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hopes and blessings for
their young wearers. Co-
presented by Sun Yat Sen
Nanyang Memorial Hall Ya Hui “Jin Zhi Wanton
and the Memorial Museum
of Generalissimo Sun Noodles” Charity Drive
Yat-sen’s Mansion from This special charity event by Mediacorp artiste and
Guangzhou, China, this Singapore Red Cross ambassador Ya Hui, who
exhibition features close to plays the iconic “wanton noodles princess” Hong
100 clothing and accessory Jinzhi in popular drama series 118, will raise funds
items from the late Qing and awareness for the Singapore Red Cross. She
to early Republican period, will serve wanton noodles, with all the proceeds
such as hats and shoes, in going to the Singapore Red Cross, helping charities
addition to archival images. such as the Red Cross Home for the Disabled,
Till Mar 4. 10am–5pm. Closed
Mon. Sun Yat Sen Nanyang TransportAid, FoodAid and ElderAid.
Memorial Hall, 12 Tai Gin Road. Feb 3. 12.30pm–2.30pm. Wong Kee Wanton Noodles,
Tix: $6 adult, $4 student/senior #01-06 Timbre+, 73A Ayer Rajah Crescent.
citizen. Free for Singaporeans &
PRs. sysnmh.org.sg
Folkloristics Ongoing. 10am–6pm. Closed old building now home to Singapore’s largest carnival,
This exhibition focuses Wed. Istana Park (opposite the the Arts House, and chart promises an exciting time
main gate of the Istana), 35
on contemporary artists, Orchard Road. Free. www.istana. the defining moments of with over 40 thrilling rides
whose works make gov.sg Singapore’s Parliament. and attractions for the whole
references to or are Ongoing. 10am–10pm. family, including a pirate ship
influenced by folklores. The Lee Kong Chian Level 2, The Arts House, 1 Old and roller coasters. There will
Parliament Lane. Free. www.
works encompass common Natural History theartshouse.sg also be music performances,
traditions to a culture, Museum colourful installations and
subculture, or group, and Get acquainted with plenty of food on offer.
discuss values that were the incredible world of Till Apr 1. 4pm–11pm. The
once respected, and explore biodiversity at Singapore’s Promontory@Marina Bay. Free
entry. Ride tickets and coupons
whether such values have one and only natural history to be purchased on-site. www.
been forgotten. Featuring museum. Be awed by three marinabaycarnival.sg
Amano Yoshitaka, Heri real gigantic sauropod
Dono, Iwan Effendi, Zen Teh dinosaurs that take Circus! Science
and others. centrestage and learn about Gardens by the Under The Big Top
Bay: Dahlia
Till Feb 25. Tue–Sat, 11am– the biologically diverse This exhibition offers
7pm; Sun, 11am–6pm. Closed ecosystem of South East Dreams a hands-on experience
Mon. Mizuma Gallery, 22 Lock Asia through 2,000 displays. Inspired by the picturesque for visitors to learn how
Road #01-34, Gillman Barracks. landscape of Chinese
Free. www.mizuma.sg In their newest exhibition, science has always had an
‘Out of the Water’, visitors imperial gardens, Dahlia important role to play in the
Istana Heritage can look at myths of Dreams welcomes Lunar New circus. Learn the science by
Gallery mermaids, sea-dwelling Year with a display of dahlias, performing, examining and
The gallery offers visitors monsters and other magical camellias, lagerstroemias watching the art in interactive
and bromeliads in a
a glimpse into the history creatures in a new light. courtyard garden setting. highlights like Contortionist,
and heritage of the Istana Ongoing. 10am–7pm (last To celebrate the Year of which explores the art of
through a curated range entry 5.30pm). Closed Mon, the Dog, intricate diorama getting into small spaces,
except PH. Lee Kong Chian
of heritage displays that Natural History Museum, cutouts, driftwood sculptures and Elastic Acrobatics, where
include state artefacts, NUS, 2 Conservatory Drive. and ornamental topiaries visitors can perform tricks
artwork and state gifts General Admission: $20 adult, in the shape of dogs are in mid-air.
received from foreign $12 child/student/senior featured in the display, along Till Mar 18 (closed on selected
citizen; local rates $15, $8
dignitaries by our past respectively. From Sistic*. with palace lanterns and dates). 10am–6pm (last
and present Presidents lkcnhm.nus.edu.sg. umbrella curtains. admission 5.30pm). The Annexe,
Science Centre Singapore.
and Prime Ministers. The Till Mar 4. 9am–9pm. Flower Tix: $18 adult, $15 child from
exhibition of state gifts has The Parliament in Dome, Gardens by the Bay. Sistic*. www.science.edu.sg
been partially refreshed to Singapore History Admission charge to the
include eight new state Exhibition conservatories applies. www. Our SG Heritage
gardensbythebay.com.sg
gifts, including a late This exhibition featuring Plan Travelling
Baroque style Yerba Maté more than 100 archival Marina Bay Exhibition
tea cup and Bombilla straw images and documents Carnival Presented by the National
and an elegant ceremonial that present a narrative The very first Prudential Heritage Board, Our SG
water kettle among others. of the historic 200-year- Heritage Plan is the first
Marina Bay Carnival,
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