Catching The Breathtaking Cavalia: A Magical Encounter Between Man and Horse On Its Opening Night In Singapore

Hi Huneybees,

It was great joy as I caught Cavalia: A Magical Encounter Between Man and Horse on its opening day. It was beyond my imagination with its beautiful play on fast and slow beat action with an affectionate play on human and horse interaction. Although there was not much story between each scene, the picturesque setting was enough to take my breath away....

From the moment the lights come on, the pair of white horses come running out amidst the multiple horse toys on the ground, you are already on a visual journey to see how human interact with horses through the countries and era. 

This hybrid cross show of acrobats/aerialists in spectacular costumes, a live band, a vocal powerhouse female singer together with 50 horses with beautifully choreographed story against a constantly changing digital background projected onto a 60 metre-wide screen, seduced me and kept me on the edge of my seat. 

It was exhilarating as everyone cheered the acrobats on as they challenged gravity defying stunts, as well as for the horses as they galloped like the wind and  responding to their riders. One interesting fact is that the show revolves around the horses, even the music played by the live band reacts with the horses actions. 

They are free to express themselves and being trained through the Liberty style, their riders can communicate with them through body language, leading and positioning them in a creative and bonding way. No 2 shows are the same and each experience is unique. 

I have a few favourite scenes, one being the one performed by Fairland Ferguson.  She stole the show as she performed daredevil acts while balancing on the backs of horses multiple galloping at full speed. Little known is that this inspiration behind the animation Brave’s Princes Merida was told that she couldn't walk again when she broke 46 of her bones (including 23 to her face, eight ribs, both arms and both legs) on break from university falling 25m from the top of a cliff at Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia.

This scene was nerve wrecking as different horses come out from 2 opposite directions as their riders play a games of scarf throwing and picking up. The riders would get down whilst riding their horses in different positions to pick up the scarves on the floor, giving the term fast and furious a whole new meaning!

Another favourite has got to be the last few moments when the sun sets and the mountain comes into play, the white horses, ridden by riders dressed in soft flowing costumes, lined up on the stage and gallop around as though it’s a walk into J.R. Tolkien's world of Elves on their playful break with their horses, as a pool of water magically fills up to sand pit, creating such a surreal visual sensation....

It was such a spectacular show and the connection between Man and horse is simply magical. I shall leave you with a short snippet of what to expect during the show. Do come on down to this White Theatre Tent soon to catch Cavalia: A Magical Encounter Between Man and Horse!

Cavalia: A Magical Encounter Between Man and Horse

Venue: Under the White Theatre Tent, at Bayfront Avenue beside Marina Bay Sands

Dates: 12 Aug - 14 Sep 2014

Times: Tue - Fri: 7.30pm | Sat: 2pm & 7.30pm | Sun: 12pm & 5.30pm

*No performances on 13,19 and 26 August 2014

Duration: 2.5 hours (including 20 minutes intermission)

Tickets: $58, $88, $98, $148, $188, $208, $248 & $288 (excluding booking fees)

*To buy tickets, visit www.sistic.com.sg/events/cavalia0914

Discounts: 

- 10% discount for MasterCard Cardholders [Valid from 1 Jul 2014 till 31 Jul 2014] 

Applicable for Cat 5 - 9 only and for Tue - Thu & Sun Matinee only

- S$141 (Cat 5), S$111 (Cat 6), S$73.50 (Cat 7) for Family Pack - Buy 3 Get 1 Free! 

[Valid from 4 Jul 2014 till 31 Jul 2014]  Applicable for Cat 5 - 7 only and for Tue - Thu & Sun Matinee only

Website: www.cavalia.sg

Founder Norman Latourelle together with his team of Cavalia Performers

Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd is the Presenting Sponsor of Cavalia and you can read more about it here ---  http://huneyzworld.blogspot.sg/2014/06/fuji-xerox-launches-versant-2100-and.html.

My close up experience with the stars of Cavalia can also be found here ---http://huneyzworld.blogspot.sg/2014/08/horsing-around-with-stars-of-cavalia.html..

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Celebrating VivoCity 7th Anniversary

Hi Huneybees,

To kick start the festive season, VivoCity commemorated its 7th Anniversary yesterday evening with a spectacular fireworks show choreographed by Japan’s acclaimed Tamaya Kitahara Fireworks Co., Ltd. This highly anticipated yearly tradition lit up the night sky with a dazzling display of colour and vitality, and was enjoyed by spectators along the HarbourFront precinct.

In addition to the dazzling fireworks display, guests were treated to a preview of L’imagination – a Christmas performance arts show specially-choreographed for VivoCity. In line with this year’s Christmas theme, “A Whimsical Christmas at VivoCity”, Venetian masks were given to the audiences so they could fully immerse themselves in show.

The fireworks show and opening preview of L'imagination, marks the launch of VivoCity's exciting line-up of Christmas activities, including:

• Christmas SMS Lucky Draw: Spend $30^ for a chance to win the Grand Prize of a CITIGEMS Diamond Jewellery set worth $10,000 or one of 5 consolation prizes (CITIGEMS Perfect Love® Diamond Pendant) worth $1,288 each (15 Nov – 31 Dec)
  
• “Shine a Light on Christmas” QR Code Contest: Find the giant Santa Hat at South Avenue, press a button to reveal a silhouette of a mystery item inside the hat. Scan the QR code to answer a very simple question, and get a chance to win CITIGEMS jewellery worth up to $15,000 through weekly prizes and the Grand Prize! (1-31 Dec)
  
• Complimentary VivoCity gift wrap set comprising of four rolls of wrapper paper and six gift tags, for all shoppers spending $200* (1-24 Dec)
  
• Big Band musical showcase performed by the Singapore Wind Symphony (15 Dec)
  
• Christmas Late Night Shopping till 11pm (21-23 Dec)

VivoCity’s 7th Anniversary Celebrations & Fireworks

Be treated to a stunning display of fireworks in celebration of VivoCity’s 7th Anniversary. This year’s spectacle is choreographed by Japan’s renowned Josh Tamaya from Tamaya Kitahara Fireworks Co., Ltd., best known for using advanced computerised firing systems and flawless integration of music into fireworks. This highly anticipated tradition will once again light up the HarbourFront precinct and night sky, for an eight-minute dazzling display of vivid colour, energy and vitality that is sure to impress.

VivoCity’s Growing Christmas Tree - Another Year Older, Another Foot Taller

VivoCity’s gigantic Christmas Tree at the Sky Park, now standing at 107 feet tall is an annual centrepiece that has grown a foot every year since 2007, signifying VivoCity’s ever-growing joy and celebration of the festive season. In 2009, at 103 feet tall, this Christmas tree was the tallest in Singapore, as certified by The Singapore Book of Records. This year, the height of the tree is taller than ever and especially significant, as the 107-feet milestone coincides with VivoCity's 7th anniversary. At the foot of the tree standing-guard is a giant reindeer. This statuesque creature is mysteriously masked, reminiscent of the Venetian masquerade ball and alluding to this year’s Christmas theme, ‘A Whimsical Christmas at VivoCity’.

 

Be enchanted by L’imagination

L’imagination is a 30-minute musical extravaganza that blends visual and physical acts, illumination, as well as dance and drama. Assembled by an award-winning and internationally recognised production crew, the show is uniquely choreographed for VivoCity’s Christmas celebrations. L’imagination’s one-of-its-kind scripting, choreography, and even soundtrack will provide a fully immersive and highly interactive experience for shoppers, coupled with several elements of surprise. A roster of memorable characters such as The Cleaning Lady, The Invisible Man, The White Bird, The Time Stopper, The Music Man and The Dream Weaver will interact with the crowd throughout the performance, entertaining and charming the audience right from when they enter the Amphitheatre.

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Connected Media Experience For The Whole Family With Samsung HomeSync

Hi Huneybees,

Samsung Electronics Co, Ltd. also launched the Samsung HomeSync, a home hub solution that a shared storage fit for a family, in Singapore. It will provide the best entertainment experience on a big screen TV, and a new way of enjoying your HDTV through a familiar and smarter Android user experience.

Shared Storage for a Family

HomeSync’s 1TB drive can help you sync to multiple devices, providing shared or private storage for all your content. It supports eight separate accounts to cover a whole family, and allows each user to upload and download content from multiple devices and instantly share with other family members. File encryption and user-specific ID and password ensure content in a user’s private area remains separate from the shared area in HomeSync.

Entertainment on a Big Screen

The HomeSync brings the best of Android gaming, movies, TV shows and streaming content direct into your living room. It allows you to stream content from your Galaxy device wirelessly to the TV – letting you watch, see and use all your home videos, photos and apps, and all at a full HD 1080p.

Giving any HDTV new Smarts

Users can enjoy the full and familiar Android experience with HomeSync’s Jelly Bean media player and access to Play Store and all of your apps.  HomeSync also enables new ways to interact with your content via the control modes enabled wirelessly on the phone.

HomeSync will be available from July 2013 in Singapore.

Note to Editors:

HomeSync Specifications:

Component		Description
CPU		1.7GHz Dual Core
Memory		2GB DDR3 + 8GB eMMC + 1TB HDD
Connectivity	LAN	Gigabit Ethernet
	WiFi	802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz & 5GHz HT40 2×2 MIMO Channel Bonding
	Bluetooth	V4.0
Interface	USB 3.0	External USB I/F Connection (x2)
	Micro USB	PC Connection 11pin mUSB (x1)
	HDMI out	Support (HDMI1.4)
	Optical Audio	Audio Amp. Connection
Codec	Video	AVI, WMV/ASF, FLV, MKV, MP4/3GP, WEBM
	Audio	MP3, AAC, WMA/ASF, FLAC, OGG, AMR, WAV, 3GA/M4A, MID
DRM		HDCP 1.3, Playready, Widevide, Trustzone

* All functionality, features, specifications and other product information provided in this document including, but not limited to, the benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability, and capabilities of the product are subject to change without notice or obligation.

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Samsung GALAXY Mega Combines Portability, Convenience and the Ultimate Viewing Experience All in One Device

Hi Huneybees,

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a global leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, announced the launch of the Samsung GALAXY Mega yesterday at their store in Paragon. 

Left: GALAXY Mega 6.3 (Black)
Right: GALAXY Mega 5.8 (White)

The Samsung GALAXY Mega is a device that combines the portability and convenience of a smartphone with the power, multitasking capabilities and extensive viewing experience of a tablet. Packed with expansive screens, the GALAXY Mega comes in two versions – 6.3 inches and 5.8 inches – both running on the latest Android 4.2 Jelly Bean.

“Samsung aims to provide consumers with technology that enables them to discover a world of possibilities. Acknowledging the great potential in bigger screens for extensive multimedia viewing, web browsing and more, Samsung is excited to provide yet another choice to meet the varying needs of our consumers who live different lifestyles while maintaining the high-quality features of the award-winning GALAXY series” --- Irene Ng, Vice President, Marketing, Samsung Asia Pte Ltd.

Best of Both Worlds

The GALAXY Mega is an ideal choice for users who want to get the most out of one device that brings great quality at an even greater value. With a 6.3-inch HD LCD screen, supported by landscape mode, the GALAXY Mega enables an exceptional widescreen view for various applications including web browsing, video, and social networking sites.

See how MEGA the smartphone is...

The GALAXY Mega provides an optimal viewing experience, yet ensures that it remains ultra-thin and portable enough to put into a pocket or hold in one hand. Users can stay connected with a variety of new phone features including:

• ‘Group Play’: Users can enjoy music, play games, share pictures and documents with those around them without the need for a Wi-Fi AP or cellular signal

• ‘Samsung WatchON’: Transforms your device into an IR remote controller for a richer TV experience; connects to a home entertainment system, and provides programme recommendations and schedules

• ‘Samsung Link’: Easily streams photos, videos, notes, or music to a television, tablet or computer

• ‘S Translator’: Provides instant translation, using text or voice translation on applications including email, and ChatON

• ‘ChatON’: Provides easy instant messaging and group chatting. Allows users to share what is on their screen with friends to stay more connected

Productivity and Multimedia for the Multi-Tasker

Offering an effortless user experience and an increased usability of the widescreen mode, GALAXY Mega users have the opportunity to do so much more. Split screen capability for a variety of applications such as email, messages, ‘MyFiles’, ‘S Memo’ and ‘S Planner’, makes for increased efficiency. Multi Window allows true multitasking experience between two apps. With the popular ‘Air View’ feature, customers can preview information in emails, photos in Gallery, and speed dial contacts.

Equipped with an enhanced 8-megapixel rear-facing camera and a 1.9 megapixel front-facing camera, the GALAXY Mega features a variety of camera modes including ‘Sound & Shot’ (captures nine seconds of sound and voice together as the picture is taken to capture moments), ‘Rich tone (HDR),’ and ‘Sports’ just to name a few. The device also packs various newly-introduced features for endless entertainment, including:

• ‘S Travel’: Provides trip information, local guides and resources and more

• ‘Story Album’: Allows users to create albums of daily events, keep special moments in one place using a timeline, geo-tag information and publish digital albums in hard copy

A comparison of the GALAXY Mega 6.3, GALAXY Mega 5.8 and GALAXY S4

The GALAXY Mega has a built-in Dual Core Processor and spacious internal storage, along with up to 64GB of expandable memory to store music, videos, photos and more.

The GALAXY Mega will be available in Singapore at the following prices:

• GALAXY Mega 6.3 (Black and White): $798 available from June 8
• GALAXY Mega 5.8 (Black and White):  $598 available from June 15

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