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7 Reasons Why You Should KOOZA Your Way to the BIG TOP

Cirque du Soleil has once again made its return to Singapore in just two years since the last show TOTEM in 2015. In the 33 years since the founding of Cirque du Soleil in Montreal, more than 180 million people across the globe have seen at least one Cirque Du Soleil show. KOOZA , its 21st show in the extensive Cirque Du Soleil canon, marks the circus’ returns to the very heart of circus performances - thrilling acrobatic performance with the art of clowning. 1. MORE THAN A CIRCUS Calling it a mere circus does not do the performance justice. Accompanied with constant teasing and humouring, KOOZA tells the story of The Innocent , a character we can all relate too, simply because we all once were, at some point in our lives. Life is presented to The Innocent through the magical KOOZA (the Sanskrit word for “box”). The same way life messes with us, The Trickster messes with The Innocent . 2. ADRENALINE RUSH If you have not been feeling any excitement la...

Firefly Celebrates 10 Years of Reliable and Affordable Travel

A wholly owned subsidiary of Malaysia Airlines, Firefly Airlines started operations in April 2017. Within a decade, it has grown from strength to strength, and currently operates a fleet of 12 turboprops out of Penang and Subang to connect secondary destinations within the Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle, as well as provide air linkages between Singapore and Malaysia. With up to 21 flights between Singapore and Malaysian destinations like Ipoh and Kuantan per week, Firefly is an easy option for your next short getaway. Firefly also operates the highest frequencies within Peninsula Malaysia, with destinations like Subang, Penang, and Langkawi, making it ideal for Singaporeans open to the idea of short layovers. Apart from reliability and frequency, Firefly also promises value-for-money and convenience. With a slew of options from self check-in to a minimum of 20 kg baggage allowance, Firefly is determined to provide incredible value to its passengers. Comp...

Sunshine Fresh Baked Bread & Buns since 1930

This year, Sunshine celebrates Singapore’s 52nd birthday with a National Day Parade inspired pack for its range of Healthier Choice cream buns. Sunshine has been sponsoring cream buns at the National Day Parade and rehearsal for decades. This year, Sunshine ups the ante by designing its four best-selling variants with graphics of the National Day contingent.   These cream buns have just launched on store shelves on 1 July and will be available till 31 August. Sunshine is also sponsoring 150,000 cream buns for National Day. There is a lot to be excited about as Sunshine has kick-started a Facebook photo contest for its National Day inspired packs. By posting a creative photo with the pack, you could stand a chance to win tickets to the National Day parade, cash prizes of $1,000 each or a Singapore themed caricature of yourself with loved ones! Visit sunshine.com.sg for more information. As the No.1 selling cream bun brand in Singapore, Sunshine has always prided i...

Join the community of foodies on HCook!

If you have grown weary from the blistering heat outdoors and from queuing for good food, you will probably be pleased to discover the mobile app HCook, which connects foodies to home chefs! You can now browse through thousands of dishes listed on HCook, ranging from sweet confectioneries like handmade macarons and cupcakes to hearty home-cooked meals like beef stew and chicken briyani. Those who have a talent in cooking or baking can also publicise about their proudest creations on the app to take orders and monetize their passion! Perfect platform for party planners, aspiring chefs and stay-at-home mothers. During the media event, we were introduced to 10 of HCook’s home chefs. I was impressed by varieties and standard of homecooked meals available. Here are a handful of them, there’re so many more worth mentioning and you’ve just got to start 'HCooking' to find them out for yourselves! Protein’d   Serving u...

Escape Restaurant - Interactive Kitchen

Escape Restaurant located at One Farrer Hotel and Spa is open 24 hours a day! This means that you can satisfy your cravings even at midnight. The restaurant also has a Special Teochew Porridge supper from 11pm-3am daily. Escape restaurant has an open concept kitchen so you can watch the chef prepare your food fresh right in front of you. One of the highlights of Escape is definitely their Signature Dishes which are cooked to order and served upon order. "Wok Hei" Tai Lok Mee Served with Homemade Sambal Belachan PJ CrayfishCrispy Noodles Served with green cut chilli and soy sauce The  Eat-All-You-Can Food Spread  at  Escape Restaurant & Lounge  is priced as follows:- Breakfast  (Daily 6am-10.30am):  $30++  per person Lunch  (Daily 12pm-2.30pm):  $50++  per person  High Tea  (Daily 3pm-5pm):  $18++  per person Dinner  (Mon-Thu, 6pm-10pm):  $60++ ...

McDonald’s® serves up locally-inspired menu that will make Singaporeans go Sedap

As we count down to Singapore's National Day, McDonald’s Singapore is launching a delicious menu selection that puts a modern spin on traditional local favourites. Adding to its variety of iconic burgers and desserts that Singaporeans love, McDonald’s is celebrating the diverse local food heritage with a creative touch to whet local appetites. Familiar local fare that Singaporeans grew up eating such as Nasi Lemak, Bandung and Chendol form the inspiration behind the new limited-time menu, launched in conjunction with the Singapore Food Festival (SFF) 2017. This year, McDonald’s is a partner of the annual festival organised by the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) which celebrates our local, multi-ethnic food heritage, ranging from hawker fare to contemporary dining. “As a brand that’s deeply woven into the fabric of Singapore, we wanted to pay homage to our traditional local fare in conjunction with the launch of the Singapore Food Festival 2017. We have given a modern twist to familia...