1. Singapore's First Disney Tsum Tsum Floral Display

Disney Tsum Tsum Floral Display Blooms at Gardens by the Bay this Holidays  

Brace yourself for cuteness overload this holidays as Gardens by the Bay presents Singapore's first Disney Tsum Tsum floral display. “Poinsettia Wishes Featuring Disney Tsum Tsum” sees over 40 Tsum Tsums making their appearance alongside more than 8,000 multi-coloured poinsettias. This is the first time Disney Tsum Tsum – whose name originates from the Japanese verb “tsumu” which means “to stack” – is taking centre stage in Gardens by the Bay's signature floral display in Flower Dome.

Visitors can have a fun time spotting the adorable stackable characters preparing for Christmas, including Minnie Mouse and her friends decorating the Christmas tree, Mickey Mouse painting the ornamental baubles, Tigger sliding down ribbons while gift wrapping, and Dumbo lifting presents into the air.

Each delightful scene is brought to life amidst a field of winter blooms. Providing a contrast against the traditional red poinsettias are cultivars of other colours such as the rich yellow 'Autumn Leaves', pristine 'Princettia Pure White', and pink and cream variegated 'Mars Marble'. In all, the floral display will feature close to 20 varieties of poinsettias. These are complemented by other plants also synonymous with the season such as Christmas berries, holly, and coniferous trees, including the Korean Fir whose green needles with silvery white undersides give the appearance that it has just been dusted with snow.

 

Details:

Date: From now til Sunday 6 January 2019

Venue: Flower Dome, Gardens by the Bay

For more details and to purchase tickets, please visit:

www.gardensbythebay.com.sg/poinsettia

 

2. Christmas Wonderland 2018

Embark on a magical journey at Christmas Wonderland 2018

The fifth edition of Christmas Wonderland – the European-style Christmas fair will feature brand new highlights and a new take on crowd favourites when it returns to Gardens by the Bay this 30 November to 26 December.

Brand new iconic luminarie light sculptures handmade from Italy will transform the 57,000 square metre fairground into a wonderland, with Asia's tallest luminarie Christmas tree illuminated in gold, at the entrance of Gardens by the Bay. For the first time, a majestic 22-metre high luminarie mirror maze – the biggest in Southeast Asia – will be the main feature of Christmas Wonderland.

Adding a whimsical touch of magic to the festivities is one of the world's top illusionists, Rob Lake, who will headline the performance tent with his critically-acclaimed production, 'The Magic of Rob Lake'.

For a truly enchanting Christmas, visitors can go on a journey to meet Santa at his Alpine House within the Santa's Grotto, a 400-square metre attraction which is the largest of its kind in Asia. The outdoor skating rink has also been expanded and will feature an eight-metre tall illuminated Christmas tree nestled in the middle.

Complementing the visual spectacle, a brand new Garden Rhapsody - The Christmas Special light and sound show will also make its debut at Supertree Grove.

 

Details:

Date: Friday 30 November to Wednesday 26 December 2018

Venue: Gardens by the Bay

Website: http://www.christmaswonderland.sg/

 

3. Disney Christmas Light Up

Come celebrate the magic of festive season on Orchard Road!

Join the festivities and be part of Orchard Road's transformation into a magical Christmas paradise at Christmas on A Great Street. Immerse in the spirit of Christmas along Orchard Road as Singapore's premier lifestyle and shopping destination transforms into a magical wonderland for the holidays. As part of Christmas on A Great Street, shopping malls are bedecked with flickering fairy lights, twinkling trees and elaborate decorations, with street performances and festive bazaars galore.

This year, Disney and Pixar characters such as Mickey Mouse, Cinderella, Elsa and Woody will be lining Singapore's shopping belt this Christmas season, as the Orchard Road Business Association (ORBA) partners the Walt Disney Company for the annual light-up event.

 

 

Details:

Date: Saturday 10 November 2018 to Tuesday 1 January 2019

Venue: Orchard Road

For more details, please visit: http://www.orchardroad.org/christmas/en/

  

4. ZoukOut

From Sunset to Sunrise

One of Asia's longest running annual dance music festival, ZoukOut, brings Asia's best nightclub and the 3rd ranked nightclub in the world, Zouk, to the great outdoors. The festival is also Asia's largest dusk-to-dawn beach festival in the region.

ZoukOut began life as a modest, one-night-only event that attracted just 9,000 revellers, but it didn't take long for it to build a following on the global party scene, drawing over forty thousand revellers in 2017.

This year, programming for ZoukOut runs over 12 hours with the festival ending at sunrise. As a pioneer of the dance scene in the region, ZoukOut has over the years spearheaded the festival and dance music scene by putting together world-class stage productions, immersive experiences and a promise of some of the world's biggest names in dance music.

 

 

Details:

Date: Saturday 1 December 2018

Venue: Siloso Beach, Sentosa

Website: https://www.zoukout.com/

 

5. Adventures with Wildlife

A memorable way to end your year

With a mission to inspire people to value and conserve biodiversity, Wildlife Reserves Singapore (WRS) is dedicated to providing visitors meaningful and memorable wildlife experiences. A range of exciting events will take place to end 2018, suitable for all ages.

 

• Twilight Encounters

Twilight Encounters returns with an after dark adventure of fantasy and mystery. There's triple the wild factor with the first-ever Festive Pop-up market in the heart of Mandai, and Wildlife Cluedo at Night Safari's walking trails.

For more details, please visit: www.TwilightEncounters.sg

 

• Nothing's just Black & White

It's all about penguins! Discover interesting nuggets of information about these aquatic birds, chat with our friendly penguin keepers to find out why penguins are black and white, and get up close and feed penguins by hand!

For more details, please visit: www.birdpark.com.sg/truecolours

 

• Tales of Fearsome River Creatures

River Safari is turning into a giant board game ruled by fearsome river creatures. Brave adventurers must save themselves, and they win a Pin of Honour when the quest is completed. Designed for families, adventurers can form groups of up to six to solve puzzles and escape.

For more details, please visit: https://www.wrs.com.sg/en/river-safari/whats-on/fearsomecreatures.html

 

• Dragons & Beasts

Enter the Valley of Myths and come face-to-snout with 17 creatures from fantasy and folklore like unicorns, phoenixes and of course, dragons, from 17 November to 31 December. Embark on the Creature Researcher Trail to find out how fantastical creatures were inspired by discoveries of modern animals, their appearance, and their amazing abilities.

For more details, please visit: www.dragonsandbeasts.sg

 

6. Marina Bay Singapore Countdown 2019

Let the party countdown begin!

From now til New Year's Eve, Marina Bay will be pulsating with activities as Celebrate in the City, an exciting line-up of events and experiences, brings the public together to usher in 2019. These activities will range from performances by local and international artists, games, carnival rides and outdoor activities. Revelers can look forward to eight marquee events catering to all ages and interests.

On New Year's Eve, Celebrate in the City will conclude on a high note with the Marina Bay Singapore Countdown celebration. Continuing with the theme “Bay of Hopes and Dreams”, the celebration invites everyone to ring in the hopes, dreams and aspirations for the new year with activities including light projections, a concert, food truck festival, and bazaar.

Taking this year's festivities to new heights is the inaugural Star Island Singapore Countdown Edition – an outdoor extravaganza at The Float @ Marina Bay fusing magnificent fireworks with cutting-edge technology and 3D surround sound, impressive performances and amazing light shows.

Events Highlights:

Events	Date	Venue
The Great Moscow Circus	25 Oct – 9 Dec 2018	Bayfront Event Space
Christmas at ArtScience Museum	1 Dec 2018 – 6 Jan 2019	ArtScience Museum
Esplanade Presents Come Together	1 -6 Dec, 10-31 Dec 2018	Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay
Esplanade Presents Voices – A Festival of Song 2018	7 – 9 Dec 2018
Marina Bay Singapore Countdown 2019	31 Dec 2018	Marina Bay
Prudential Marina Bay Carnival	22 Dec 2018 - 24 Mar 2019	Bayfront Event Space

 

For more details, please visit: http://www.marinabaycountdown.sg/

 

7. Singapore Standard Chartered Marathon 2018

Race through the heart of Singapore

2018 marks the 17th anniversary the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon (SCSM), with the event set to once again take over the city's streets with three different routes for the Marathon, Half Marathon and 10km. This year also sees the introduction of a new 5km category.

SCSM 2018 will take place on 8-9 December, with the new, two-day format set to welcome over 50,000 runners across six different categories. On Saturday morning, the 5km race will begin at the F1 Pit Building and end at the scenic The Float at Marina Bay. A few kilometres away, parents will be cheering their kids on at the reimagined Kids Dash. The fun run, for children up to the age of 12, will take participants on an exciting adventure through the scenic zones at Universal Studios Singapore.

The following day, the Marathon and Half Marathon will take runners on a brand-new route, passing many of Singapore's iconic historical landmarks. Both runs will kick off at the F1 Pit Building, and conclude at The Float at Marina Bay.

 

 

Details:

Date: Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 December 2018

Venue: Multiple venues

Website: https://singaporemarathon.com/

 

8. A journey of discovery at Future World  

An immersive, colourful and high-tech art exhibit

Enter a futuristic world of high-tech interactive artworks at Future World, created in collaboration with renowned interdisciplinary art collective teamLab. Be immersed in a world of art, science, magic and metaphor through a collection of cutting-edge digital installations, featuring a complete range of exciting new artworks. 

Future World takes visitors on an exciting journey of discovery through five key narratives: Nature, Town, Sanctuary, Park and Space. Entering the Nature gallery, participants will encounter a cascading, six-metre-high waterfall, with digital programmed particles that feel just like water with the slightest touch or flick of the hand. Next to the waterfall is a vibrant scene of flowers blooming and wilting, as the four seasons play out over one hour. Engaging children in learning through play, Town encourages adults and children to cooperate with and inspire one another to meet the challenges of a shared urban setting. Each of the other galleries will also offer a chance to let the imagination run wild.

 

Details:

Date: Ongoing

Venue: ArtScience Museum

For more details and to purchase tickets, please visit: https://www.marinabaysands.com/museum/future-world.html

9. Unusual Journeys

See a different side of Singapore

Four unusual journeys through Singapore were awarded at the Singapore Tourism Awards 2018, covering different aspects of the city from history to Chinese mythology, and food culture to nightlife. 

 

• Black & White Houses Tour

Discover the history of gorgeous yesteryear shophouses with a knowledgeable guide, who will inform you of the different architectural styles of these colonial houses and the famous people who once lived in them.

For more details, please visit: www.janestours.sg

 

• Next Generation Hawker Food Tour

Eat your way through Singapore on this gastronomical trail. Food is the bedrock of Singaporean culture, and participants will get a taste of how young 'hawkerpreneurs' are doing their treasured recipes proud.

For more details, please visit: www.woknstroll.com.sg

 

• Journeys to Hell – Death & the Afterlife in Haw Par Villa

Built by the family that founded Tiger Balm and themed on the Chinese underworld, Haw Par Villa is best explored alongside with Journeys' Chinese folklore expert.

For more details, please visit: www.journeys.com.sg

 

• Singapore After Dark: The Hidden Secrets

A city that never sleeps, Singapore teems with food, drinks and a flurry of social activities late into the night. Relish the best of Chinatown and the Singapore River's nightlife by embarking on this tour.

For more details, please visit: www.monsterdaytours.com

 

BUSINESS UPDATE

 

Singapore Media Festival

 

A new stage for Asia's creativity

The Singapore Media Festival (SMF), hosted by the Infocomm Media Development Authority, is set to become one of Asia's leading international media events, where the industry meets to discover the latest trends, talents and content in Asia for film, TV and digital media.

SMF 2018 will feature new platforms for budding Asian media talent to be discovered and trained by international experts, as well as a robust showcase of Asian films and a vibrant celebration of Singapore films open for viewing to the public.

The Philippines is the SMF's Country-of-Focus this year, as the country celebrates 100 years of Philippine cinema and commemorates the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations with Singapore in 2019.

Jointly organised by Singapore Film Commission and Asian Film Archive, three restored 1998 Singaporean films – The Teenage Textbook Movie (directed by Philip Lim), Forever Fever (directed by Glen Goei) and Money No Enough (directed by Tay Teck Lock) – will be screened during SMF 2018. The free screenings will be accompanied by a talk featuring key cast and crew, to celebrate the films' 20th anniversary.

 

Details:

Date: Wednesday 28 November to Sunday 9 December 2018

Venue: Multiple venues     
For more details, please visit: https://www.imda.gov.sg/infocomm-and-media-news/sgmediafestival

EmTech Asia

Where technology, business and culture converge

A curation of the world's leading tech executives, scientists and investors, EmTech is a community, a network, and a meeting place for business leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs and change makers worldwide who are passionate about turning ideas into innovative solutions and addressing major global issues that matter. Produced by MIT's Technology Review magazine, EmTech has grown into a global community which runs in the United States, Europe, South America, India, Hong Kong, China and Singapore.

EmTech Asia will feature the innovators, the scientists, investors and tech executives at the heart of the next technology revolution. Over two days of networking and learning, be inspired by the 40 world-class speakers and 40 deep tech companies who are shaping the future.

 

 

Details:

Date: From Tuesday 22 to Wednesday 23 January 2019

Venue: Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre

For more details, please visit: https://emtechasia.com/