out-of-Japan, tourism-themed cafe this November. And the best part of all, this ‘train’ will be arriving in Singapore!
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Get your Japan rail passes at the cafe
Set to open their doors on the ground floor of Tanjong Pagar Centre, the Japan Rail Cafe will be a one-stop Japanese-experience for fans of the country. Besides dishing out yummy gourmet food and displaying kawaii items, prospective Japan tourists can also find information about lesser known regions of Japan and even purchase their Japan rail passes here. Now that sure is convenient!
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Monthly menu and display updates
If you think this is just another ‘one visit and you’re done’ themed cafe, you’re missing out the fun here. The kawaii display items imported from Japan will be changed EVERY MONTH. The menu, which adopts the latest recipes developed by JR EAST’s F&B outlets in Tokyo, will also be updated on a monthly basis.
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Workshops, pop-up booths, and seminars
On top of that, Japan Rail Cafe will also be hosting monthly workshops, and pop-up booths selling items from shopping malls inside JR EAST’s train stations. If you’re too broke to make a trip to the land of rising sun, you can experience Japanese culture at the seminars and get your Japanese (gift or souvenirs) here!
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Get advice for your Japan itinerary
Planning the itinerary of an overseas trip can be a bit of a pain but we have a feeling that this cafe will be the perfect place to work on your Japan trip’s rundown. What’s better than having a local help you with your travel plans? At the Japan Rail Cafe, there will be Japanese service staff (fluent in English) who will introduce their home country to you.
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2016 marks the 50th anniversary of Singapore-Japan Diplomatic Relations and having a cultural exchange in a casual setting sure is a great way to celebrate the relationship. #relationshipgoals
Japan Rail Cafe
Address: 5 Wallich Street, #01-20/21, Tanjong Pagar Centre, Singapore
Estimated opening date: November 2016
(Header image source: Wikimedia, words by writer)
Also read: Popular Nightspots – Unwind To Recommended Izakayas in Singapore
It’s Now Or Never – Snag These 8 Best Lifestyle Deals This GSS
Get your shopping pumps ready ladies, because the Great Singapore Sale (GSS) is back! (of course guys are most welcome to shop too).
With an extended period of 10 weeks, this year’s GSS is going to be slightly different where it’ll be be held from 3 June to 14 August instead. But with all these great deals going on, we’ve decided to narrow down your search by hunting down the best deals for your lifestyle and home needs! Whether you are looking to decorate your new home or some lifestyle products to jazz things up at home, here’re some great deals we highly recommend you should snag up as soon as you’re done reading.
1. Muji
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Image credit: Ahh yes This GSS, Muji brings only outstanding savings . With up to 50% discounts on a wide selection of items, be sure to visit one of its many outlets stocks. Check out their various locations .
Muji (313@Somerset)
Address: 313 Orchard Road, 313@Somerset #B2-38-41 & 47-49 S238895
Tel: +65 6634 5053
Opening Hours: Daily 1oam-10pm
2. Naiise
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From now till 14 Aug, Naiise brings you its very own GSS – the Goodbye Salary Sale. With more than two thousand products on sale, this is one of its biggest sales you must not miss! From tech gadgets to home decor products, drop by Naiise to view their wide range of products.
Be rewarded when you shop with their GSS Rewards Card where you get to redeem an exclusive Naiise Tote Bag. What’s more, check their GSS Sunday Flash Sale for special GSS offers on Sunday 10pm to 12am or simply sign up for their newsletters for exclusive promo codes
Shop online or at their various outlets now!
Naiise (Orchard Gateway)
Address: 277 Orchard Road, Orchard Gateway, #02-02/24, S238858
Opening Hours: Daily 11am-10pm
3. Crate and Barrel
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Image credit: Crate and Barrel provides a wide assortment of affordable furniture, housewares, home decor and more. Catering to every budget shopper, drop by Crate and Barrel if you are planning to jazz up your home. This GSS, Crate and Barrel is having a 20% sale off housewares and furniture till 17 July.
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In addition, from now till 31 July, spend $1000 and above to participate in their “Spin the Wheel” give-away to win exclusive Crate and Barrel merchandise worth up to $250! This offer is only available at the ION Orchard store.
2 Orchard Turn, ION Orchard
Contact: 65 6634 4222
Opening Hours: Daily 10.30am-9.30pm
2 Orchard Turn, ION Orchard
Contact: 65 6634 8488
Opening Hours: Daily 10am-10pm
4. Commune
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By Koda, an export-only furniture manufacturing company, Enjoy discounts from Commune this GSS with items up to 50% off! Been eyeing that marble coffee table or that particular dining set? Now is the perfect time to get them! Sale ends 22 July. For more information, check out the store nearest to you Commune (Millenia Walk)
Address: 9 Raffles Boulevard, #02-52 Millenia Walk, S039596
Contact: 65 6338 3823
Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 1130am-9pm, Sat/Sun 11am-9pm
5. Toyku Hands
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At Toyku Hands, you can find all kinds of products from travel goods to unique lifestyle products. If you are looking for creative inspiration, this is the place to be. With items up to a jaw-dropping 70% off till 3 July, there’s simply no excuse to delay your home improvement project.
For more discounts, grab a coupon from TODAY Paper and the Straits Times and be entitled to an extra 5% discount off your purchases. Instead of scrambling for newspapers, you can choose to like their Facebook page and share their GSS post to get the discount! Do note that for some items, the promotion ends on 26 June.
3 Gateway Drive. #01-36/37 Westgate, S608532
Contact: 65 6710 7100
Opening Hours: Daily 10am-10pm
181 Orchard Road, #B1-07 Orchard Central, S238896
Contact: 65 6834 3755
Opening Hours: Daily 11am-10pm
6. Fred Lives Here
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You can surely find a homeware you’ll like at Fred Lives Here
Address: 181 Orchard Road, #02-14 Orchard Central Mall, Singapore 238896
Contact: 65 6634 3733
Opening Hours: Daily 10am-10pm
7. Hip Van
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Can’t afford the time to visit a physical store? At Hipvan, you can browse through the various furniture and home decor on offer. With up to 75% off items and additional 25% off discounted prices (simply use code ‘GREAT25’), this is one sale you do not wish to miss! Sale ends 19 June, so be quick! Hipvan has a surprise sale every other week till the end of July so be sure to visit their website for updates.
8. Tott Store
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If you’re looking for kitchenware products, be sure to head down to Tott, a heaven for all bakers and chefs. With its 11,000 kitchen selections, you can get practically anything at this Asia’s largest kitchenware store.
From now till 14 August, enjoy up to 50% off selected items. Alternatively, you can shop online here.
Tott (Dunearn)
Address: 896 Dunearn Road, S589472
Opening Hours: Mon-Thu 11am-8pm, Fri 11am-9pm, Sat, Sun & PH 10am-9om
Tott (Suntec)
Address: 3 Temasek Blvd, #02-427, S038983
Opening Hours: Fri-Sat 11am-9.30pm, Sun-Thu 11am-9pm
There’s no better time to spend your money than at the GSS! With great deals and massive discounts, you’ll regret not snagging up these bargains.
Let us know if you have any other must visit places or online stores for some not-to-be-missed home decor and furnishing deals!
(Header image by digitaltrends, words by writer)
Zouk At Sea: Party On A Luxury Cruise Like There’s No Tomorrow
Guess where Zouk’s latest outlet is? If you’re guessing Marina Bay or Resorts World Sentosa… you’re in for a brand new experience because Zouk is sailing into new waters by opening a club on a luxury cruise ship – Zouk At Sea! And the best part of all, this ship will stop in Singapore on November 4 this year on its maiden voyage to Guangzhou.
Titled Zouk At Sea, this club will be housed in Genting Dream, the newest cruise ship by Genting Hong Kong, the casino and cruise-line conglomerate which bought over our home-grown most happening club from its founder Lincoln Cheng last year.
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Singaporeans can join a two-night trip with this cruise from $561 per person when the ship stops at our shores this November 4. If two nights of partying is too short for you, there is also the seven-night cruise from Singapore to Hong Kong departing on November 6 which stops by three cities of Vietnam – Ho Chi Minh City, Nha Trang and Danang. Prices start from $1,759 per person, including a night’s stay at Hong Kong and a return flight on Cathay Pacific.
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Like the one at Jiak Kim Street, Zouk At Sea is made up of several concepts. It consists of an indoor dance club, a retro sports bar with billiards and a two-lane bowling alley, as well as the Zouk Beach – an outdoor day and night party deck with a splash pool that spells party all.day.long. More importantly, top international DJs will be brought on board for special events.
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So what is this Genting Dream cruise all about? It’s an 18-deck, 3,352 passenger liner which cost a massive €707.2 million (about $1 billion) to build. Unlike the traditional family-oriented Star Cruise, this cruise line caters to the lifestyle-oriented and hip travellers who are looking for something fun yet different. It boasts over 1,100 square metres of luxury shops, champagne bar, whisky bar, Shanghai-style lounge for cabaret and burlesque acts, and more entertainment and gastronomical options.
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On top of that, the Genting Dream is the only vessel in Asia to offer underwater tours. The tour takes up to four guests and one pilot for a 45-minute trip to explore the sea in a submarine. That is literally setting the bar super high!
Now who is saying Aye-Aye captain to this brand new Zouk At Sea?
ZOUK AT SEA (Genting Dream’s Singapore Stopover)
Date: 4 November 2016 (2 Nights)
Price: $561++ per person
ZOUK AT SEA (Singapore -> Hong Kong)
Date: 6 November 2016 ( 7 Nights)
Price: $1,759++ per person (including a night stay at Hong Kong and a return flight on Cathay Pacific)
Stops: Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City, Nha Trang and Danang)
(Header image credit: Dream Cruises)
Also read: 5 Exceedingly Unique Dining Places – Restaurants With A Twist
Beerfest Asia 2016 – Bottoms Up To Your Favourite Beers & More!
Nothing can be better than spending your weekend having a good cold beer, chilling out to live music and comedy acts, and playing exciting games! This 16 to 19 June, Beerfest Asia returns for its 8th edition featuring over 500 international brews from more than 35 exhibitors. Drop by Marina Promenade’s waterfront and be ready to taste, sample, and compare craft brews around the world.
Don’t fret if you’re not a beer lover, there’s something for everyone at Beerfest Asia 2016! Read on to know more about the exciting events happening during this four-day booze extravaganza, an event definitely not to be missed!
You’ll get to sample over 500 beers
At Beerfest Asia, visitors can expect the largest selection of over 500 international beers from more than 35 exhibitors. To help you out with the wide array of selections, beer sampling platters are available from $8 per platter. Each platter has six portions (50ml each) of beer. Be ready to pick up a reusable sampling glass from any exhibitors and be on your way to taste as many beers and ciders as you can! This is a good way to find out what you like before chugging down on its bottles. Click 
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At Beerfest Asia, you’ll never go hungry. Good food is necessary to pair with those cold beers, ciders and spirits. To feed your hungry pangs, an extensive selection of delicious grub and treats are available from Harry’s, Mr & Mrs Maxwell’s and Tiger’s Milk.
Be spoilt for choice as you chomp on a wide range of snacks from Mr & Mrs Maxwell’s popular wings to Tiger’s Milk Peruvian Para Picars.
Not to be missed tribute acts and local bands
Once you’ve filled up on those good beers, head down to one of the three music stages featuring 30 International tribute acts, local bands and DJs. Sing along to your favourite rock ballads and classic hits at the Rock Marquee while you enjoy internationally acclaimed beers. If you are looking for a more chill out atmosphere, the Blue Marquee is the place for you. Surrounded with craft beers from around the globe, relax as you unwind to the blue vibes. Newest to the festival is the Electronic Marquee with an all-female DJ line up to get you partying and dancing through the night.
With non-stop music at all hours of the festival, you’re guaranteed of good entertainment and vibes! Be sure to drop by all the different marquees to discover different beers. Click 
If you’re in for a laugh, make your way to the Comedy Lounge on site. Catch comedy acts Lars Callieous, Wes Zaharuk from Canada, and regional acts as well as our local heroes. The prefect way to destress and enjoy your weekend.
Tickets to Comedy Show are priced at $28 (in the form of Beerfest Currency).
Enjoy a fun time of pub games
Once you’re full, entertained, and satisfied, gather your friends for a fun time of pub games. From a game of Beer Pong to Darts and Pool Ball, fight to fierce competition or simply enjoy a friendly match to begin with. You’ll have a ball of a time!
Kids get their own fair share of fun too
On Sunday, The Comedy Lounge will be turned into a recreational room for 3 to 12 years old kids. An indoor bouncy castle and art & crafts activities will be available. The area will be all supervised by the Beerfest Asia crew. So don’t worry, enjoy a couple of beers while you leave your kids in the good hands of the crew!
Do note that a $10 (in the form of Beerfest Currency) fee is required and the last kid must be picked up by 6pm sharp! Parents are able to enter the Brew Kids Playard for free if they’d like to accompany their children.
Beerfest Asia – Details
There’s no better way to bring on the weekend than having a nice cold pint of beer and some good company. With so many choices of beer to choose from, it can be confusing, but whether you’re a seasoned beer drinker or a tippling amateur, Beerfest is definitely the festival you must visit! Soak up the fun and be entertained by live music and comedians, we’re sure you’ll be in for a good time.
For more information, visit their official 
Getting there
Via MRT: Alight at Circle Line’s Promenade Station. Exit via A.
By Car: Park at Singapore Flyer’s Car park (Limited lots available). Other car parks to consider are Marina Square, Suntec City and Millenia Walk.
By Taxi: Drop off at the taxi stand of Singapore Flyer and take a 3 minute walk.
16 to 19 June (Thu-Sun)
Admission: From $25 for a one-day advance pass to $180 for a one-day VIP Package.
Festival Hours: Thu 6pm-1am, Fri 6pm-2am, Sat 3pm-2am, Sun 2pm-10pm
Location: Marina Promenade
Beerfest Asia is presented by Redmart. The festival honours and recognises the very best beer in the industry. Click here for Redmart’s extensive selection of alcohol available for delivery.
(All images are from Beerfest Asia official website and Facebook, otherwise stated)
Also read: 6 Affordable Japanese Buffets So You Can Gorge On Fresh Sashimi!
Get Your Hello Kitty Plush Dressed In SIA’s Sarong Kebaya At $39!
It’s not just the Singapore Girl that will be wearing Singapore Airlines’ signature blue sarong kebaya – oh, so classy! Our favourite cat doll – you know, the one with no mouth and a cute bow on its head – will also be sporting the chic Pierre Balmain-designed traditional Asian batik dress, as part of a collaboration between the airline and Sanrio.
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Credit: Singapore Airlines’ Facebook Page among other channels, the Hello Kitty: Singapore Girl was said to be available on the airlines’ KrisShop store for KrisFlyer members until 30 June for $39. (KrisFlyer membership is free)
However, since Hello Kitty is basically every Singaporean’s favourite feline, probably even more so than Doraemon (also a cat) and other nekos, the airline announced that the doll has been sold out, and that it will restock and make the second release available in-flight from July 1 onward.
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It is noted that customers who have purchased the doll during the first release, which lasted a day, will not be affected and can collect their orders on their flights from 20 June onward. Additionally, each flight will only carry up to five Hello Kitty: Singapore Girl dolls, and passengers will only be allowed to collect the doll in-flight.
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Alas, if you do not succeed in buying a Hello Kitty: Singapore Girl doll from Singapore Airlines, do not despair. From experience (read: McDonald’s regular Hello Kitty sales), we predict that there will be lots of these cute cats being sold on second-hand e-commerce platforms for a good price, for example Carousell.
When all else fails, you could also console yourself with a visit to the newly-opened Hello Kitty cafe at Changi Airport Terminal 3. Opened 24 hours, head there anytime for photo opportunities, good food, and great ambience.
Hello Kitty Orchid Garden
Address: Changi Airport Terminal 3 Arrival Hall #01-22, Singapore 819663 (65 Airport Boulevard)
Opening Hours: 24/7
Also read: Hello Kitty vs Pompompurin – Here’s The Low-down On Both Cafes!
Hermo Celebrates 4th Anniversary With Descendants Of The Sun Hunks In Singapore
Southeast Asia’s top beauty e-tailer, Hermo is pulling out all the stops when it comes to celebrating its 4th Anniversary on 12 June 2016. Riding on the craze of the award winning Korean television series ‘Descendants of the Sun’, they partnered our hot local hunks from Manhunt Singapore 2016 to bring Korean drama excitement to the ladies on the streets!
Last weekend, 30 of the most eligible bachelors in Singapore were out on the streets to increase awareness of Hermo’s unique offering of over 500 Korean, Japanese and Taiwanese beauty brands to beauty enthusiasts here. To impress the office ladies at Raffles Place and the teenage girls on Orchard Road, the Manhunt contestants were dressed as characters from the popular Korean drama, “Descendants Of The Sun”.
These 30 hunky manhunt contestants were busy spreading the news of Hermo’s Fourth Anniversary Special – a whooping 80% discount on all products purchased from 12 to 18 June 2016. New online customers of Hermo can also enjoy $10 off their first purchase by using the discount code “HERMO10”.
The photogenic Manhunt contestants were also game for pictures with the public. Besides taking selfies and wefies, they were also able to re-enact the most famous scenes from the Korean drama.
Many members of the public grabbed the opportunity to take photos with the contestants. By hash-tagging their pictures with #hermotakeson4 on Facebook or Instagram, they stand a chance to win one of 1,000 goody bags from Hermo.
Visit www.hermo.sg today and shop for the best beauty products at the lowest prices from 12 June 2016!
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With the inception of digital media, less people these days actually print out photographs they have taken. The ubiquity of data storage devices such as SD cards, memory sticks, or even online storage platforms, has led to lesser people printing their photos. Furthermore, not everyone has access to home photo printers that allow you to print in the comfort of your own room. To add, it is also a hassle to head down to a photo shop to get your photos printed. However, many still agree that printed photos are still ideal in this day and age, as they represent a tangible form of preserving one’s memories.
Enter SPARK, a Singapore-based service that allows you to print your photographs for free! In all honesty, when I first heard of SPARK from a friend, I was undoubtedly sceptical. It simply sounded too good to be true. Especially in a country like Singapore, where you have to pay for almost everything from iced water in cafes, to extra chilli sauce sachets in certain restaurants, I couldn’t help but wonder where the proverbial catch was. But since their website,
While I was not outright pleased, I had to say that this caught my attention, and I went back to SPARK’s website to find out more. Apparently, these adverts gave me access to exclusive promotions, discounts and giveaways from a carefully curated selection of brands, exclusive to the SPARK platform. My displeasure quickly gave way to elation. Apart from free photos, I was entitled to freebies as well? I took advantage of this, and just to check out if it was legitimate or not, took note of one particular photo which had an advert from SOI55 (which sells Thai tea and coffee).
A few days later, I headed down to SOI55 and well what do you know, it came through. I managed to get two drinks for the price of one, just by flashing and redeeming that particular deal on my SPARK app! What were the rest of the adverts behind my photos? Promotions from a whole gamut of cafes such as Reedz, Jekyll & Hyde, 23 Jumpin, La Barca and more!
Just for kicks, I dropped SPARK an email to learn more. I was heartened to receive a prompt reply within an hour. Ostensibly, the adverts printed on the back of my photos weren’t just randomly selected. SPARK prints adverts they think will be relevant to the user.
For a first time user, I have to say that SPARK seems to be an app to download if you haven’t already done so. While the user interface has room for improvement, I must say that being able to print free photos each month is enticing.
A mini photo insert which you receive in the envelope along with your photos prompts you to hashtag or mention them on Instagram/Facebook, and this entitles you to an additional 2 photo credits each month. While a month might seem like a long wait for some, I guess there isn’t much to complain when you don’t have to spend a single cent in exchange for 10 photos. As SPARK repeatedly emphasises on their site, “Because your memories are priceless”, there’s no time to waste if you want these precious memories printed out and kept by your side in the years to come.
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