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#LoveWins This October With 6 LGBT-Centric Films At Golden Village’s Love & Pride Film Festival

There’s been a lot of discussion about LGBT rights in Singapore lately, and considering how complex the topic is it looks like that conversation will continue for the foreseeable future.

As is the case with most hot-button issues, sides are going to be taken, and it’s pretty clear where Golden Village stands. For the past nine years, the cinema chain has proudly played host to the Love & Pride Film Festival, a screening of LGBT-focused films curated by the Singapore Film Society.

As one of Golden Village’s most popular events (you don’t do something for nine straight years if it’s not in demand), it’s no surprise that the festival will return for its 10th edition this October, showcasing six independent films from all around the world over nine days.

Love Is Love

This year’s selection revolves around the theme of Acceptance, and seeks to resonate with not just the LGBT community, but straight audiences as well.

The festival will open with Of Love And Law, an award-winning documentary that follows two lovers who run Japan’s only LGBT law firm and the discrimination they and their clients face. After the screening, there’ll also be a 30-minute Skype Q&A with director Hikaru Toda, which for film enthusiasts will be worth the price of admission alone.

Another must-watch is The Miseducation of Cameron Post, which won the Grand Jury Prize at this year’s Sundance film festival. Starring Chloë Grace Moretz and based on the 2012 novel of the same name, this coming-of-age film shines a light on the controversial practice of conversion therapy and its “de-gaying” methods.

Other films include include Sorry Angel (France), The Heiresses (Paraguay), I Miss You When I See You (Hong Kong) and Alifu, The Prince/ss (Taiwan).

For your easy reference, here’s the complete festival schedule (all films are rated R21, btw):

Thursday, 4th October — Of Love And Law (Great World City, 7:30pm)

Friday, 5th October — Sorry Angel (Great World City, 7pm)

Saturday, 6th October — The Heiresses (Great Word City, 2pm), The Miseducation of Cameron Post (Great World City, 4pm)

Sunday, 7th October — I Miss You When I See You (Great World City, 2pm), Alifu, The Prince/ss (Great World City, 4:15pm)

Monday, 8th October — Of Love And Law (VivoCity, 7:30pm)

Tuesday, 9th October — Sorry Angel (VivoCity, 7pm)

Wednesday, 10th October — The Heiresses (VivoCity, 7pm)

Thursday, 11th October — I Miss You When I See You (VivoCity, 7:30pm)

Friday, 12th October — The Miseducation of Cameron Post (Great World City, 7:30pm)

Tickets for opening night are going at $23 and $25 for GV movie club members and the public respectively, while the other screenings are priced at $10 and $13.

You can get your tickets from 20th September onwards at Golden Village Cinemas, their website or the iGV app, so mark your calendars to avoid disappointment.

Love & Pride Film Festival 2018
Venue: Golden Village Great World City and VivoCity
Date: 4th – 12th October
Admission: $23/$25 (Opening Night), $10/$13 (Other Films)

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Can’t Wait For Halloween? Get Your Scream On With This Horror Film Festival At The Cathay

Singapore has its fair share of creepy urban stories. You may be familiar with the tales of Old Changi Hospital, the last cubicle in the girls’ toilet and kids playing marble on the roof of your house.

Horror stories are arguably Singapore’s unofficial national obsession and a genre that has been seeing an unprecedented boom in recent years.

What better way to kick start Halloween season than now with Scream Asia Film Festival – Singapore’s first ever horror film festival.

https://www.facebook.com/screamasiafilmfest/videos/297378930992020/

Get Your Scream On

Singapore has an immense thirst for the horror genre so it’s about time we have our own local horror film festival.

Organised by mm2 Entertainment and Cathay Cineplexes, the inaugural festival will run from 19 – 28 October. They will screen a total of 11 feature films and 1 short film, including JJ Abrams-produced Overlord, Yuki Kumagai’s Tokyo Living Dead Idol and upcoming Singaporean film Zombiepura.

Curated by homegrown award-winning auteur, Eric Khoo and and South Korean film programmer Jongsuk Thomas Nam, this festival also boasts two horror filmmaking masterclasses which will be taught by Indonesian director Joko Anwar (Satan’s Slaves) and South Korean director Yeon Sang-ho (Train to Busan).

If you love yourself a good scare, don’t miss its groundbreaking inaugural edition this coming October.

Here’s the official film lineup for Scream Asia Film Festival 2018:

1. Zombiepura (Singapore) 

Directed by: Jacen Tan
Showtimes: 19 October, 7pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOnFUbFRp6M

Synopsis: Corporal Kayu is a lazy soldier doing guard duty during his mandatory reservist in an isolated army camp. A mysterious virus breaks out and turns his campmates into rabid zombies. Trapped, Kayu must team up with his arch-rival, the tough Sergeant Lee, to survive.

Cut off from the outside world, their military training is put to the test and they must find out what it means to be real soldiers.

2. They Who Are Not Seen (Indonesia) 

Directed by: Billy Christian
Showtimes: 21 October, 5pm | 27 October, 7pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOOm2jGikRo

Synopsis: Since childhood, Saras always had a sixth sense for ghosts. Despite Saras being possessed twice over the years, her mother Lydia refuses to accept her daughter’s ability, putting a strain on their relationship.

When the spirit of a bully victim begins haunting Saras, she needs her mother’s help and only forgiveness can unite them.

3.  Hana (Japan & Korea) 

Directed by: Mai Nakanishi
Showtimes: 28 October, 7pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZCVCvO1-OU

Synopsis: College student Sujin is hired on short notice by a single mother to be a babysitter for four-year-old Hana. It was supposed to be a simple babysitting job but as soon as they are alone, Sujin realises that there’s something very wrong with little Hana.

4. Overlord (USA)

Directed by: Julius Avery
Showtimes: 28 October, 7pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nWvySzSrL4

Synopsis: On the eve of D-Day, a group of American paratroopers are dropped behind enemy lines to carry out a mission crucial to
the invasion’s success. But as they approach their target, they begin to realise there is more going on in this Nazi-occupied village than a simple military operation.

5. The House that Jack Built (Denmark, France, Germany, Sweden)

Directed by: Lars Von Trier
Showtimes: 20 October, 7pm & 26 October, 7pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUrXWzpVRZY

Synopsis: The controversial film that was too violent for audiences at the Cannes Film Festival. In 1970s USA, follow genius psychopath Jack over 12 years and witness the murders that define his development as a serial killer.

Each murder is experienced from Jack’s point of view,which he sees as an artwork in itself. As the net of police investigation grows tighter around Jack, he takes greater and greater risks in his attempt to create the ultimate artwork.

6. Mom and Dad (USA)

Directed by: Brian Taylor
Showtimes: 22 October, 7pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Pu8Tj8i9b8

Synopsis: An unknown static frequency spreads throughout a peaceful suburban community, turning otherwise loving and caring parents
into bloodthirsty killers targeting children. But not all children. The unfathomable pandemic causes parents to target their only own offspring. Suddenly, every son and daughter – in the neighbourhood – is running for their lives from their parents’ rage-filled murderous rampage.

7. Ghost Stories (UK)

Directed by: Andy Nyman and Jeremy Dyson
Showtimes: 19 October, 9.45pm & 27 October, 7pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsuYK_SOjXk

Synopsis: Professor Philip Goodman is a renowned skeptic of all things supernatural. Given the opportunity to investigate three case histories of baffling paranormal activity, he uncovers mysteries beyond his own imagination, leading to a nightmarish conclusion, both shocking and personal.

8. Tokyo Living Dead Idol (Japan)

Directed by: Yuki Kumagai
Showtimes: 24 October, 7pm & 27 October, 9.15pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0BQQl0C8so

Synopsis: A popular Japanese female idol is bitten by a zombie. She has only 72 hours to find a zombie serum before she becomes one of
the living dead, but a high school zombie hunter and countless zombies attack!

9. Hounds of Love (Australia)

Directed by: Ben Young
Showtimes: 21 October, 7pm & 23 October, 7pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zyjen2DKrIE

Synopsis: In suburban Perth, sadistic, serial killer couple John and Evelyn White abduct teenager Vicki Maloney and subject her to a horrific nightmare of confinement and torture. Vicki’s only chance of survival is to play a deadly mind game of subterfuge and cunning with the depraved pair.

10. The Cannibal Club (Brazil)

Directed by: Guto Parente
Showtimes: 20 October, 10pm & 26 October, 7pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxcyFeCjFic

Synopsis: Ultra-rich couple Otavio and Gilda are model citizens on the outside and VERY depraved people onthe inside, who regularly murder and feast on the flesh of their hapless servants.

They’re also notable members of the Cannibal Club. When Gilda angers the club’s leader, the cannibal couple need to be extra careful to avoid ending up as dinner themselves.

11. The Fake

Directed by: Yeon Sang-ho
Showtimes: 20 October, 5pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyXzwxDIw1g

Synopsis: In this animated thriller by the director of Train to Busan, a rural village falls under the spell of an evangelical pastor–Choi–who promises them a place in heaven in exchange for their savings. Only the violent ex-convict Min-chul sees through the con, but none of the faithful believe his doubts, forcing him into a fateful clash with the church.

12. The Folklore

Directed by: Joko Anwar (A Mother’s Love) & Eric Khoo (Nobody)
Showtimes: 27 Oct, 5pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3a-9xenRAJY&t=14s

Synopsis: In two episodes from the six-part horror anthology by HBO Asia, Indonesian director Joko Anwar and Singaporean
director Eric Khoo tell stories based on their respective country’s deeply-rooted superstitions and myths.

Tickets are on sale from Sep 10 at cathaycineplexes.com.sg. Festival brochures with the schedule and film information will be available at all Cathay Cineplexes locations. All tickets are priced at $13 each.

If you love a good scare, Scream Asia Film Festival promises to be a real treat for all you horror fans!

Scream Asia Film Festival
Address: The Cathay, Handy Rd, Singapore 229233
Date: 19 – 28 October
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(Header Image Source: Scream Asia Film Festival)

Nothing To Watch At The Cinemas? Relive Iconic Studio Ghibli And Pixar Films At This Event In July

Are you a cinephile? Do you “curate” movies to watch?

If there’s nothing currently showing in the cinemas that interests you, how about going to a pop up cinema?

Organised by Funzing and Popcorn, the Popcorn Pop Up Cinema takes place on multiple days in a week, at multiple locations, each playing a different movie.

Pop Up Cinema Experience

Apart from their interesting choices for movies to show, another good thing about this pop up cinema is that it’s only $9 for a movie. Which is cheaper than what I usually pay for at Golden Village.

What’s more, if you buy their unlimited pass, you’ll be able to go for as many Pop Up Cinema screenings, Quiz Nights, and Funzing Talks within 30 days.

1 Unlimited pass is $16, 2 for $28, and a Family pack of 4 passes will be $48. You can purchase it here.

Now, here’s a list of movies that they’ll be showing for the month of July.

1. Victoria & Abdul

When: 19 July 2018, 6.45pm
Where: Picotin, 382 Joo Chiat Road, Singapore 427622
Event Link

2. Minions

When: 21 July 2018, 10.30am
Where: Picnic SG, Wisma Atria, #03-15-49, Orchard Road, Singapore 238877
Event Link

3. Moana

When: 22 July 2018, 10.30am
Where: Hollandse Club, 22 Camden Park, Singapore 299814
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4. The Incredibles

When: 22 July 2018, 2pm
Where: Hollandse Club, 22 Camden Park, Singapore 299814
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5. Amélie

When: 22 July 2018, 7pm
Where: Blu Jaz Cafe, 11 Bali Lane, Singapore 189848
Event Link

6. Blackfish (Documentary)

When: 24 July 2018, 6.45pm
Where: Workcentral Singapore, 190 Clemenceau Avenue #06-01, Singapore 239924
Event Link

7. Back To The Future II

When: 24 July 2018, 7pm
Where: The Armoury Craft Beer Bar, 36 Beach Road, Singapore 189766
Event Link

8. My Neighbour Totoro

When: 26 July 2018, 7pm
Where: The Working Capitol, 1 Keong Saik Road, Singapore 089109
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9. Alice In Wonderland

When: 28 July 2018, 2pm
Where: Hollandse Club, 22 Camden Park, Singapore 299814
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10. Beauty and the Beast (Live Action)

When: 28 July 2018, 7pm
Where: Tree Lizard, Blk 25 #B1-01 Dempsey Road, Singapore 249670
Event Link

11. Princess Mononoke

When: 28 July 2018, 7.30pm
Where: Bar Canary, Orchard Road 270, Singapore, 238857
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12. Finding Dory

When: 29 July 2018, 10.30am
Where: Hollandse Club, 22 Camden Park, Singapore 299814
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13. The Land Before Time

When: 29 July 2018, 1.30pm
Where: Hollandse Club, 22 Camden Park, Singapore 299814
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14. The Wind Rises

When: 29 July 2018, 6.45pm
Where: Hood Bar, 201 Victoria Street, Bugis+ #05-07, Singapore 188067
Event Link

15. Les Misérables

When: 29 July 2018, 7pm
Where: Blu Jaz Cafe, 11 Bali Lane, Singapore 189848
Event Link

16. Pretty In Pink

When: 30 July 2018, 6.45pm
Where: Hood Bar, 201 Victoria Street, Bugis+ #05-07, Singapore 188067
Event Link

17. Good Will Hunting

When: 30 July 2018, 7pm
Where: Blu Jaz Cafe, 11 Bali Lane, Singapore 189848
Event Link

18. Amnesia

When: 30 July 2018, 7pm
Where: Blu Jaz Cafe, 11 Bali Lane, Singapore 189848
Event Link

19. Vertigo

When: 30 July 2018, 7pm
Where: Blu Jaz Cafe, 11 Bali Lane, Singapore 189848
Event Link

20. The Red Turtle

When: 31 July 2018, 6.45pm
Where: Workcentral Singapore, 190 Clemenceau Avenue #06-01, Singapore 239924
Event Link

21. Napoleon Dynamite

When: 31 July 2018, 7pm
Where: The Armoury Craft Beer Bar, 36 Beach Road, Singapore 189766
Event Link

So there you have it, 21 movies that will be showing at various places across Singapore.

With so many movies to choose from, there’s no reason to be bored.

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(Header Image Source: Popcorn)

Golden Village Cinema Is Bringing Movies Back To Bedok After 10 Years

While Bedok might be one of the most densely populated neighbourhoods in Singapore, it’s strange that the area does not have a cinema of its own.

One would have to go to Eunos, Tampines or further to catch a movie. The last movie theatre that served Bedok residents, was the iconic Princess Theatre, which closed 10 years ago.

Today, Golden Village Multiplex, Singapore’ leading cinema exhibitor, has opened its doors at Bedok with a new 576-seater multiplex at DjitSun Mall Bedok.

It’s somewhat serendipitous for the new Golden Village Bedok multiplex to be standing where the Princess Theatre once stood. It’s almost as if the Princess Theatre is passing on the baton to Golden Village.

Bringing Movie Magic To Bedok

This new cineplex will house 6 screens and can seat up to 576 people.

That’s not all. In line with the opening, Golden Village is launching a NEW curry-flavoured gourmet popcorn. This new popcorn is exclusive to Golden Village Bedok and will only be available for the first 3 months after the opening.

Golden Village will also be introducing 3 other popcorn flavours to all its cinemas islandwide – Seaweed Wasabi, Caramel, and Cheese.

If you’re living in Bedok, dry your tears because you no longer have to head to another neighbourhood to catch a movie!

Golden Village Bedok
Address: 445 Bedok North Street 1, #04-01 DjitSun Mall Bedok, Singapore 469661
Contact no.: 6653 8100
Website

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The Projector: How An Abandoned Theatre Became An Artsy Alternative Cinema

If you’ve heard of The Projector, you’ll know it is a completely alternative cinema concept.

Far from screening mainstream blockbusters, here you’ll find indie, foreign, cult favourite, classic, arthouse and local flicks.

But how did the fifth floor of the slightly crummy Golden Mile Tower come to house this artsy two-screen cinema?

Seems like its vintage appeal isn’t constructed at all, but stems from a long history we think you film buffs should know about…

The Golden Theatre

Once upon a time, there was the The Golden Theatre.

Situated in said Golden Mile Tower along Beach Road, it was once the largest cinema in all of Singapore and Malaysia.

Think: an impressive 1,500 stall and circle seats, all inside one massive movie theatre.

For those born before 1973, you may know its constructor, Chong Gay Theatres, who are also the ones behind the homely Kallang Theatre.

Back in the day, The Golden Theatre was well-patronised for its Mandarin films, ‘adult’ artistic films, and even Bollywood hits.

Sadly, with sparkly new shopping malls sprouting up through the ‘90s, its popularity slowly waned.

The majestic theatre split up into smaller, separate halls–Golden 1 and Golden 2, both of which then sunk into disrepair.

The Fixer Uppers

Enter creative development company Pocket Projects, and design and architectural firm FARM.

This group of passionate cinephiles banded together to breathe new life into this old, derelict, but also historic space.

And so restoration works began, in the form of The Projector.

The two halls also received new names, along with their new lease of life.

Golden 1 became the Green Room, and Golden 2, the Redrum–a nod to Stanley Kubrick’s classic ‘The Shining’.

Fast Forward

Today, the halls are once again as bustling as they were in the good old days.

Each of the two rooms at The Projector seats nearly 200 people, and are fitted with digital projectors.

The chairs in the front section of the Green Room have even been replaced with comfy bean bags.

They’ve also roped in Luna Films, the people in charge of curating local film festivals, to help select and bring in films to be screened.

Finally, to complete the movie-going experience, came the addition of a café to the cinema’s foyer, manned by Group Therapy Coffee. It sells classic movie snacks like popcorn, alongside burgers, pies, and cake, along with sodas, juices and their own coffee blends.

If you’ve ever lamented the limited range of films in Singapore, you now know where to find a great independent cinema.

For all its history, The Projector itself is definitely as fascinating as the movies it screens, and is well worth a visit.

The Projector
Address: 6001 Beach Road, Golden Mile Tower #05-00, Singapore 199589
Opening Hours: Tue – Fri: 6.30pm – 9pm; Sat, Sun, PH: 1.00pm – 9pm; Closed on Mondays
Website

(Top Image Credit: SINdie & Pocket Projects)

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Enjoy Movies By The Beach At Sunset Cinema, The First Silent Movie Experience In S’pore

Forget the conventional indoor cinema. Come May, film buffs can enjoy the latest flicks while sipping champagne at Sunset Cinema, Singapore’s first silent outdoor cinema.

This highly anticipated movie event will be held from 5 – 14 May at Tanjong Beach.

What to Expect at Sunset Cinema

Alongside top-notch movies, expect a fun night filled with great food, and tunes by live DJs, set against a spectacular sunset!

Some of the movies in the six-film line-up include Oscar nominated sci-fi film, Arrival, where a linguistics professor races against time to discover the intentions of aliens who have landed on earth; Lion, an adoption tearjerker and comedy-drama; Captain Fantastic, and many others!

Doors open at 5pm, so cinema-goers can arrive early to enjoy some pre-film tipple and bites. At 7.30pm, sit back and relax on the deck chairs while your movie plays through your noise cancelling wireless headphones. After each movie screening, there will be shuttle buses to ferry you back to Harbourfront MRT!

Tickets cost $29.80 a pop and are selling fast, so grab yours soon!

Click here for the full line-up of movies and to book tickets.

DiscoverSG Giveaway

DiscoverSG will be giving 5 lucky winners one pair of tickets each to see one of the following films:
– Arrival
– The Founder
– Captain Fantastic

All you have to do is:
1. LIKE our Facebook page
2. SHARE the giveaway post
3. TAG a friend you would like to bring along to Sunset Cinema

The giveaway ends on 11.59pm, 29th March.

(Top Image Credit: Sunset Cinema)

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9 Exciting Ways To Kill Time In Changi Airport When You’re Stuck In Transit

Changi Airport – the pride and joy of Singapore.

Yesterday, its status as a world class airport was further confirmed as Changi Airport was once again crowned Best Airport in the World. This would be the eighth time it’s won the honour!

While most, if not all of us Singaporeans have been to Changi Airport at some point, not all of us have explored it enough to know everything it has to offer.

Whether you’re stuck in transit or have arrived at the airport hours too early for your flight, here are 9 exciting things you can do at the airport to pass the time!

1. Entertainment Deck

The Entertainment Deck is the place to go for a group with diverse interests. You’ll find more than just a few sets of Xbox 360s and Playstation 3s, a Wii room, and even a LAN cafe you can use for free!

Like Staying Up Late? Check Out These 6 Night Activities!

Suffering from insomnia? Or perhaps your body clock is all over the place after a week of hardcore midnight studying? With most malls only operating until 10 PM, there are not that many night activities to do.

In addition to exploring Singapore after dark, here are six night activities you can participate in to tire yourself out!

1. Night Cycling

Get in touch with your sporty side and learn more about Singapore while you’re at it! Night cycling is a superb way to explore the island without having to spend a ton of money. All you need is safety gear, a pair of headphones, a bicycle (you could also rent), and a bottle of water!

If you’re a first-timer, check out the East Coast Park to Changi Village cycling path for a night of yummy eats, amazing finds, and quiet roads. If the East is a little far for you, you can also try cycling around the Holland Village neighbourhood down to the city where you can watch local attractions twinkle in the moonlight.

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2. Chit Chat

What’s better than staying up? Staying out! Since there are not that many 24/7 coffee shops in Singapore, your best bet would be to hit up Starbucks for a coffee/ tea or two while you catch up on some studying, work or just people watch/ chit chat the hours away.

We suggest going to a 24/7 coffee shop where there is outdoor seating, so you can enjoy some fresh night breeze, and not have to endure hours of nose-drying air-conditioning. Plus, free Wifi… What a score!

Starbucks at Orchard Cineleisure (other outlets available)
Address: 8 Grange Road Singapore 239695
Tel: +65 6733 0684
Opening Hours: 24/7

3. Watch a Midnight Movie

We love midnight shows! With only a handful of people in the cinema, the experience becomes a lot more private and intimate. Best of all, movies selected to screen in the middle of the night are usually pretty scary. Imagine walking out of a horror movie at 2 AM and strolling down an empty street. A lot more intense than 9 PM, right?

4. Put the Sing in Singapore

What do you think of when you see strangely irrelevant music videos (usually of varying backdrops of Singapore and/or models running down a beach), microphones, a tambourine and snacks? Of course, Karaoke. Sing to your heart’s content with affordable midnight karaoke options. Many of these karaoke operators also serve food and drinks, so there is absolutely no need to worry about being hungry.

Teo Heng KTV Studio (other outlets available)
Address: 865 Mountbatten Rd, Singapore 437844
Tel: +65 6345 6513
Opening Hours: 1 PM – 1 AM Sunday to Friday, 12 PM – 2 AM on Saturdays

Party World KTV (other outlets available)
Address: 177 River Valley Road  #03-03 Liang Court Shopping Centre Singapore 179030
Tel: +65 6333 5533 or +65 6333 5588
Opening Hours: 2 PM – 6 AM Daily

5. Go prawning

Allergic to seafood? We are sorry! But for everyone else, prawning remains as a great option to kill some time. Enjoy the cold night air while you wait for these orange fellas to take your bait! Even better, this is an excellent opportunity to spend some time with your friends as you talk over fishing rods. At the end of the night, you could even munch on what you’ve caught and cooked. Talk about a perfect way of enjoying what you worked hard for.

Hai Bin Jurong
Address: 241 Jalan Ahmad Ibrahim, The Village, Singapore 629143
Tel: +65 6265 2598
Opening Hours: 24/7

East Coast Prawning 
Address: 1020 East Coast Parkway, #01-06, Singapore 449878
Tel: +65 62273330
Opening Hours: 24/7

6. Dim sum for supper

Get your fill of dim sum, also known as dian xin, for supper! These restaurants tend to open till late. In fact, some even operate until the morning, just so you can eat all the xiao long baos that you want. Our favourite dishes include the custard egg buns (also known as ‘liu sha bao’), rice noodle rolls (or ‘chee cheong fun’), and salted egg and butter ribs!

Mongkok Dim Sum
Address: 214 Geylang Road Lorong 8, Singapore 389274
Opening Hours: 4 PM – 5 AM Monday to Friday, 10 AM – 5 AM Saturday and Sunday

Swee Choon Tim Sum Restaurant
Address: 183-191 Jalan Besar, Singapore 208882
Tel: +65 6225 7788
Opening Hours: 6 PM – 6 AM daily, closed on Tuesdays

Go ahead, tell all your night owl friends about these night activities. After all, the night is always still young. Don’t forget that while the MRT closes by midnight, there are still Night Rider buses you can take to save some money and get home safely!

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8 Useful Apps For Chinese New Year

It’s the last week of January, and this means that we are just a week away from Chinese New Year! Here are 8 useful apps you can download for the festive season.

1. Zalora

Fretting over what to wear? Check out Zalora‘s exclusively curated CNY collection featuring florals and lace for the ladies, and bright colours for the men. Apart from clothing, there are also shoes, bags, and accessories. Shopping on Zalora is a fuss-free process. Simply add the items into your cart, and choose your preferred payment and delivery option. Zalora also offers a free 30-day return policy, but do check the terms and conditions just in case your item falls under a non-refundable brand.

Developer: Zalora South East Asia Pte Ltd

2. Seven

If you feel peckish about missing a workout during CNY, exercise in the comfort of your own home with this app, Seven. The Full Body workout instruction (12 exercises with a 10 second rest between each move) is unlocked for free. All you need is a wall, a chair, and 7 minutes!

Developer: Perigee AB

3. Gothere.sg

Going to a friend’s or relative’s house for the first time? Use Gothere.sg. You just have to key in the postal code or street name of your starting point and your destination. This app provides step-by-step directions, whether you are a driver or commuter on public transport. Also, it compares the time taken on alternative routes.

Gothere.sg has a lite version where you can try out the full version for 14 days. The full version costs $5.98 on the App Store.

Developer: GoThere LLP

4. Guess The Word SG

   
There’ll never be a dull moment with this game! A crowd favourite, Guess The Word SG is a charade game for Singaporeans, by Singaporeans. Gameplay is easy – hold your phone against your forehead and guess the word displayed on your screen from the hints or actions of your friends before the timer runs out. Choose from local-themed decks like SG Loves Acronyms, Brands We Love, and Makan Time. There’s even a Gong Xi Gong Xi deck – how apt!

Developer: Nectary Studio Pte Ltd

5. Charades! Guess Words with Kids

   
If you’re surrounded by young children at a gathering, entertain them with this game of charades. Charades! works the same way as Guess The Word SG, except that its decks are designed with children in mind. Categories include Toys and Games, Disney Characters, and Things That Are Red.

Developer: FatChicken Studios

6. Movies by inSing.com

For those who want to catch a film during Chinese New Year, Movies will be useful. Use this app to browse for movies to watch, showtimes, or a cinema near you. Beat those queues at the box office by booking your tickets through this app!

Developer: Singtel Digital Media Pte Ltd

7. CNY Greeting

   
If you have yet to send your CNY greetings, CNY Greeting will do the trick for you. It offers 20 festive e-card backgrounds, and you can even customise the card with a message. For a personal touch, snap a photo and decorate it with numerous cute monkey stickers. You can save your creations to your camera roll or share them via email, Facebook and Instagram.

Developer: Suw Lan Ang

8. CNY Dumplings

   
This dumpling app resembles a Cooking Mama game! Roll dough, choose a filling, seal the dumplings and boil them to create the symbolic food item which represents wealth and unity in Chinese culture. At the end of the game, you can key in a message and share the well-wishes with your loved ones. Alternatively, round up your family and friends to enjoy some dumplings together!

Developer: OglivyOne, LLC