First look at NDP 2019 Funpack and why its so awesome

The NDP organizers for NDP 2019 has unveiled the NDP fun-pack content. This year’s fun-pack comes in two colors – red and white. It has adjustable straps, allowing it to be carried as a backpack or sling bag.

The items were designed with practicality and reuse-ability in mind to encourage sustainable living.

Here’s the complete list of items:

  • 750ml Mineral water
  • Reusable bamboo straws (Can be double up as clappers)
  • Miniature flag
  • Face tattoos
  • Sun visor
  • Souvenir magazine
  • Mosquito patches
  • Luggage tag
  • Discount booklet
  • Potato chips
  • Biscuits
  • Wet/dry tissues
  • Tiger balm
  • Disposable trash bag

 

 

Images from Zero Waste Singapore Facebook Page & Temasek Foundation Cares

Harry Potter: Wizards Unite’ mobile game to launch on 21 June 2019

Augmented reality game Harry Potter: Wizards Unite will be officially launched in the United States and the United Kingdom tomorrow (21 June 2019) on both Android and iOS devices. The game representative has yet to confirm if the game will debut in other regions.

This mobile game which is a partnership between Pokémon Go Company, Niantic Labs and Warner Brothers Games let players use their wand and prepare potions to resolve the crisis in the muggle universe.

Players role-play as wizards and are expected to travel in the real world to track down and restore missing magical artifacts, creatures, people and memories to their original places. These items, also known as Foundables, are likely to appear in community parks and libraries.

Players can also buy food and drinks at virtual inns and even duel against Death Eaters and other creatures alongside fellow players at places known as fortresses.

This game also features characters and items from Harry Potter series and Fantastic Beast and where to find them.

In case you’re not thrilled enough, here’s the trailer released yesterday.

Korean boyband NCT 127 to hold concert in Singapore for the first time

South Korean boyband NCT 127 will be holding their first ever concert titled Neo City: Singapore – The Origin on 20 July 2019, 1700hr at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. This is part of their world tour concert which kicked off in Seoul in January this year.

Concert-goers can look forward to them performing their hit numbers like “Cherry Bomb” “Fire Truck” “Whiplash” “Limitless” and more.

Tickets are priced from S$168 to S$288 and would be on sale from 23 June 2019, 1200hr. Fans can purchase the tickets from either the Sports Hub Tix Website, the Singapore Indoor Stadium Box Office or any SingPost outlets.

Singtel mobile users gets priority and can purchase the tickets one day earlier on 22 June 2019, 1000hr via Singtel’s Facebook page.

Neo City: Singapore – The Origin

When: 20 July 2019, 1700hr
Where: Singapore Indoor Stadium
Cost: S$168, S$208, S$248, S$288 (Excludes booking fee)

A Visual Tour of Marina Square Mega Indoor Playground

Here’s a first look at the 18 play zones of Kiztopia Singapore which was officially opened last Sunday (15 June).

Pio’s Drift

Kids gets to hop into these mini cars at Pio’s Drift and enjoy a ride on the “roads”. There is also a “petrol station” to recharge their cars.

Hero Square

The central stage where kids can watch a show, get up-close with mascots and participate in activities.

Bell’s Cuisine

Your little ones gets to be chefs and have a fun time with the kitchen utensils.

Raby’s Supermarket

Your child gets to shop in a kids supermarket. Grab a shopping cart stocked with greens and more. Children can choose to be either shoppers, cashiers or even shopkeepers.

Tina’s Snip

A play salon for children who loves to play dress up and show off their creative flair!

Bouncy Tiger

Every kids love bouncy castle!

Chichi’s Art

Children gets to draw on interactive screens! Their drawing will then pop up on the AR screen display on the wall!

Mojo Zone

Let your young ones slide down any of the two giant slides before landing into a ball pit!

Cosmic Space

Your little ones gets to play with the five sets of slides and other climbing concepts, cosmos themed.

Ninja Warrior

This area features unique obstacle course for the young to develop confidence, perseverance, agility and even stamina!

Raby Pit

Your young ones can roll around in this indoor sand pit and build sand castles!

Gift Shop

Finally.. Don’t leave the place without a token of remembrance..

Read More…

Singapore’s latest innovative mega playground opens in Marina Square this June

 

Images from Press Release from Kiztopia Singapore

This Yishun retro snacks shop sells its goodies via Facebook Live and conducts lucky draw

Remember the S hook lady who made Facebook live selling seemed like its such a breeze?

Now, this Yishun retro snacks shop is also using the same platform to sell their old school snacks. Each Facebook live session, which last at least an hour features many of the old school snacks found in their physical shop. Facebook users can comment during the Facebook Live session to order. There is no minimum purchase and delivery charge ranges from S$3 to S$5 for orders below S$50. Free delivery for orders above S$50.

There is even a lucky draw for each Facebook Live session. However, they do not follow a schedule for Facebook Live a

Over 100 Types of Classic Biscuits & Snacks 

For those of us who prefer to visit physical shops, this retro shop has two outlets, both located at Yishun. The biscuits and snacks are also kept in metal tin containers, similar to those old-time mamak shops in the 90s.

Home-Made Snacks

This snacks stall occasionally also sells Insta-worthy, home-made snacks. Their latest creation is the cartoon marshmallow retailing for S$13.50 per bottle.

Nelly’s Retro Snacks Singapore

Operating hours: Daily, 0900hr – 2200hr

Outlet 1: 418 Yishun Avenue 11 #01-417
Outlet 2: Junction Nine (Yishun), Level 1 Atrium

 

 

Images from Nelly’s Retro Snacks Singapore

Grab is now giving S$50 Grab vouchers when you collect all 6 complimentary water bottles

From now till 7 July 2019, Grab drivers have stocked their cars with complimentary bottles of water.

Each bottle has a unique alphabet. Collect all 6 designs to spell out THANKS, post a photo on your public Instagram account and hashtag #Grabtitude to redeem $50 Grab vouchers.

Chance to win additional S$100

If you don’t ride Grab often to collect all 6 water bottle designs, you can take a photo with just one bottle. Share a story about what you are grateful in life. Tag @grab_sg and use hashtag #Grabtitude before 7 July 2019 to stand a chance to win S$100 worth of Grab vouchers!

2 Days NS Boot Camp for ladies back by demand

The popular 2 days NS Boot Camp for ladies will be conducted from 7 to 8 September 2019. Registration is currently open.

Overwhelming Demand

The SAF and Ang Mo Kio Women’s Executive Committee introduced this women’s boot camp for the first time last year and it was very well received. Approximately 1,000 women were vying for the 100 slots available.

What to expect for the Boot Camp

The ladies will get to experience weapon handling, urban operations training, standard obstacle course and route march.

They will also get to taste the field pack ration, cookhouse food and sleep in a military bunk.

This boot camp is only for female Singapore citizens or Permanent residents above the age of 13.

SAF Women’s Boot Camp

When: 7 – 8 September 2019 (2D1N)
Where: Maju Camp
Cost: S$69 (PAssion Card members enjoy S$10 discount)
Registration ends on 23 June 2019. Successful applicants will be notified.

Images from  Ministry Of Defence, Singapore

Win a limited edition Pokemon Plushie at Sentosa’s Pokemon Carnival

Host Jimmy Koh and Evalee Lin brings you to Sentosa Cove this time round for the Pokemon Carnival!

Complete a simple Pokemon Adventure quest to win limited edition Pokemon plushies! Some of the Pokemon soft toys up for grabs are the Alola starter Pokemon Rowlet, Litten and Popplio, an angry Pikachu, Eevee, Mimikyu and Banette.

Watch the video to find out more about the event!

Taiwan singers Liang Wen Ying, Xu Jia Ying, A-Lin to hold combined concert at Indoor Stadium

They are some of the most popular singers in Mandopop music.

On 10 August 2019, vocal powerhouse A-Lin (黄丽玲), together with Golden Melody award winner Xu Jia Ying  (徐佳莹) and singing reality show, Million Stars, winner Rachel Liang  (梁文音) would join forces to put up a concert at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.

Aptly titled We are Singers, these three singers had previously enjoyed popularity in various reality TV singing competitions. Concert goers would get to enjoy both their hit songs and songs they performed during the competition.

We are Singers Concert 我们都是歌手新加坡演唱会

Where: Singapore Indoor Stadium
When: 10 August 2019, 2000hr – 2200hr
Ticketing: S$218, S$188, S$168, S$148, S$108