Head to Suntec City this Christmas for Carnival Rides & Games, Neon Light Displays, An NFT Digital Art Exhibition, Live Performances & even Snowfall!

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The countdown to Christmas has begun in earnest and if you are looking to soak in the year-end festivities with the family, Suntec City will be the perfect choice... because not only have they got you covered with great shopping and food, Suntec City is also celebrating Christmas in a HUGE way! Yes, think amusement rides, carnival games, an NFT digital art exhibition, and even live music, all happening from now to 25 December 2022.

And did I mention a massive 15m-tall Christmas tree that comes with snowfall too??? Sounds like a great photo (and play) opportunity with the kids!

Christmas in the City @ Suntec City comprises of a series of unique and exciting activities designed to appeal to everyone, from the young to the young-at-heart.

From enjoying festive-themed carnival rides and games and jamming to the acoustic live music to admiring neon light installations and even learning more about the digital arts scene at an NFT exhibition, here are the FUN things to expect:

FUN IN THE CITY

 Make no mistake, this is the area where kids will cheerfully flock to.

An outdoor carnival by Uncle Ringo, this fun wonderland brings back nostalgic rides like Meteorite, Dog Ship and the Grand Carousel.

Located at the Suntec Plaza, the outdoor area between Tower 1 & 5 on Level 1 of Suntec City, younger kids can go on the Grand Carousel which is fashioned after a retro merry-go-round or hop onto a mini train which plies the carnival area.

Older kids who fancy a more thrilling time can board the Dog Ship which is like a Pirate Ship ride.

Or they can go all bouncy crazy at Santa's Race Track, which is a giant inflatable!

Located on Level 3 at the Sky Garden, kids will have a field day navigating through the bouncy inflatable course. I had a go at it together with Ale and let's just say kids have this natural ability to out-navigate their parents at obstacle courses like this. In fact, she was already out AND raring to go for a second round while I was still trying my darndest to complete it! 😅

Want an even MORE thrilling experience? Take on the Meteorite challenge and go spinning fast while being elevated upwards!

And what's a carnival without game booths?

In addition to the familiar carnival games, Uncle Ringo has introduced new Christmas-themed games including Presents Smash, Santa’s Milk Churn and Snowball Toss where you can demonstrate your perfect aim as you lob off different targets. 

TIP #1: If you are looking for a SURE-WIN prize, head to the Hook-A-Gift game. All you have to do is to 'fish' a present with a hook attached to a stick and there will be a prize waiting for you inside the bag!

If you pick the right bag, you may even walk away with a huge prize!

TIP #2: Enjoy 15% off carnival game credits if you are a Suntec+ member! Simply show your loyalty card via the Suntec+ App at the ticketing booth to enjoy the discount. Non-members will also receive a 5% discount when they purchase the carnival credits both on-site, and online. 

And while you are there, be sure to have your photos taken at the various light installations too!

There are the obvious ones like the 15m-tall Christmas Tree and light installations at the carnival area but did you know that the Sky Garden at Level 3 also has a number of neon light installations too?

Simply take the outdoor escalator from the Suntec Plaza and you will come face to face with the first light installation.

There's always something about neon lights - it never fails to delight the young and the old. 😊

As you emerge from the neon light tunnel, turn left and turn left again when you reach the end. You will see another three neon light installations.

What can I say? Perfect photo ops for the 'gram!

And the icing on the cake has got to be the SNOWFALLS happening on Fridays to Sundays (7.30pm & 8.30pm), right beside the massive Christmas Tree.

Don't miss it!

Price list for the carnival's rides and games:

Meteorite ($10 per ride)

Grand Carousel ($5 per ride)

Dog Pirate Ship ($5 per ride)

Suntec Express - Train Ride ($5 per trip 10 mins)

Santa’s Race Track - Inflatable ($5 per 10 mins)

Cat Rack, Snowball toss, Santa’s Milk Churn, Pyramid Smash, Rebound ($5 per game, $12 for 3 games)

Hook a Gift, Bauble Roll ($10 per game, $15 for 2 games)

ARTS IN THE CITY

For the first time ever, Suntec City will be hosting an NFT Digital Art Exhibition at its Atrium.

On display from 11am to 9pm daily, renowned projects such as Prime Planet, Imaginary Ones, Memotics and Y2123 by Layer C will be showcased at Suntec City’s Atrium (Tower 1 & 2). 

If you have always been wanting to learn more about creating your own digital artwork, do sign up for the Digital Art Workshops where you will learn how to create a 3D digital art piece under the guidance of a local creative. At the live printing station, you can also bring your creation to life by printing the artwork onto tote bags, and fabrics!

Running from now to 25 December 2022, there will be multiple sessions scheduled throughout the week, with weekday sessions timed at 1.30pm and 6.30pm, and weekend sessions timed at 1.30pm, 2.30pm, 4.30pm, 6.30pm. With limited slots per session, book a slot today via online at just $39.

MUSIC IN THE CITY

Nothing brings the festive mood to life better than live beats.

From now through 24 December (Fridays & Saturdays), sing along to Christmas carols and the latest hits with our very own local talents – Jeff Ng, Jason Yu, Sheng Li and The Staircase Duo as they captivate the crowd with their trusty guitars and their soothing vocals. 

Catch this talented line-up of vocalists as they take turns to showcase their heavenly vocals at 7pm, 8pm and 9pm on Fridays & Saturdays, and jive along to their music!

SPENDING PROMOTIONS AT SUNTEC CITY

Get your Christmas shopping done at Suntec City too because there are plenty of redemption rewards up for grabs!

- Redeem 3,000 Suntec+ Points, Gift Wrapper and Sticker Set and $5 Fun in the City Carnival credits with a minimum spending of $80

- Redeem a bonus of $10 Suntec City e-Voucher with a minimum spending of $220

- Citi Card members exclusive – Redeem an additional $15 Suntec City e-Voucher with a minimum spending of $360 on the same card

*Terms and conditions apply. For more information, visit https://sunteccity.com.sg/christmas-carnival-cheer. 

BONUS!

Redeem up to 2,000 Suntec+ points by going on a digital hunt around Suntec City!

Suntec City has partnered with Layer C, a rising web3 technology company, to launch digital collectibles and personalised customer journeys for Suntec+ members. Scope out the area for the four unique QR codes placed around the event space to redeem 500 Suntec+ points with each scan.

Want a hint? Don’t get too distracted by the neon-light installations on Level 3’s Sky Garden! A QR code is planted right among those entrancing lights. 😎

With so many fun things to do, see and play at Suntec City, I know where I'll be headed to complete my festive shopping... and maybe sneak in a few rides and games with the kids. 😁😁😁

For more information about Christmas in the City @ Suntec City, visit https://bit.ly/citcsc

Thinking of getting braces for your teen? Here's how Invisalign helped Ayd

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*Opinions are author’s own

If you have been following me on social media, you will know that Ayd got started on Invisalign® treatment about two years ago because not only did he have an impacted canine tooth, he has an overbite which may lead to complications in future should it be left uncorrected.

So the wifey and I knew that he needed braces.

Problem was, I was totally clueless when it comes to braces. What type of braces should we choose - do we go for the conventional metal braces, or Invisalign invisible braces?

After doing some research, it was a no-brainer. We chose the Invisalign treatment, simply because its clear aligners are virtually invisible, removable and most importantly, comfortable.

So back in November 2020, we got Ayd started on Invisalign aligners and let's just say the transformation has been amazing. (I promise I'll get to the 'after' pictures in a bit)

Ayd visited the dentist, who did a detailed scan of his teeth. And for kids who just seem to sit still, parents will be glad to know that the scan is done digitally which makes the process quick, fuss-free and efficient!

It was through the scan that we found out that Ayd has an overbite too. If left untreated, it could cause significant health complications like tooth decay, jaw pain, discomfort or pain while eating, or just having trouble with fully opening or closing the mouth. An untreated overbite could also alter the facial structure over time.

Of course, there was the initial issue of his impacted upper canine tooth, which grew out of position due to overcrowding of his teeth. And even though Ayd didn't express it, I suspect he was quite conscious of it as he grew older because that odd canine tooth looks out of place whenever he smiles. So there was a time when he refused to show his teeth when he smiled for photos. 

See what I mean? 

With the detailed scan done, an order for the custom-made aligners was placed which were ready for collection in a few weeks' time.

Hands up if you thought that one only needs to wear a set of Invisalign aligners for the ENTIRE DURATION of the treatment. I DID. 😅😅😅 And I couldn't have been more wrong. For Ayd's treatment, it took around 2 years and involved many sets of aligners to change every one to two weeks along the way.

Each aligner is worn for about a week or two, so what each aligner does is to shift and align the teeth into position bit by bit. As Ayd changes to the next set of aligners, his teeth slowly shift into a straighter position. And the most convenient aspect of keeping track of his progress? Ayd is able to track treatment with his dentist virtually and only needs to go back every 3 months for reviews.

Speaking about convenience, if you ask Ayd, he will tell you that the best thing about wearing Invisalign aligners is he is still able to eat what he likes because he is a foodie! Unlike conventional metal braces, he just had to take off the aligners when eating and put them on again after that. No need to worry about food bits getting stuck in between the teeth and braces.

In fact, there was a funny incident involving chewing gum when we were in Malaysia just a few months ago. He forgot to remove his aligners when chewing gum and the gum got stuck on his aligners! 😆 Fortunately, he could remove the aligners easily and clean off the gum by hand before putting them on again.

But is it comfortable wearing the aligners for almost an entire day, save for eating and brushing teeth? I would be lying if I said it is. When Ayd first wore his aligners, it was pretty uncomfortable because his entire jaw felt extremely tight. Eventually, he became used to the tightness after 1.5 weeks and it was business as usual for him.

He shared that some of his friends who wore metal braces, experienced more discomfort and some even had mouth ulcers. He even has a friend who doesn’t look forward to visits to the dentist to have his braces tightened.

From a parent's perspective, all I want from the treatment is fuss-free, pain-free and trouble-free for my child. In fact, I would even say that I don’t have to worry about Ayd’s treatment progress as much because he was able to follow through the processes independently. Most importantly, the treatment did NOT have to involve him having to make lots of lifestyle changes that could impact his schooling or social life. 

Besides being able to remove the aligners to eat, drink, and brush and floss his teeth, I don't have to worry about any of the hassles that come with metal braces... especially having to deal with broken brackets or wires. With teens being so active nowadays and being involved in sporting activities, there is always the risk of the traditional metal braces getting damaged or causing pain if they play contact sports. Imagine having to head down to the dentist to fix a broken bracket on the eve of an exam or inter-school game! But because Invisalign aligners are so flexible and consist no bulging metal brackets, both Ayd and myself do not have to worry about that at all.

Of course, the treatment has to work at the end of the day and after close to two years of wearing the Invisalign aligners, I have to say the result blew my mind.

No words needed. Just take a look at the comparison.

And while the end result is important, I feel that the journey to get there matters too. For Ayd, the journey has been relatively convenient and painless so the past two years of wearing the aligners did not affect his school and social life too much.

I had a front-row seat throughout Ayd's Invisalign journey and I saw how effective the treatment is. It is important to have reassurance with medical treatments that have a proven track record, because all parents want the best for their kids. Invisalign is almost like a household name and not just in Singapore but worldwide as well so it has a proven track record.

And now, Ayd can count as one of its satisfied users too. 😊

If you are thinking of getting braces for your child and are unsure if the Invisalign treatment will be suitable, you can get your child to take a FREE quick and simple smile assessment HERE first. You will receive the results via email and a member of Invisalign's Smile Concierge team will be in touch with you to answer any queries you may have. Alternatively, you can arrange a FREE online appointment via a Zoom call with the Smile Concierge team who will help you visualize the Invisalign journey, answer your questions and help you to arrange an appointment with your preferred Invisalign doctor.

For more information, visit Invisalign Singapore.