Esplanade Circle of Hope from 11 Oct 2013 to 5 Jan 2014

From 11 Oct 2013 to 5 Jan 2014, Circle of Hope by Indonesian Octo Comelius will be on display in Singapore Esplanade concourse. 

"This is a story about deforestation. There are birds everywhere and they try to tell a story about what’s happening to the forest. They meet the children, who ask them why they are trying to build a new home all the time, and why they always seem to be in a frantic state. The birds tell their stories..." Octo Cornelius 

 Children watching helplessly

Why skeleton birds?

BookFest@ Singapore

If you are in Singapore, don't miss the largest Book and Stationery event of the year at the Suntec city which is organized by Popular bookstore. Bookfest@Singapore starts on 13 Dec 12pm and end on 22nd Dec 10 pm. Being a book and stationery lover, this is the favourite event of the year for me. 

I'm delighted with the list of invited local and overseas authors and celebrities. 
I'll be attending the famous Taiwanese author and director 九把刀 or 9 swords talk on 14 Dec which start at 7pm and maybe savvy investor Jim Rogers who co-founded the Quantum Fund and retired at 37 years as I also aspire to retire early like him. 

Click this link to find the invited speakers at http://www.bookfestsingapore.com/about/special-appearances

Singapore MacDonald's Kampung Burger

This is MacDonald's Kampung Burger. The pineapple doesn't look fresh and I don't like the sauce. Just tasting it once will do.

New MacDonald burger in Singapore that aims to share the kampung spirit. Kampung means village which don't really exist except for one or two left in Singapore.

Christmas in Singapore

About a month before Christmas day, orchard road will be decorated with christmas lighting and shopping malls will be dressed to the nine. Although there is no snow, it is normally quite cooling in December and it is the school holiday for the students. Though I'm not a christian, I anticipate the christmas decoration at orchard road. 

Christmas tree outside Ion Orchard shopping mall

Ion Orchard shopping mall

Christmas decor along Orchard Road

People watching street performance at Orchard Road

On Hiatus

Dear friends, I be not be blogging on Singapore for a week as I be in Taiwan for holiday. Will update the blog when I return to Singapore. 

Essential Eames Exhibition at ArtScience Museum

I was glad to visit the Charles and Ray Eames exhibition at ArtScience Museum recently on a weekday. The place is quiet with not many visitors. Essential Eames exhibition will end on 5 January next year.

In the exhibition, you get to sit on their famous chair, play with the educational toy House of Cards to build different structures, touch the lota , see Ray paintings

" Explore the life and work of Charles and Ray Eames, the most famous couple in design. Most known for their timeless furniture creations, their influence and innovation extended far beyond that into architecture, exhibition design, toy making and film. "

At the entrance

Materials section

Photography

 Overview of Charles and Eames Chairs Design

 Marina Bay Sands and ArtScience Museum

 This is the Art Science Museum 

Delicious Kaya Toast at Ya Kun

If you want to try one of the traditional Chinese breakfast, do try the Ya Kun Kaya Toast. I love their signature kaya toast which is spread with kaya ( or egg and coconut jam) that is made from 'coconut milk, sugar, eggs and pandan). I also love their soft boiled eggs and fragrant coffee with milk. You can buy the kaya toast value set which cost about $4.80 which includes two slices of kaya toast, 2 soft boiled eggs and a cup of coffee. 
When I was young, I like to pour the coffee on the cup plate and drank off the plate. Now, I'm more conscious and just drink off the cup. 

Normally people add pepper powder and soys sauce. For me, I just add soya sauce as I don't like pepper. I'm delighted they are innovative and added new items to their traditional kaya toast like toast stick and ice-blended coffee.

There are many branches in Singapore like at Singapore Changi airport, Raffles City shopping centre and their flagship store at Far East Square. I had my afternoon tea at the Raffles City shopping mall. 

At Changi airport terminal 3, it is opened for 24 hours.

Ya Kun Kaya Toast at http://yakun.com.sg/index.aspx

Kaya toast value set which comes with kaya toast, coffee and two soft boiled eggs. Yummy!

The kaya toast is filled with kaya spread and butter slice.

I love to add soya sauce to the eggs.

At the Shop

Simple but so delicious. They cooked the soft boiled eggs just right.

New items toast sticks that is deep fried with ham and cheese inside! You can dipped the kaya jam!

Cheese oozing out

From Ya Kun Kaya Toast website, to find out more, click here

Supertree Grove in Gardens By the Bay

Supertree grove is located at Garden by the bay is one of the free attractions if you just want to admire the beautiful structure from the ground. If you want to go up to the super tree also known as OCBC skyway, you need to pay $5.00 entrance fees.  

"When night falls, watch as the Supertrees come alive with a dazzling myriad of light displays bursting across the sky."

http://www.gardensbythebay.com.sg/en/the-gardens/attractions/supertree-grove.html

Miss Singapore Universe

Want to know what Miss Singapore Universe wore for Miss Universe National Costume contest at Vegas Mall ? She dressed like a peacock decorated with National flower, Orchid.

To see other nations' national costume, visit this link at yahoo news,  Miss Universe 2013 National Costume Contest

Shi Lim, Miss Singapore 2013 (photo from yahoo news)

Durian, King of Fruits

Durian, commonly known in Southeast Asia as the King of Fruits, is popular in Asia for its creamy rich and sweet fruit. The fruit is protected by its green thorn husk. 
In Singapore, you can find many durian desserts be it durian cake, crepe and ice-cream. 
Common feedback by foreigners is its strong smell. But once you taste it, you feel like you are in heaven. 

 I brought this durian, which the seller sold it in package though its not so environment friendly.

The durians!

You need strength to open the durian. (Last two photos from google)

View of Singapore from the Top at Science Centre

If you love Science subject, you can visit Singapore Science Centre located at the western part of Singapore, near Jurong East MRT. You can play with the prototype they have to learn Science concepts like gears and worm wheel gear, or just look at the colourful fish in the Marine alcove, or scan your face to see how you look like when you are 60 years old. 

Top view of Singapore Marina Bay Sand and Garden by the Bay

Can you see the iconic Skypark Infinity pool?

 Marine Life

 Explore the Sound

Technologies used by Soldiers