Too bored to be watching the same soap drama series during your lunch break while staying at home? Strap in because you’re in for a treat. Starting from 15 May 2020 to the end of the month, well-loved American sports brand, Under Armour, is launching a four-part Instagram Live series called #ThroughThisTogether, so you can be inspired from the series to get active at home during your lunch break. The schedule of the upcoming sessions is as follows: Hosted by their trainers-cum-ambassadors, Under Armour features the creative ways these sportsmen incorporate their workout in their daily routine, and the means…
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Expansion doesn’t always mean the bigger, the better. For our flat pack warehouse giant, IKEA, branching into smaller settings seems to be their way of coping with the intense competition and ever-changing consumer needs. Well-known for its giant warehouses and its labyrinth of inspirational showroom kitchens, toilets, and living rooms, there’s a place for everyone here—a weekend playground for the new family moving into their first home, a lovers’ dating spot or a therapeutic walk for the solo soul. Here in Singapore, we can expect something different post-COVID days, come 2021, with IKEA Singapore’s first small-store concept in Southeast Asia…
Receiving this news brightens my mood for the entire day. After viewing their archival recordings of FALLING, LATE COMPANY, and DRAGONFLIES, Pangdemonium is sharing with everyone CHINGLISH next. Unlike their previous productions, which focuses on heavier themes like parenting, cyberbullying, and xenophobia, CHINGLISH, while being a theme-driven play, is filled with comedic elements. A warning has been given; please refrain from consuming your meals while viewing because the show promises you endless laughter that it will almost be impossible to eat in peace. The production highlights the clashes in culture between the East and West and a regrettably sour political…
When I say I cannot sit still, I really do mean it. I feel a strong need to fill up the grids of my schedule so promptly and efficiently—sign up for new courses, challenge myself with new skills or hobbies, you name it. If Jack has the skills of all trades, then I must be Jill who dabbles her fingers in all things. On the contrary, during this Circuit Breaker, I am proud to say that I have not learnt a new skill. Nothing. Zilch. I’m writing a lot more than usual of course, but outside of work, I picked…
Words have long been a form of love language. Especially during this trying time, words of encouragement to the migrant workers—who are battling with COVID-19 in isolation—can go a long way. Yes, there might be a language barrier between the locals and these migrants but doesn’t have to stop us from caring for them, even from afar. Local creative agency, BlkJ, and translation houses, Mother Tongue and SDL, have come together to launch Love Translated—an initiative to enable anyone keen to drop words of encouragement to these migrant workers to do so. Besides bridging the language barrier, this initiative aims…
China is slowly emerging from its battle with COVID-19. As life slowly resumes, the schools are engaging in creative means to ensure that social distancing measures are adhered to protect the future generation. So how do we ensure that young children understand what social distancing entails, especially when they’re in the classrooms or at play? These adorable hats are here to instil just that. Each hat is appended with two long lateral protrusions at its sides which will hit each other when the kids come too close to one another. These ‘wings’ serve as a gentle reminder to step away…
Listen up, all Singapore Residents! You can collect a new type of reusable cloth mask at the end of May 2020. Trade and Industry Minister Chan Chun Sing announced on 6 May 2020 that the government is commencing a third round of masks distribution. The improved mask—which you will receive—is proudly developed by Singapore’s very own Institute of Materials Research and Engineering at A*Star. Unlike the disposable and reusable masks dispensed earlier, this mask is equipped with new filtration capabilities. With the new function to filter external bacteria from the user, it can better protect the wider community from the…
I’m sure you enjoyed getting your theatre fix from the production “Supervision” last week. Thanks to WILD RICE, you now get to enjoy “Monkey Goes West” for this week instead! Adapted from the familiar classic Chinese novel “Journey to the West”, the musical is a light-hearted comedy with localised dialogues peppered with Singaporean jokes. It’s as though the fantasy crew—Tang Xuan Zang, Sun Wukong, Sandy, and Pigsy—were teleported to Singapore and are making a trip to the west of our country. All in all, the local production is filled with Singaporean flavour and family-friendly activities suitable for all ages. Similar…
Last weekend, I savoured every bit of Pangdemonium’s production—LATE COMPANY—over dinner with my family. I thought it was the last time I was going to watch the amazing cast before I can catch their electrifying performance on the stage at the end of Circuit Breaker. But no, Pangdemonium is giving me more fangirl squeals this coming weekend by sharing another of their play online, called DRAGONFLIES. DRAGONFLIES is an apt show to our current situation. During this pandemic season, many of us are cooped at our homes and distancing ourselves from one another. Similarly, this production has ingeniously brought light…
With the sustaining streak of the spike in the number of infected COVID-19 cases in Singapore, SG Healthcare Corps has been set up to support the growing need for manpower in healthcare. Anyone can join, as long as you are above the age of 18 years old. Also, it doesn’t matter if you are a former, practicing, or non-healthcare professional—there are areas you can lend a helping hand like administrative or supportive roles. Simply indicate your interest in the portal and you will be called up to serve whenever there is a good match between your skill sets with the…
As a part of their new engagement initiative, WILD@Home, our local theatre company, WILD RICE, is streaming its popular shows for free—in a bid to connect audiences and artistes amidst this social distancing period. From 1 to 7 May 2020, they are streaming their show “Supervision” on their YouTube channel. To make things more interactive, there’s a live talkback session on 7 May 2020, 9 pm, where interested audiences can join to watch the live telecast of the cast and creatives of the production. Written by local playwright Thomas Lim, the storyline is inspired by his aunt who installed cameras…
I stepped out of my grab and saw Christine, a petite lady, walking a big black dog that is almost half her frame. After a quick mutual acknowledgement, Christine cautioned me to keep a distance from her. “He is not that friendly,” she quipped. Pulling my side slung camera towards my chest, I took three steps back. Social distancing has begun. As soon as Christine stepped down the aisle, those hostile barks turned instantly into soft whimpers—like toddlers whining to their mother. This is precisely why I came, for all aspiring dog mamas and papas to get a guided tour…
Last weekend was a well-spent one, watching Pangdemonium’s FALLING as a post-dinner family activity. If you thought the season of giving was over, hold on a minute as I’m about to prove you wrong. Pangdemonium is here to share more of their plays online. In light of the Circuit Breaker, Pangdemonium has handpicked “LATE COMPANY” to be screened. Most of us spend an extended duration online and my friend rightly commented, “I now use the same laptop for work, workouts, and watching shows”. Rather than feeling isolated and alienated during this trying time, enjoy LATE COMPANY with your loved ones—either…
“We the citizens of Singapore, pledge ourselves as one united people regardless of race, language, or religion”, echoes the national promise we recited since we were young. This unique country is home to various racial groups that transcend all aspects of everyday living—housing, education, even sports. Although there is that little nagging problem where we associate a particular ethnicity to a type of sport. For example, you’ve probably heard statements like how Malays are especially good in soccer; the Chinese are experts in martial arts; while Indians are superb Cricket players. We can discuss the reasons for these racial associations…
If the ‘Parasite’ film was too good that it needs to hit the encore button again, here’s a treat for all. The black-and-white version of the critically acclaimed film is hitting the South Korean theatres on 29 April 2020 and the online platforms in Asia in May 2020—which means, we can all watch it in the comfort and safety of our homes during this extended Circuit Breaker. Yet another stay home activity for the masses! Though the plot and cast remain the same, this colour swap is sure to give the film a different feel and makes the riveting plot…