National Museum of Singapore’s Story of the Forest — the well-loved installation inspired by Singapore’s treasured collection of natural history drawings by William Farquhar — will come to a close after eight years on 13 October 2024.
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Singapore: LiSHA’s Deepavali light-up to officially kick off on September 14
The light-up festival, which will take place from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm at Birch Road, Little India, is open to public.
Bollywood duo Vishal-Sheykhar to perform in Singapore on October 4
Vishal-Sheykhar have served as music directors in several hit Bollywood movies such as Dus, Ek Tha Tiger, Jhankar Beats, Om Shanti Om, Bharat, Pathan, Sultan, Anjaana Anajaani, Ra One, War, Student of the Year, Fighter, and others.
90-hectare Jurong Lake Gardens opens with rejuvenated Chinese and Japanese Gardens
In conjunction with the opening of Chinese and Japanese Gardens, the largest edition of ‘Lights by the Lake’ is being held at the Gardens from 8 to 22 September 2024.
New Bidadari Park, equal in size to 18 football fields, adds a large swathe of green serenity to Singapore
Minister Desmond Lee informed on Instagram: “Visitors can enjoy a total of 5.2km of experiential trails within the [Bidadari] Park – such as the Woodland Experiential Trail, which features clusters of majestic Tembusu and Ficus trees and the Adventure Playwoods, where children can also enjoy exploratory play in nature.”
Indian actor-comic Vir Das to perform in Singapore in October
Das has already made a name for himself in the stand-up scene. He has also performed in American shows Conan and The daily Show. Das has also won an International Emmy Award for Best Comedy Series for his Netflix comedy special Vir Das: Landing.
Singapore: SDC ramps up nightlife with Sentosa Night Mode
Night Mode represents a strategic move to boost Sentosa’s appeal and allure after sunset and diversify its charm beyond the traditional daytime attractions. This initiative introduces a series of new nocturnal experiences, extended operating hours, and exclusive island-wide promotions, creating an exciting and immersive after-dark atmosphere.
Art Unites 2024 celebrates racial harmony in Singapore
The day-long annual event was filled with multiple activities, including art exhibitions featuring works of established and budding artists. About 1,000 people attended the event.
Singapore: Here’s all the National Heritage Board programmes you can attend in July and August
The Founders’ Memorial at Bay East Garden will be a space for Singaporeans to come together and reflect on their journey as a nation. So don’t miss this sneak peek into the experiences that await you when the Memorial opens in 2028!
National Museum of Singapore’s latest showcase, Play:Date, centred on toys and play
Play:Date – Unlocking Cabinets of Play is a free showcase and will run until 5 January 2025. Separate fees apply for the digital gamified experiences within the showcase.