If you have been following The Amazing Race Asia Season 5, you would have caught the emotional moment of Indonesian pair of Louisa & Treasuri when they became the first team to arrive at Episode 3's pit stop, located at Penang's Hean Boo Thean Temple, where host Allan Wu and The Amazing Race Asia season 1 winning team Zabrina & Joe Jer received them.
JK & Mike’s friendship is put to the test, again
At the other end of the race, after much difficulty, Singapore's JK & Mike finally complete their Roadblock challenge putting them at 7th position, second last place in this leg. Rach & Vicky dejectedly make their way to the pit stop where Allan Wu surprised them that this is a predetermined non-elimination round and they are still in the race!
If you wish to soak up the atmosphere of The Amazing Race Asia, Allan Wu, the face of The Amazing Race Asia, and the Singapore racers will like to meet you at Waterway Point on Saturday, 29 October for the ultimate meet-and-greet event!
Just bringing you all the excitement of the Race, Allan Wu, siblings Rei & Keiji and radio DJs JK & Mike will entertain fans live on stage with exciting race-themed games, photo opportunities and fantastic prizes from Sony Electronics!
Flag off is at 6.30pm at Waterway Point, Village Square, West Wing (level 1) and the first 300 fans to race to the pit stop first will snag limited edition The Amazing Race Asia merchandise. So grab your family and friends and show your support for Team Singapore!
Meanwhile, The Amazing Race Asia airs every Thursday at 9pm on AXN. TheAmazingRaceAsiaSeason5issupportedbypresentingsponsorWonderfulIndonesia,andpartnersGarudaIndonesia,GrabandGreatEastern.
It is the June School Holidays and there are tons for you to do. So here's my top 10 listing of events you can head on over with your friends and families...
1) The SEA Games
The SEA Games have already kicked off and with the hopes of winning 50 gold medals this year in celebration of Singapore's Golden Jubilee, let's go to the stadiums and show our Team Singapore support and toast them on their win with the 100PLUS Gold Can! Go to their website https://www.seagames2015.com/ to get your tickets and daily game updates.
2) Great Singapore Sale
With things heating up in Singapore with the upcoming SG50 celebration drawing near, almost every shopping mall is having their own promotions and event happenings. You have been saving up for this moment and this is the best time to make use of the Great Singapore Sale and grab yourself some goodies for that pat on the back!
3 Gundam Docks At Singapore
This weekend features quite a number of anime happenings. If you are in town and a hardcore Gundam fan, you have got to check out the Gundam Docks at Singapore exhibition which runs from 4 – 28 June 2015 at Ngee Ann City! There's 2 gigantic robots looming over the atrium, you definitely cannot miss it!
4) Live Spectacle: Naruto
I've caught the performance today and it was amazing. It was exploding with so many Naruto moments, bringing the characters to live and bringing back all my memories of watching those episodes every night till late. Fans were super excited and there was losts of cheerful moments with audience interaction, letting it touch and feel Naruto and his friends! They are only here for 2 days and today;s the last day, be sure to catch them before they fly off!
5) LINE Pop-Up Store The ever popular LINE characters are back with another Line pop-up store, back in Singapore again from June 8 to July 5, 2015. This time, it is held at the 313@Somerset mall atrium at level one, with the store stocking limited edition finds including Singapore-inspired Ez-Link card stickers, Swarovski crystal-studded jewellery as well as Line x Lamy customisable pens! Date and Time: June 8 to July 5, 2015, from 11am to 10pm from Mondays to Thursdays and 10am to 10pm on Fridays to Sundays. The store will open from 1pm on June 8. Where: 313@Somerset, Level 1
6) The PC Show 2015
Another that's here for a last minute deal is the PC Show 2015. It has been Singapore's longest running IT and consumer electronics show and it's my favourite place to head over to update my gadgets. It's at Singapore ExpoHalls 5 & 6and it's free admission. See you there tomorrow! Here's some of the deals to check out --- http://huneyzworld.blogspot.sg/2015/06/check-out-these-it-deals-at-pc-show-2015.html
7) Barney & Friends At City Square Mall Kid's favourite purple dinosaur - Barney has brought his friends along to Singapore to share the love with their fans. Come on over to City Square Mall on 6-21 Jun 2015 (daily except Mondays), to sing and dance with these lovely dinosaurs! For more info, head to http://www.facebook.com/citysquaremall or http://www.citysquaremall.com.sg.
8) Disney Olaf At The Star Vista This summer, Olaf visits our sunny island at The Star Vista on 6, 7, 13 and 14 June! Frozen fans can snap photos with this lovely buddy and be sure to upload it on Instagram with the hashtag, #disneyonclassicsg, towould stand to win 4 VIP tickets (worth $676) and 4 backstage tour passes to Disney on Classic ~ A Magical Night ASIA TOUR 2015!
During this period, anyone who purchases at least $170 worth of tickets to Disney on Classic at The Star Vista between 6-14 June may receive a Frozen Charm Bracelet* too!
After 12 years of sold out performances in Japan, Disney on Classic ~ A Magical Night is finally arriving in Southeast Asia and Singapore for the first time for all Disney fans to enjoy.
This full-length concert will showcase the most beloved tunes from Disney's Snow White, Cinderella, The Little Mermaid, Tangled, Frozen and Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, performed by 8 international singers and Singapore's very own Metropolitan Festival Orchestra under the baton of legendary Disney music maestro, Brad Kelley.
Watch your favourite Disney memories come alive during the performance with original movie footage projected overhead on a large cinematic screen, and specially designed lighting and staging effects for that extra sprinkling of magic! *Terms and Conditions apply. Please check out https://www.facebook.com/MetropolitanSGfor more information.
9) The Best of You Mini Exhibition At VivoCity
The Best of You movement invites Singaporeans to slow down and acknowledge the people and experiences that bring out the best in them, aiming to encourage personal affirmation and to inspire people to appreciate the experiences and people that have brought out the best in them.
Based on a simple, universal notion of appreciation and affirmation, the social movement invites individuals to slow down and take time to acknowledge the often-overlooked actions and achievements that have punctuated their lives. Come take a look at the exhibition that is open to members of the public from Wednesday, 3 June 2015 until Monday, 8 June 2015, from 11am to 9pm daily. Admission is free.
For more information on The Best of You, or to read the stories submitted, visit www.the-best-of-you.com, or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/JuliesTheBestOfYou.
10) Funfilled Events As Faber Peak Celebrates 1st Anniversary
Faber Peak, Singapore’s happy hilltop destination, celebrates their first anniversary with a burst of events. Complemented by the scenic vista of the Sentosa-HarbourFront precinct, enjoy great views and get hands-on with your little ones with exciting workshops like the Singapore Cable Car Wooden Keychain Workshop and Singapore Cable Car Sand Art Workshop at The Lookout.
With the limelight shining onto Singapore this June, as we play host to the 28th edition of Southeast Asia Games (SEA GAMES), we are definitely shining bright during Singapore's Golden Jubilee!
During this region's largest sport event, we will see over 7000 athletes and officials 11 nations across 36 sports, competing it out for the gold medals. And to support Team Singapore in outdoing themselves by achieving the goal of attaining at least 50 gold medals as a gift to the nation, 100PLUS launches the commemorative limited edition Gold Cans! Each limited edition 100PLUS Gold Can embodies the nation’s voice of support of Team Singapore as they strive for gold.
Being a brand that has been cultivating greatness among athletes and active individuals, 100PLUS is the official isotonic drink of 28th SEA GAMES. 100PLUS has been Singapore's No.1 isotonic drink and have been aiding athletes in replenishing lost fluids, energy and electrolytes to allow them to achieve peak performance!
Go Go Go! Team Singapore! #GoforGoldSG
To further rally our fellow Singaporeans to unite and cheer for Team Singapore, members of the public can also upload pictures of themselves with the limited edition 100PLUS Gold Can on Instagram with the hashtag #GoforGoldSG , together with words of encouragement for the Team.
In addition, members of public are also in for a treat at the 100PLUS Roadshows on the weekends leading up to the GAMES where they can participate in a sure-win lucky draw for consumers who purchase $8 worth of participating products. Nila, the 28th SEA GAMES Mascot will also be making an appearance at there roadshows too!
100PLUS Roadshows Schedule:
23 MAY 2015 9am – 7pm: Sheng Shiong 7 Jurong West Ave 5 (Nila appearance at 12pm-3pm) 10am – 8pm: Giant VIVO City
24 MAY 2015 9am – 7pm: Sheng Shiong Jurong West Ave 5 10am – 8pm: Giant VIVO City (Nila appearance at 12pm-3pm)
30 MAY 2015 9am – 7pm: Sheng Shiong 845 Yishun St. 81 10am – 8pm: FairPrice Ang Mo Kio (Nila appearance at 12pm-3pm) 10am – 8pm: Cold Storage Jelita
31 MAY 2015 9am – 7pm: Sheng Shiong 845 Yishun St. 81 (Nila appearance at 12pm-3pm) 10am – 8pm: FairPrice Ang Mo Kio
The 100PLUS Gold Cans are now available for a limited period and quantity at major supermarkets, hypermarkets, participating convenience stores and provision shops. For more information, please visit 100PLUS Singapore Facebook page at www.facebook.com/100plus.
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Last week, our national athletes made an appearance on the runway as we were presented with the finale runway show of the VivoCity Fashion Parade. It was held in collaboration with Team Singapore and TANGS, with the theme "Celebrate the Extraordinary". That's also the theme for the 28th SEA Games and 8th ASEAN Para Games.
The athletes were first introduced dressed in their sports attire, before they did a fashion walk alongside models, showcasing the Spring/Summer collection of PlayLab by TANGS. So here they are...
Lee Tze Yuan (Wushu)
27th SEA Games 2013- Bronze
World Combat Games 2013 - Bronze (Taijiquan & Taijijian)
Fung Hui Xin (Wushu)
27th DEA Games 2013 - Silver
2012 World Junior Wushu Championships - Bronze
Emily Sin (Wushu)
27th SEA Games 2013 - Silver
2011 World Wushu Championships - Gold
26th SEA Games 2011 - Gold
Cheryl Ann Lee (Netball)
Asian Youth Netball Championships, Brunei 2013 (National Under 21 Squad)
Micky Lin (Netball)
Captain for Team Singapore at the World Youth Netball Championships, Glasgow 2013
Gary Chow (Judo)
27th SEA Games 2013 - Silver
2012 South East Asian Judo Championship - Bronze
Lim Shengyu (Basketball)
27th SEA Games 2013 - Bronze
Saiyidah Aisyah (Rower)
27th SEA Games 2013 - Gold
26th SEA Games 2011 - Bronze (Skull & Women's Pair)
Calvin Kang & Muhammad Naqib Asmin (4 x 100M Men's Team)
2013 - Broke national record for 4 x 100m Men's relay
27th SEA Games 2013 - Silver
2011 Indonesia SEA Games - Silver (Calvin)
Dipna Lim Prasad (Sprinter/Hurdler)
27th SEA Games 2013 - Bronze (400m Hurdles)
2012 London Olympic Games Representative
100m Hurdles National Record Holder
400m Hurdles National Record Holder
The Straits Times Athlete of the Year 2014
Jovin Tan (Parasailor)
National Youth Council and MCYS 'SHINE' Award 2008
ITE Sport Excellence Award 2007
SDSC Sportsman of the Year 2006
Well, impressive eh? So, let's get the show rolling for the fashion showcase. Nila, the 2015 SEA Games mascot also had a taste of being a runway model as he made a special appearance at the end of the show!
Don't they all look amazing?! Well, don't forget to support our Team Singapore and cheer them on!
