These Epic Aerial Photos Of S’pore Will Show You How Beautiful Our Country Really Is
Here at DiscoverSG, we love drone footage and drone shots as much as the next person.
Not only do they offer us a rare glimpse of the world from above, they have us looking at familiar things through new eyes. Sometimes, a fresh perspective is all we need to appreciate the art, architecture, and beauty that exists all around us.
With National Day just 1 day away, we decided to scour Instagram for some of the sickest shots of Singapore from up high, and we were not disappointed.
From common sights (and sites) like malls we grew up visiting to some of the newer landmarks that have sprouted up in more recent years, these epic drone-taken photos will show you another side of our nation’s beauty.
1. Fountain of Wealth by day
[embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/BRzosohjdRu/?tagged=sinfromabove[/embed]Suntec City and the Fountain of Wealth have been around for ages – since 1995, to be specific.
In 1998, the fountain made it on the Guinness Book of Records and was named the World’s Largest Fountain. While no longer the world’s largest fountain, to this day, many visitors still circle the fountain for good luck.
A symbol of wealth and life, its bronze ring was designed based on the Hindu Mandala. Meaning ‘universe’, the ring is symbolic of the oneness in spirit and unity, further symbolising the equality and harmony of all races and religions in Singapore.
2. Fountain of Wealth by night
[embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/BWVBC_HFf8N/?tagged=sinfromabove[/embed]Beautiful by day, the structure looks even better by night – at least in our opinion.
3. Supertrees at Gardens by the Bay
[embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/BSAzbjsFarA/?tagged=sinfromabove[/embed]It’s probably safe to say that we’ve all seen the Supertrees at Gardens by the Bay.
One of the most intriguing additions to the Singapore skyline, the trees look even more eerie and fascinating from above. Measuring between 25 and 50m, these towering structures are connected by a 128-metre aerial walkway that adds to the futuristic quality of these vertical gardens.
4. ArtScience Museum
[embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/BRAEDr6Fvqh/?tagged=sinfromabove[/embed]Another architectural masterpiece and favourite among museum-goers is the ArtScience Museum.
A structure that’s typically too large to see in full, this bird’s eye view lets you see the “The Welcoming Hand of Singapore” in all its ten-fingered glory.
5. Lau Pa Sat
[embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/BRj3eCAlOvG/?taken-by=nexa_s[/embed]A market wasn’t the first thing to come to mind when we first saw this photo.
Situated in the Central Business District, Lau Pa Sat, which translates into “old market” is home to plenty of scrumptious grub. A regular haunt for those working in the CBD, we bet you didn’t know it looked so pretty from up above.
6. Cargo
[embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/BVBHV9qA6_5/?tagged=sinfromabove[/embed]There’s just something so satisfying about seeing all these cargo containers lined up neatly, no?
7. Palawan Beach
[embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/BSC3gG4DEdw/?tagged=sinfromabove[/embed]When was the last time you went to Palawan Beach?
For us, it would be when we were teenagers. While splashing around at the beach isn’t a popular pastime here in Singapore, you’ve got to admit that this photo makes that little island off the beach look pretty cool.
8. The Road Into Sentosa
[embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/BVGTdsgAArE/?tagged=sinfromabove[/embed]Ever wonder how your drive into and out of Sentosa island looks? Probably not, but here’s how it looks anyway.
9. Sentosa Cove
[embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/BUy09wGAQ2Q/?tagged=sinfromabove[/embed]Sentosa Cove – an area populated by the super-rich of Singapore. The houses here will cost you anything between $2,000,000 and $80,000,000. Can’t stomach those kinds of numbers? Then settle for this shot of Sentosa Cove from above.
10. NTU School of Art, Design and Media building
[embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/BVXJg5QlZPX/?tagged=sinfromabove[/embed]We did a double take when we realised this picture was taken of a university campus. Consisting of 3 intersecting arcs, this ‘Green Roof’at the NTU School of Art, Design and Media building is turfed and slopes at a nearly 45-degree angle, blurring the line between landscape and building.
11. Jetty
[embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/BVQoVPzgeeP/?tagged=sinfromabove[/embed]12. Pearl Bank Apartments
[embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/BVDuRy0lCna/?tagged=sinfromabove[/embed]Google ‘best architecture singapore’ and many of the search results will have Pearl Bank Apartments on their list. Built in 1976, its unique horseshoe shape (or c-shape) was intended to provide residents cover from the sun, while allowing a view from the top of Pearl’s Hill.
13. Housing Estates
Of course, we can’t forget the housing estates we live in. The places we call home, grow up, build our families, and rest and recharge for the next day, these are perhaps the spaces that mean the most to us here in Singapore.
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Tomorrow, we celebrate National Day.
We celebrate 52 years of independence, 52 years of progress, and we celebrate all that we have here in this beautiful country we call home – the people we are proud to call our friends, the opportunities that are out there for us, the security we feel as we go about our daily lives, and so much more.
We don’t know about you, but we’re so proud to be able to call Singapore our home.
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Here Are All The Singers From S’pore To Root For On This Season Of Sing! China (So Far)
[Update: The article title has been edited for accuracy. Information about Curley Gao has also been updated to reflect that she is a Chinese national who studies in Singapore, not a Singaporean.]
If you didn’t follow Sing! China last year, this may be the time to start.
After Nathan Hartono made it all the way to second place in last year’s Sing! China, more Singaporeans have joined and found success on the singing competition. This season, 4 singers from Singapore have made it onto the show so far, and with more spots on the judges teams to be filled, who knows if more will be added to the list!
Here are the ones to look out for in this season of Sing! China.
Team Jay Chou
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Remember “steady pom pee pee?”
Those of you who watched Singapore Idol back in the day will surely recognise this name and face – after all, she did come in third in the first season of Singapore Idol back in 2004.
Like many contestants on The Voice (the singing competition Sing! China is modeled after), Olinda didn’t make it on the show on her first try; it was during her second try that she found success. This season, she took a huge risk, singing Jay Chou’s ‘Secret’, which paid off big time. It won her a three chair turn, as well as a spot on Jay Chou’s team.
Watch Olinda Cho’s full performance here:
2. Joanna Dong
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The first Singaporean to make it on Sing! China this year – and on Team Jay Chou, no less – Joanna Dong won both the judges and audience alike with her sweet, joyful rendition of the technically challenging Love Song, 1990, throwing in a vocal trumpet for good measure.
The jazz singer’s dynamic performance also won her a three chair turn, as well as high praise from the judges.
Watch Joanna Dong’s full performance here:
Team Na Ying
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Remember Campus Superstar?
If you caught its second season, you might find this 24 year old familiar. In 2007, she came in as a semi-finalist on the youth-centric singing competition. The graduate of LASALLE’s School of Contemporary Music is now one half of the duo ‘StellaVee’ with singer-songwriter Vee.
Currently signed under Ocean Butterflies Music, the singer got two of the judges to turn withe her sweet, pop vocals.
Watch Stella Seah’s full performance here:
2. Curley Gao
Another singer who only got her shot after her second try, Curley Gao is the youngest representative from Singapore to make it onto the Sing! China stage at 18 years old.
A Chinese national who has been studying in Singapore since the age of 9, she was likened to Singaporean singer Tanya Chua by superstar Jay Chou. This teenager’s soothing vocals got two judges vying to have her on their teams.
Watch Curley Gao’s full performance here:
With not just 1 but 4 singers from Singapore making it past the blind auditions this year, this will be an exciting season for Singaporeans! Make sure to tune in and show your support – we cannot wait to see how far they’ll go in the competition!
You can catch the live telecast of Sing! China Season 2 on Singtel TV’s Jia Le Channel or on Zhejiang TV Official Channel on YouTube.
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The Color Run Goes Nocturnal, And Turns Into The Happiest 5K UV Party On The Planet
Most, if not all of us have heard of The Color Run.
An event that sees runners sprayed a host of bright colors – and that makes for amazing photos afterwards – The Color Run will be back again this year on 23 September, and will be happening at Palawan Green in Sentosa.
This year, it’ll be doing something a little different – it’s holding The Happiest 5k On The Planet at night.
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The Color Run
Venue: Sentosa Beach Station, Palawan Green
Date: 23 Sept
Time: 1st wave flag off: 7pm; second wave flag off: 8pm
Admission: Kids: $35 | Regular Color Runner: $70 | Deluxe Color Runner: $98 | Family Color Runners (2 adults + 2 kids): $175
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10 Awesome Events And Addictive Eats To Start Off August Right [1-15 Aug]
Nothing gets us more excited than the start of a new month, and this August gets us especially excited!
With National Day just round the corner, there’s a whole slew of fresh activities and yummy new eats that remind us of why we love living in Singapore.
This month’s line-up includes outdoor movie screenings, the hottest Kpop stars on our shores, a coffee festival, and fresh food spots to pamper your tastebuds at. Whether you’re a movie buff, avid concert-goer or full-time foodie, here are some ways to keep having fun the first half of August!
Here’s a calendar of 10 of the newest events and eats to head to this month!
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1. Films At The Fort
If the combination of good films, food and wine sounds like heaven to you, read on.
Films At The Fort by Casillero del Diablo is this years fanciest open-air cinema event!
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Catch award-winning new releases, cult classics and documentaries on the big screen, under the stars.
A team from The Providore will be onsite to serve up a freshly prepared menu. There’s dinner, dessert and snacks to keep your tummy happy.
There’s also a bar selling wine, sparkling wine, beer and cider at prices that won’t break the bank.
So spread out your picnic mat, clink glasses, and lay back for a chill evening as the sun sets.
Films At The Fort
Address: Fort Canning Green (Fort Canning Park)
When: 3 – 20 Aug, 5pm till late
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2. KBS Music Bank World Tour
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Calling all diehard K-Pop fans!
Get ready to sing and dance your heart out at the highly anticipated KBS Music Bank World Tour.
Fans can expect a star-studded lineup, with some of K-pop’s biggest stars taking the stage.
The one-night-only concert’s power lineup includes SHINee, CNBlue, BTS, Red Velvet and Mamamoo.
KBS has been a huge driving force behind the Hallyu wave, from debuting rookies in the K-pop world to charting the leading K-pop hits.
So grab your tickets and be treated to a night of non-stop chart toppers!
KBS Music Bank World Tour
Address: Suntec Convention Centre Hall 601-604, 1 Raffles Boulevard, Suntec City, Singapore 039593
When: 4 Aug, 7pm – 10pm
Admission: $148 – 288/person
Ba dum tss!
This month’s Singapore Drum Fest is a festival unlike any other music festival you’ve ever experienced.
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Image Credit: Drum Fest brings the world’s best drummers and musicians to our shores for an unforgettable experience.
This year’s killer line-up is sure to attract fans from all over the world.
Those in the circle will know international drumming star Meytal Cohen and her bassist Anel Pedrero Orantes. There’s also Juan Carlito Mendoza, Jost Nickel, Federico Paulovich and Stanley Randolph.
Local talents Benjamin Lim, Anson Koh (Drum Off 2016 Open Category Champion) and his band will also be playing!
Drum Off contestants hail from 9 countries including Japan and USA, and are sure to put on an impressive show.
Singapore Drum Fest: Ultimate Drummers Weekend
Address: Max Atria, Singapore EXPO Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Singapore 486150
When: 5 – 6 Aug, 10am – 7pm
If you closely follow the Voice of China, now’s your chance to watch one of their most loved contestants IRL!
G.E.M. is coming to our shores with her brand new “Queen of Hearts” World Tour.
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Image Credit: Hong Kong’s new reigning Queen of Pop will be rocking it out at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.
The talented singer will be belting out original songs in Chinese and Cantonese, in conjunction with her latest album, “Heartbeat”.
The last time she was here was in 2015, with her sold out 73-show tour. This year, she promises a bigger, better and more breathtaking show, so make sure you get your tickets for it!
G.E.M. “Queen Of Hearts” World Tour
Address: Singapore Indoor Stadium, 2 Stadium Walk, 397691
When: 13 Aug
Contact no.: 3158 7888
Admission: $128 – S$248
There really isn’t a shortage of international stars on our shores this month.
Our favourite British indie pop act, Bastille, is taking centre stage here too!
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Image Credit: Watch lead singer Dan Smith, keyboard player Kyle Simmons, bassist Will Farquarson and drummer Chris ‘Woody’ Wood in the flesh.
You’re probably most familiar with the infectious track ‘Pompeii’ off their 2013 debut album ‘Bad Blood’.
In 2016, Bastille returned with catchy singles ‘Good Grief’ and ‘Send Them Off!’
These are songs that have become the alternative anthems of the last few years.
If you didn’t catch Bastille’s dazzling sold-out show at The Coliseum in 2015 and at the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix in 2016, make sure you don’t miss this one!
Bastille – Live in Singapore
Address: The Star Theatre, 1 Vista Exchange Green, #04-01, 138617
When: 14 Aug, 8pm
Contact no.: 6348 5555
Website
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6. Epicurean Market
This isn’t your ordinary food and wine fair.
The Epicurean Market gives you three days of direct access to world-class food, wines and spirits, all for a fraction of the usual price!
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Image Credit: Sample famous signature dishes by celebrity chefs, taste one-of-a-kind cocktails, and take home imported specialties.
There will also be an exciting lineup of masterclasses for you to upgrade your culinary and bartending skills with.
Participating restaurants include the award-winning Bread Street Kitchen by Gordon Ramsay, CUT by Wolfgang Puck, Waku Ghin by Tetsuya Wakuda, and more!
Epicurean Market
Address: Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018956
When: 11 – 13 Aug
Contact no.: 6688 8826
Imagine having a single voucher you can use at over 50 restaurant brands.
Well, Restaurant Association of Singapore (RAS) lets you do just that at the best value festival ever!
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Image Credit: You can get $100 worth of vouchers for only $70, to be used across 50 restaurant brands island-wide.
This year’s focus is on the trendy salted egg yolk, homely pandan, and the all-time favourite, chilli crab sauce.
As a tie-in with the Singapore Food Festival, each eatery will also be highlighting a locally inspired dish.
Expect dishes such as chicken rice risotto (Joo Bar), chilli crab (Palm Beach Seafood) and chicken tikka pizza (Cali Café and Bar).
Singapore Restaurant Festival
Address: Various participating restaurants
When: 1 Jul – 30 Sep
Website
8. Singapore Coffee Festival
Calling all cafe hoppers and caffeine addicts!
The Singapore Coffee Festival 2017 is Singapore’s first ever coffee-centric festival.
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Be spoiled for choice with over 100 exhibitors from the coffee and café industry.
The festival showcases local craftsmanship in specialty coffee, as well as Singapore’s unique and rich kopi heritage.
Besides being a one-stop shop for those interested in all things coffee, there will also be a wide range of brewed drinks, beans, gadgets and machines available for purchase.
Singapore Coffee Festival
Address: Marina Bay Cruise Centre, 61 Marina Coastal Drive, 018947
When: 3 – 6 Aug
Imagine going shopping and not having to pay for anything.
Well, that’s exactly what the Singapore Really Really Free Market lets you do!
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The market will showcase all sorts of goods–and services!
Things you can expect to see include second-hand stuff, basic yoga lessons, and even tarot card reading.
There are also sing-alongs and mutual shoulder massages to really foster that community spirit.
So come join in and feel a different, more caring and sharing side to the economy we’re used to!
Singapore Really Really Free Market
Address: Lorong Ah Soo, Blk 138
When: 13 Aug, 2pm
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10. Singapasar
Happy birthday, Singapore!
With National Day just round the corner, enter Singapasar, just one of the many nation-centric events that’ll pop up this month.
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Image Credit: Returning for its third year, Singapasar is a wildly popular design-centric pasar malam.
It brings together the best and the newest collections of Singapore, under one roof.
Expect to find locally designed and made products including furniture, food, apparel, bags, beverages, accessories and many more.
All of these items have their own story to tell about our Singaporean identity, history and culture.
This is where you want to shop and soak in some festive cheer this National Day!
Singapasar
Address: National Design Centre, 111 Middle Road, Singapore 188969
When: 4 – 6 Aug
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Sounds like an amazing month, doesn’t it?
We can’t wait to head out and get busy at all these exciting activities this August!
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There’s A Guy Flying Around Near City Hall And People Are Calling Him Iron Man
There is a video making its rounds on social media and it’s of a man flying around with a jetpack; people are already calling him Singapore’s Iron Man.
For a good 50s of the 1:50 long clip, you’ll see (and hear) his jetpack whirring to life, before he’s lifted off the ground and starts flying around at an area near city hall.
The man beneath the suit is British inventor Richard Browning. The 38 year old who was formerly a commodities trader began with a mission to “have a huge amount of fun trying to do something that was considered impossible”.
Now, he has in his hands a suit that’s garnered attention from search-and-rescue agencies, military researchers and Hollywood producers. He’s not the only one with a suit like this, with early prototypes of the suit already sold to “high net worth” individuals to the tune of half a million dollars.
Weighing 45kg, the six-engine suit can go “as high and as fast as you like”. While the demonstration was rather modest, the suit can apparently go up to thousands of feet in the air, and reach speeds of around 450kmh. Maneuvered using the arms, the suit allows its wearer to turn, stop and go in three dimensions.
Want one for yourself? Unfortunately, the suit has a ways to go before it can be viable for purposes such as public transportation. In the meantime, we’ll just have to be content with watching from afar.
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Let The Force Guide You To An Awesome Star Wars Festival That Will Have You Geeking Out
Star Wars fans, if you missed out on, or just plain miss May’s Star Wars Festival, you’ll soon be able to Experience The Force once again come September.
Another Star Wars themed festival will be taking over Singapore – specifically ION Orchard and Marina Bay Sands – in line with Star Wars Force Friday II, a global fan event celebrating the launch of Star Wars: The Last Jedi products.
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Image Credit: The Star Wars: Experience the Force Singapore festival will see ION Orchard’s Basement 4 transformed into a paradise for Star Wars fans, who will be able to shop for toys, collectibles, books, apparel and more from the upcoming movie, Star Wars: The Last Jedi. These will go on sale at 12:01 a.m. on 1 September at ION’s Basement 4, and you’ll get first dibs on the merchandise before it’s released to retailers.
2. Meet BB-8 And Interact With Him
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Who can resist the adorable BB-8? The orange and white spherical droid that won our hearts in Star Wars: The Force Awakens will be making an appearance at Orchard Road – in virtual reality, that is. Created by ILMxLAB, this Virtual Reality experience lets you not only meet BB-8, but also interact with it! First featured at Star Wars Celebration Orlando 2017, this will be the first time fans in Southeast Asia will be able to experience this!
3. Train To Be A Jedi
Elsewhere in ION Orchard, at ION2, the outdoor event space at Level 1, undergo Padawan Training and find out if the Force is strong in you! Another first in Southeast Asia, this Padawan Training is only open to young Padawans aged 4 – 12. Take note that Padawan Training sessions are on a first-come, first-serve basis, so be sure to arrive early to avoid disappointment.
4. Catch The Millennium Falcon And AT-ACT Walker In The Flesh
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Also at ION2, you’ll find a ship that requires no introduction – the Millennium Falcon. A ship that’s helped save the galaxy numerous times, from the battle of Yavin to the destruction of Star Killer Base, catch its replica as in arrives in Southeast Asia for the first time!
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Outside ION Orchard, keep a lookout for a roaming 3.5m tall AT-ACT Walker. The cargo transport which made an appearance in the Battle of Scarif will also be in attendance, so see it up close and be sure to snap a few pictures!
At STGCC
The fun doesn’t stop at Orchard Road. Over at the STGCC, more Star Wars-themed thrills await both casual and hardcore fans alike.
1. Behold Kylo Ren’s TIE Silencer
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We’ve heard of the Empire’s elite TIE Fighters. We’ve seen the TIE Interceptors. Now, we’ll get to discover the TIE Silencer, an angular fighter built specially for Kylo Ren. Appearing in the next Star Wars movie, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, see it before everyone else else at the STGCC!
2. Explore Larger-Than-Life Fan-Built Installations
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Wonder what it’s like inside the Millennium Falcon? Find out for yourself as you explore a fan-built installation of the ship that saved Han Solo’s life multiple times! Check out this and other larger-than-life fan-built installations and be sure not to miss Rey’s Speeder! Also, keep your eyes peeled – film director J.J Abram’s signature is somewhere in the mix.
The Star Wars: Experience the Force Singapore festival is jam-packed with exciting events, with plenty in store for fans! So, mark your calendars, this is an event you don’t want to miss out on!
Star Wars: Experience the Force Singapore
Locations: ION Orchard, Marina Bay Sands
Date: 1 – 10 Sep
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There’s An Art Exhibition Called ‘Singawhore’ And It Makes Brutal Jabs At Local Culture
Different people have different ways of celebrating our nation on its 52nd birthday.
Some people launch crazy, never-before-seen deals, some people pay homage to our country through inside jokes we Singaporeans are all privy to, and some people… create profane works of art in the name of celebrating Singapore culture and the Singaporean identity.
We’re talking about A Good Citizen, a.k.a ‘好公民’.
Helmed by Citizen Dan, The Good Citizen is known for its brutally honest, unfiltered works of art that traverse themes such as politics, gender, race and religion.
Pop culture-Singapore crossovers are not unusual for the group, who’ve likened the recent #FamiLEE drama to an episode of Game Of Thrones…
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depicted how even a Xenomorph (Lee No Morph, get it?) would be tamed into subservience in our strict, regimented society, and more.
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From 11 August – 3 September, A Good Citizen will be bringing Singaporeans a series of brand new works in an exhibition called ‘Singawhore‘. Given the name of the exhibition and A Good Citizen’s track record of creating unabashed depictions of trending events in Singapore, we can only imagine what we’ll see once it opens.
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This FREE exhibition will be happening at ARTBLOVK GALLERY, and there will also be a sharing session with Citizen Dan on the opening day, 11 August 2017 at 7pm – 9pm, at the same location. Refreshments will also be provided.
If you like the works you see, limited original artworks will also be available for purchase!
Can’t get enough of satire and have a dark sense of humor? If you do, make sure to check out what the people at A Good Citizen have up their sleeves!
SINGAWHORE
Address: ARTBLOVK GALLERY, 195 Pearl’s Hill Terrace, #03-05
Date: 11 Aug – 3 Sep
Admission: Free
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Forget The Nasi Lemak Burger – Deliveroo Is Sending You REAL Nasi Lemak For Just $0.52
We are fast approaching the month of August, which means one thing for all of us Singaporeans: National Day.
To mark our nation’s 52nd birthday, brands from McDonald’s to Sentosa have pulled out all the stops, rolling out local-inspired dishes and launching unbeatable promos to give us a few more reasons to celebrate. Another brand to join in the celebrations is Deliveroo, and we think this deal is the one to beat.
It involves the number 52, a dish we all love and Coca-Cola.
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Deliveroo, a food delivery service we all know (and which some of us depend on), will be riding around delivering ever-hungry Singaporeans Nasi Lemak and Coca-Cola for just 52 cents. Yep, you read that right. This will happen for one day only, on 3 August, so mark your calendars, prep your alarms, and make sure you get your order in.
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You won’t be receiving any random ol’ Nasi Lemak, but Crave’s Nasi Lemak Satay Chicken (U.P. $8.90). Have their fragrant basmati rice, crispy fried chicken, ikan bilis, sunny side-up egg, your favourite sambal chili, and a can of Coca-Cola Classic or Coca-Cola Zero Sugar – all without stepping out of the house.
Available for a short window of time from 2pm – 4pm, the lucky folks living or working in Bishan, Clementi, Farrer Park, Harbourfront, Hougang, Orchard, Punggol, Tanjong Pagar and Yishun will be able to savour this treat.
So, forget the Nasi Lemak Burger and get the real deal instead. At just 52 cents, there’s no need to think about it!
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These 10 Crazy Twists On The Classic French Fries Are Bound To Satis-fry Your Tastebuds
If you’re a normal human being with tastebuds and you love fries, keep reading.
You’ve definitely tried the ever-delicious Truffle Fries, but that has had its day. Now, we’re ready for a new type of fry to take over the spotlight.
Some of these are really sinful, but as the saying goes: don’t count your calories, make your calories count. After all, potatoes are a staple too, right?
Here are 10 places to binge on some of the most unique fries you’ve ever come across!
1. Char Siew Chilli Fries
We Singaporeans really do love our fusion foods.
Here’s where Redpan’s Char Siew Chilli Fries come in; a tasty specimen of east meets west.
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The fries are covered in a moist, saucy char siew ragout you won’t be able to stop scooping up!
Think sweet BBQ meat chunks laced with sour cream and jalapeño salsa. Mm mm mm… A step up from your usual fries with meat sauce.
Redpan
Address: 6 Raffles Boulevard, Marina Square #02-03/04 Singapore 039593
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri: 9am – 10pm; Sat, Sun & PH: 11am – 10pm
Contact no.: 6255 5850
You can’t go wrong with falling back on a local favourite.
That’s what Loof has done with its heavenly Chilli Crab Fries!
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Image Credit: These fries are drenched in Loof’s signature tangy blue crab dip.
Their waffle-cut shape is perfect for scraping up super big servings of the dip.
Enjoy this with crafted Southeast Asian inspired cocktails for a chill evening at this urban rooftop bar!
Loof
Address: 331 North Bridge Road, #03-07 Odeon Towers Extension Rooftop, Singapore 188720
Opening Hours: Mon – Thu: 5pm – 1am; Fri – Sat: 5pm – 2am; Closed on Sun
Contact no.: 6337 9416
McDonald’s may be the original creator of these, but we’ve found a better version.
Everything With Fries’ Curry Fries aren’t just sprinkled with curry powder.
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Image Credit: Rather, the fries here are tossed with fried curry leaves, and heavily spiced with a highly addictive curry powder.
An eatery specializing in fries, the fries here definitely do not disappoint.
Order these as a side to their burgers, or have them on their own – we know we would!
Everything With Fries
Address: #04-05, Bugis Junction, 200 Victoria St, Singapore, 188021
Opening Hours: Sun – Mon: 10am – 11pm; Fri – Sat: 10am – 1am
Contact no.: 6463 3741
These fries have to be the most sinful of the lot.
Introducing Duck Fat Fries!
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These fries are fried in duck fat two to three times.
The result is a crispy outer layer that’s guilt-inducing, but oh-so-flavourful.
At Les Bouchons, these delicious babies are free flow with every main!
Les Bouchons
Address: 7 Ann Siang Road, Singapore 069689
Opening Hours: Mon – Thu: 12pm – 3pm, 7pm – 11pm; Fri: 12pm – 3pm, 7pm – 12am; Sat: 7pm – 12am; Closed on Sun
Contact no.: 6423 0737
Fans of all things Korean, listen up!
Here’s where you can get one of the best Kimchi Fries in Singapore.
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At Don’t Tell Mama, the fries are served with real kimchi; none of that artificial kimchi powder you may get at some other places.
The fries are drizzled with generous amounts of homemade kimchi mayo, with extra jalapenos and onions for that sharp, spicy kick.
There are also chunks of pulled pork hidden within the dish to make it more filling.
It’s definitely something we’d order as a meal instead of just as a snack.
Don’t Tell Mama
Address: 52 Tanjong Pagar Road, Singapore 088473
Opening Hours: Mon – Thu: 5.30pm – 2am; Fri – Sat: 5.30pm – 3am; Closed on Sun
Now, here’s a healthy(ish) option.
House At Dempsey’s Pumpkin Hazelnut Fries are sure to delight with it’s unique mish mash of flavours.
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Sweet, nutty and spicy sensations hit you with each bite you take.
The fries are actually deep fried pumpkin slices, while the hazelnut bits give them the nutty flavour and crunch.
It’s not all sweet though – there’s also chilli powder and paprika in it for that extra kick that makes it so appetizing.
House At Dempsey
Address: 8D Dempsey Rd, Singapore 249672
Opening Hours: Mon – Thu: 12pm – 11pm; Fri: 12pm – 12am; Sat: 11am – 4pm, 6pm – 12am; Sun: 9am – 4pm, 6pm – 11pm
Contact no.: 64757787
This dish combines two of our favourite things – pizza and fries.
The two flavours are a match made in heaven, and we’re glad they’ve finally gotten together.
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Image Credit: ’s fries are covered with loads of melted cheese, three-cheese sauce and smoky pepperoni slices.
It’s paired with a savoury house-made bacon ketchup.
Is it sinful? Yes. Is it worth it? Definitely
Alter Ego
Address: 8 Raffles Avenue #01-13D Singapore 039802
Opening Hours: Sun – Thu: 11am – 11pm; Eve of PH, Fri, Sat: 11am – 1am
Contact no.: 63279301
Salted egg yolk has made its way into all sorts of foods recently, and Arbite Cafe has hopped onto the bandwagon with its Salted Egg Yolk Fries!
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Their crispy fries are coated all over in the all-familiar salted egg yolk sauce!
For less than $10, you’ll get a mean serving of these golden babies, so share away!
That said, we would be more than willing to brave a sore throat to finish a whole plate of this ourselves.
Arbite Cafe
Address: 66 Serangoon Garden Way Singapore 555962
Opening Hours: Tue – Fri: 11.30am – 3pm, 6pm – 10.30pm; Sat & Sun: 11am – 10.30pm
Contact no.: 6287 0430
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9. SPAM Fries
Here’s the ultimate diet-killer.
Spam Fries – or deep fried cuts of luncheon meat – are apparently a thing now.
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Imade Credit: serves this in thick cuts and in a large portion.
Scoop up some of the Kaffir lime mayo dip for a flavour combo you’ve probably never tried before!
This is probably the fanciest form good old luncheon meat will ever take.
Strangers Reunion
Address: 35 Kampong Bahru Rd Singapore 169356
Opening Hours: Wed – Mon: 9am – 10pm; Fri & Sat: 09am – 12am
Contact no.: 6222 4869
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10. Truffle Taro Fries
Okay, so we cheated and threw in some Truffle Fries.
But these ones are made with Taro, and that makes all the difference.
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House At Dempsey’s shoestring truffle taro fries are a power combination.
Unlike the the rest of its heavier counterparts, these fries are as light as air.
The taro fries are dipped generously in batter and fried to maximum crispiness.
Together with the fragrance of truffle oil, this becomes the ultimate snack for both truffle and taro lovers alike.
House At Dempsey
Address: 8D Dempsey Rd, Singapore 249672
Opening Hours: Mon – Thu: 12pm – 11pm; Fri: 12pm – 12mn; Sat: 11am – 4pm, 6pm – 12mn; Sun: 9am – 4pm, 6pm – 11pm
Contact no.: 64757787
Website
Are you ready to satis-fry your deepest cravings?
We say, skip the McDonald’s fries and try out one of these out-of-this-world creations on your next cheat day.
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This Brush Lettering Class Gives You Hope Even If You Have Ugly Handwriting
It’s probably safe to say we’ve all seen pictures of brush lettering.
A trend that’s taken flight in weddings, hipster cafes, and that’s seen on many a motivational quote on Pinterest, many of us find ourselves wishing we too could write such pretty calligraphy! If you’re anything like me, this would promptly lead you down two trains of thought: (1) it’s probably really expensive to learn and (2) I won’t be able to master it anyway.
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Brush lettering (Image Credit: Pinterest)[/caption]
That’s certainly what I thought, until I came to Witty Studio and tried their Watercolour Brush Lettering Class.
Learn calligraphy without breaking the bank
A relatively new brand, Witty Studio was started up by the friendly, approachable Priscilla.
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Priscilla, the Founder of Witty Studio[/caption]
With her classes priced at just $95 per person per session (and $85/person if you bring a friend), this 4.5h workshop is much more affordable compared to most calligraphy classes, which typically costs between $100 – $150 for a shorter duration of 3 hours.
A warm welcome
The workshop is held at Stamping Ground Coffee, a shared space that houses 3 concepts: coffee, flowers, and space. Stepping through the Stamping Ground doors, you immediately feel inspired and excited by the vibrant, unique space.
When I arrived at the workshop, I was pleasantly surprised to find that we were each given a pretty lace coaster with our names written on it in brush lettering! Pretty and Insta-worthy, this wasn’t the only bit of personalisation done by the team at Witty Studio – everyone also received a small motivational quote card and place card so that people seated at the same table could easily mingle and interact with each other.
Some of the returning students also got birthday cards, which was a sweet touch!
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All the materials we would need for the class were set at our assigned spot: a set of worksheets, a brush, a personal palette, and a bunch of water colour papers for us to do any of our rough work. There were also sharing sets of water colour paints at each table.
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Light bites are also provided at this workshop![/caption]
The next thing you notice when you enter the class is FREE FOOD. Small finger foods like mini donuts, bite-sized pizza coins, brownie cubes and small packets of gummy candy were also neatly displayed, free for students to eat!
Picking up the basics
Once every one of the 20+ students had arrived and had settled down, the class began, but not before Priscilla told the class to “take as many Instagram photos as you want. Nobody is going to judge you here!”
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Take as many photos as you want![/caption]
After Priscilla gave a short demonstration on the basic techniques of brush lettering, we started practicing on our own.
From vertical lines, we went to simple alphabets like ‘j’ and ‘c’. After filling our water colour papers with our crummy paintwork, we got the hang of it – some of us faster than others, but we got there eventually!
Fun fact: ‘r’ and ‘s’ are the most challenging alphabets to master – I can testify to this.
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‘j’ and ‘c’ are the easiest alphabets to master[/caption]
After that, we started working on our worksheets, and the three teachers went around demonstrating the motion of different alphabets. They were very patient with us and their instructions were easy to follow.
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The 3 teachers move around the class, helping anyone who needs it[/caption]
Like doing primary school penmanship, we wrote each individual letter 7-10 times and got the hang of writing each alphabet. From lower case alphabets, we graduated to upper case alphabets, and finally to full words (this was the tough part).
Once we were done with our alphabets, we were ready to move on to watercolour flowers!
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Watercolour flowers[/caption]
One of the teachers came around to demonstrate it to us and the effect was super pretty!
We experimented with different colours and techniques of creating the beautiful watercolour flowers. Again, practice makes perfect, and eventually, we created some not fantastic, but not altogether terrible flowers. There were some really talented folks in the class who managed to create Pinterest-worthy flower wreaths and borders in just one lesson – we’re not kidding!
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The student who painted this says this was her first lesson![/caption]
Talent definitely comes into play a little bit when it comes to how quickly you pick up the skill of writing and painting, but even for the most talentless student (i.e. me), you can still create some pretty decent work if you put your mind to it – even in the short 4.5 hours. From there on, it’s just practice, practice, practice, and you’ll get there.
Create your own masterpiece
All this learning and practicing culminates in one thing – creating your own masterpiece.
With your masterpiece, you get free reign to do whatever you want. You can paint a quote, a word, a whole sheet of flowers, etc. Use whatever you’ve learnt in the class to create something to call your own and to take home!
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Another first timer did this![/caption]
Some of our classmates created some incredible final products, proving it’s actually possible to create a real masterpiece, even after just one lesson.
Take your final product to the “flatlay table” and show off your handiwork on your Instagram!
Fun, easy, and oh-so-worth it
When class ended, we were bummed that it was over. We hardly felt the time pass and we were just getting good at our flowers and brush lettering! But the class imparted in us all the basics so it’s definitely possible to take what you’ve learnt, practice at home and become good in your own time.
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Calligraphy[/caption]
That said, we enjoyed ourselves so much that we would definitely be back for a second lesson! After all, practicing around fun, like-minded people beats going at it alone in the quiet of your room.
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Students practicing together[/caption]
Returning, more advanced students are given separate tasks and are taught different techniques, so you will definitely get your money’s worth on your second class, and subsequent sessions as well.
Aside from your masterpiece, you get to take home all the little cards and knick-knacks that have been personalised for you, as well as all the materials you were given at the start of class. You’ll also be given a brand new set of watercolour paints so you can put to practice all the things you’ve learnt at the workshop!
We absolutely loved the energy and vibe of the workshop – the quick friendships that formed between students, the camaraderie between the patient, fun-loving (and sometimes cheeky) teachers and students, and the fact that you can learn and have fun at the same time here. Unlike a class where you work silently to master a skill, here, you’re chatting, popping gummy candy into your mouth, and having fun while learning an interesting skill!
The workshop definitely proved one thing, which is that no one is beyond hope when it comes to brush lettering.
To sign up for a class, either send a direct message to Witty Studio’s Instagram or email Priscilla directly at [email protected]! Witty Studio conducts classes once a month, so be sure to sign up early to secure a spot!
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