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Why Travel? Enjoy our own Cherry Blossoms in Singapore

There is no need to buy a ticket, pack your bags and fly to Japan just to enjoy the Sakura. We have our own ‘Sakura’ season in Singapore, just right at our doorsteps. Spotted this beautiful flowering tree, which resemble cherry blossom, which I read is called trumpet tree (scientific name Tabeuia rosea) right outside …

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Lovely Family of Otters

Expect the unexpected! Something which I just learnt on 2 August 2019 at a Brahma Kumaris workshop about Stress Management. Wow, what a surprise! A family of otters came by at the canal near our block of flats. They were playing and frolicking about on the ground. I didn’t count the number of otters when …

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River Hong Bao 2019 Fireworks Spectacle

For those who went for the River Hong Bao 2019, the fireworks must be the main draw. It was for me. I went for two nights – a three-minute firework on Thursday 7 February and the 10-minute spectacle on Saturday 8 February. I had expected the Saturday one to be packed with people. I was …

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What does Mickey have to do with President Halimah Yacob?

Mickey Go Local Mr Kiasu

Just outside Raffles City Shopping Centre, you will see the exhibition of Disney’s “Mickey Go Local”. Mickey looking cute and studious in a school attire. Mickey all grown up and joined the army. Mickey wearing durian shoes with a good morning towel sling over his shoulder, so Singaporean uncle! Mickey can be kiasu too. Different …

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Melodious Jurong, a Chinese Orchestra Concert on 9 June 2018

Melodious Jurong

Melodious Jurong, a Chinese Orchestra concert at Jurong Secondary School Hall on 9 June 2018. This is the second time that my mum and I watched the performance of 琴牵裕韵. The tickets were courtesy of my neighbour who performed in the Chinese orchestra. We were delighted to have Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam as the Guest of Honour …

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