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Onlewo founder Mike Tay (left), and ipse ipsa ipsum founder and creative head Saurabh Mangla (standing, right) with designer Nathan Yong.PHOTO: ONLEWO AND IPSE IPSA IPSUM
PublishedJan 4, 2021, 4:00 am SGT
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Man Captures Sunbeam Shining At Botanic Gardens, Netizens Liken It To Alien Abduction Scene
A movie poster-worthy shot.
Cinematic Shot Of Sunbeam At Singapore Botanic Gardens Mesmerises Netizens
2020 has gifted us with stunning photos of Singapore’s natural treasures, but few have melded the organic and futuristic vibes quite successfully.
That is, until a stunning photo of a sunbeam at the Singapore Botanic Gardens made its way to Facebook group Singapore Hikers yesterday (30 Dec).
Intense sunbeam cuts through Botanic Gardens on 27 Dec
Facebook user Ashar Malik who shared the photo to the Singapore Hikers group had actually posted it earlier on his Instagram page, on 27 Dec.
4 local projects that reconnect design with nature via biophilia
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Spaces with a calming botanic feel are fast becoming the norm. by Tay Suan Chiang / December 30, 2020
If your home has been looking a lot greener these days with plenty of newly acquired plants despite your lack of green fingers, you’re not alone. Join hands with others who’ve somehow felt the need to connect with nature, whether at home or in parks that they’re visiting a lot more often now – something they probably didn’t do much of before.
Thank Covid-19 for your recent re-acquaintance with nature. With most cities having been in some form of lockdown for most of this year, and citizens being told to stay home for long hours, people appreciate fresh air and open green spaces a lot more now, after taking them for granted.
There may not be big parties or major fireworks in the city area this year, but that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy New Year’s Eve to the fullest. In fact, the extraordinary circumstances may just lead you to a new experience on the final day of this challenging year.
If you’re bored and looking for things to do and places to go, here are a few suggestions that might just appeal to you, whether you prefer to head out or stay home on this special occasion.
Catch the light show at The Promontory
The usual annual New Year’s Eve fireworks at Marina Bay won’t be happening this year, due to crowd-restriction measures. But if you’d still like to hang out around the area, don’t forget to check out “Shine a Light”, a rather awe-inspiring three-minute display comprising formations of 60 beams of light projecting from The Promontory. The show is repeated every 15 minutes and is currently ongoing nightly (8pm to 10.30pm), and will end its run on 31 December (8pm to 11.45pm).
December 21, 2020
Village Hotel Changi.
Far East Hospitality
With the burgeoning Covid-19 pandemic and the multiple travel advisories and restrictions imposed, many Singaporeans have been forced to cancel long-awaited trips. Frustrating as it is, it’s simply impossible (and irresponsible!) to travel during such times.
However, if you’ve got leave to clear and a travel itch that can’t be scratched, don’t fret. Here’s our version of second best – a list of staycation packages, from luxe boutique hotels to family-friendly stays, that will put you in a holiday mood just as well as if you’d hopped on that plane.