Sweet Surprises for Mum at West Mall This Mother’s Day – New Eats, Up to 50% Off, and FREE Rewards!

Hi Huneybees,

Looking for a cosy spot to treat Mum this May? West Mall is pulling out all the stops to make Mother’s Day extra special with new food spots to check out, exciting deals of up to 50% off, and even free shopping rewards! Whether you're planning a casual family lunch or a relaxed day out, West Mall is the go-to destination for food, fun, and fab finds,  right in the heart of Bukit Batok.

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🍜 Discover New Dining Delights at Basement 1

The dining scene at West Mall just got a major glow-up! With new F&B outlets popping up at Basement 1, you’ll be spoiled for choice. Grab a comforting bowl at Lao Ma Bàn Mian, enjoy a hotpot session at Little Pond, or swing by Sushi Express for quick, tasty bites. And of course, local favourite Toast Box is perfect for that kopi break.

With over 50 food and drink options across the mall, you’re sure to find something Mum (and the whole fam) will love -  from hearty meals to sweet treats. Check out the list below:

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🛍️ Enjoy Up to 50% Off Mallwide

Throughout May, you’ll find irresistible deals across food & beverage, beauty and wellness, fashion, accessories, and more. Perfect for picking up a little something for Mum or yourself. 😉

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🎁 Extra Perks Just for You (And They're Free!)

Here’s how to score even more goodies while you’re at West Mall:

New Sign-Up Bonus
First time using the West Mall Rewards app? You’ll get a FREE $5 eVoucher when you sign up with the code <WMMAYNEW5>.
*Limited to the first 200 redemptions,  valid until 31 May 2025.

Daily Check-In Rewards
Open the app and check in once a day to unlock exclusive rewards. It’s easy, and it adds up which is perfect for regular shoppers.

Refer-A-Friend & Earn Together
Invite a friend to join the West Mall Rewards app, and both of you will receive $5 when they spend a minimum of $20.
*Limited to the first 250 successful referrals, so spread the word and start earning!

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With new dining spots, irresistible offers, and a whole bunch of freebies, there’s never been a better time to visit West Mall. Whether you’re celebrating Mother’s Day or just planning a fun family weekend, it’s all happening right here in Bukit Batok.

For more information, go to westmall.com.sg (@westmall).

So go ahead and download the West Mall Rewards app, grab those deals, and make May a month to remember!

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Join the Farewell Celebrations for 'Story of the Forest' at the National Museum of Singapore's 137th Anniversary

Hi Huneybees,

Photo Credits: National Museum of Singapore

Join in as we bid farewell to the National Museum of Singapore’s beloved Story of the Forest installation, inspired by William Farquhar's treasured natural history drawings. After eight remarkable years, the installation will close on 13 October 2024. As part of the museum’s 137th anniversary celebrations, there will be a series of special farewell activities.

Choose to relax in the aromatic, nature-inspired lounge with soothing sound baths against lush green landscapes, or get creative by customizing postcards or crafting your own animal-themed bag charm. There’s something for nature lovers of all ages to enjoy!

Installations & Activities

Personalised William Farquhar Collection Postcard, Forest Lounge and Bridge

📆 Saturday, 21 Sep to Sunday, 13 Oct

⏰ 10am to 7pm

📍 Outside Glass Rotunda, Level 2

Inspired by the Natural History Drawings from the William Farquhar Collection found in Story of the Forest, get ready for a multisensory experience that extends beyond the Story of the Forest exhibition. For instance, at the Personalised William Farquhar Collection Postcard drop-in activity, you can choose from 30 unique designs of fauna and flora, including the Spanish jasmine, smooth otter and Malayan tapir that can be spotted in Story of The Forest. 

Level up your designs and create a one-of-a-kind collection that reflects your style by colouring them in and adding on your own embellishments too! What’s more, you can learn more about each featured species through the informative captions on the back of each card.

You can also take a break from the hustle and bustle of daily life at the Forest Lounge and Bridge, which are nature-inspired spaces where one can encounter life-sized animal cutouts amid the soothing sounds of nature. While relaxing in comfortable hammocks, put your wits to the test with tangram puzzles and complete them to win a limited-edition tea strainer. 

You can further immerse yourself in the Forest Lounge and enjoy calming scents from our Givaudan-sponsored fragrances inspired by Story of the Forest. Special edition candles, featuring these scents, will be available for purchase at the MUSEUM MARTKET from early October 2024.

*Visitors can customize up to 3 postcards for the Personalised William Farquhar Collection postcard series. Decorating and colouring tools will be provided. The tea strainer gift is redeemed on a first-come, first-served basis, while stocks last.

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Final Curtain: Story of the Forest

📆 Saturday, 5 Oct

⏰ 9am – 12pm

$40/pax or $75/pair  

https://farewellsotf.peatix.com

Immerse yourself in the vibrant Story of the Forest one final time with their popular sound bath programme, followed by an aromatic journey curated by Givaudan. As part of the “Pathway to Peace” experience, embark on a mindful exploration of inner peace through guided meditation and sound healing. Led by Nicole Phoon and Mary Ho from Om Zone, you'll be encouraged to prioritize your physical and mental well-being, gaining valuable tools to incorporate meditation into your daily life.

To round off the experience, Givaudan will introduce the inspiration behind the captivating scents designed to complement the exhibition, and you’ll even get to take home your own Story of the Forest fragrance as a keepsake.

*This programme is supported by Givaudan and recommended for participants ages 13 and above. Limited spaces available. No walk-ins allowed on day of the programme. Please note that photos and videos taken during the programme may be used for future publicity.

Notes: Participants are required to sit on the floor, so it is recommended to bring your own mats. As the digital experience space in the Glass Rotunda is slightly dark, please adhere to the facilitator’s directions as you enter the space. The facilitator will be guiding via an audio app so please ensure that you have your mobile phone and earpiece for the programme. The price includes the sound bath segment, sharing session by Givaudan and a bottle of reed diffuser. Tickets can be purchased via https://farewellsotf.peatix.com. Registration will commence at 8.45am on event day.

Maximum ticket purchases: To allow more participants to enjoy the programme, each person is allowed to purchase up to 4 tickets. We reserve the right to cancel additional tickets purchased, and refunds will be arranged. 

Cancellations/refunds: All tickets sold are non-refundable. Special exceptions may be made with valid documentation (e.g. medical certificate) provided, at the sole discretion of the museum. Otherwise, if you are unable to make it for the programme for any reason, you may arrange for another person to take your place. Please write to us via Peatix messages or email us at nhb_nm_programmes@nhb.gov.sg if you have any queries.

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Anniversary Weekend Special 

📆 Saturday, 12 Oct to Sunday, 13 Oct

⏰ 11 am to 2 pm, 3.30pm to 5.30pm

📍 Outside Glass Rotunda, Level 2

Grab a pair of the provided special-coloured filters and uncover a hidden message outside of the Glass Rotunda during the Museum’s anniversary weekend from 12-13 October. Once you’ve decoded the message, you can participate in an animal-themed bag charm making workshop guided by the expert craftspeople. Create a unique and adorable keepsake that adds a touch of wildlife to your accessories. 

*Workshops will be conducted in intervals of 30 minutes, with up to 20 participants per session. Limited sets available, while stocks last. 

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For more information on the event, please visit: https://go.gov.sg/nms-anniversary 

Website: nationalmuseum.sg 

FB: national.museum.of.sg 

IG: natmuseum_sg

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Over 60 Destinations on Sale With Scoot, From Now Till 17 April 2023

Hi Huneybees,

Photo Credits: Scoot

Scoot knows that everyone has been craving a travel holiday and have launched a campaign - Because Travel Deserves Better. 

With over 60 destinations* on sale, you’ll be spoilt for choice on where to go for your next few trips. For all you deal divas, leave hoggers, and discount detectives, your holiday can start from as low as $66! 

*With select destinations with travel periods through March 2024.

Photo Credits: Scoot

From planning a shopping bonanza across the bustling metropolis of Seoul (from $185*), immersing into the scenic landscapes of serene Hangzhou (from $180*), or diving into a cultural escape into the ornate temples of Yogyakarta (from $70*), there is a deal for every traveler. 

Your travel experience can be made better with Scoot; with unique cabin classes and inflight experiences at a great value, you can continue to look forward to tailoring your flight experience to your individual preferences. By choosing to purchase just a seat, or adding upgrades from meals to baggage allowance, Wi-Fi access, and more, you can customize the perfect flight experience you desire across a range of cabin classes including Economy, Scoot-in-Silence, and ScootPlus.

Photo Credits: Scoot

So, wait no more (mai tu liao!) and book now to get your first dibs at great prices! The sale ends on 17 April 2023, 2359H (GMT+8). For more information on the network sale, please refer to Scoot’s website.

*One-way, taxes included. Terms and travel periods apply.

Notes: 

• Due to prevailing travel restrictions, Scoot currently offers 65 destinations for booking as of April 2023. Our full network encompasses 71 destinations across 15 countries and territories in Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Europe.  
• Customers must ensure they fulfill all travel and entry requirements before booking a Scoot flight. 
• All flights are subject to government and regulatory approvals or changes. 

 

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Exciting New Artworks You Should Check Out @ ARTWALK Little India 2019

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In its fifth edition, ARTWALK Little India, an annual multi-disciplinary public art project set in Singapore’s iconic Little India precinct, returns with this year’s theme of Image and Sound of Fragrance.

Take a walk on the streets of Little India and rediscover the vicinity through multisensorial artworks as the walls of Little India gets washed with new bright colours, giving it the vibrancy with the celebration of the arts.  

From 18 January to 2 February (the longest run of the festival to date), there will be performances by Kathak guru Jyotika Joshi, an exhibition by various artists at UltraSuperNew Gallery, dance performances by Kathak guru Jyotika Joshi, theatrical storytelling by Kamini Ramachandran and mural paintings and artworks by students of LASALLE this year to bring to life the rich sights, smells and sounds of the community. 

Many of the performances and workshops are free, and the popular guided tours by Monster Day Tours are nearly fully booked! Huney'Z World did a preview of the festival highlights and here's a little highlight to help you plan what your route around Little India... 

1. In the Clouds (Park 22 Hotel – 60 Kerbau Road, Singapore 219184)

Take Exit E from Little India MRT Station, and turn two rights into Kerbau Road, where many colourful shophouses lie. At the back of the black-and-white colonial-style Park 22 Hotel is this sprawling, similarly monochromatic mural. Created by an individual local artist who goes by the name “Speak Cryptic,” “In the Clouds” intertwines flowers often used in Indian garlands with the patterns commonly found on sarees, making an intricately beautiful forest out of the Indian women’s traditional outfit. 

2. A Scent of Lights (20 Clive Street, Singapore 209778)

Located near the Indian Heritage Centre is a towering mural that beautifully captures the burst of life that is Little India. Can you smell the flowers, the spices, and the incense, still burning in little flames? Can you hear the gold bangles clinking? 

3. Tracing the Line (POLI Site, Clive Street)

You can find “Tracing the Line” placed just beside the mural from 2017 of a young woman in a dupatta scarf. Step into this cart-like work and take a look around. Archival photographs from the early years of Little India are repurposed into new images detailing the history of migration and labour in the community. There will also be performances happening and interacting with the art – dancers from LASALLE will put on interpretative pieces to embody the stories told by the artwork.

4. Little India Sound Sculptures (UltraSuperNew Gallery – 107 Rowell Road, Singapore 208031)

End your walking tour on a high note by visiting UltraSuperNew Gallery, a recently opened art gallery space with a bar and restaurant. For the festival, it’s hosting a special exhibition of artworks again integrating all the vibrant sensory experiences of Little India. Right at the door, you’ll be greeted by this majestic sculpture piece by award-winning artist Dipali Gupta. Through 3D modelling, printing and heat moulding, she captures the shapeless memories and cacophonies of Little India in unique waves and slopes. 

5. Traditional Trades of Little India (Belilios Lane)

Head over to busy Belilios Lane and it’s hard to miss this very large piece by Psyfool called Traditional Trades of Little India which features various Indian tradesmen that can be found in this area. There is the parrot astrologer who uses a parrot to pick fortunes, a garland maker who makes these fragrant flower chains, Kacang Puteh man who sells the street snacks, and of course the dhobis – washermen and women for which the Dhoby Ghaut area was named for!

6. I Am Still Here by Dyn (5 Clive Street)

A mural of a girl in a dupatta (a traditional scarf) sprucing up the wall right behind a performance stage. This scarf, however, was given a camouflage print by its artist, Dyn, who desired to channel both the new and old aspects of the neighbourhood through his artwork, I Am Still Here. Stay and watch the performance as you get brought back into old Little India.

ARTWALK Little India 2019 runs from 18 January – 2 February 2019, with programmes and activities happening on Fridays and Saturdays, 6:00pm – 9:30pm. Details can be found on http://artwalklittleindia.sg, where a digital version of the festival guide is also available for download. Members of the public can pick up a copy of the festival guide at the Indian Heritage Centre or Sate Kelinci Pak (event main ground).

Guided Tours by Monster Day Tours: Sign up at https://artwalklittleindia2019.peatix.com/
Self-guided tours: Available through the Locomole app on mobile devices, on both the App Store and Google Play store.

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Looking For A Qool Weekend Escapade?

Hi Huneybees,

It's that time of the year again, where friends and loved ones gather for a break from all the hard work and studies. If you are looking for just a staycation closer to home, why not check in yourselves into The Quincy Hotel?

With their newly revamped Qool Weekend Package, you are definitely in for a treat and get to let your hair down, spending quality time with your loved ones. We were treated to an interesting fashion show by the wonderful hospitality crew when they launched the package, to show us how much fun you can have at the hotel, be it for any occasion, at any time.

Available only on weekends for the hotel’s  Studio Deluxe rooms, the Qool Weekend package comes with a new array of delightful additions that goes beyond making a staycation memorable and exciting; making every effort to let the Qool Weekend experience be cool enough for guests who want to share on social media too.

I'm already sold at hello and hubby is planning for a weekend package there.
If you were to ask us what drew our attention to The Quincy Hotel? Here are why...

Studio Deluxe Rooms enhancement

My favourite has got to be the super adorable emoji cushions addition that not only brightens the room, but also adds another selfie excuse while chilling in the room.

Another is the Doodling Whiteboard where you can draw or doodle creative backgrounds for your Insta-pic or simply leave a sweet Thank-You for the lovely hotel staff.

Then for a touch of comfort, the Flossflakes Comfort-U Pillow on the bed cradles your entire body as you sleep, supporting every part of your body, letting you relax and go into your dreamlands.

For the connoiseurs, there is the Premium Tea Selection as well as the Nespresso Coffee Machine for those that need a morning pick-me-up or I-just-feel-like-caffeine moments. Pair that with the snacks from the Enhanced Complimentary In-room Minibar Selection (replenished daily) to satisfy your peckish cravings.

Art Jamming Sessions

If the doodling boards in the room are not enough, the package also includes Quincy Hotel's popular Couple's Art Jamming Sessions.

From 3pm to 4pm on Saturdays, with the guidance of an art teacher, up to six participants with no prior art background will be transformed into accomplished painters in under an hour!

Even if you were clueless that day, with the art teacher's accompaniment, you will be proud to bring home an artwork  you never thought you are capable of painting.

Collaboration with Kevin.Murphy

The Quincy Hotel is the first hotel in Asia to collaborate with Kevin.Murphy, one of Australia’s leading haircare brand that produces trendy and innovative products that are kind to the environment as well as being kind to the hair, Kevin Murphy is recognised amongst his peers as a visionary in the creation of modern, hairdressing products and tools.

Now, all guests can luxuriate in the innovation of Kevin.Murphy’s Young.Again series in their rooms. The Young.Again series features an explosion of scents from the most alluring flowers. This addictive fragrance blends top notes of crisp lemon with juicy orange and slivered coconut. A bouquet of petitgrain, orange flower, geranium, rose petals and jasmine blooms is enriched by sensual musk, creamy vanilla and rich red cedar.

Guests can also find other Kevin.Murphy Young.Again hotel collection such as gentle cleanser, hydrating body moisturiser and energising body bar soap in their rooms. They can soothe away the stress of travelling and help guests rejuvenate from head to toe daily during their stay at The Quincy Hotel.

Encouraging all guests to Be Me, Be Free and Be Delighted has been The Quincy Hotel’s way of making their guests feel right at home - even if it’s just a weekend staycation. Nothing expresses these brand pillars more creatively than the revamped Qool Weekend package. So, get your traveling bags ready for a weekend escapade!

The Qool Weekend package starts from $288++ (prices are subject to 10% service charge and 7% GST).

Features of the revamped Qool Weekend package:
• One-night stay in Studio Deluxe room
• Buffet breakfast for two
• All-day light refreshments
• One bath bomb or bubble bar from LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics
• Unlimited Wi-Fi access
• Evening cocktails (6pm to 8:30pm)
• Art Jamming (only on Saturdays from 3pm to 4pm)
• Movie Night by the pool (only on Saturdays at 9pm)

For more information or to experience the revamped Qool Weekend, please visit www.quincy.com.sg,
call +65 6881 8888 or email to reseasy@fareast.com.sg.

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