马到功'橙'!
New year cannot eat snake already, must work like a horse.
But neigh-mind, as long as everybody 身心健康、天天开心!
Gong Hei Fatt Choy!
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How Fresh Is Your Milk?
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Milk has always been regarded as an important part of one's diet as it is an excellent source of vitamins and minerals. And while babies should only stick to breast milk or formula milk prior to the age of one, they can consume fresh milk - the full cream kind, not low fat or skimmed - after they turn one.
As it turned out, the monkies love the taste of fresh milk. In fact, the boys always gulp down a glass of fresh milk before they head off to school every morning. So you can probably guess the monkies' level of enthusiasm when Greenfields sent us their range of milk products to try out.
To be honest, this would be our first time tasting Greenfields milk but something tells me that this will not be the last.
For starters, the milk comes from Greenfields' dairy farm facility in Malang, Indonesia with its Friesian Holstein milking cows imported from Australia and bred in Indonesia. What this means is that due to its close proximity to Singapore, Greenfields milk can be delivered here in 2 to 3 days compared to 10 days from Australia facilities and even double that from the USA. By that time, bacteria may build up in the milk and hence will required the milk to be pasteurize again. This is known as double pasteurization and will significantly reduce the nutritional value of the milk. On the other hand, Greenfields milk is single-pasteurized so more nutrients are retained.
In addition, the milk is sealed on-site at the dairy farm facility - no transport between milking, processing and packaging - and hence, cutting down the chances of bacterial contamination.
All well and good, but what about the all-important taste test?
As the monkies put it, the fresh milk tastes like... erm, milk. And I agree. It tastes what fresh milk ought to. Creamy, but none of the artificial taste that some milk brands have. In fact, Greenfields milk is one of the very few brands out there that has no additives, no preservatives, no hormones, and no antibiotics.
It is just milk.
And since we are on the topic of milk, Ayd could not resist in using some of the milk to conjure the world's best scrambled eggs. At least that was how Ayd put it.
For a cheesy option, throw in some Greenfield's Mozzarella Cheese!
Oh, and you have to try its Chocolate Malt flavour. It is so very good, one of the best chocolate milk I have ever tasted. Seriously, try it. Even the monkies are now full-fledged converts and fans of its chocolate milk. Somehow, it is not overly sweet but yet, it still retains that malty-taste goodness.
Of course, do not take my word for it. On your next visit to the supermarket, pop by the milk aisle, scrutinize the carton labels, bring home a pack of Greenfields Fresh Milk (and/or Chocolate Malt) and taste the wholesome goodness of what fresh milk should really be like.
Greenfields Milk comes in Fresh Milk, Chocolate Malt, High Calcium Low Fat and High Calcium Skimmed Milk and are available at leading supermarkets.
Gallop away @ Gardens by the Bay
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It is probably common knowledge by now that the Flower Dome at Gardens by the Bay changes its signature floral displays with every passing season and this Chinese New Year, it is no different.
Kicking off the “Gardens by the Bay Goes around the World” series for 2014, the Chinese New Year floral display will bring an auspicious start to the Year of the Horse set in the company of colourful blooms such as cherry blossoms, kumquat plants and camellias.
So yes, expect to witness an explosion of colours at every turn in the Flower Dome... complete with auspicious Chinese New Year decorations, of course.
But the real centerpiece, or rather centerpieces, of the Floral Display has got to be the majestic-looking wooden horse sculptures. Which is perfect as the coming Chinese New Year will be known as 'Year of the Wooden Horse'.
These life-sized wooden sculptures are the work of British-born craftsman James Doran-Webb, who is based in Cebu and spent a painstaking six months to assemble these three horses.
The horses are made from thousands of pieces of driftwood salvaged from beaches and rivers around Cebu, with each being made from approximately 400 pieces of driftwood of varying sizes built around a stainless steel skeleton.
Amazing works of art, no?
And as an added incentive for the children, be sure to gallop down to the nearby Children's Garden, Singapore's newest and largest Playground, after that!
Useful Information
Year of the Horse Floral Display
Flower Dome, Gardens by the Bay
Date: 17 Jan - 16 Feb 2014
Time: 9am - 9pm daily
Charges: Entry fees into the Cooled Conservatories apply. For admission charges, click HERE.
Website: http://www.gardensbythebay.com.sg
Reliving the Old Kampung Days
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After an overwhelming response for its debut last year, the National Geographic Channel (NGC) Young Explorer Programme is back!
It is a nature education programme for children aged 7 to 10 and aims to create a more enjoyable and meaningful learning experience to stimulate interest in various subjects through hands on learning, as well as to invoke the spirit of exploration by inspiring kids to enquire and be curious of the world around them. And best of all, it is FREE!
Ash and Ayd had the chance to get a sneak peek of the 'Relive the Old Kampung Days' workshop over the weekend, which was held at the Sustainable Living Kampung at Bottle Tree Park.
Set up by Ground-Up Initiative (GUI), Sustainable Living Kampung (SL Kampung) is a not-for-profit organisation which seeks to restore the connection between urbanites and the land we live on through a diversity of activities - organic farming, appropriate technologies, arts and culture, social and humanitarian projects. In fact, the entire premise was so rustic and homely that it felt as if we were transported back in history.
Together with the SengkangBabies, the boys' kampung experience kicked off with a tour of the spice and herb garden where they got to pick up some knowledge on some of the common plants used in our daily lives.
The boys even gamely chewed on some mint leaves... with mixed results - Ash loathed the taste while Ayd loved it!
We moved on to animals next, as the boys got a crash course on some of the more common birds that have been spotted around Bottle Tree Park.
But you know, boys being boys... they tend to get restless after a while so it was a good thing that their next activity featured some hands-on activity to work those muscles.
To truly experience kampung life, farming is an inevitable aspect. So after slipping on gloves and lifting up a few cangkuls, they were off!
But as they found out, an important part of farming was not so much the planting bit. Rather, it was the weeding part that ensured that the crops grew healthily. So the boys were taught how to take the the weeds in the correct manner, roots and all.
No doubt it was hard work under the hot sun, but I think they thoroughly enjoyed the work.
And the biggest take-away from the short weeding session? The boys have a new-found respect for farmers as they acknowledged that it was no easy task toiling under the hot sun everyday.
With all the hard work done, it was time to chill a little. On a floating barge, no less.
It even came with our personal paddler.
This part of the SL Kampung is not usually open to public and can be only accessed via its workshops and activities. So it was a real treat for the boys as they got to drift along a large pond on a floating barge, while dipping their feet into the cool water at the same time.
But if they thought that lazing on a barge was the highlight of the workshop, the next activity clearly upped the ante and had them scrambling towards it in wild excitement.
After all, how often can one get to wade through a natural stream in Singapore? And to top it off, the boys had to descend into the stream via a rope tied to a tree trunk!
Truly an awesome experience on its own, if you ask me.
Initially, both Ash and Ayd were a bit wary of stepping barefoot into the knee-deep stream. But once the mud was oozing through their toes coupled with the cool water surrounding their feet, it was clear that they enjoyed every minute of it.
In fact, they enjoyed it so much that they kept trekking further upstream and refused to leave!
I guess it is a given then that the boys totally had the time of the lives during the 2-hour workshop. Okay, the 2 daddies included.
I loved how the workshop had woven together nature and our Kampung heritage, and created new experiences for the boys. Experiences which they would never have known in our current modern city life.
And if you want your kids to join in the fun too, they can do so by just registering at www.ngcyoungexplorer.com.sg. In fact, besides the Kampung workshop, there are four other workshops - Explore the Rainforests of the Singapore Botanic Gardens, Delve into the Wonders of Wildflowers at Bidadari, Discover the Flora and Fauna of Bukit Timah Nature Reserve (Check out mummybean's account here) and Seek out Nature at the Mangroves of Pasir Ris - to check out over the month of February as well. Click HERE to find out more details about the individual workshops.
Upon completion of the trails, children are also encouraged to complete a worksheet detailing what they have learnt from the trails. All children with a completed worksheet will receive a NGC Young Explorer Badge and certificate. All completed entries will also qualify them for a chance to go the Explorer Camp led by Casey Anderson, a wildlife expert at NGC!
Registration is FREE but as places are limited, Young Explorers will be chosen based on the answers provided by the child when they register. A total of 1,200 aspiring young explorers will be selected as part of this programme. Click HERE to register. And do hurry, registration closes on 31 January 2014!
Chinese New Year (CNY) Activities for Kids 2014
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The Year of the Horse is fast galloping towards us but Chinese New Year need not always mean the usual fare of house-to-house visiting and gorging. Spice up the CNY with this list of kids-friendly activities that will help to keep your little ones occupied throughout the long weekend and beyond. HUAT AH!
Spring surprises await you at the Gardens in 2014! Gallop into the Year of the Horse with this new floral display. Kicking off “Gardens by the Bay Goes around the World” series for 2014, this display will bring an auspicious start to the Lunar New Year amidst colourful blooms such as cherry blossoms, kumquat plants and camellias. Look out for the horse sculptures designed by award-winning sculptors to tie in with the Chinese zodiac sign.
Read my review here: www.cheekiemonkie.net/2014/01/gallop-away-gardens-by-bay.html
Oh, and don't forget to pop by Singapore's newest Playground for children, the Children's Garden, after that!
Venue: Flower Dome, Gardens by the Bay
Date: 17 Jan - 16 Feb 2014
Time: 9am - 9pm daily
Charges: Entry fees into the Cooled Conservatories apply. For admission charges, click HERE.
Website: http://www.gardensbythebay.com.sg
Usher in the prosperous Year of the Horse with 88 illuminated lantern scuptures of horses galloping towards prosperity and countless gold coins suspended along the street. Drop by the carnival-like bazaar to shop for a wide range of New Year goodies from auspicious plants and flowers to festive delicacies.
Street Light-Up
Venue: Eu Tong Sen Street, New Bridge Road, South Bridge Road and Garden Bridge
Date: 11 Jan - 28 Feb 2014
Time: 7pm – 2am (Friday & Saturday) | 7pm – 12mn (Sunday – Thursday)
Festive Street Bazaar
Venue: Pagoda Street, Smith Street, Sago Street, Temple Street and Trengganu Street
Date: 10 - 30 Jan 2014
Time: 6pm – 10.30pm (Daily) | 6pm – 1am (Chinese New Year’s Eve)
Nightly Stage Shows
Venue: Kreta Ayer Square
Date: 11 - 30 Jan 2014
Time: 8pm – 10.30pm
CNY Eve Countdown Party
Venue: New Bridge Road and Eu Tong Sen Street
Date: 30 Jan 2014
Time: 9.30pm – 12.30am
CNY Yuan Xiao Party
Venue: New Bridge Road and Eu Tong Sen Street
Date: 9 Feb 2014
Time: 6.30pm – 10pm
Website: http://chinatownfestivals.sg/
Soak in the festive atmosphere at Singapore’s first integrated resort. RWS stays open throughout the Lunar New Year, as it transforms into a magical destination with 3,888 custom-made lanterns light up the resort in full festive glory. Auspicious decorations will adorn the resort blessing guests with success in the Year of the Horse. These include 8 lantern horses galloping along FestiveWalk and 8 lantern seahorses outside the Maritime Experiential Museum.
Universal Studios Singapore
From 15 January onwards, come ‘bai nian’ with Woody and Winnie Woodpecker and your favourite Sesame Street friends at Universal Studios Singapore. For the first time, Cookie Monster, Oscar, Grover and Abby Caddaby will be joining Elmo in festive outfits, as they greet guests with well wishes in the Year of the Horse.
Time: 10am – 7pm
Price: S$74 (Adult); S$54 (Child; 4-12 years old); S$36 (Senior; 60 years old and above)
A Sea of Celebrations at S.E.A. Aquarium
Gallop into the Year of the Horse at the world’s largest aquarium, where an abundance of fun and surprises await. Come usher in good tidings with the family of beautiful seahorses and sea dragons. From 24 January 2014 to 14 February 2014, guests can enjoy the sweet tunes of Chinese-fusion chamber music and be surprised by very special underwater festive greetings from the divers at the Open Ocean Habitat. Don’t miss out on performances such as street magic, stilt walkers, acrobatics, as well as fun activities for the kids. Magnificent lantern seahorses will also greet guests as they visit the S.E.A. Aquarium this Lunar New Year.
Date: 24 Jan - 14 Feb 2014
Time: 9am – 9pm (31 Jan 2014 – 9 Feb 2014), 10am – 7pm
Price: S$38 (Adult); S$28 (Child; 4-12 years old and Senior; 60 years old and above)
Featuring more than 400 fossils and models, as well as over 50 original artworks, this first-of-its-kind exhibition combines four exhibitions from the renowned American Museum of Natural History, San Juan National Science Museum, SCI! Expo at Monash University and artist Peter Trusler.
“Dinosaurs: Dawn to Extinction” will take visitors on a journey from the Precambrian, Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous time periods, offering a refreshing and in-depth journey into the pre-existence, existence, rise and extinction of dinosaurs. Through a timeline thread, visitors will be transported more than 600 million years back in time to learn the unique story of what came before and after the dinosaurs, and gain a deeper understanding on how these species evolved and adapted to changing environmental conditions.
Read my review here: www.cheekiemonkie.net/2014/02/dinosaurs-dawn-to-extinction-artscience.html
Venue: ArtScience Museum
Date: 25 Jan - 27 Jul 2014
Time: 10am - 7pm
Charges:
STANDARD: Adult S$24 | Senior Citizen (65 yrs & above)S$19 | Child (2-12 years) S$12
SINGAPORE RESIDENTS: Adult S$18 | Senior Citizen (65 yrs & above) S$16 | Child (2-12 years) S$11
For advance purchase of tickets, visit HERE.
Website: http://www.marinabaysands.com/Singapore-Museum/dinosaurs/
Logos Hope, the world’s largest floating book fair, is returning to Singapore during the Chinese New Year! The book fair onboard Logos Hope offers an expanded selection of over 5,000 books at affordable prices. They cover a range of subjects for the whole family to enjoy! Additionally, the rest of the fully air conditioned Visitor Experience Deck is also open for the public to explore. From the Welcome Area, which introduces the new vessel through a short movie and interactive displays, to the International Café, which has ice cream, drinks and snacks for sale, there is sure to be something for everyone.
We visited it back in 2011 when it docked in Singapore, and the kids had a blast onboard. Read more about our experience HERE.
Venue: The Promenade, VivoCity
Date: 24 Jan - 2 Feb 2014
Time: Wed - Sat: 10am - 10pm | Mon & Tue: 3pm - 10pm | Sun: 1pm - 10pm
Charges: Free. Children under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
Website: http://gatheringsofhope.logoshope.org/
With larger-than life lantern displays, intricate handicrafts and crowd-pleasing performances featuring local and foreign performers from the region, be prepared to treat your senses to an extravaganza of lights, sights, and sounds this coming Lunar New Year. Be dazzled by the wide array of exquisite handicrafts from China and satiate your taste buds with more than 40 sumptuous varieties of local and regional delicacies served at the largest outdoor Food Street in Singapore. A myriad of fringe activities, ranging from amusement rides to carnival games to Main Stage Performances, will also ensure that visitors are treated to non-stop entertainment for the entire family.
Venue: The Float @ Marina Bay
Date: 29 Jan - 8 Feb 2014
Time: 12pm - 11.30pm daily (CNY Eve: 12pm - 1am)
*29 Jan: Fireworks at 8pm
*30 Jan (CNY Eve): Fireworks at 12 midnight
Charges: Free Admission
Website: http://www.riverhongbao.sg/
*Activities are free, but usual admission charges apply.
For more information, visit http://www.wrs.com.sg/
Venue: Merlion Plaza to Beach Station, Sentosa
Date: 31 Jan - 2 Feb 2014
Time: 11am to 9:30pm daily
For more information, click on the poster above or visit www.sentosa.com.sg/en/whats-on/events/current-events/#item5245
Rein in the year of the horse this Lunar New Year at the National Museum of Singapore with free activities including storytelling sessions, face painting and a craft activity. Visitors will also enjoy free admission to the special exhibitions A Changed World: Singapore Art 1950s – 1970s and Singapore Biennale 2013.
Activities on Sat 1 Feb:
Craft activity*
Glass Atrium, Level 2 | 12pm to 5pm
Face painting*
Glass Atrium, Level 2 | 12pm to 5pm
The Story a Painting Tells: Storytelling Sessions for Children
in conjunction with A Changed World: Singapore Art 1950s – 1970s
Exhibition Gallery 2, Basement | 2.30pm to 3pm & 4.30pm to 5pm
*Last admission time for craft activity and face painting is at 4.30pm.
Venue: National Museum Of Singapore
Date: 31 Jan & 1 Feb 2014
Time: 10am - 6pm
Charges: FREE
Titans of the Past is a unique presentation put together for the very first time to form a seamless storyline of travelling through pre-historic times. It features two international travelling dinosaur exhibitions, "The Growth and Behaviour of Dinosaurs" which is co-produced by the Museum of the Rockies, US Montana and Kokoro Co., Ltd Japan, and "Ice Age, The Exhibition" from Aurea Exhibitions, Argentina. Check out our experience HERE.
Venue: Annexe, Science Centre Singapore
Date: Now until 23 Feb 2014
Time: 10am - 6pm daily
Charges: Adult $20 | Child (3-12 yrs) $16 | Family Package (2A&2C) $68
Embark on a flight of prosperity at Singapore Flyer and gallop ahead as the Giant Wheel of Fortune guides you along its Signature Auspicious Trail. Have fun with other new year festivities such as meet-and-greet Captain Flyer God of Fortune, an award-winning rainforest full of cherry blossoms, horoscopes panels and more! Each child will also get a pack of gummies compliments of Captain Flyer, official mascot of Singapore Flyer.
Meet-and-Greet “Captain Flyer” God of Fortune
Venue: Waterfront Promenade (Level 1), Singapore Flyer
Date: 31 Jan, 1 & 2 Feb 2014
Time: 12pm – 1pm and 3pm – 4pm
Website: http://www.singaporeflyer.com/promotions/chinese-new-year-2014/
Venue: Istana (Entrance to the Istana grounds is via the main gate at Orchard Road)
Date: 1 Feb 2014
Time: 8.30am - 6pm
Charges: FREE for Singaporeans and Singapore permanent residents. Other visitors are required to pay an entrance fee of $1 per person.
To celebrate the Year of the Horse, guests visiting LEGOLAND Malaysia Theme Park will be able to build LEGO Horses using their imagination and creativity. The Park is also challenging guests to build a total number of 888 LEGO Horses. The number is considered to be symbolic of prosperity and the building challenge is expected to last until 9 February 2014.
Venue: The Beginning
LEGO Build-A-Horse Activity | 24 Jan - 9 Feb 2014 | 11am - 6pm
Lion Dance of Courage | 31 Jan - 3 Feb, 8 & 9 Feb 2014 | 7pm
Qian Qiu Drum & Martial Arts | 31 Jan - 3 Feb & 8 - 9 Feb 2014: 7.50pm | 4 -7 Feb 2014: 7.30pm
Musical Fireworks | 31 Jan & 1 Feb 2014 | 8.20pm
LEGO All-Stars Performance | 31 Jan - 3 Feb, 8 - 9 Feb 2014: 7.30pm | 4 - 7 Feb 2014: 7.20pm
Venue: LEGO City Stage
Qian Qiu Drum & Martial Arts | 31 Jan - 9 Feb 2014: 12.30pm, 2.30pm & 4.30pm
Lion Dance Stilts Show | 31 Jan - 3 Feb, 8 & 9 Feb 2014: 3pm & 5pm
The Brainstormers Acrobatic Show | 24 - 30 Jan, 10 - 28 Feb 2014 (Fri to Sun only): 11.30am, 2.30pm & 4pm | 31 Jan - 9 Feb 2014 (Fri to Sun only): 11.30am, 2pm & 4pm
Lunar New Year Parade (From LEGO City Stage to The Beginning)
31 Jan - 3 Feb, 8 & 9 Feb 2014: 6.45pm | 4 - 7 Feb 2014: 7pm
*Usual admission charges apply.
Website: http://www.legoland.com.my/Plan/CNY-2014/
KidsFest is a three-week festival of world class theatre for young people in Singapore. This year, nine shows will be performed over three weeks. Here are some of the shows that will be put up during the Chinese New Year period:
What the Ladybird Heard
21, 23, 25, 26 & 30 Jan & 1 Feb 2014
Details: http://www.kidsfest.com.sg/productions_Ladybird.asp?cid=02
Private Peaceful
22, 24, 25, 26 & 31 Jan, 1 & 2 Feb 2014
Details: http://www.kidsfest.com.sg/productions_Peaceful.asp?cid=04
The Snow Dragon
29 & 30 Jan, 1 & 2 Feb 2014
Details: http://www.kidsfest.com.sg/productions_Dragon.asp?cid=06
Horrible Histories: Awful Egyptians
31 Jan - 2 Feb, 8 Feb 2014
Details: http://www.kidsfest.com.sg/productions_Egyptians.asp?cid=08
The Boy Who Cried Wolf
31 Jan, 2, 4, 6, 8 & 9 Feb 2014
Details: http://www.kidsfest.com.sg/productions_Wolf.asp?cid=07
Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors
1, 7 - 9 Feb 2014
Details: http://www.kidsfest.com.sg/productions_Tudors.asp?cid=09
Hello Ling!
Step into Ling’s lovely little garden and feel the warmth of the sun. Come along as she explores her fascinating garden of light. Discover how light makes plants grow and how it creates beautiful colours like those you see in a rainbow. Join us in this theatre for children aged 2 to 4 years old to learn more about light and how it makes things glow, glisten, sparkle and shine!
Venue: Esplanade Recital Studio
Dates: 7 - 9 Feb 2014
Time: 7 Feb 2014, Fri, 9.30am, 11am & 4pm | 8 & 9 Feb 2014, Sat & Sun, 11am, 2pm & 4pm
Charges: $15 | Package of 4: $50
Book tickets HERE.
Website: http://www.huayifestival.com/2014/programmes/hello-ling/
Parent-Child Workshop: Move, Learn and Have Fun!
Learn important Chinese values like respect and filial piety in this fun-filled movement based parent-child workshop. Simple movements choreographed to poems that talk about filial piety and extracts from Chinese classic texts like Di Zi Gui will be taught. Come sing and move along with your child!
Venue: Esplanade Recital Studio
Dates: 8 Feb 2014
Time: 10.30am & 4pm
Charges: 1 Adult + 1 Child: $24 | 1 Adult + 2 Children: $36 | 2 Adults + 1 Child: $36
Book tickets HERE.
Website: http://www.huayifestival.com/2014/programmes/parent-child-workshop-move-learn-and-have-fun/
Parent-Child Workshop: Crafting Delight — A Rocking Horse
Don’t miss this fun and interactive workshop where you can create your very own adorable rocking horse! Participants can also learn simple paper-cut designs and Chinese idioms themed around the horse. So bring along your creativity and get ready to gallop into the springtime!
Venue: Esplanade Bay Room
Dates: 8 Feb 2014
Time: 10.30am & 2.30pm
Charges: 1 Adult + 1 Child: $24 | 1 Adult + 2 Children: $36 | 2 Adults + 1 Child: $36
Book tickets HERE.
Website: http://www.huayifestival.com/2014/programmes/parent-child-workshop-crafting-delight-a-rocking-horse/
Join us at the Most Colourful and Grandest Chingay ever! 8,000 multi-ethnic performers, World Longest and Largest 360-metre beautiful batik art, 4-metre tall Giant Artistic Puppets contingent, First Time Getai in Chingay, 700-children ballet performance, First-of-its-kind outdoor community drama, Exotic groups from various countries such as Italy, Korea, Philippines and China and Grandest Finale by 3,000 performers presenting 720-metre long of colourful hand knitted tapestries and many more exciting highlights!
Venue: F1 Pit Building
Dates: 7 & 8 Feb 2014
Time: 8pm
Charges: 7 Feb - Cat 1 $50 & Cat 2 $40 | 8 Feb - Cat 1 $60 & Cat 2 $50
*20% discount for PAssion Card members.
For tickets, please visit HERE.
Website: http://www.chingay.org.sg/
National Geographic Channel Singapore invites all kids aged 7 - 10 years old to join the National Geographic Young Explorer Programme 2014! Learn more about uncommon flora and fauna in Singapore through excursions to parks and places which are exclusive habitat to these species.
A total of 5 workshops are available, and they begin from 8 Feb 2014 onwards. Participation is FREE, but you must register by 31 Jan 2013! Visit www.ngcyoungexplorer.com.sg for more information and to register.
The Year of the Horse is fast galloping towards us but Chinese New Year need not always mean the usual fare of house-to-house visiting and gorging. Spice up the CNY with this list of kids-friendly activities that will help to keep your little ones occupied throughout the long weekend and beyond. HUAT AH!
Year of the Horse Floral Display at Gardens by the Bay
Spring surprises await you at the Gardens in 2014! Gallop into the Year of the Horse with this new floral display. Kicking off “Gardens by the Bay Goes around the World” series for 2014, this display will bring an auspicious start to the Lunar New Year amidst colourful blooms such as cherry blossoms, kumquat plants and camellias. Look out for the horse sculptures designed by award-winning sculptors to tie in with the Chinese zodiac sign.
Read my review here: www.cheekiemonkie.net/2014/01/gallop-away-gardens-by-bay.html
Oh, and don't forget to pop by Singapore's newest Playground for children, the Children's Garden, after that!
Venue: Flower Dome, Gardens by the Bay
Date: 17 Jan - 16 Feb 2014
Time: 9am - 9pm daily
Charges: Entry fees into the Cooled Conservatories apply. For admission charges, click HERE.
Website: http://www.gardensbythebay.com.sg
Chinatown Chinese New Year Celebrations 2014
Usher in the prosperous Year of the Horse with 88 illuminated lantern scuptures of horses galloping towards prosperity and countless gold coins suspended along the street. Drop by the carnival-like bazaar to shop for a wide range of New Year goodies from auspicious plants and flowers to festive delicacies.
Street Light-Up
Venue: Eu Tong Sen Street, New Bridge Road, South Bridge Road and Garden Bridge
Date: 11 Jan - 28 Feb 2014
Time: 7pm – 2am (Friday & Saturday) | 7pm – 12mn (Sunday – Thursday)
Festive Street Bazaar
Venue: Pagoda Street, Smith Street, Sago Street, Temple Street and Trengganu Street
Date: 10 - 30 Jan 2014
Time: 6pm – 10.30pm (Daily) | 6pm – 1am (Chinese New Year’s Eve)
Nightly Stage Shows
Venue: Kreta Ayer Square
Date: 11 - 30 Jan 2014
Time: 8pm – 10.30pm
CNY Eve Countdown Party
Venue: New Bridge Road and Eu Tong Sen Street
Date: 30 Jan 2014
Time: 9.30pm – 12.30am
CNY Yuan Xiao Party
Venue: New Bridge Road and Eu Tong Sen Street
Date: 9 Feb 2014
Time: 6.30pm – 10pm
Website: http://chinatownfestivals.sg/
Celebrate Lunar New Year at Resorts World Sentosa
Soak in the festive atmosphere at Singapore’s first integrated resort. RWS stays open throughout the Lunar New Year, as it transforms into a magical destination with 3,888 custom-made lanterns light up the resort in full festive glory. Auspicious decorations will adorn the resort blessing guests with success in the Year of the Horse. These include 8 lantern horses galloping along FestiveWalk and 8 lantern seahorses outside the Maritime Experiential Museum.
Universal Studios Singapore
From 15 January onwards, come ‘bai nian’ with Woody and Winnie Woodpecker and your favourite Sesame Street friends at Universal Studios Singapore. For the first time, Cookie Monster, Oscar, Grover and Abby Caddaby will be joining Elmo in festive outfits, as they greet guests with well wishes in the Year of the Horse.
Time: 10am – 7pm
Price: S$74 (Adult); S$54 (Child; 4-12 years old); S$36 (Senior; 60 years old and above)
A Sea of Celebrations at S.E.A. Aquarium
Gallop into the Year of the Horse at the world’s largest aquarium, where an abundance of fun and surprises await. Come usher in good tidings with the family of beautiful seahorses and sea dragons. From 24 January 2014 to 14 February 2014, guests can enjoy the sweet tunes of Chinese-fusion chamber music and be surprised by very special underwater festive greetings from the divers at the Open Ocean Habitat. Don’t miss out on performances such as street magic, stilt walkers, acrobatics, as well as fun activities for the kids. Magnificent lantern seahorses will also greet guests as they visit the S.E.A. Aquarium this Lunar New Year.
Date: 24 Jan - 14 Feb 2014
Time: 9am – 9pm (31 Jan 2014 – 9 Feb 2014), 10am – 7pm
Price: S$38 (Adult); S$28 (Child; 4-12 years old and Senior; 60 years old and above)
Dinosaurs: Dawn to Extinction
Featuring more than 400 fossils and models, as well as over 50 original artworks, this first-of-its-kind exhibition combines four exhibitions from the renowned American Museum of Natural History, San Juan National Science Museum, SCI! Expo at Monash University and artist Peter Trusler.
“Dinosaurs: Dawn to Extinction” will take visitors on a journey from the Precambrian, Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous time periods, offering a refreshing and in-depth journey into the pre-existence, existence, rise and extinction of dinosaurs. Through a timeline thread, visitors will be transported more than 600 million years back in time to learn the unique story of what came before and after the dinosaurs, and gain a deeper understanding on how these species evolved and adapted to changing environmental conditions.
Read my review here: www.cheekiemonkie.net/2014/02/dinosaurs-dawn-to-extinction-artscience.html
Venue: ArtScience Museum
Date: 25 Jan - 27 Jul 2014
Time: 10am - 7pm
Charges:
STANDARD: Adult S$24 | Senior Citizen (65 yrs & above)S$19 | Child (2-12 years) S$12
SINGAPORE RESIDENTS: Adult S$18 | Senior Citizen (65 yrs & above) S$16 | Child (2-12 years) S$11
For advance purchase of tickets, visit HERE.
Website: http://www.marinabaysands.com/Singapore-Museum/dinosaurs/
Logos Hope Floating Book Fair
Logos Hope, the world’s largest floating book fair, is returning to Singapore during the Chinese New Year! The book fair onboard Logos Hope offers an expanded selection of over 5,000 books at affordable prices. They cover a range of subjects for the whole family to enjoy! Additionally, the rest of the fully air conditioned Visitor Experience Deck is also open for the public to explore. From the Welcome Area, which introduces the new vessel through a short movie and interactive displays, to the International Café, which has ice cream, drinks and snacks for sale, there is sure to be something for everyone.
We visited it back in 2011 when it docked in Singapore, and the kids had a blast onboard. Read more about our experience HERE.
Venue: The Promenade, VivoCity
Date: 24 Jan - 2 Feb 2014
Time: Wed - Sat: 10am - 10pm | Mon & Tue: 3pm - 10pm | Sun: 1pm - 10pm
Charges: Free. Children under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
Website: http://gatheringsofhope.logoshope.org/
River Hongbao 2014
With larger-than life lantern displays, intricate handicrafts and crowd-pleasing performances featuring local and foreign performers from the region, be prepared to treat your senses to an extravaganza of lights, sights, and sounds this coming Lunar New Year. Be dazzled by the wide array of exquisite handicrafts from China and satiate your taste buds with more than 40 sumptuous varieties of local and regional delicacies served at the largest outdoor Food Street in Singapore. A myriad of fringe activities, ranging from amusement rides to carnival games to Main Stage Performances, will also ensure that visitors are treated to non-stop entertainment for the entire family.
Venue: The Float @ Marina Bay
Date: 29 Jan - 8 Feb 2014
Time: 12pm - 11.30pm daily (CNY Eve: 12pm - 1am)
*29 Jan: Fireworks at 8pm
*30 Jan (CNY Eve): Fireworks at 12 midnight
Charges: Free Admission
Website: http://www.riverhongbao.sg/
Horse-picious New Year with Wildlife Reserves Singapore
Singapore Zoo
Activity
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Date/Details
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Venue
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Southern Lion Dance and photography
(30 minutes)
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30 Jan - 3 Feb 2014
10am & 2pm
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Entrance Plaza
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Prosperity Mascot Appearances – Fu Lu Shou
(30 minutes)
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30 Jan – 3 Feb 2014
10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm,1.45pm, 2.45pm, 3.45pm
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Entrance Plaza
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Zoo-diac Trail
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30 Jan –14 Feb 2014
8.30am – 6pm
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All around Singapore Zoo
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Horse-picious Photography
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31 Jan – 2 Feb
2.30pm – 3.30pm (on a first come, first served basis)
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Garden With A View
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Falabellas Parade
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31 Jan – 2 Feb
10:30am (15 minutes per session)
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Rainforest Kidzworld, Garden With A View
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Education Booth
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31 Jan, 1-2 and 8-9 Feb 2014
10am - 2pm
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Outside Singapore Zoo entrance retail shop
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River Safari
Activity
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Date/Details
|
Venue
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Southern Lion Dance and photography
(30 minutes)
|
30 Jan - 3 Feb 2014
10am & 2pm
|
Entrance Plaza
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Prosperity Mascot Appearances – Fu Lu Shou
(30 minutes)
|
30 Jan – 3 Feb 2014
10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm,1.45pm, 2.45pm, 3.45pm
|
Entrance Plaza
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Zoo-diac Trail
|
30 Jan –3 Feb 2014
9am – 6pm
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All around River Safari
|
Night Safari
Activity
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Date/Details
|
Venue
|
Southern Lion Dance and photography
(30 minutes)
|
30 Jan - 2 Feb 2014
7.15pm & 8.15pm
|
Entrance Courtyard
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Prosperity Mascot Appearances – Fu Lu Shou
(30 minutes)
|
30 Jan – 2 Feb 2014
Every hour from 6.30pm - 9.30pm
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Entrance Courtyard
|
Zoo-diac Trail
|
30 Jan – 14 Feb 2014
7.30pm – 12mn
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All around Night Safari
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Animal Enrichment Sessions
|
30 Jan – 2 Feb
7.30pm, 8.30pm, 9.30pm
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Fishing Cat Trail, Wallaby Trail, East Lodge Trail
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Festive Tiger Token Feeding
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30 Jan – 2 Feb
8.30pm & 9.30pm
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Malayan Tiger Exhibit (East Lodge Trail)
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Jurong Bird Park
Activity
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Date/Details
|
Venue
|
Southern Lion Dance and photography
(30 minutes)
|
30 Jan - 3 Feb 2014
9.30am & 2pm
|
Penguin Coast
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Prosperity Mascot Appearances – God of Fortune
(30 minutes)
|
30 Jan – 3 Feb 2014
Every hour from 10.30am – 3.30pm
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Entrance Plaza
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Horsepicious Photography
(20 minutes)
|
30 Jan – 3 Feb 2014
12pm (on a first come, first served basis)
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Hawk Show Arena
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Festive High Flyers Show
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30 Jan – 14 Feb 2014
11am & 3pm
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Pools Amphitheatre
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Zoo-diac Trail
|
30 Jan –14 Feb 2014
8.30am – 6pm
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All around Jurong Bird Park
|
*Activities are free, but usual admission charges apply.
For more information, visit http://www.wrs.com.sg/
CNY Special 2014: Dr Ken Farquhar's Science Circus Show
Embark on a unique voyage of discovery with Dr Ken Farquhar as he relates science facts and juggling in a special Chinese New Year themed show at the Science Centre! Learn why jugglers love gravity and why unicyclists need to keep moving!
Venue: Science Centre Singapore, The Marquee
Date: 30 Jan - 2 Feb 2014
Time: 30 Jan: 2pm & 4pm | 31 Jan - 2 Feb: 11am, 2pm & 4pm
Charges: Free Show but Science Centre admission charges apply.
Sentosa Celebrates Lunar New Year 2014
Venue: Merlion Plaza to Beach Station, Sentosa
Date: 31 Jan - 2 Feb 2014
Time: 11am to 9:30pm daily
For more information, click on the poster above or visit www.sentosa.com.sg/en/whats-on/events/current-events/#item5245
CNY Open House 2014 @ National Museum Of Singapore
Rein in the year of the horse this Lunar New Year at the National Museum of Singapore with free activities including storytelling sessions, face painting and a craft activity. Visitors will also enjoy free admission to the special exhibitions A Changed World: Singapore Art 1950s – 1970s and Singapore Biennale 2013.
Activities on Sat 1 Feb:
Craft activity*
Glass Atrium, Level 2 | 12pm to 5pm
Face painting*
Glass Atrium, Level 2 | 12pm to 5pm
The Story a Painting Tells: Storytelling Sessions for Children
in conjunction with A Changed World: Singapore Art 1950s – 1970s
Exhibition Gallery 2, Basement | 2.30pm to 3pm & 4.30pm to 5pm
*Last admission time for craft activity and face painting is at 4.30pm.
Venue: National Museum Of Singapore
Date: 31 Jan & 1 Feb 2014
Time: 10am - 6pm
Charges: FREE
Titans of the Past
Titans of the Past is a unique presentation put together for the very first time to form a seamless storyline of travelling through pre-historic times. It features two international travelling dinosaur exhibitions, "The Growth and Behaviour of Dinosaurs" which is co-produced by the Museum of the Rockies, US Montana and Kokoro Co., Ltd Japan, and "Ice Age, The Exhibition" from Aurea Exhibitions, Argentina. Check out our experience HERE.
Venue: Annexe, Science Centre Singapore
Date: Now until 23 Feb 2014
Time: 10am - 6pm daily
Charges: Adult $20 | Child (3-12 yrs) $16 | Family Package (2A&2C) $68
Chinese New Year 2014 @ Singapore Flyer
Embark on a flight of prosperity at Singapore Flyer and gallop ahead as the Giant Wheel of Fortune guides you along its Signature Auspicious Trail. Have fun with other new year festivities such as meet-and-greet Captain Flyer God of Fortune, an award-winning rainforest full of cherry blossoms, horoscopes panels and more! Each child will also get a pack of gummies compliments of Captain Flyer, official mascot of Singapore Flyer.
Meet-and-Greet “Captain Flyer” God of Fortune
Venue: Waterfront Promenade (Level 1), Singapore Flyer
Date: 31 Jan, 1 & 2 Feb 2014
Time: 12pm – 1pm and 3pm – 4pm
Website: http://www.singaporeflyer.com/promotions/chinese-new-year-2014/
Istana Open House
Venue: Istana (Entrance to the Istana grounds is via the main gate at Orchard Road)
Date: 1 Feb 2014
Time: 8.30am - 6pm
Charges: FREE for Singaporeans and Singapore permanent residents. Other visitors are required to pay an entrance fee of $1 per person.
CNY Celebrations at LEGOLAND Malaysia 2014
To celebrate the Year of the Horse, guests visiting LEGOLAND Malaysia Theme Park will be able to build LEGO Horses using their imagination and creativity. The Park is also challenging guests to build a total number of 888 LEGO Horses. The number is considered to be symbolic of prosperity and the building challenge is expected to last until 9 February 2014.
Venue: The Beginning
LEGO Build-A-Horse Activity | 24 Jan - 9 Feb 2014 | 11am - 6pm
Lion Dance of Courage | 31 Jan - 3 Feb, 8 & 9 Feb 2014 | 7pm
Qian Qiu Drum & Martial Arts | 31 Jan - 3 Feb & 8 - 9 Feb 2014: 7.50pm | 4 -7 Feb 2014: 7.30pm
Musical Fireworks | 31 Jan & 1 Feb 2014 | 8.20pm
LEGO All-Stars Performance | 31 Jan - 3 Feb, 8 - 9 Feb 2014: 7.30pm | 4 - 7 Feb 2014: 7.20pm
Venue: LEGO City Stage
Qian Qiu Drum & Martial Arts | 31 Jan - 9 Feb 2014: 12.30pm, 2.30pm & 4.30pm
Lion Dance Stilts Show | 31 Jan - 3 Feb, 8 & 9 Feb 2014: 3pm & 5pm
The Brainstormers Acrobatic Show | 24 - 30 Jan, 10 - 28 Feb 2014 (Fri to Sun only): 11.30am, 2.30pm & 4pm | 31 Jan - 9 Feb 2014 (Fri to Sun only): 11.30am, 2pm & 4pm
Lunar New Year Parade (From LEGO City Stage to The Beginning)
31 Jan - 3 Feb, 8 & 9 Feb 2014: 6.45pm | 4 - 7 Feb 2014: 7pm
*Usual admission charges apply.
Website: http://www.legoland.com.my/Plan/CNY-2014/
KidsFest 2014
KidsFest is a three-week festival of world class theatre for young people in Singapore. This year, nine shows will be performed over three weeks. Here are some of the shows that will be put up during the Chinese New Year period:
What the Ladybird Heard
21, 23, 25, 26 & 30 Jan & 1 Feb 2014
Details: http://www.kidsfest.com.sg/productions_Ladybird.asp?cid=02
Private Peaceful
22, 24, 25, 26 & 31 Jan, 1 & 2 Feb 2014
Details: http://www.kidsfest.com.sg/productions_Peaceful.asp?cid=04
The Snow Dragon
29 & 30 Jan, 1 & 2 Feb 2014
Details: http://www.kidsfest.com.sg/productions_Dragon.asp?cid=06
Horrible Histories: Awful Egyptians
31 Jan - 2 Feb, 8 Feb 2014
Details: http://www.kidsfest.com.sg/productions_Egyptians.asp?cid=08
The Boy Who Cried Wolf
31 Jan, 2, 4, 6, 8 & 9 Feb 2014
Details: http://www.kidsfest.com.sg/productions_Wolf.asp?cid=07
Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors
1, 7 - 9 Feb 2014
Details: http://www.kidsfest.com.sg/productions_Tudors.asp?cid=09
Huayi - Chinese Festival of Arts 2014
Hello Ling!
Step into Ling’s lovely little garden and feel the warmth of the sun. Come along as she explores her fascinating garden of light. Discover how light makes plants grow and how it creates beautiful colours like those you see in a rainbow. Join us in this theatre for children aged 2 to 4 years old to learn more about light and how it makes things glow, glisten, sparkle and shine!
Venue: Esplanade Recital Studio
Dates: 7 - 9 Feb 2014
Time: 7 Feb 2014, Fri, 9.30am, 11am & 4pm | 8 & 9 Feb 2014, Sat & Sun, 11am, 2pm & 4pm
Charges: $15 | Package of 4: $50
Book tickets HERE.
Website: http://www.huayifestival.com/2014/programmes/hello-ling/
Parent-Child Workshop: Move, Learn and Have Fun!
Learn important Chinese values like respect and filial piety in this fun-filled movement based parent-child workshop. Simple movements choreographed to poems that talk about filial piety and extracts from Chinese classic texts like Di Zi Gui will be taught. Come sing and move along with your child!
Venue: Esplanade Recital Studio
Dates: 8 Feb 2014
Time: 10.30am & 4pm
Charges: 1 Adult + 1 Child: $24 | 1 Adult + 2 Children: $36 | 2 Adults + 1 Child: $36
Book tickets HERE.
Website: http://www.huayifestival.com/2014/programmes/parent-child-workshop-move-learn-and-have-fun/
Parent-Child Workshop: Crafting Delight — A Rocking Horse
Don’t miss this fun and interactive workshop where you can create your very own adorable rocking horse! Participants can also learn simple paper-cut designs and Chinese idioms themed around the horse. So bring along your creativity and get ready to gallop into the springtime!
Venue: Esplanade Bay Room
Dates: 8 Feb 2014
Time: 10.30am & 2.30pm
Charges: 1 Adult + 1 Child: $24 | 1 Adult + 2 Children: $36 | 2 Adults + 1 Child: $36
Book tickets HERE.
Website: http://www.huayifestival.com/2014/programmes/parent-child-workshop-crafting-delight-a-rocking-horse/
Chingay 2014
Join us at the Most Colourful and Grandest Chingay ever! 8,000 multi-ethnic performers, World Longest and Largest 360-metre beautiful batik art, 4-metre tall Giant Artistic Puppets contingent, First Time Getai in Chingay, 700-children ballet performance, First-of-its-kind outdoor community drama, Exotic groups from various countries such as Italy, Korea, Philippines and China and Grandest Finale by 3,000 performers presenting 720-metre long of colourful hand knitted tapestries and many more exciting highlights!
Venue: F1 Pit Building
Dates: 7 & 8 Feb 2014
Time: 8pm
Charges: 7 Feb - Cat 1 $50 & Cat 2 $40 | 8 Feb - Cat 1 $60 & Cat 2 $50
*20% discount for PAssion Card members.
For tickets, please visit HERE.
Website: http://www.chingay.org.sg/
National Geographic Young Explorer Programme 2014
National Geographic Channel Singapore invites all kids aged 7 - 10 years old to join the National Geographic Young Explorer Programme 2014! Learn more about uncommon flora and fauna in Singapore through excursions to parks and places which are exclusive habitat to these species.
A total of 5 workshops are available, and they begin from 8 Feb 2014 onwards. Participation is FREE, but you must register by 31 Jan 2013! Visit www.ngcyoungexplorer.com.sg for more information and to register.
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