[Event] Public Preview of Circle Line 6 CCL6

After years in the making,  

the Circle Line is finally a full circle! 

 The loop is finally closed with three stations added between HarbourFront and Marina Bay MRT stations and the stations are Keppel, Cantonment and Prince Edward Road. I brought my girl to the public preview before it officially opens for passenger service on 12 July 2026.

We started out at Marina Bay MRT station and were greeted by the cheerful balloon lady. The public preview allows complimentary entry and exit from here and within the three preview stations. 

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"Doppler" by Gerald Leow explores how unseen forces such as sound, motion and perception shape our everyday experiences. Inspired by the Doppler effect and the movement of ship propellers around Prince Edward Road, the spiral steel sculpture represent the dynamic relationship between science, movement and art. 

Some of the activities at Prince Edward Road station. We didn't complete all of them as the queues were pretty long for some.

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By right, the next station after Prince Edward Road should be Cantonment station, but because the stamp card collection was at Keppel, we skipped Cantonment first and went to Keppel station. 

The two animal statues found at Keppel stations: Elimu, the baby black rhino and Arin, the baby Indian elephant. 

The tunneling story of Keppel Station. Building the tunnels between Cantonment and Keppel stations was challenging because the most direct route passed beneath the foundations of the Keppel Viaduct. Engineers had to use an advanced technique as a solution to this. 

Some of the activities and booths at Keppel station. We even got a paper collage of an SBS bus which we can use it to build the 3D model.

Interestingly, there is also a bicycle park area, which is actually quite big.

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Inspired by the former Tanjong Pagar Railway Station, Cantonment Station features elegant curved ceilings and stained-glass murals that make it one of the most unique stations on the Circle Line. There was a VR station and a Knackstop pop-up selling cool merchandise, but we didn't get any. My girl and I got separately for a while at this station as she didn't managed to board the train before the doors closed. 

I went back to Prince Edward Road station to get the last stamp and also the souvenir. It was a Prince Edward Road tag! The Curious Cassie's Adventure is completed! 

We headed back to Keppel MRT station, but the MRT wasn't operating to HarbourFront yet, so we exited the station and took a bus to HarbourFront instead to go to the next event at VivoCity. 

With the Circle Line now a complete loop, Singapore's MRT network is more connected than ever. It's amazing to see how our rail system continue to grow, making travelling around more convenient for everyone. I can't wait for the upcoming Cross Island Line and Jurong Region Line to open which will definitely brings an even more seamless connections across the island! 

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[Event] Celebration of CROQUANT CHOU ZAKUZAKU Opening in Singapore

Croquant Chou Zakuzaku, the sister brand of Hokkaido's popular BAKE Cheese Tart has finally arrived in Singapore and its flagship store will replace the former BAKE Cheese Tart outlet in Ion Orchard on 30th November 2019.

To celebration this launch, two preview sessions were held at The Canvas Club for the media as well as the loyal supporters of BAKE Cheese Tart. I am so glad to be able to attend the media session in the afternoon with CK Chai and Jessie. Many thanks to Kenny for extending the invite. I am a big fan of BAKE Cheese Tart and I remembered joining the never ending queue during the initial craze to get my hands on those cheese tarts so I am super excited to find out more about this new snack that will be hitting our shore.

"We are very honoured to be able to open a flagship store in Singapore. We have been eyeing to open the store for a long time in a trendy location, and have finally been able to do so in ION Orchard. We hope that Croquant Chou Zakuzaku can become a brand that is loved by Singaporeans who are interested in high quality sweets and dessert items" -- Mr Hajime Kikuchi (Director)

After the introduction, we were each given a cup with one of their famous Croquant Chou and limited edition ZAKUZAKU Jingle Berry (filled with strawberry custard cream and topped with white chocolate and freeze dried framboise), just for the Christmas season to try. It was love at first bite for me as I'm a sweet tooth person.

The best part came when we got to DIY our own Croquant Chou with the toppings available. 

The outer layer of the famous Croquant Chou is made of a blend of flour and almonds coated with sugar and egg white, while its custard cream filling is made from fine milk. Basically, it is a stick-type of cream puff that has a unique crunchy texture with fresh cream oozing out. So convenient that one can enjoy it on the move while shopping. This is also in line with the company's brand tagline "All the good stuff in one hand" which expresses how everyone can enjoy high quality & freshly made ZAKUZAKU, all in one hand!

Apart from the renowned Croquant Chou (retail at $2.80 and $10.50 for a set of 4), the store will also offer Soft Serve ice cream, "ZAKUZAKU SOFT" (retail at $6 regardless cup or cone), made purely with Hokkaido Milk and coated with croquant chunks and also "HIYAZAKU" (retail for $3.80), crispy puff containing soft ice-cream. With the promises to carry on the Japanese brand philosophy by offering only the best quality baked snacks, consumers can be sure to enjoy freshly baked Croquant Chou. Even the cream is filled on the spot and consumers will be able to witness the entire process of making the Croquant Chou. 

CROQUANT CHOU ZAKUZAKU

Address:

ION Orchard Mall

2 Orchard Turn

#B4-33

Singapore 23880

Operating Hours:

10am to 10pm, daily

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[EVENT] Golden Village's Kids Film Fiesta from 3rd to 11th November

Bring your kids to the cinema for the first ever Golden Village Kids Film Fiesta happening from 3rd to 11th November 2018! Embark on the journey to eight different magical animated adventures with seven of the titles that have never been screened before in Singapore.

Curated specifically with kids in mind, the Kids Film Fiesta will kick off on the 3rd November 2018 which is a Saturday with the film Foodiverse in Mandarin, which is written and directed by animation veteran Chen Liaoyu. A chance to get your kids to be excited about the food as the film is set in the world of foodies as Heroes Miss Penny (dumpling) and Mr Podge (Steamed bun) came together to save the food universe.

During the opening day, there will also be a Foodiverse Family Day event held at the GV Grand, Great World City just before the screening of Foodiverse. There will be activities like photobooth, glitter and airbrush tattoo and Foodiverse character clay keychain making workshop for the kids. The family will also get to bring back a goodie bag and win attractive prizes.

For kids who love some great action animation, Stan Lee's Chakra The Invincible: The Rise of Infinitus and Stan Lee's Chakra The Invincible: Mystery of Mighty Girl where 8-year-old Raju Rai protects the people of Mumbai as Chakra The Invincible. Stan Lee, the creator of Marvel's finest superheroes continues to excite audiences by creating animated superhero movies targeting the young movie fans.

Also featuring in the Kids Film Fiesta is the Oscar-nominated two-part series The Gruffalo & The Gruffalo's Child, winner of Best of The Fest at the 2010 Chicago's International Children's Film Festival and the Audience Award Short Films (ages 3-6) at the 2012 New York International Children's Film Festival respectively.

To conclude the Kids Film Fiesta, little fans of The Gruffalo will get to meet the mascot on Sunday, 11th November at The Gruffalo & The Gruffalo's Child Family Day event held at GV Grand. Stand a chance to win movie merchandise and photo opportunities with The Gruffalo!

Adding to the Kids Film Fiesta's animation line-up are four more never-been-screened in Singapore tiltes: Kikoriki: Déjà Vu, Picnic with Cake, NO-NO:RISING WATERS IN UNDERWOOD SPRINGS & OTHER ADVENTURES and Story Time.

I attended the preview screening of  Kikoriki: Déjà Vu with my family. This was the first time Rena stepped into a movie theatre even though this movie is more suitable for kids aged 6 and above. It was quite an experience and she did kick up a fuss in the middle of the movie. I had to bring her out to clam her down. The movie was about this cute, restless blue bunny called Krash who decided to organise an unforgettable birthday bash for his friends. He contacts the Déjà Vu agency and the group ended up in a journey through time travel in different periods of history.

Another good news to add, simply make your purchase of a minimum of two tickets online, and you will stand a chance to win one of three sets of prizes sponsored by Brandt! The prize package includes a 26L Black Table Top Solo Microwave and a Brandt cooking class for one adult and a child valued at $499 in total.

Screening Details
 Dates: 3 November (Saturday) to 11 November (Sunday)
Locations: GV Grand, GV Bishan, GV Katong and GV VivoCity
Pricings of screenings: Range from $8 to $13
Pricings of events: $20 (GV Movie ClubÒ Members) / $24 (Public)


For more information on Kids Film Fiesta, please visit www.gv.com.sg.

Tickets are available at all GV cinemas, via www.gv.com.sg and iGV app (available on iPhones and Android) from 11 October onwards. So take this chance to enjoy a movie with your kids!



A little #RenaComic to end the post. One of the many perks a toddler can enjoy!


**Official Poster and photos credit to Golden Village Multiplex Media Enquiries & Google Search**


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[EVENT LISTING] Exclusive Preview of DBS Marina Regatta 2017

A big shout out to all sunshine people out there as the DBS Marina Regatta 2017 (DBSMR) returns to Marina Bay from 1st to 4th June! I'm so excited to share the activities and highlights at this Singapore's Biggest BayFest as I've went for the exclusive preview before it's open to the public and admission is FREE. 

BayFest on Land

* BATTLE BAY *
Singapore's largest inflatable water obstacle course

Photo Credit to DBS Bank

Photo Credit to DBS Bank

Photo Credit to DBS Bank

Take up the challenge to navigate your way through Singapore's largest inflatable water obstacle course (11,000 square feet) featuring nine obstacles such as balance blocks, monkey bars, wall scaling and rope swings. Register your interest at www.dbsmarinaregatta.com to compete as a team. Fastest timings for individuals and teams stand to win up to SGD 8,000 in cash prizes and an all-expenses paid trip to Beijing.

Fun Fact: All proceeds from Battle Bay go towards supporting underprivileged students from Student Care Services.

* BAY BEACH *
Singapore's only pop-up urban beach returns bigger & better

This year, Bali beach club Potato Head will be bringing in their legendary Coconut Bar here for the first time to the urban beach serving their signature uber fresh coconut cocktails and beers. Don't forget to get some of Three Buns' gourmet burgers to complement your drinks! 

On 4th June night, come make history with Asia's first Intel drone light display as 50 Intel drones programmed to do bespoke designs for the regatta will be dancing in mid-air to a specially commissioned musical piece by local composer and conductor Eric Wong. The drones were behind Lady Gaga's Halftime Super Bowl this year and are each equipped with built-in LED lights that can create over 4 billion colour combinations.

Fun Fact: This year's urban pop-up beach spans 21,000 square feet and is Southeast Asia's largest ever. That's 1.5 Olympic pools, double the size of last year's beach! It can fit up to 2,000 people and is filled with 151 tonnes of sand - or eight truckloads worth. 

* BAY DOME *
Singapore's largest pop-up interactive art experience

Experience Singapore's largest pop-up interactive art experience where you can customise your own artwork and watch it come to life within the dome.

Fun Fact: At 7.5 metres tall which is about 2.5 storeys, Bay Dome is Singapore's biggest pop-up interactive art experience.

* BAY EATS *
Offerings from Singapore's top young chefs

Foodies alert, at the regatta's food village Bay Eats, The Local People returns as curators of the food village. Visit the award-winning food stalls and top new eateries in town such as the "NeoSin" restaurant Labyrinth, French eatery Garcons, The BellJar, Leng Leng ice cream and more.

Fun Fact: Garcons is a social enterprise started by Enoch and Immanuel. They have both done internship at Restaurant Andre, and used to be rivals with eateries on the same stretch in Katong.

* PLAY DOME *
Play in the day, party at night

Build up your stamina with free lululemon-curated classes by Yoga+, WeBarre and Eat Train Love during the day in this nine-metre tall Play Dome. At night, let your hair down at the DBSMR X Ultra Countdown Party which will take place exclusively at the regatta from 7pm to 10 pm on Friday and Saturday evening (2 & 3 June). The pre-parties will feature three Ultra Music Festival deejays each night, such as Dubvision, Crossnaders, Raiden, Jade Rasif, Moe and Myrne. (For 18 years and above. Charges are SGD 15 per entry, inclusive of a free drink at the Play Dome bar. DBS Live Fresh cardholders get priority access)

Fun Fact: Myrne was signed to Mad Decent in 2015, the electronic music label founded by Diplo.

* BAYFEST SHOP *
Perfect your festive look at their art market's eclectic range of stores

From hammocks to pottery to henna, this year's BayFest Shop offers a diverse range of products and festival-friendly gear. Shop for a good cause and support local!

Fun Fact: Social enterprise East Bali Cashew will also be at the BayFest shop. 95% of their employees are women!

* GIANT GAMES *
TRY OUT SOME GIANT PICK UP STICKS

Photo Credit to DBS Bank

For some light-headed fun, try out their Giant Games such as Giant Jenga or Giant Pick Up Sticks - a supersize take on the old-school game where you try to pick up a stick without moving any others in the pile.

Fun Fact: Giant Games is organised by Society Staples. The founders both have siblings with developmental disabilities and seek to build a more inclusive society. 

BayFest on Water

* DRAGON BOATING *
Region's top teams compete for Asia's highest prize purse

* SAILING *
Explore the Bay's waters on DBS' 18-metre tall mega sailboats

For more information, do visit

Website: www.dbsmarinaregatta.com
Facebook: go.dbs.com/dbsmr2017
Instagram: @dbsmarinaregatta
Official Hashtags: #DBSMarinaRegatta, #DBSMR, #WorkHardBayHard


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[MOVIE] Preview Screening of A DOG'S PURPOSE

Based on the novel of the same title written by W. Bruce Cameron is a light-hearted and adorable movie directed by Lasse Hallstrom. This movie is about a dog trying to figure out his purpose in life over the course of four reincarnations as four different dog breeds while keeping all the memories of his previous existence. Shared from the dog's perspective, we were shown the life of the dog from birth to death except for the last life where the dog reunites with his original owner again. 

In the first life, the dog is a Golden Retriever called Bailey being rescued by young boy called Ethan and his mother. Bailey accompanied Ethan through his childhood and teenage days, seeing Ethan through happy periods like playing together, falling in love and through sad moments like how his parents got separated, his home got destroyed by fire, his legs got injured and his breaking-up with his first love. He went through all these with Ethan till he died of old age. 

Bailey reincarnated into a female German Shepherd K-9 called Ellie and works together as a team with a police officer called Carlos. She died after being shot during a kidnapping rescue operation. Before she died, she managed to save the kidnapped girl from drowning.

Next, Ellie reincarnated as a Pembroke Welsh Corgi called Tino. Tino has a very close relationship with Maya, a college student and sort of helped his lonely owner and himself find true loves. Tino led one of his best lives before dying of old age.

Lastly, Tino reincarnated to a Saint Bernard called Buddy. He was taken in by a couple but was being neglected and abandoned. After which, Buddy managed to find his way to where he stayed in his first life and find his first owner, Ethan who has already become a middle-aged man. Buddy helps Ethan to reconnect with his first love, Hannah and they ended up happily married. The last scene shows how Buddy managed to convince Ethan that he was actually Bailey with a trick that only the both of them knew. 

Although I'm not a pet owner but the movie left me tearing at one point and laughing most of the time. The different lives show different stories of how the dog was being treated by their owner and how they find their purpose and remain as a loyal companion, true to how they were referred to as 'a man's best friend'. 

Preview tickets thanks to +CF Chai for bringing me along.

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[MOVIE] Preview Screening of School Tales เรื่องผีมีอยู่ว่า

Every school will bound to have their own horror tales that were being passed down from the seniors to the juniors. 

In this Thai horror movie, School Tales directed by Pass Patthanakumjon, a group of band members stayed back in the school for rehearsal and decided to share the spooky stories they know and test them out themselves to see how real the stories are. The group split into pairs to explore three different parts of their school compound.

SPOOKY TALE #1 - THE GHOST WHO KEPT ASKING 'WHERE?'

Top and Net explored the old school building to look for the ghost of a former school boy called Yak who had fallen from the stairs and died. Any person who goes there at night would heard his spirit asking, 'where'. 

SPOOKY TALE #2 - THE GHOST WHO GOES 'SHHH'

Song and Pete explored the ghost in the school library who appears when you scream in the empty library. The ghost with a hideous face would 'shhh' that person with the silence action  

SPOOKY TALE #3 - THE GHOST WHO APPEARS WHEN YOU PLAY A SERIES OF NOTES ON THE FLUTE

The two girls, May and Cream explored the old music room to summon the ghost of Pawadee by blowing a series of nine specific musical notes on the flute and staring at the mirror.

SPOOKY TALE #4 - THE TWIST IN THE END

It was later revealed that the ghosts all have some unfinished purpose to settle thus their spirits still lingers in the school building. The stories also revolved around common problems students or even teachers faced in school, such as bullying, spreading malicious rumours and out-casting another person. It was thus the students mission to help the ghosts to settle their unfinished purpose and only until then, they can all find peace.

There is also a twist at the end of the movie which I shall not reveal. The horror element is minimum but there is a nice mystery plot which I appreciate even better after discussing with my friends at the end of the movie.

Big thanks to Meryl for bringing me along to this movie preview.


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