Colours, Sights & Patterns At Kampong Glam

In the 19th century, Kampong Glam was essentially an ethnic district with a strong Malay-Arab influence. It was a place where locals patronized for their Arab-Muslim traditional foodstuff and merchandise...

Immersive 4K HDR Viewing Experience With Sony Projectors

Sony’s latest innovative laser light source projector is High Dynamic Range (HDR) compatible with native 4K resolution, creating an amazling clear lifelike experience, as if you are there yourself…

Back 30 Years To Upper Serangoon Shopping Centre

Iconic along this stretch of road is the rectangular block of a nondescript beige-tiled building. The facade of this building is blocked by an overhead bridge. And this is the front entrance to a shopping centre - the Upper Serangoon Shopping Centre… (USSC).

Monti - Singapore's Longest Brunch Every Sunday

Enjoy brunch by the bay concept, complete with stunning views of the Marina Bay and its surroundings, and a fabulous menu and music programme to match at Monti…

Where Freemasons Convene

In 1886, the Masonic Club was established to support Singapore freemasonry. Guess who was the first Freemason in modern Singapore?

Netflix - Live In Singapore Now With Singtel

It’s time to stock up on your snacks. With Netflix now on Singtel, you can watch all your favourite TV series and movies. Connect to Netflix on all your devices - from mobile phones to tablet, smart TVs and laptops on the best network.


Here are something of the exciting programs lined up on Netflix:

Marvel’s Daredevil Season 2


Blinded as a young boy but imbued with extraordinary senses, Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox) fights against injustice by day as a lawyer, and by night as the Super Hero “Daredevil” in modern day Hell's Kitchen, New York City. The action never stops with our masked vigilante as he takes on new characters such as The Punisher and Elektra on his quest for swift justice. Watch the trailer here.

House of Cards

Do you know the difference between the U.S. Senate, House and Congress? Do the terms Democrats or Republicans mean anything to you? Do you enjoy the robust debates (or watercooler conversation starters) with the presidential hopefuls on television?


Join Frank Underwood (Kevin Spacey) on his pursuit for absolute power at all costs in the United States Presidential Election 2016 fever with House of Cards (Season 1 to Season 3).

There is something for everyone, kids below 12 included:

Lego Bionicle: The Journey To One

After the rise of a dark force leaves a city in ruins, six warriors armed with the power of the elements set out to restore balance and banish evil.

Lego Friends: The Power Of Friendship

The Lego Friends story centers on the everyday lives and personalities of five girls in a fictional hometown called Heartlake City. Each of the friends has a distinct personality and interests. Together, they get into zany antics, love and mis-steps as they face adventures side by side.

Netflix Parental Controls

With Netflix Parental Controls settings, parents can now block mature titles from being shown onscreen or added to the instant queue feature. For more information on Parental Controls, refer to the Netflix Help Center including this page on setting PIN access for Singapore.


Complimentary Netflix Subscription

Stay on top of the latest Netflix highlights by simply signing up or recontracting with Singtel between 22 January - 22 July 2016! For more details, visit www.singtel.com.sg/netflix.



Amazonia Family Entertainment Centre With Singtel Netflix

Merlion Wayfarer had the opportunity to visit Amazonia Family Entertainment Centre recently.


A fully-grown adult, she was amazed at the size and spread of activities there for families. With many features never previously offered in Singapore, Amazonia, with its 9500 square foot air-conditioned facility, is unique with many first-of-its-kind activities.

3D Glow Golf

Complete with 3D glow-in-the-dark artwork and motion props you will be enthralled with our Under the Sea, Pirates and Dinosaur sections as you make your way around the incredible course.

Adorable pirates that stand on stools or hide in barrels... 
Or aim the golf ball at the open wings of the pterodactyl...

Jungle Play Gym

Complete with an 8 metre high, four-level wave slide, spiral slide, ball pit, trampoline, suspension bridges and tunnels, the Jungle Play Gym aims to provide hours of fun and energy burning excitement for children of 3-12 years of age.

The high slide with a gradient slope...

A cosy bistro where parents can await their children's playtime...

Some of the toys sold at the retail section...

Singtel Netflix

At the Party Room with themed race car tables for the boys, and flowery carriages for the girls, highlights of Singtel Netflix were shared with all.

Welcome to the event...

Some "ice breaker" games for the kids...

An introduction to Netflix Parental Controls...

Light bites and sandwiches to whet the appetites for more online viewing... 

For more highlights of Singtel Netflix, view



Gardens By The Bay - Blossom Beats

Gardens By The Bay
Marina, South
March 2016

Cherry blossoms in bloom right here in tropical Singapore - this unexpected sight is what visitors will get to see at Gardens by the Bay’s latest floral display - Blossom Beats. This is the first time that visitors can see such a myriad of cherry blossoms, as well as other blossoms, in the Flower Dome at Gardens by the Bay.
The crowds can be overwhelming...

 
But the blossoms were worth any queue...
    
What the same scenes look like - with and without people...


It is still possible to get very good shots, with patience and creativity.
 

Styled after a traditional Japanese garden, “Blossom Beats” will also feature quintessential Japanese elements such as a tori gate, Japanese screens and kimono.


  

More than 20 varieties of cherry blossoms, or sakura, are showcased in the floral display. On display are cultivars such as the Prunus Fujishidare which has pendulous branches, the Prunus Yedoenis Yoshino which stands out with its striking white flowers, and the Prunus Accolade, with its pale pink blooms.
   

 
It was truly a romantic time for couples -
It was heartwarming to see their smiles and loving glances...




In addition to cherry blossoms, peach blossoms are in bloom too. One unusual variety on show is the Prunus Genpei Shidare which has flowers of two different colours - red and white- growing on the same plant.



The trees are still budding... promising many more beautiful blooms to come...


Borrowed scenery (借景; Japanese: shakkei; Chinese: jièjǐng) is the principle of "incorporating background landscape into the composition of a garden" found in traditional East Asian garden design. The term borrowing of scenery ("shakkei") is Chinese in origin, and appears in the 17th century garden treatise Yuanye. When the builder of a Japanese garden takes into consideration nearby or distant landmarks that could be seen from the garden - mountains, cascades, or works of architecture - he is essentially using the concept “borrowed scenery”.



The red bridge was supposed to represent the route blessed to take to salvation. In Zen symbolism red represents life force, preservation, the sacred, and red transforms the delusion of attachment into the wisdom of discernment...

In the Gardens, you have the opportunity to experience a mini "hanafubuki" (flower snow storm), where the falling blossom petals descend upon the ground like drifting snow flakes, coating the ground in a soft pink and white carpet of petals.




There are always the other blossoms and sights at the Gardens that are equally memerizing...


This experimental floral display is expected to run till March 27. Check Gardens by the Bay’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/gardensbythebay for updates on the blooming.

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