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Jacelyn • Filed under: Advertorial, Events • 11:26 am • Comments(0)

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It’s back again, bigger and better than ever! For the third successive year, iconic museum event Explore Singapore! will show you a whole new side to museums and our heritage.

Enjoy a unique musical performance at the museum, pick up self-defence techniques, make a bear for your loved ones, do your bit for charity while you eat and shop, or simply savour delectable desserts and feast your eyes on entertaining acts. Choose your favourite activities from our many events, enjoy Explore Singapore! in its full splendour, and let’s have fun!

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Here are some of the activities which are happening at some of the museums in Singapore! :lol:

Dim Sum Dollies Day Out!

Catch this unique musical performance at the National Museum of Singapore! There’s no better or bigger introduction to Singapore’s heritage and culture than one made by the Dim Sum Dollies. As part of Explore Singapore!, let Singapore’s very own delectable Dim Sum Dollies take you in song and dance as they introduce you to Singapore’s history in a whimsical fashion. With a brand new skit, they will showcase our history and culture with their trademark Singlish wit.

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Who:	The Dim Sum Dollies are a musical cabaret group in Singapore, played by Selena Tan, Emma Yong and Pamela Oei. The Dollies are known for their loud and colourful costumes, spectacular dance scenes and their comical but incisive approach to contemporary social issues in Singapore.
When:	29 November, Saturday, 1pm & 3pm
Where:	The National Museum of Singapore, 93 Stamford Road
Ticket Sales:	Free with museum admission Adult: $10, Student & Senior Citizen: $5 Family Pass (3 Adults & 2 Children): $30
	Limited capacity, on a first come first served basis.

The Old Days of Club Street

Join us on a guided tour to one of Singapore’s oldest — and now coolest — shopping street! Discover hidden parks and fascinating alleyways amongst other historic gems in this heritage walk through the hip and happening Ann Siang Hill.

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When:	29 November 2008, Saturday, 10am – 12pm & 3pm – 5pm
Where:	Singapore City Gallery
Ticket Sales:	Adult: $6, Student/Senior Citizen: $4
	Limited spaces available. For bookings and enquiries, please call 6321 8321.

Wrap! Festival

Join us for a musical extravaganza celebrating Asian culture! Delight your taste buds with yummy desserts at our dessert fair and enjoy a special performance by world-famous Nanta, winner for best performance at the 1999 Edinburgh Fringe Festival! Combining traditional Korean drumming with comic and drama, Nanta’s performance is not to be missed!

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You can also soak up the cultural rhythms of a Dikir Barat performance and groove to the tunes from popular musical duo Jack and Rai from EIC.

Other highlights include a first time magic show in the galleries by magician Jeremy Pei, who will amaze and awe! Kids will love the bouncing castle, face painting, balloon twisters and more!

Join us for loads of fun and entertainment for the entire family!

When:	7 December, Sunday, 1 – 6pm
Where:	Asian Civilisations Museum, Empress Place, 1 Empress Place
Ticket Sales:	Discounted Museum Admission: $2 per person (Usual: Adult: $8, Concession: $4)
	Inclusive of a special magic show in the galleries at 2.30 pm!
	Desserts sold separately.

Other than these three events, there are lots more for you to EXPLORE! :blush: Check out this page for more details!

I might be going to one of the events. See if you can catch me there! :D

References:
www.exploresingapore.com.sg
http://www.nhb.gov.sg
http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dim_Sum_Dollies

Jacelyn • Filed under: Events, Food • 10:42 pm • Comments(0)

Betcha didn’t know! :lol:

Chunk Fest is this lovely island’s first ever ice cream festival! WOO HOO!!! Did I just hear you say HIP HIP HOORAY?! :D Come on, louder please! :no:

When:	6 December 2008, Saturday, 2pm – 11pm
Where:	Fort Canning Green
Fee:	FREE ADMISSION!!!

Here are some of the exclusive flavors from the US to look out for that day

If you are an ice cream lover like me, make yourself free on that day and head on to the event! See you there! (if you ever spot me) :D

Jacelyn • Filed under: Advertorial, Events, Food • 3:28 pm • Comments(1)

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In conjunction with Explore Singapore! 2008 and National Heritage Board, HungryGoWhere brings you a one-day only event: BIG EAT OUT! at The Peranakan Museum on 22 Nov 2008!

You’ll get the chance to browse through more than 30 stalls at the Flea Market, a chance to discover the history of Peranakans, enjoy shows by balloon artists and face painters plus all other entertainments lined up just for you! And also not to forget, a chance for you to indulge in Heritage Hawker foods from around Singapore while you go on a spree at the museum! =) Best of all, your contributions will support the Andrew and Grace Home charity! woot

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Early birds can even get a chance to meet Mark Lee, who would guide you along on a special tour to intrigue your curiousity of the Peranakan culture How can you resist such a funny man as your tour guide? :p

When:	22 November, Saturday, 12 noon – 5pm
Where:	Peranakan Museum Carpark, 39 Armenian Street (next to Substation)
Ticket Sales:	To be purchased on event day. $5 food coupon pack (inclusive of ONE free entry to Peranakan Museum); $10 food coupon pack (inclusive of TWO free entries to Peranakan Museum); Admission to the Peranakan Museum is only $2 (UP $6 adult or $3 concession)

Buy a $10 food and drinks voucher pack and you can attend a special tour conducted by Mark Lee from 2 to 3pm.

• Limited spaces available
• Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis
• Tour is in Mandarin

Great activities for the family, complimentary with Museum admission from 12 noon to 5pm.

• Balloon artist
• Face painting
• Peranakan paper crafts
• Self-guided Treasure Hunt
• Screenings of Sayang Sayang from 11am to 6pm with complimentary Museum admission

For more information on Explore Singapore, visit www.exploresingapore.com.sg. I will be at the event tomorrow, remember to say hi to me if you spot me! :D Many thanks to the team from BLOG2u for inviting me to this event!

See you there folks! :lol:

Plugs:  neo

Jacelyn • Filed under: Fun • 10:31 pm • Comments(2)

Have you seen the spanking new themes from Gmail? :lol: Here’s mine :hehe:

Isn’t it cute? :erm:

There are a lot more to choose from :D

That is why Gmail is my favourite email service provider :no: I wonder if they allow us to customize the themes though :s

Plugs:  Jacelyn, karen*

Jacelyn • Filed under: Fun, Leisure • 10:55 am • Comments(4)

Updated with group photo! :D At last…

This is a lonnngggg overdue post which I have been waiting and waiting and waiting for the photos to arrive. Already two months and I still didn’t get the pictures from my friend’s friend. I gave up ok! Two months to upload pictures? wth I think by the time the photos came, I may be getting married already :argh: (nah, that’s 5 years later :D ) Lesson learnt

I have been travelling all around the world for 21 years but this is the first time I went to Batam. Don’t laugh, but it’s true :doh: Dang, I missed the days where I can travel freely without paying anything. It sucks to be an adult isn’t it? hee

We had A&W for dinner! Missed it so much! The Indonesians call it “Ah Wai” haha :D

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Plugs:  Jacelyn, Kenneth, celine, karen*