Be Enchanted This Mid-Autumn Festival with Lights by the Lake 2024

Hi Huneybees,

Lights by the Lake 2024 is set to enchant with a mesmerizing blend of lights, music, and cultural experiences at Jurong Lake Gardens. This 15-day Mid-Autumn Festival celebration will feature the 21st edition of the NParks Concert Series in the Park: Rockestra®, themed ‘Moonlit Melodies.’ Local artists will serenade you with popular Mandarin and English songs, creating an unforgettable evening under the stars.

As part of the festivities, you can explore stunning lantern displays that highlight the garden's biodiversity by enhancing the vibrant colors and unique shapes of its flora and fauna. Alongside these displays, the ever-popular floating lanterns will make a return, accompanied by new designs inspired by origami and captivating light and projection shows.

In support of the President’s Challenge 2024, there will be charity booths where visitors can contribute to this meaningful cause. The event also promises cultural showcases, music performances, carnival games, and a free movie screening, all complemented by a delicious array of street food.

Lights by the Lake 2024 is proudly organized by the National Parks Board, with the support of partners such as A-Smart Media Pte Ltd, AUX Media Pte. Ltd, Music & Drama Company, Nanyang Inc., National Arts Council, People’s Association, and South West Community Development Council. The event is also supported by ActiveSG, Hipster Inc, Jack Neo, PAssion Wave, Singapore Red Cross, Sony, and Yuan Ching Secondary School. The official radio station is Power98 Love Songs.

Come join in the celebrations at Jurong Lake Gardens (a key part of the National Arts Council's Arts and Culture Nodes Network), for this spectacular celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival.

LIGHTS BY THE LAKE 202
Dates: 8 September - 22 September 2024
Time: 6:30pm – 10pm daily
Where: Jurong Lake Gardens

*Please note that Jurong Lake Gardens is a smoke-free garden. Visitors to Lights by the Lake 2024 are reminded that open flames such as candlelit lanterns and sparklers are not permitted in the Gardens.

**Additionally, visitors are encouraged to go car-lite and travel to the garden via public transport. As large numbers of pedestrians are expected, cyclists are advised to either park their bicycles at the designated areas, or dismount and push.

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Singapore National Day NDP 2024 Fireworks: Best Viewing Spots

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Photo Credits: https://www.ndp.gov.sg/

Get ready for a dazzling fireworks display over Marina Bay starting at 7:30 PM on 9 August 2024, marking the National Day Parade (NDP) 2024 highlight. The celebrations continue on 10 August 2024, with fireworks lighting up the heartlands of Bishan, Punggol, Yishun, Paya Lebar, and Buona Vista.

Best views of the NDP 2024 fireworks in Marina Bay

• Collyer Quay
• Esplanade
• Helix Bridge
• Merlion Park
• The Promontory @ Marina Bay
• Open-air area in front of The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands
• The Lawn @ Marina Bay

These areas are expected to be crowded, so plan to arrive early and bring plenty of water. If you prefer a less crowded experience, consider Marina Barrage or Bay East Garden. While these locations are further from the main action, they provide ample space to enjoy the fireworks show and you can even have a little picnic party with friends and family whilst waiting for the fireworks.

Photo Credits: https://www.ndp.gov.sg/

Fireworks at NDP Heartland Celebrations

Prefer celebrating closer to home? Join the NDP Heartland Celebrations on August 10, 2024, from 4 PM to 9 PM. The festivities will conclude with a spectacular fireworks display. Enjoy carnival games, family-friendly activities, live performances, and more at these five locations:

• Open field opposite Bishan Circle Line MRT Station (Exit D)
• Punggol open field beside Waterway Point
• Open field beside FutsalArena @ Yishun
• Open field next to Paya Lebar Quarter 1
• Open field next to Buona Vista MRT Station

*Tickets are required for the NDP Heartland Celebrations. For more details and to secure your tickets, visit the official website.

Don't miss out on celebrating National Day with your community! Gather your family and friends for an unforgettable day filled with fun, games, and of course, stunning fireworks at the NDP Heartland Celebrations. Be sure to snag your tickets early and save the date for August 10, 2024. Majulah Singapore!

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Indulge in Singapore’s Iconic Flavours @ Sofitel Singapore City Centre This National Day

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Sofitel Singapore City Centre is delighted to launch The Local Table Afternoon Tea in celebration of Singapore's 58th birthday. Indulge in an epicurean afternoon tea experience, inspired by nostalgic flavours that are close to every Singaporean's heart.

Be charmed by 11 delightful treats, including five savoury items and six sweets, all carefully crafted to tantalise the taste buds. Highlights include Foie Gras Butter with Curried Caramelised Candy, featuring creamy foie gras atop a crispy toast, topped with candy wok tossed with curry spices; Plant-based Otah with Spiced Lychee Lime Salsa, which is a delightful twist on the traditional otah, elevated with spiced lychee lime salsa; as well as Musang King Durian Puff, with the treasured Musang King durian variety encased in a cream puff pastry, finished with luscious durian crème chantilly.

Savouries

Highlights include the Chilli Crab Roll, where chunks of blue swimmer crabmeat marinated in sweet, tangy chilli crab sauce are encased in a brioche bun and topped with caviar for a luxurious burst of briny flavour. 

Another treat which takes an innovative twist is the Foie Gras Butter with Curried Caramelised Candy – where creamy foie gras butter on a light toast is topped with caramelised sugar that is infused with curry and spices, resulting in a fragrant bite with layers of fun textures. 

No Singaporean would be a stranger to the Otah, where a plant-based alternative is presented here along with spiced lychee lime salsa, bringing together an unexpectedly delicious flavour and texture combination that elevates the Otah’s umami notes.

Sweets

From the highly valued Musang King to the familiar and aromatic scent of pandan leaves, relish an ensemble of exquisitely crafted elegant sweet treats incorporating everyday Singaporean flavours. Stealing the show is the aesthetically pleasing Musang King Durian Puff – where the treasured durian variety is encased in a cream puff pastry and finished with ‘spikes’ made of luscious durian crème chantilly. 

Another creation putting a spotlight on Singapore’s perennial favourite is the Pandan Chiffon Cake, which comes in the form of a fluffy and moist cake topped with silky coconut namelaka cream glaze and a touch of 24k gold flakes for a fanciful finish. No afternoon tea experience is complete without scones, and the Local Table version has taken the classic pastry for a local spin with Cempedak Scones served with house-made jackfruit jam and clotted cream.

The Local Table Afternoon Tea is available from 1 to 31 August 2023, from 2pm to 5pm in 1864. Priced at $118++ for a set (serves two persons), including a choice of two premium tea from TWG, or

barista-made coffee. For reservations or enquiries, visit https://www.sofitel-singapore-citycentre.com/offers/the-local-table-afternoon-tea/, call +65 6428 5000 or email HA152@sofitel.com. 

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Countdown to 2022 Safely With Fireworks Display At Your Heartland Homes

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It's time to send 2021 away and sadly this year it will be the second year running with no Marina Bay Countdown fireworks display. The Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE) has strongly urged people to "avoid crowded places and enjoy the New Year's Eve celebration from home".

But that doesn't mean that we won't be able to catch some sparkly fireworks in action as we countdown to 2022. 

The People's Association of Singapore (PA) has organised smaller firework displays to be set off in the heartland at the first strike of 2022. You can watch these multi-coloured delights from the comfort of your home if you live in these locations: Bedok, Bishan, Boon Lay, Buona Vista, Chua Chu Kang, Hougang, Kembangan-Chai Chee, Sembawang, Tampines and Woodlands.

PA's Grassroots Organisations (GROs) will also be organizing 15 virtual year-end countdown community programs to connect residents in a safe way and as a community. Ranging from musical skits, comedy shows, and singing and dance performances, to games and quizzes.

Find out more about your neighbourhood's virtual celebrations by visiting the Facebook pages of the GRCs you live in.

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Let's not forget what we have to go through this year and work towards a better tomorrow!

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Gong Xi Fa Cai! Year of The Pig Celebrations At Chinatown

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Are you ready to usher in the Year of the Pig? Have you gone to Chinatown yet? Here's a little preview of what to expect and also a lookback of the official lighting up of the Chinatown Chinese New Year Celebrations 2019. 

Themed “Celebration of Abundance and Prosperity” (新春大吉福满城 欣欣向荣庆丰年), this year’s festival explodes with a line-up of crowd-favorite activities that will all take place under a brilliant contemporary light-up where tradition meets high-tech design. 

Dr Lily Neo was there to officiate the light-up ceremony and there was songs and dance performances, lion dance troupes and also stage sketch to keep the night going as the festive crowd went about their Chinese New Year shopping.

 

There's a ton of special events and festive programmes planned for the close to two-month celebration that will be held from 20 January  to 6 March 2019. You canread up and check out more details on my previous post here - http://huneyzworld.blogspot.com/2019/01/3-must-visit-hightlights-at-this-years.html.

Gong Xi Fa Cai my Huneybees and be sure to bring your friends and families down to Chinatown to soak up the festive mood! Leaving you here with pictures of the super adorable pig figurines laid around Chinatown...

  

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3 Must-Visit Hightlights At This Year's ChinaTown CNY Celebration

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When I drove past Chinatown last Saturday and saw the familiar long queue for a particular famous Bak Kwa store, I realized I was behind others in preparation for the coming Chinese New Year (CNY)!

While one could get all the CNY necessities from your heartland Pasar Malam (aka night bazaar stores) or even better, delivered straight to your doorstep like what yours truly Queen Bee loves to do since her discovery of some CNY specialty online stores a few years back, nothing, in my opinion, beats shopping at Chinatown (牛车水) during this time of the year as it is the best place to soak up the CNY atmosphere.

Apart from the magnificent display of 2,688 beautifully handcrafted lanterns with 180 expertly sculptured pig lanterns dotting the main streets of Chinatown, there are 3 Must-Visit highlights at this year's Chinatown CNY celebration 2019:

Traditional Cantonese Opera Performances
19&20; 26&27 Jan 2019
7.00pm to 10.00pm
At the newly-renovated Kreta Ayer People's Theatre (牛车水人民剧场) with over 940 seats to accommodate, you enjoy traditional 'wayang' show in Cantonese within this air-conditioned theatre and take a break from all the CNY shopping and crowd.

Chinatown Wishing Tree
15 Jan - 3 Feb 2019
11.00am to 9.00pm
Make your wishes come true under the Wishin Tree housed within Chinatown Point. Each Make-A-Wish card costs $2 each and all proceeds collected will benefit Kreta Ayer Seniors' Activity Centre for the underprivileged elderly residing in Chinatown.

12th International Lion Dance Competition
26 Jan 2019
6.30pm to 10.30pm
10 teams of Lion Dane Troupe from 10 countries will come together and pit their skills on the meihuazhuang (Plum Blossom Poles) and compete for the champion title of ' King of the Lions'. Be sure to come early to get your seats and support your favorite team!

There's also other activities to check out and soak up the festive spirit with your friends and families. We have the Chinatown Walking Trail, Chinatown Chinese New Year Celebrations 2019 Official Light-Up and Opening Ceremony on 20 January 2019, Nightly Stage Shows right within Kreta Ayer Square and not forgetting the Chinatown Chinese New Year Countdown Party on 4 February 2019.

There's also a Pineapple Tart Making Workshop on 27 January 2019 at Kreta Ayer Community Club, you can purchase tickets at $5 for a family of up to 5 pax and participants are strongly encouraged to come as three generations.

We are also looking forward to the Chingay2019@ Heartlands that's going to be held on 17 February 2019 at 6pm to 10pm. The 10 special Chingay floats will make their special appearances and it will be the best time to go up close and personal to them and capture special moments too! It will be held along New Bridge Road and Eu Tong Sen Street, so be sure to mark your calendars for it!

Ok, I will need to get back to help Queen Bee with the CNY preparations, if you would like to know more and get details about the Chinese New Year celebrations along Chinatown, go to www.chinatownfestivals.sg, www.facebook.com/Chinatown.Festivals, www.instagram.com/chinatown_festival.

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