[SG60 Special] Gardens by the Bay Lights Up SG60 with Fireflies, Flowers & Free Concerts

Hi Huneybees,

Last night was pure magic at Gardens by the Bay as they officially kicked off their SG60 celebrations with "SPARK", a mesmerising firefly-inspired light installation, and the return of the much-loved "Orchid Extravaganza" at Flower Dome!

And yes, I made it just in time to catch "SPARK" in action under the stars. Thousands of glowing, biodegradable light sparks rise and fall gently in the tropical air, like fireflies dancing in slow motion. It felt like I had stepped into a dreamy Studio Ghibli scene!

This is the first time "SPARK" has landed in Southeast Asia, and it's here for only four nights (until 3 August 2025!) at Supertree Grove Lawn. The installation is the brainchild of Dutch artist Daan Roosegaarde and supported by GIC, the Tote Board, and the Embassy of the Netherlands, which also celebrates 60 years of diplomatic ties with Singapore this year. What a beautiful double celebration!

Each floating spark is a poetic reimagination of fireworks, but gentler and more sustainable. The kids around me were absolutely enchanted as they tried to “catch” them mid-air, and I had a blast experimenting with light photography. If you’re planning a romantic night out or a family date, this is one experience not to miss before the weekend ends.

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(Photo Credits: Gardens by the Bay)

Orchid Extravaganza 2025（兰花盛事）

Over at the Flower Dome, "Orchid Extravaganza" is back with over 6,000 stunning orchids in full bloom! This year’s theme proudly celebrates our local heritage, with floral displays that weave in everything from Singapore's national flower, Vanda Miss Joaquim, to uniquely named hybrids like Papilionanda Chua Chu Kang and Vanda KK Women's and Children's Hospital.

(Photo Credits: Gardens by the Bay)

What stole the show? Three towering orchid-clad Supertrees right inside the dome where you can walk right into the tallest one for an immersive orchid wonderland experience! There’s also a beautiful tribute to Peranakan culture, complete with floral recreations of traditional interiors inspired by the iconic play "Emily of Emerald Hill". Cultural Medallion recipient Mr Lee Hock Moh’s intricate orchid paintings are also on display, including his SG60 piece "Dancing Petals, Joyful Laughter" (飞跃花丛送欢声), featuring six parrots symbolising six decades of Singapore’s unity and success. 

(Photo Credits: Gardens by the Bay)

Add to that stunning gold-plated orchid brooches by RISIS, authentic kebayas and beaded slippers from Rumah Kim Choo, and historical artefacts from the Peranakan Museum, and you have the perfect weekend plan for culture lovers!

In celebration of SG60, you also get to enjoy a complimentary all-access adult ticket to the Peranakan Museum with each Flower Dome ticket, Friends of the Gardens e-card, or SG60 Wonder Blooms pass.

(Photo Credits: Gardens by the Bay)

Orchid Extravaganza runs till 31 August 2025.
Admission to Flower Dome applies.
*Psst… there’s even a social media contest where you could win a RISIS gold orchid brooch! Visit www.gardensbythebay.com.sg/orchids for more information.

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(Photo Credits: Gardens by the Bay and MediaCorp)

What Else is Happening This August? 

The SG60 vibes don’t stop here. Gardens by the Bay has lined up more free events in August to keep the celebrations going:

National Day Concert – Ties That Bloom

📍The Meadow | 3 August 2025 | 4.30pm fringe activities, 7.30pm concert

Celebrate our Singaporean spirit with performances by Kit Chan, Taufik Batisah, Hady Mirza and Charlie Lim. Adding a special touch to the evening are performances by local family duos: JJ Neo and her mother Lucy Neo; Rahimah Rahim, her sister Rozie Rahim and granddaughter Alyaa; siblings Tay Kewei and Tay Kexin; and husband-and-wife duo Mark Sara and Annetha Ayyavoo! 

The Purple Symphony (TPS) – Singapore’s largest inclusive orchestra of musicians with and without disabilities – will also bring audiences a heartfelt medley of familiar local tunes, blending Eastern and Western instruments in a moving tribute to Singapore’s 60th birthday. 
So, don’t forget your picnic mats!

(Photo Credits: Gardens by the Bay)

NDP 2025 Bay Celebrations
📍The Meadow | 9 August 2025 | 4.15pm – 9.00pm

Catch a live telecast of the National Day Parade right at Gardens by the Bay, with live performances happening on-site too. This is the first time the Marina Bay area is an official satellite site for the NDP, and Gardens by the Bay is the perfect place if you want to soak up the patriotic vibes without the crowds at the Padang!

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From floating sparks to blooming orchids, Gardens by the Bay is pulling out all the stops for SG60, and I’m loving every second of it! Whether you’re looking for a romantic date night idea, an educational family outing, or just a magical way to soak up Singapore’s birthday month, this is the place to be! Don’t forget to bring your camera, wear comfy shoes, and catch the fireflies before they flutter away!

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RISIS Makes It Special With New Christmas 2014 Collections

Hi Huneybees,

My love for accessories started way way back and one brand that I always remember is RISIS. Their signature gold orchids were like a sign to eternal classic beauty and it was like every girl's dream to own one.

Last week, I was at a celebratory event at RISIS, Marina Bay Sands. We played dress up that night with their newly launched Christmas Collections 2014 as well as getting fashion tip from celebrity stylist -  Keith Png on how to work those nifty jewellery, going from day to night...

Designer Ming, introducing the 3 new collections to us.

But before I proceed, let me introduce to you the 3 new collections first - LUNA, ENDLESS SPRING and Moonlight Dance. You can get the whole package, ranging from earrings, to bracelets and necklaces. Prices from $80-$230.

As a continuation from the orchids, the LUNA collection draws inspiration from the bright moonlight, falling against the glow on the wearer's face in a night of reunion and celebration. A 5 petal moon orchid is used to symbolize a timeless bond that has again come full circle.

Available in necklace, slider, bracelet and earrings form, the LUNA collection is handcrafted in 925 silver and plated with gold or rhodium, with a Swarovski Pearl, Rose Quartz or Green Calcite encased in the core of the orchid. This is the first time, RISIS has done a collection with precious gem encased t the core of the orchids, it would make a lovely collection to have. :)

ENDLESS SPRING sees a collection of 12 different necklaces, each representing a month with a special flower and Swarovski crystal birthstone. The collection is handcrafted in bronze and plated in gold, with lots of research put into each birth-flower. This would make such lovely gifts and I fell in love with them, that I bought 1 for mumsie. Hehehehe... :)

The 3rd collection - Moonlight Dance, was highly loved by Keith Png himself. It's a simple, minimalistic collection that goes well with everything. Inspired by the humble rice grain that spread over terraces all across Asia, this collection includes a bangle, necklace, pendant and earrings.

So, no onto the fashion tips from Keith. The very first thing you have to do is to determine whether you are warm skin toned or cool skin toned. To do so, place a piece of white paper next to your skin, under white light and check out your veins. If veins that are mainly blue are a sign of cool tones, while green veins are a hint that you are warm toned. And that's also whether gold or silver suits you better. Gold for the warm toned whilst silver for the cool toned.

So, if you are warm toned, and dressed in the usual black, you can always add on a gold necklace to make you stand out and not forgetting to layer on those bracelets. And when it gets overly gold, you can sneak in a little silver and have it paired with your watch, have everything all in one hand. 

Another that I think is a clever must have would be this slider necklace from the LUNA collection. Having the orchid pendant stopping at different points of your body, draws attention to different parts of your body. Be it at your lovely clavicle, chesty asset or your sexy little waist, you can easily "slide" your attention to it.

And if you have this long necklace, with the help of a brooch, it can easily go from a layered necklace to a belt, allowing you to go from day to night without having to bring extras... :)

For day, you can simply have the Moonlight Dance collection to pair with your usual black outfit for work. These little rice grain-like pendants and earrings, add attention to your look as they move with grace... :)

And when after work, you have plans to hang out with your friends, don't be shy to pile them on. layer your necklaces, layer those bracelets and don't forget those rings too! There's nothing as too much in this case. Hehehehe!

There's also a very interesting collection going on and I'm particularly in love with this "Angsana necklace" designed by Anita Kapoor. This is a special collaboration between 5 Singapore personalities to celebrate Singapore's 50th.

This is a series of five handcrafted, limited-edition pendants, each associated with an aspect of the nation’s history: architecture, the arts, business, travel and food, as seen through the eyes of five eminent local storytellers - Dr Kiat W Tan, Chief Executive Officer of Gardens by the Bay and Advisor to National Parks Board; Mr Dick Lee, music director and composer; Ms Anita Kapoor, international travel host; Ms Trina Liang, President of United Nations Women National Committee Singapore; and Dr Leslie Tay, founder of popular food blog ieatishootipost.sg.

Left: RISIS's second commemorative pendant "Mad in Singapore" inspired by Mr Dick Lee.
Right: RISIS's frst commemorative pendant "City in Bloom" inspired by Dr Kiat W Tan. 

The storytellers series will be released in stages, I can't wait to see what Ms Trina Liang and Dr Leslie Tay have in mind.... The pendants are retailing at $50 each and is available at RISIS stores, counters, and website. All proceeds will go towards helping more than 300,000 beneficiaries supported by Community Chest.

Another surprise is that each packaging box depicts Singapore’s iconic landmarks and when all five boxes are placed side by side, they present a visual narration of Singapore’s changing skyline over the last five decades! It will definitely be a collection worth keeping and passed down. 

More details can be found on the RISIS website - www.risis.com or their Facebook page - www.facebook/risis.official.

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Toast to a Year of Prosperity with Tiger Beer!

Hi Huneybees,

Stand to win prizes worth $999,999 while ushering the festive season with Tiger Beer!
Singapore’s internationally acclaimed Tiger Beer is celebrating the upcoming Lunar New Year by bringing to life “聚财迎新 (Ju Cai Ying Xing)”, which translates to “Ushering in Prosperity Together for the New Year”. The brand will be offering festive experiences, limited edition collectibles as well as promotions with $999,999 worth of prizes up for grabs for consumers to enjoy. 

Singaporeans can stand to win a total of $999,999 worth of prizes as part of Tiger Beer’s promotions at coffee shops and diner outlets all over Singapore this Lunar New Year. With prizes ranging from Tiger Beer’s limited edition Chinese New Year pint bottle to $9,999 in cash prizes, consumers simply have to purchase Tiger Beer (633ml bottles) and submit the bottle crown liners to redeem prizes.

“The Lunar New Year is a time when friends and family gather to usher in new beginnings, good fortune and prosperity. In the same spirit, Tiger Beer will be organising a series of events to ring in the Lunar New Year to celebrate the occasion. Tiger Beer wishes all Singaporeans a prosperity-filled Lunar New Year." --- Mr Rene de Monchy, Head of Marketing, Asia Pacific Breweries Singapore.

Tiger Beer’s Limited Edition Chinese New Year Pint Bottle

Tiger Beer has launched its first limited edition Chinese New Year pint bottle (330ml) designed with golden Chinese characters spread across cherry blossoms – signifying the auspicious notion of bringing prosperity to consumers all year round. The limited edition pint bottle can be redeemed as a premium at participating coffee shops and hawker centres all across Singapore, while stocks last.

Customers will only need to submit 9 Tiger Beer bottle (633ml) crown liners bearing the shape of a bottle underneath to get their hands on this limited edition pint bottle.

Tiger Beer’s Lunar New Year Roadshows 

To bring the festive celebrations to Singaporeans, Tiger Beer will be hosting a series of roadshows to be held from 9 January to mid-February at selected coffee shops and diner outlets. The roadshows will feature opportunities for consumers to participate in “Grab the Cash” contests along with music and special Lion Dance performances for consumers and members of the public to enjoy.

Consumers will also have the chance to take home exclusive Tiger Beer Chinese New Year premiums such as “ang pows”; playing cards and auspicious trinkets at the roadshows. Additionally, there will be opportunities for consumers to meet with 财神爷 (Cai Shen Ye) during roving activities organised by Tiger Beer.

Tiger Beer Prosperity Collectibles by RISIS

 From Left to Right: 金(Jin), 银(Yin), 财(Cai), 宝(Bao)

Tiger Beer has also launched its 24-can pack with Tiger Beer Prosperity Collectibles by RISIS. Representing prosperity and fortune, 金,银,财 (Jin, Yin, Cai) are up for grabs at all leading supermarkets and convenience stores, while stocks last. The last of the collectibles, 宝 (Bao), will only be available at roadshows taking place from 26th Jan to 8th Feb 2013.

For more information, please log on to Tiger Beer Singapore’s website at www.TigerBeer.com.sg and Facebook page at www.facebook.com/TigerBeer.sg.

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