January 23, 2021
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Chinese New Year (CNY) calls for a celebration indeed, but just how much of your money are you spending on the occasion in Singapore? From the cost of your OOTDs to pineapple tarts and red packets, here’s a look at the math behind CNY.
The Year of the Ox is upon us, though in a much more socially-distanced form (bye for now to large family gatherings). However, that doesn’t mean that our CNY shopping habits change CNY celebrants in Singapore will feverishly continue to queue for bakkwa (barbequed meat) and buy the reddest CNY ornaments they come across in Chinatown .
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Amount is more than double last year s, will help vulnerable groups from over 80 agencies
Minister for Social and Family Development Masagos Zulkifli and National Development Minister Desmond Lee join ComChest representatives and local celebrities for the concert s theme song.PHOTO: COMCHEST
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Community Chest s online charity concert raises over $2.7 million for the vulnerable
Minister for Social and Family Development Masagos Zulkifli and National Development Minister Desmond Lee join ComChest representatives and local celebrities for the concert s theme song.PHOTO: COMCHEST
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Raffles Hotel Singapore
Families hoping to spend some quality time at the Lion City’s grande dame hotel can look to the festive package A Raffles Family Christmas, which runs only until December 26. Perks include daily breakfast for two adults and two children up to 12 years old, one in-room miniature Christmas Tree to decorate (that can be taken home as a souvenir), a dining credit of S$50 nett, as well as a Raffles Boutique credit of the same value. Also part of the deal? A 15 percent discount off hotel-operated F&B outlets, treatments at Raffles Spa, and products at both Raffles Boutique and Floral Boutique. The same savings are offered to couples who book the Festive Indulgence at Raffles package, available for stays until January 3, 2021. Other benefits range from complimentary daily breakfast to S$200 nett of daily credit that can be spent at Raffles Spa and all in-house drinking and dining venues.
Virtual Christmas Wonderland at Gardens by the Bay
The annual event – that’s usually all sparkles IRL – is back for its seventh year virtually to bring the magic of Christmas to all.
This year, the Wonderland experience will take place online with interactive content, games galore for all ages, festive performances, and shopping all from the comfort and convenience of your own home.
With 3 membership options: Blitzen ($8), Comet ($15) and Rudolph ($25), you can sign up as a Christmas Wonderland member to unlock a host of exclusive benefits including access to the virtual world via mobile and desktop apps.
Also, stand a chance to win $50,000 in cash and prizes in the Great Christmas Wonderland Giveaway, and a limited-edition Christmas Wonderland plush bear delivered directly to your home!