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SUMMARY:Giant Mooncakes Takeover Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre’s Rooftop to Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival the SINGAPO人 Way!
DESCRIPTION:This coming Mid-Autumn Festival\, an installation of giant mooncakes will light up the night sky at Shenton Way and mark the start of Mid-Autumn Family FUN (MAFF)\, an annual festive event co-organised by Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre (SCCC) and Singapore Chinese Orchestra (SCO). \nThis three-day event will span from 6 to 8 September 2024 at SCCC and Singapore Conference Hall and feature a total of 21 family-friendly activities specially curated for families and children\, young and old to celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival the SINGAPO人 Way. \nBesides the installation of mooncakes representing different dialect groups on SCCC’s Roof Garden which make for an ideal photo spot\, visitors can also moon-gaze at night\, watch both ticketed and free stage performances\, sing along to moon-themed tunes\, participate in a variety of workshops\, join lantern walks\, try out different mooncakes and tea etc. \nSCCC Chief Executive Officer Alvin Tan said\, “In celebration of Mid-Autumn Festival\, we are delighted to partner SCO again to activate the heart of the Central Business District through arts\, culture and heritage. This year\, we are bringing back perennial favourites such as music and theatre performances\, lantern walks and moon-gazing\, and complementing them with new offerings including our first Mid-Autumn Festival rooftop installation. In doing so\, we hope to encourage more Singaporeans to visit SCCC and to partake in our family-friendly programmes with their families and friends.” \nOther highlights of MAFF include: \n\nThe Moon Mission\, a theatre production of a reimagined tale which tells the story of folklore characters such as Chang’e and many others;\nGrandpa’s Grandpa: Stories of our Ancestral Heritage\, an educational workshop for families to discover more about their lineage;\nHits of Classics: Ancient Moon\, Present Light\, a concert by SCCC\, SCO and Lianhe Zaobao where audience will be treated to pieces related to Mid-Autumn Festival; and\nThe World of Guzheng: A Parent-Child Workshop\, a session where parents and children can bond over beautiful melodies.\n\nAs part of the festivities\, visitors can also look forward to the following freebies on 7 and 8 Sep 2024 (while stocks last): \n\nCollect free mooncake sponges from 1pm to 7pm;\nComplete a survey from 1pm to 7pm and redeem an Old Chang Kee snack of your choice; and\nComplete a stamp card at all seven game booths at Moonlight Delights Fiesta from 12pm to 8pm and redeem a mystery gift.\n\nThe Giant Mooncakes Takeover installation will be available from 3 Sep 2024. Visit singaporen.sg/maff for more details. \n\nImages: Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre
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LOCATION:Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre\, 1 Straits Boulevard\, 018906\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Arts,Lifestyle
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SUMMARY:Desaru Coast presents Ombak Festival
DESCRIPTION:Award-winning destination resort Desaru Coast presents Ombak Festival\, The Ultimate Weekend of internationally renowned acts and more than 50 events for all to enjoy. From 13 to 15 September 2024\, the destination in Johor will host an array of events and activities across music & performances\, food & beverages\, visual arts & craft\, and for the younger festival goers\, Ombak Kids. \nMusic & Performances\n \nPerformances at Ombak Festival will feature 16 hours of Ombak Main Stage programming\, including an Asia-exclusive performance by pop culture icon Grace Jones; Grammy winner and R&B Hall of Famer Macy Gray\, who is celebrating the 25th anniversary of her debut album; and Swedish band The Cardigans playing their global smash hits. In addition\, Ombak Festival will host a series of performances by some of the biggest names in the regional music scene\, including Alena Murang\, Thee Marloes\, and Aisyah Aziz. \nFood & Beverages\nGuests can experience an explosion of Malaysian and international food and drinks by some of the region’s top chefs and mixologists with a series of culinary delights throughout the destination\, including Ember Beach Club Brunch by Chef Andrew Walsh\, Kitchen Takeover by Carbon KL\, Latin Street Flavours by Feliz\, and Flavours of Borneo by Reka:bar\, Vér\, and Chocha Foodstore. \nVisual Arts & Craft\nArt lovers will be captivated by intricate installations that celebrate Malaysia’s and the region’s artistic heritage\, from the mesmerising fluid metal sculptures of Abdul Multhalib Musa – one of Malaysia’s young leading contemporary sculptors – to the participatory Shore Debris Table installation by artist and photographer Ernest Goh of Ayer Ayer. Ombak Festival will also feature two marketplaces – a Southeast Asian fashion and lifestyle collection curated by Dia Guild\, and local artisanal designs at Lokal Market – with offerings that are environmentally and socially conscious and accessible to all. \nOmbak Kids\n \nThe fun extends to even the youngest of guests through Ombak Kids and its programme of family-friendly activities. From the Silent Disco Kids edition to Mereka Garden Games; from Junglewalla eco-adventures and Flying Kites to Sailing Jongs – there will be a variety of interactive workshops\, thrilling games\, and engaging entertainment for the young and the young at heart to revel in. \nKarina Ridzuan\, Director of Ombak Festival\, said: “Ombak Festival embodies Desaru Coast’s values\, offering vibrant\, high-quality events with a distinctly Malaysian flair. It’s an international festival with a Malaysian soul\, featuring diverse elements from local and international performances by Grace Jones and Macy Gray to local stars like Bunga and Masdo. With more than 50 events\, it’s a festival for all ages\, promoting eco-conscious art and wide and diverse culinary collaborations. We aim to establish Desaru Coast and Johor as key destinations on the regional festival map\, and we are grateful for the unwavering support of local councils and communities.” \nOmbak Festival Packages\nIn-destination guests get to experience the ultimate benefit of Ombak Festival at leisure in world-class accommodation and services every step of the way. All four 5-star Desaru Coast resorts – The Westin Desaru Coast Resort\, Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast\, Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas\, and One&Only Desaru Coast – are within walking distance of the picturesque festival sites. \nAll Ombak Festival Stay Packages are exclusive to Desaru Coast resorts\, and are designed for two adults with complimentary stay for one child aged 12 and under. The packages include accommodation and breakfast; Festival Opening Party on 13 September; Festival Weekend Passes; access to Ombak Kids programmes and Adventure Waterpark Desaru Coast; and selected food offerings. \nGuests can enjoy the best rates with Early Stay Packages\, which are on immediate sale until 13 July 2024. Festival Day Passes\, Festival 2-Day Passes\, and travel information will be announced on 22 July 2024. \nHard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast is a fun fit for families\, given its proximity to Adventure Waterpark\, where Ombak Kids will be held. Packages at Hard Rock start from MYR4\,500. \nThe Westin Desaru Coast Resort is perfect for two\, with packages starting from MYR5\,000. \nAnantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas offers immersive art and culinary experiences\, from RM6\,550. \nFlavours of Ember Beach Club\, along with one-off hospitality packages are available at One&Only Desaru Coast. \nGuests travelling from Singapore can take the direct ferry service between Singapore’s Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal and Desaru Coast Ferry Terminal from 13 to 16 September 2024. \nFor more information about Ombak Festival and to purchase festival Stay Packages\, please visit www.ombakfestival.com today. \n\nImages: Ombak Festival
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LOCATION:Desaru Coast\, Malaysia
CATEGORIES:Arts,Food & Dining,Lifestyle
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