Because Parallel Parking Lots Suck, These Locals Are Turning Them Into Cool PopUps Tomorrow!

Looking for something unique and interesting to do tomorrow (16 Sept)? Look no further because tomorrow is Singapore’s annual PARK(ing) Day!

So What Is PARK(ing) Day?

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PARK(ing) Day was first introduced to our shores in 2013 by the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA). PARK(ing) Day Singapore 2013 brought students from SUTD  and community members together to create ‘GREEN PARK(ing)’. A movement in MacPherson to increase road safety awareness.

In 2015, PARK(ing) Day Singapore saw 70 miniature parks popping up all over the island! A pop up barber and even ping pong tables were just some examples of the interesting parks being curated!

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This year, 78 local parking spots are turning into 52 miniature parks scattered all over the island! Look out for a mini carnival being erected along Sam Leong Road. Watch skits and even participate in some really retro carnival games! If you’re still really into Pokemon, check out the Pokemon-themed parks scattered between Kampong Glam and Bugis!

We love that URA and local Singaporeans are joining in on this global movement! It might only be a temporary event but it’s really exciting to see so many Singaporeans collaborating together. Transforming run of the mill parking lots into interesting spaces where people can gather, hang out and even participate in fun activities!

It might be too late to register for your own parking lot but you can still join in on the fun!

Want to find out more about the PARKs cropping up tomorrow? Check out the PARK Locations!

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Your Ultimate Guide To The Most Decadent And Epic Singapore F1 After Parties

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Amber-Lounge (Singapore)
9 Raffles Boulevard, Millenia Walk, Temasek Reflections,S039596
Contact: +377 97 77 16 34

2. Boudoir Noire

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Capitol Theatre
11 Stamford Rd, Capitol Piazza, S178884

3. CE LA VI

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CE LA VI
1 Bayfront Ave, SkyPark at Marina Bay Sands, Tower 3, Marina Bay Sands, S018971
Contact: 6688 7688

4. Sky Grande Prix

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Ritz-Carlton Millenia Singapore
7 Raffles Ave, S039799
Contact: 6337 8888

6. 1 – Altitude

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1-Altitude
1 Raffles Place (Former OUB Center), S048616

7. Sunshine Nation Block Party

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Think Yoga Is Boring? Soulscape Is What Happens When Yoga Meets A DANCE PARTY!

SOULSCAPE: The Mindful Movement Festival is coming back to Tanjong Beach, Sentosa next month (October). The Soulscape Festival brings together movement, music and food in an event that will fully nourish your body and mind.

Participants can look forward to workshops that are aimed at holistic wellness such as AcroYoga, Lower and Upper Chakra Work and Rainbow Chakra Crystal Singing Bowls Sound Healing.

The highlight of Soulscape 2016 is the mass yoga session. Set against the backdrop of the setting sun with Denise Keller filling the shoes of yogi, this yoga experience will definitely be unforgettable!

If you’re a yoga novice or if you have been attending yoga and mediation classes for years, the Soulscape festival has something for everyone!

Hungry after a few sessions of deep mediation? Not to worry, Soulscape is partnering up with DoSIRAK  and they’re offering healthy and nutritious meals to fill you up! Get them when you purchase your ticket online or at the event itself!

Body & Soul Rejuvenation

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End the night with a sacred song circle, that is bound to rejuvenate and fill your body and mind with soulful vibes and endless positive energy.

So if you’re looking to take a break from a hectic and busy week, Soulscape 2016 is the break that your body and minds needs!

Get your tickets here

SOULSCAPE: The Mindful Movement Festival
October 1 (Saturday) 2016
8am – 8pm
Tanjong Beach, Sentosa

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Food For Thought – A Day In The Life Of A Singaporean Hawker

A Tale of Two Hawkers

Mdm Wang Li Er and Ms Deniece Tan are amongst two of our country’s hawkers. While most of us still lie in bed sleeping, these two individuals are up to prepare for the bustling day ahead even before the sun rises!

Let’s go behind-the-scenes and uncover the various tasks, joys, and tales that pepper the days of a Singaporean Hawker.

Mdm Wang from Cambridge Rd Hong Kong Roast Pork

Think of Mdm Wang as Chef Gustav from Ratatoullie – she’s a seasoned hawker and a veteran in the Hawker scene. Having run her stall, Cambridge Rd Hong Kong Roast Pork, for years, Mdm Wang is certainly familiar with the tough labour associated with the Hawker trade.

Tolerating the unbearable heat from standing next to the fire all day. Replenishing dishes as they run out. Washing the plates and bowls at the end of the day. Can you imagine doing this everyday

These are tasks that have become part and parcel of Mdm Wang’s life, yet she enduringly carries them out!

Going The Extra Mile

Mdm Wang doesn’t stop at her hawker duties. She also goes the extra mile to give back to the community.

She takes a little bit of time each day to print and distribute food coupons to the elderly, as some of them simply cannot afford meals. These coupons can then be exchanged for a free meal at her stall.

Talk about an unsung hero- Mdm Wang’s story certainly tugs at our heartstrings.

Preparing and distributing these coupons on top of her regular job may be tough physically and financially, but Mdm Wang finds it very fulfilling. In her eyes, helping others brings her more happiness than money can buy!

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Deniece Tan From Truly Test Kitchen

Deniece didn’t start off as an aspiring hawker. In fact, this 27-year-old was a regular working adult. Having graduated with a degree in business, Deniece landed a prestigious job in foreign exchanging banking. Ultimately, she knew her heart belonged somewhere else.

Deniece’s father, Mr Tan, had owned a hawker stall selling curry rice since she was little. Indeed, Deniece was brought up with good local home-cooked food. In a bold (and shocking!) move, she left a job with enviable career prospects and started Truly Test Kitchen to continue her father’s legacy.

It was a 360-degree change for her. However, Deniece has never regretted her decision. To her, the early mornings and hard work are but small sacrifices as she chases her dream!

“There’s just so much joy and satisfaction when you see that you have made so many people happy”, said the inspiring 27-year-old with a smile.

Show Your Love to Local Hawkers With a Message 

Being a hawker is often a thankless job. Think about it: when was the last time you showed appreciation to them for all their hard work? Tiger Beer makes it easy for us to show our gratitude to hawkers like Mdm Wang and Deniece Tan.

A little thanks goes a long way for our hawkers who toil day and night to deliver our favourite local dishes to us! All we have to do is take a photo of our favourite hawker fare, share it on social media with a thank you message, and include #uncagestreetfood.

Tiger Street Food Support Fund

In a bid to keep this proud and roaring flame for local food alive, Tiger Singapore has set up a fund to encourage aspiring hawkers like Deniece to enter the trade. It can be hard to grapple with costs for an inexperienced hawker, so that’s where Tiger’s Street Food Support Fund comes in!

20 cents from each 6-can pack of beer purchased will be channelled to the Tiger Street Food Support Fund. Budding hawkers can apply for this fund from now till 15^th November. Successful applicants will receive up to SGD $10,000 funding from Tiger Beer!

Go Nuts for Local Businesses!

Hawkers aren’t the only local businesses that propel our nation’s food culture: Local food brands do too!

Tiger has partnered with local nut brand, Camel, to launch the limited edition Nasi Lemak Sambal Flavoured Nuts! You know, the salty, crunchy and spicy ikan billis and peanuts that we know and love? It can be purchased at convenience stores with a purchase of two 500ml cans of Tiger Beer. It’s available from now to 30th September 2016!

You can also indulge in this exclusive packet of nuts with a purchase of draught beer or a bucket of Tiger Beer from 1st September to 31st October 2016 at select bars and pubs.

Food For Thought

Being a hawker is no easy life. That is why our Hawker heritage needs preserving. A small gesture of appreciation from you and me, like thanking them and flashing a smile, could just be the encouragement they need to make their hard work and sacrifices worthwhile.

The next time you receive your plate of hawker food, don’t forget to thank your hawker!

From now to 8 September, also take a picture of your hawker food before you dig in! Join in the fun and upload the picture to social media. Include #uncagestreetfood, and your picture may be included in a Tiger Beer video! It’ll be a collective thank you to those who keep our great food and unique hawker culture alive.

Deniece and Mdm Wang represent the present and future when it comes to upholding Singapore’s food culture. Do your part to ensure an enduring hawker tradition today!

Here’s A Look At Singapore’s First Green And Car Free New HDB Town Tengah!

Tengah: The Newest Greenest Singapore Estate

Just yesterday (8 Sept), the Minister for National Development, Lawrence Wong unveiled plans for Singapore’s 24th HDB town, Tengah (Bet you can’t name all the 24 HDB towns in under 2 minutes!). The new estate is part of Government efforts to transform the West to be Singapore’s next CBD. It’s no coincidence that the West is also where the future Singapore- Kuala Lumpur rail terminal will be.

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Also Read: 6 Absolutely Beautiful Spots In Singapore That You Can Actually Dive In!

OH. MY. GAWD! A F.R.I.E.N.D.S – Themed Cafe Is Opening In Singapore!

If you grew up watching re-runs of the popular sitcom FRIENDS, you might have heard news of a Central Perk opening its doors on our sunny island! As an avid FRIENDS enthusiast myself (I have VCDs to prove it. Yes, VCDs.), I was a tad skeptical when I first saw the crowdfunding project on Indiegogo.

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The One With The Owner

Let’s be honest a lot of spinoffs and fan-made projects rarely pan out ( I have yet to see a FRIENDS movie, even after 12 years of waiting!) so when I chanced upon a “Central Perk SG Friends Themed Cafe” it attracted my attention but I didn’t have much hope it would pan out.

And boy am I glad I was wrong, theCentral Perk SG Facebook page has more than 16,000 likes (obviously there are MANY FRIENDS fans here in Singapore)!

Lim Jit Min (like a lot of us), fell in love with FRIENDS back when he was a student in Anglo-Chinese School. He says that he saw Central Perk SG as a place when friends could gather and reminisce about the popular show.

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The One with Central Perk

What we really want to know is what does Central Perk SG look like? Lim Jit Min is bringing in the trademark aspects of the show and original cafe to Central Perk SG. Look out for the coffee bar, the Central Perk logo, a recreation of Monica’s kitchen, Pat the Dog and of course not forgetting the trademark orange couch!

Lim Jit Min, brought the aspect of FRIENDS to the menu as well; cheesecake from Little Mama’s bakery and the “Moist Maker” are just some examples of just how much Lim Jit Min is tying the FRIENDS concept to his themed cafe. If you’re keen on bringing something back to remember your time spent here, get your hands on caps, apparel and mugs printed with FRIENDS quotes!

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In the meantime, why not re-watch the whole 10 seasons again!?

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Also Read: South East Asia’s First Pompompurin Cafe Is Coming to Singapore this April!

World’s First Marks & Spencer Cafe At Wheelock Place – Perfect For That Quick Weekday Lunch

M&S Cafe

Great news for Marks & Spencer fans out there, Marks & Spencer Singapore has just opened their first sit down cafe right in the heart of the Orchard Road! The first M&S Singapore cafe opened its doors last Friday (2 September) at its new home in Wheelock Place.

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If you love Marks & Spencer’s Food Hall and their freshly baked breads, great news! M&S Singapore is bringing its chilled food range to Wheelock’s Food Hall! With over 600 new chilled products you’ll be spoiled for choice. Choose from healthy salads, ready made soups, cheeses, exotic dips and juices! If you’re craving for something sweet, you’ll not be disappointed! Cheesecakes, puddings and yoghurts are the sweetest addition to Wheelock’s Food Hall!

Wheelock’s new M&S cafe and chilled food range means there’s no excuse to binge on unhealthy fast foods or fried snacks while walking the streets of Orchard Road!

Marks & Spencer Cafe
501 Orchard Road, #01-01 Wheelock Place, S238880
Opening Hours: Sun – Thu 8:30am-10pm; Fri-Sat 8:30am-10:30pm
Contact: +65 6733 8122

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Also Read: Orchard Central Is Home To UNIQLO’s Brand New 3 Storey Flagship Store!

Mid-Autumn Fest: 5 Romantic Places To Visit With Your Date That Will Set Your Heart Aflutter

Every year, families gather to indulge in mooncakes, and enjoy dazzling lighting displays and lantern processions in celebration of Mid-Autumn festival.

In appreciation of the lunar moon, celebrations go into full swing once the sun sets. Thinking about where to celebrate this year’s Mid-Autumn festival? We’ve round up the best places to visit with your date that’s bound to set your heart aflutter. Enjoy the full moon, savour mooncakes, and soak in the sights and sounds!

1. Chinatown Mid-Autumn Festival Celebrations 2016 

This year, the street light-up features lantern displays telling the legendary story of Chang’Er and Hou Yi. Book your date and head to Chinatown to view the gorgeous yearly Mid-Autumn light up. The light up will be displayed till 30 September.

After viewing the massive light displays, join in the festive fun with live nightly performances at Kreta Ayer Square. With performances by local entertainers and troupes from China, you’ll be entertained by animated and dynamic Chinese cultural acts, folk songs and music and dances.

During the festival, walk along the bustling street and shop through the night. The streets will be bustling with stalls selling traditional and modern mooncakes, decorative ornaments, preserved fruits, potted plants, clothing and many more!

Date: 2 to 15 September 2016
Time: 7pm till late
Location: Chinatown

Mass Lantern Walk
Date & Time: 11 September, 7:00PM – 10:00PM
Starting point: Kreta Ayer Square

2. Mid-Autumn @ Gardens by the Bay

Happening from now till 18 September, experience Gardens by the Bay in a whole new light. You can expect dazzling displays of handcrafted lantern sets to multimedia installations and nightly performances located at the Gardens.

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Bring your lanterns and join in for a stroll along the Gardens! Nothing else will set your heart aflutter like strolling among beautiful light displays.

Date: 3 to 18 September 2016
Time: 7pm to 11pm
Location: Gardens by the Bay

3. Wan Qing Mid-Autumn Festival 2016

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Relive your childhood memories at Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall as life-sized lantern installations resembling old playgrounds will be displayed.

Head down this weekend on 10 and 11 September as there are free programmes for everyone – Lantern Making Workshop, Shadow Puppetry, Xin Yao Live Band, and more!

You can also wind down and relax to popular ’90s music performances or listen to storytelling featuring Mid-Autumn tales. Sounds like a great idea for an awesome date!

Date: 9 to 18 September 2016
Time: 7pm to 10pm
Location: Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall

4. Moonfest 2016 Esplanade

Join in the celebrations at the Esplanade with its annual Chinese traditional arts festival.

There are workshops available such as DIY Snowskin Mooncakes, as well as a Lantern-Making Workshop. No better time to impress your date with your handicraft skills!

Both ticketed and free programmes are available, check out the detailed listings here.

Date: 9 to 11 September 2016
Time: Various timings
Location: Esplanade

5. Chinese Garden Mid-Autumn Festival 2016

The Chinese Gardens is one place you must not miss out during Mid-Autumn Festival. With spectacular displays of large-scale lanterns and props, this tranquil garden will be transformed into an epic date-worthy place.

Location: Chinese Gardens

With so many events happening this Mid-Autumn festival, take some time off and spend it with your date, friends or family. Indulge in those delicious mooncakes and stroll along the parks and gardens with your lanterns.

Though the Mid-Autumn festival is largely celebrated by the Chinese community, everyone from all walks of life and races are always welcomed to join in the fun!

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6 Real Reasons Why We Secretly LOVE Changi Airport

Changi Airport has consistently topped the list of the ‘World’s Best Airport’, we’ve actually won this award for 4 consecutive years! Let’s be honest, this isn’t a surprise. Changi Airport is clean, comfortable, has great 24 hour eateries and being a Singapore product is (of course) efficient! While Changi Airport has great basic amenities it’s the other attractions that make our airport the best in the world. Here’s 5 reasons why Changi Airport is great for travellers and locals alike!

1. The Exhibitions

Honestly, I’ve been to a handful of airports across the world and I’m pretty sure Changi Airport might just be one of the rare airports where locals head over just for the fun of it. There are a probably a few reasons for that;

1. The open layout; So while the airport may be crowded, you don’t feel overwhelmed.
2. Don’t lie: You’ve spent late nights here cramming for exams.
3. THE EXHIBITIONS.

One thing that non-travellers can enjoy when they’re at Changi Airport is the exhibitions. Changi seem to come up with a theme ever few weeks because every time I head down there to pick or send someone off there’s a new display up!

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A theme park in a mall, has been seen and done. But a rollercoaster in the airport? Now that’s something I have to see. The Great Adventure exhibit targeted children from everywhere around the world.  The exhibit has sand pits, stamps engraved with Chinese characters and of course the mini roller coaster!

Star Wars: The Force Awakens

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Christmas means huge Christmas trees, falling snow, Father Christmas and of course presents! Changi Airport held its own by erecting its own miniature castle!The kids were in for a treat with a glimpse of Santa Clause and falling (artificial) snow! Who needs crowded shopping malls when Changi Airport is already providing some Christmas cheer!

2. Charging Points

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If you’ve been crazy about Pokemon Go and are on the look out for Hotspots, look no further. Like many shopping malls and local attractions, Changi Airport has jumped on the bandwagon of making it a Singapore Pokemon Hotspot. Don’t just take my word for it, look at what a friend of mine caught in just 2 hours at Changi Terminal 1 and 3!

5. The Entertainment

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Flight delays and transits can be frustrating and boring. But at Changi Airport you might just be glad you get a few more hours to experience these entertainment attractions. There’s something here for any traveller whose bored out of their wits. You can head over to the movie theatre which shows up to date movies, if you’re more of a gaming buff you can head on over to the Entertainment Deck. This place is a Disneyland for anyone itching to get their hands on a gaming platform. Xbox Kinects and PS4s are filled with the most popular games. If you’re a fan of LAN gaming you’re in luck! Changi Airport has their own LAN gaming area!

6. The Giant Slide

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Singaporean Men Not Creative? These 7 Tearjerking Wedding Proposals Prove Otherwise

Every woman dreams of a fairytale wedding, but let’s be real, a magical wedding proposal is just as, if not more meaningful. After shedding a tear or two (okay fine, I might have bawled my eyes out), I’ve rounded up 7 wedding proposals so good you can’t say no.

These proposals will leave men aspiring to be like their successful male counterparts, and women yearning for their time to shine. Hold back the waterworks. For all you hopeless romantics, you’ve been duly warned.

1. For The Adrenaline Junkie Couple

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Bring your relationship to even greater heights with a wedding proposal executed mid-air. This lucky lady was whisked off to Macau where her fiancé defied gravity and the odds to plan this groundbreaking feat at the world’s highest bungee jump.

If you reckon your partner’s a full-fledged thrill seeker, an adventurous wedding proposal could be the perfect stepping stone.

2. Killing 2 Birds With 1 Stone

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Tip #1: A birthday celebration could be a great decoy that will keep your future missus from guessing her surprise. In this case, a beachside staycation + romantic photo montage + gathering of friends and family seem to be the perfect equation for a successful surprise proposal!

3. Whose Proposal Is It?

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Tip #2: Better yet, falsely lead her on so she’ll believe that her best friend’s the one getting hitched. We all know planning a proposal is no easy task. Sometimes, we need all the help we can get; even if some form of deception has to be involved. The look on your partner’s face will be priceless.

4. The Unlikely Star Of The Movie

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Not every guy has the opportunity to star in a movie and propose to his long-term girlfriend ALL at the same time. But if you do, definitely take a page out of Sezairi Sezali’s playbook. The winner of Singapore Idol 3 popped the question on the last day of filming for the SG50 movie, 1965.

5. #NetflixAndPropose

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I’d like to call this an elevated and monogamous version of #NetflixAndChill. All you HIMYM fans who have watched all 9 seasons would appreciate all this effort! Taking inspiration and reenacting certain scenes from your partner’s favourite TV series can bring your wedding proposal to the next level.

6. Merlion Park Flashmob Proposal

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Hours of dance practices and rehearsals definitely paid off. All that effort coupled with a killer opening line makes the proposal a success for this couple. You can’t possibly say “No” to an innovative flashmob dance proposal at one of Singapore’s most scenic locations.

7. #TBT Proposal

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Take a walk (or in this case, bus ride) down memory lane as this wedding proposal combines elements of nostalgia and sheer thoughtfulness. Having his fiancée communicate on IRC was a cute touch. Having problems deciding on the ideal date to propose? Learn from these childhood sweethearts. The happy couple got engaged on the very same day they became official 12 years ago.

If you are thinking of planning THE best wedding proposal for your better half, hopefully, these 7 perfectly orchestrated ones will inspire some of you to up your proposal game. Make the unromantic “Want to BTO?” proposal a thing of the past! You are welcome, ladies.

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