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Tea is often approached as a habit, a flavour, or a comfort, yet its deeper meaning lives in the quiet moments it creates. From 28 January to 7 June 2026, Garden of Senses: A Tea Reverie unfolds at the Asian Civilisations Museum as a first-of-its-kind immersive showcase, inviting you to rediscover tea not just through taste and aroma, but also through sight, sound, touch, and thought. Presented in collaboration with CHAGEE and the Singapore Tourism Board, the exhibition repositions tea as a deeply human ritual shaped by centuries of craftsmanship while continuing to evolve through modern creativity.

Where Heritage Meets Contemporary Imagination

This landmark showcase marks the Asian Civilisations Museum’s first collaboration with a global lifestyle brand. By weaving together museum collections and contemporary practices, Garden of Senses creates a fresh and reflective way to engage with tea heritage. Tea appears not as a static artefact, but as a living practice that has shaped daily life across cultures and generations. The experience encourages you to slow down, reconnect with your senses and reflect on how a simple cup of tea mirrors human life itself.

A Curated Journey Through Stillness and Connection

Designed as a progressive journey, the exhibition brings together historic objects, contemporary interpretations and newly commissioned artworks by local creatives. Sculptural installations inspired by tea leaves, immersive soundscapes, fragrance-driven encounters and tactile explorations of tea-making tools invite you to experience tea in ways that feel intuitive and contemplative rather than instructional.

Artist Ashley Yeo presents an atmospheric installation that evokes the presence of tea leaves through floating paper forms, drawing attention to slowness, materiality and perception. In contrast, Symphony of Tea by Alecia Neo and composer Clarence Chung explores tea through sound, rhythm, and gesture, inspired by ASMR practices and the idea of human connection. These works do not demand attention but gently invite it, encouraging quiet observation and shared presence.

Tea as a Social and Sensory Practice

Throughout the exhibition, historic tea wares are presented as 3D-printed replicas alongside contemporary CHAGEE cups, creating a visual dialogue between past and present. Nature-inspired communal spaces are thoughtfully integrated, offering moments to pause, sit and reflect. Together, these elements mirror the social rituals that have long surrounded tea, positioning it as a practice that brings people together, whether in conversation, silence or shared contemplation.

An Extended Experience Along the Singapore River

The experience extends beyond the museum galleries with a dedicated CHAGEE pop up along the Singapore River. Here, you can explore a full selection of CHAGEE beverages alongside merchandise that was previously available only in China. Specially designed plush charms will also be introduced, including a limited edition light blue variant available exclusively to showcase ticket holders and a light brown variant offered at the pop up. Each charm blends the imagery of a horse, referencing ancient tea routes travelled by horseback, with Singapore’s iconic Merlion, symbolising the meeting of tea heritage and local identity.

Planning Your Visit

In a city that rarely slows down, Garden of Senses offers you and your loved ones a rare moment of stillness. By engaging the senses gently and intentionally, the exhibition reminds you that tea is not simply something you drink, but a ritual that has always carried meaning, memory and connection across time.

Garden of Senses: A Tea Reverie runs daily from 28 January to 7 June 2026 at the Asian Civilisations Museum. The exhibition is presented as part of the museum’s All Access ticket, which grants same day admission to all exhibitions. Admission is priced at S$12 for Singaporeans and permanent residents, and S$25 for others.

Tickets and further details are available via https://www.nhb.gov.sg/acm/whats-on/exhibitions/garden-of-senses and https://www.trip.com.

Chinese New Year arrives at Resorts World Sentosa in 2026 with a sense of colour, movement and playful imagination. From 16 January to 15 March 2026, the integrated resort transforms into a bold festive playground inspired by the spirit of the Horse, blending pop-styled design, immersive installations and lively performances that invite you and your loved ones to explore, reconnect and welcome the new year with curiosity and joy.

Festive Installations That Bring the Resort to Life

Across the resort, iconic spaces such as WEAVE, the Grand Steps and the Lake of Dreams are reimagined through cheerful, pop-influenced interpretations of traditional Chinese New Year symbols. Bright colours, oversized motifs and playful details set the tone for a season that celebrates abundance, momentum and fresh beginnings. As you wander through the resort, each area reveals a different expression of wonder, turning familiar pathways into moments of surprise and discovery.

At WEAVE, the celebrations take on a distinctly interactive character. A towering three metre Prosperity Tree anchors the experience, inviting you to shake for a sure win prize after qualifying spend, while an oversized Tiles of Blessings installation offers joyful photo moments inspired by mahjong symbols of fortune. An interactive cycling installation adds a modern twist, encouraging you to pedal your way towards illuminated festive greetings, blending tradition with playful design.

Performances That Set the Festive Rhythm

Throughout the season, live performances animate the resort with energy and warmth. Prosperity Lions Pounce and Play brings a troupe of five colourful lion dance mascots into the heart of the celebrations, their playful interactions capturing the lively spirit of the new year. Roving entertainers and live bands create a festive soundtrack across the resort, adding layers of sound and movement to the visual spectacle.

After dusk, the Lake of Dreams becomes the stage for Lunar Lights A POP SPERITY Show. Flowing lanterns, synchronised lighting and rhythmic performances build towards the dramatic arrival of the Dragon of Good Fortune, creating an evening experience that feels theatrical, celebratory and distinctly memorable.

A Season of Wonder Beneath the Waves

The festive spirit continues at the Singapore Oceanarium with Spring into Waves of Wonder, running from 30 January to 3 March 2026. Drawing inspiration from the zodiac, the programme highlights the seahorse as a symbol of vitality and resilience. A larger than life POP MART Twinkle Twinkle installation greets you at the entrance, setting the tone for an ocean inspired journey filled with meaning and optimism.

At the Open Ocean Habitat, Waves of Harmony presents a mesmerising underwater dive performance where a dragon dance unfolds beneath the surface. For the first time, two graceful seahorses join the symbolic dragons in a choreographed descent that celebrates unity and gratitude. Complementing this are festive mascot appearances, cultural music performances and informative touchpoints at the Seahorse Habitat that deepen appreciation for marine life.

Cinematic Festivities at Universal Studios Singapore

From 7 February to 3 March 2026, Universal Studios Singapore joins the celebrations with a dynamic Chinese New Year programme that blends cinematic flair with festive tradition. The all new Paws of Prosperity procession features a majestic dragon, precision Kung Fu performers and the Horses of Fortune moving through the park in a vibrant spectacle. Lucky Lunar Reunion brings familiar characters together in a heartwarming show inspired by visiting traditions, followed by photo moments and festive treats that mark the season.

Feasting Across Cultures and Cuisines

Dining takes centre stage throughout the celebrations, with festive menus curated across Resorts World Sentosa’s signature restaurants. Fengshui Inn leads with refined Cantonese reunion feasts, while Syun presents seasonal omakase experiences that blend Japanese artistry with auspicious symbolism. CHIFA! introduces bold Chinese Peruvian flavours, KA MON celebrates Japanese grilling traditions, and Osia Steak and Seafood Grill offers generous sharing platters for festive gatherings.

For celebrations at home, curated takeaway offerings include prosperity yu sheng, festive cakes and traditional treats, allowing the spirit of abundance to extend beyond the resort.

A Year That Begins with Imagination and Joy

Resorts World Sentosa’s Chinese New Year 2026 celebrations offer more than decoration or spectacle. They create a season shaped by movement, colour and shared experiences, encouraging you and your loved ones to welcome the Year of the Horse with curiosity, connection and a sense of wonder that lingers long after the festivities end.

As the first peonies awaken and spring begins to stir, Sofitel Singapore City Centre ushers in Chinese New Year 2026 with a celebration shaped by grace, abundance and cultural refinement. Inspired by the elegance of the Song dynasty, the hotel’s Lunar New Year programme unfolds as a curated journey of dining experiences, from celebratory reunion feasts to contemplative afternoon tea rituals and thoughtfully prepared festive takeaways. Designed for you and your loved ones, the season invites moments of connection, reflection and shared indulgence in the heart of Tanjong Pagar.

Reunion Feasts at Racines

At Racines, Chinese New Year arrives in the form of generous reunion buffet dinners that blend cherished Lunar traditions with modern culinary finesse. The celebration begins with a lavish seafood-on-ice spread featuring fresh oysters, lobsters and prawns, followed by a rich array of starters including smoked duck breast salad, artisanal cheeses and charcuterie. Beloved Chinese classics anchor the feast, from braised abalone in seafood broth and marmite prawns to longevity Ee Fu noodles and the signature Typhoon Shelter Pipa Duck.

On Chinese New Year’s Eve, 16 February 2026, the evening concludes with a vibrant lion dance performance that ushers in wishes of good fortune and joy. Reunion buffet dinners continue on 17 February 2026, offering another opportunity to gather and celebrate abundance together.

Lunar New Year Brunch with Global Flair

The Ultimate Racines Buffet Brunch returns with a Lunar New Year edition on 21 and 28 February 2026. Designed as a leisurely midday celebration, the brunch brings together Asian festive favourites and Western comfort dishes in a single expansive spread. Alongside Chinese staples such as drunken chicken with aged Chinese wine, Assam curry seabass and braised Ee Fu noodles, you will find Provençal-style seafood stew, slow-roasted Angus beef striploin and oven-baked ratatouille pot pie with Comté crust.

The experience ends on a sweet note with French pastries and Lunar New Year desserts including matcha raspberry financier, gâteau opera and glutinous rice dumplings served in brown sugar broth.

Refined Set Menus for Intimate Gatherings

For more intimate celebrations or business lunches, Racines presents a three-course Lunar New Year set menu available from 2 February to 3 March 2026. Carefully curated for balance and nourishment, the menu features dishes such as revitalising ginseng chicken soup, hearty golden seafood broth, lotus leaf wrapped rice with braised pork belly and pineapple pandan blanc-manger for a gentle festive finish. A prosperity yu sheng add-on allows you to begin the meal with an auspicious toss.

The Four Gentlemen Botanical Afternoon Tea

For a quieter expression of the season, the Four Gentlemen Botanical Afternoon Tea at 1864 offers a contemplative pause inspired by the four revered plants in Chinese ink-wash art: plum, orchid, bamboo and chrysanthemum. Each botanical is translated into a handcrafted sweet or savoury creation that reflects its symbolic virtue and the poetic grace of the Song dynasty.

The experience opens with plum expressed through a plum-infused five-spice salmon monaka, followed by orchid reimagined as a TWG Orchid Tea-infused cheesecake. Bamboo appears as a savoury braised pork tartlet, while chrysanthemum takes form as a pineapple tart infused with floral notes and rum. Each set is served within the serene interiors of 1864 and comes with a limited-edition Four Gentlemen folding fan illustrated with calligraphic botanical motifs, offered as a keepsake while stocks last.

Festive Celebrations at Home

To extend the celebration beyond the dining room, Sofitel Singapore City Centre offers a collection of auspicious Lunar New Year takeaways crafted for sharing. The Signature Pen Cai returns as the centrepiece, layered with premium ingredients including abalone, sea cucumber, superior hua jiao fish maw, tiger prawns, Japanese shiitake mushrooms, dried oysters, roasted duck and slow-braised pork belly.

New highlights include braised pork belly with sea cucumber and the Golden Typhoon Shelter Bi-Feng Tang Pipa Duck, marinated with house-made sauce, dry-marinated, roasted and finished with aromatic spices for a richly textured dish. Takeaway orders are available from 1 January to 25 February 2026, with delivery and self-collection from 12 February to 3 March 2026.

Plan Your Celebration

With its thoughtful balance of tradition, artistry and contemporary dining, Sofitel Singapore City Centre’s Lunar New Year 2026 programme offers more than a festive meal. It is an invitation to celebrate the season with intention, beauty and shared moments that linger long after the final dish is served. For you and your loved ones, it is a refined way to welcome prosperity, renewal and harmony as the new year blooms.

Sofitel Singapore City Centre is located at 9 Wallich Street, Singapore 078885. Reservations and enquiries can be made by calling +65 6428 5000 or emailing HA152@sofitel.com.

There is something quietly reassuring about a café that understands how people really live. On 10 January 2026, Elephant Grounds makes its long-awaited debut in Singapore, opening at Guoco Midtown’s Network Hub along Beach Road. After more than a decade shaping Hong Kong’s café culture, the award-winning lifestyle café arrives with a philosophy that feels instantly familiar and deeply relevant: slow down, stay present and make space for connection through good coffee, comforting food and thoughtful design.

From a Small Kiosk to a Regional Lifestyle Name

Founded in 2013 as a humble neighbourhood coffee counter by entrepreneurs Kevin Poon and Gerald Li, Elephant Grounds grew from a simple idea of creating a café that mirrors everyday life. Poon, a cultural tastemaker and art collector, continues to shape the brand’s lifestyle and design direction, while Li oversees its culinary development. Together, they have built a brand where culture, craft and daily utility intersect naturally, earning Elephant Grounds a loyal following across Hong Kong and beyond.

The Singapore outpost stays true to Elephant Grounds’ core philosophy while responding to its new urban setting. Set within Guoco Midtown, the space offers a carefully considered indoor and outdoor layout that feels open, airy and grounded in nature, even as the city moves around it. Pet-friendly and family-friendly, the café is designed as a genuine third space, not home and not office, but somewhere in between where you can pause, people-watch and reconnect with friends, family and yourself.

A Bakery That Anchors the Space

At the heart of the double-volume interior sits the bakery, both literally and emotionally the centre of the café. This marks only the second Elephant Grounds location in the region with an on-site production kitchen and dedicated baking team, following the much-loved Hollywood Road outpost in Hong Kong. It is also the first and only food and beverage concept within the development to bake everything from scratch daily.

Throughout the day, breads, pastries and croissants emerge warm from the ovens, shaping the rhythm of the space from early morning coffee runs to long, unhurried weekends. Widely regarded as one of the best croissants to come out of Hong Kong, Elephant Grounds’ version uses a non-traditional lamination technique blending French and Japanese methods. The result is a crisp, flaky, golden-brown pastry offered in classic styles and indulgent variations including chocolate, almond and the crowd-favourite banoffee.

Coffee as the Foundation

Coffee remains the soul of Elephant Grounds. The House Blend is sourced directly from Ijen Lestari, a Cup of Excellence-winning farm in East Java, and roasted in-house to deliver clarity, balance and character. Alongside the signature blend, premium single-origin coffees are calibrated with precision, catering to both casual drinkers and seasoned enthusiasts.

The coffee programme extends beyond the café walls. Elephant Grounds’ OG Blend is available as whole beans, drip bags and coffee capsules, allowing the Coffee n’ Chill experience to continue at home, at work or wherever your day unfolds. A carefully curated drinks menu rounds out the offering, featuring premium matcha, teas and selected alcoholic options that transition effortlessly from morning to evening.

Food Designed for All-Day Living

Food at Elephant Grounds is designed to be enjoyed without rules or rigid timings. Signature brunch favourites include the much-loved shakshuka served two ways. Mr Shakshuka pairs toasted sourdough with chorizo, feta and cilantro, while Mrs Shakshuka offers a vibrant plant-forward version with tofu, zucchini, pumpkin, black olives and spicy tomato salsa.

Pancake lovers can lean into comfort with the original stacks and maple syrup or opt for wild berry pancakes layered with fresh cream, almond flakes and berry coulis. Founders’ Granola, made in small batches using preservative-free rolled oats, dried apricots, nuts, seeds, maple syrup and coconut oil, anchors breakfast bowls and lighter plates throughout the day.

As the day unfolds, heartier options take centre stage. Tuna poke donburi with avocado, spring onion and onsen egg sits alongside steak gyudon topped with chimichurri and crispy shallots. Linguine carbonara with onsen egg and parmesan caters to pasta cravings, while the EG Burger delivers comfort through a wagyu patty, cheddar, rocket and tomato, served with fries. The menu is intentionally versatile, supporting everything from solo laptop sessions to relaxed group dinners.

Weekday Mornings, Weekend Brunch and Beyond

Weekday mornings introduce Good Morning and Chill, a menu designed for those on the move but unwilling to compromise on quality. Options include PB and J toast on milk bread, croissant or sourdough, mango coconut overnight oats, a hearty breakfast burrito and a Florentine Benedict finished with yuzu hollandaise.

On weekends and public holidays, Brunch and Chill brings together a decade of favourites, from the Morning Cereal bowl and Buddha Bowl to the Farmer’s Omelette and corned beef hash. Asian-inspired comfort dishes such as truffle baked pork chop rice with oat-crusted Ibérico pork and black truffle egg fried rice add a distinctly Elephant Grounds twist.

The brand’s cult ice cream sandwiches, launching in Q2 2026, add a playful dimension to the menu, blending nostalgia with bold flavours and textures. A dedicated merchandise corner will also roll out between January and February 2026, featuring reusable tumblers including collaborations with MiiR, apparel for adults and kids, tote bags and the OG espresso blend grounds for those who want to bring a piece of the café home.

A Space Built for Everyday Life

Elephant Grounds Singapore is conceived as a contemporary urban refuge, a place designed for lingering rather than rushing. It invites you and your loved ones to press pause, observe the city at your own pace and find comfort in the familiar ritual of good coffee and well-made food.

Located at 124 Beach Road, Guoco Midtown, Unit 01-04, Elephant Grounds Singapore opens daily from 8:00am to 8:00pm, welcoming Singapore into its evolving Coffee n’ Chill story.

Chinese New Year often arrives with familiar rituals, yet every new season brings an opportunity to experience celebration in a fresh way. For Chinese New Year 2026, POP MART Golden Gallop Series seek to transform Resorts World Sentosa into a vibrant creative playground. Inspired by the energy, confidence and forward momentum of the Year of the Horse, the activation brings POP MART’s most beloved characters into a festive narrative that celebrates imagination, movement and joy.

Twelve Iconic Characters Reimagined for the Season

At the heart of The Golden Gallop Series is a specially curated lineup of 12 POP MART characters, each reinterpreted through a celebratory lens inspired by the spirit of the Horse. Familiar favourites such as LABUBU, DIMOO, SKULLPANDA, PUCKY and HACIPUPU take on new festive expressions that reflect themes of vitality, optimism and renewal.

As you explore Resorts World Sentosa, these characters appear as life-sized installations thoughtfully integrated into the environment, turning everyday walkways into moments of surprise and delight. Rather than feeling staged, the experience unfolds organically, inviting you and your loved ones to slow down, look closer and reconnect with the sense of wonder that POP MART is known for.

An Immersive Journey Across Resorts World Sentosa

The Golden Gallop Series is designed as a discovery journey rather than a single destination. Installations are spread across key locations within the resort, including WEAVE and the Singapore Oceanarium, encouraging you to move through different spaces while encountering each character along the way.

To deepen the experience, an interactive passport activity invites you to collect stamps at 12 designated stations across five themed zones. Completing the journey unlocks a limited edition Golden Gallop sticker sheet created exclusively for this celebration. It is a playful, low-pressure way to turn exploration into a shared festive memory.

Exclusive Collectibles for POP MART Enthusiasts

Anchoring the activation is a dedicated POP MART pop-up store located at WEAVE. Here, you can discover an exclusive Golden Gallop collector’s box set featuring all 12 characters from the series. Created specially for this collaboration, the set is available only at Resorts World Sentosa, making it a meaningful keepsake for those who appreciate POP MART’s blend of art, storytelling and design.

The launch also marks the beginning of a broader collaboration between POP MART and Resorts World Sentosa in 2026, hinting at more creative expressions and experiences to come throughout the year.

Welcoming the Year of the Horse with Creativity and Joy

The Golden Gallop Series goes beyond decoration or retail. It is a celebration of movement, imagination and shared moments, values that resonate strongly with the Year of the Horse. By weaving POP MART’s characters into the fabric of the resort, the activation creates space for connection, curiosity and lighthearted celebration.

For you and your loved ones, it offers a refreshing way to usher in Chinese New Year 2026, one that blends contemporary pop art with festive tradition, and transforms an everyday outing into a playful journey filled with colour, charm and optimism.

Chinese New Year is a time when the table becomes the heart of celebration, carrying wishes of harmony, success and togetherness into the year ahead. At Jia He Grand Chinese Restaurant, Chinese New Year 2026 unfolds as a generous celebration inspired by the philosophy of 家和万事兴, where harmony within the family leads to prosperity in all things. From 10 January to 3 March 2026, you and your loved ones are invited to mark the Year of the Horse with a thoughtfully curated line up of festive menus, opulent Pen Cai and artisanal goodies designed for meaningful reunions and celebratory gatherings.

Prosperity Yu Sheng to Begin the Celebration

The festivities begin with the ritual of Lo Hei, setting the tone for the year ahead. Jia He Grand presents a selection of signature yu sheng creations, led by the Jia He Harmony Prosperity Treasures Yu Sheng. For a lighter and more contemporary expression, the Prosperity Bloom Fresh Salmon with Edible Flowers and Jackfruit Yu Sheng offers a refreshing balance of colour and texture. Those seeking a more indulgent start can opt for the Prosperity Treasures Yu Sheng featuring sliced abalone, salmon and geoduck, bringing layers of luxury and auspicious symbolism to the first toss of the year.

Pen Cai That Anchors the Reunion Table

At the centre of many Chinese New Year tables is Pen Cai, a dish that embodies abundance and unity. Jia He Grand’s Treasures Pen Cai brings together premium ingredients such as 8 head abalone, sea cucumber, live prawns and roasted duck, carefully layered to create depth of flavour and meaning. For the first time, a Premium Vegetarian Pen Cai joins the festive line up, featuring a medley of prized mushrooms including matsutake, morel and boletus, offering an equally celebratory option that honours tradition while embracing inclusivity.

For added convenience, Pen Cai Packages are available, pairing the Pen Cai with Jia He Grand’s signature Roasted Crispy Duck and Stir Fried Glutinous Rice with Chinese Sausage, making it effortless to host a generous feast at home.

Exquisite Set Menus for Festive Gatherings

Under the leadership of Master Chef Raymond Sui, Jia He Grand introduces a series of multi course Chinese New Year set menus designed to suit different celebratory occasions. These feasts showcase hallmark dishes that reflect both craftsmanship and festive symbolism. Highlights include the Jia He Harmony Treasures Prosperity Yu Sheng, Golden Crispy Premium Supreme Shark’s Fin in Superior Cartilage Soup, Steamed Black Emperor Fish with Superior Abalone Essence and Roasted Golden Suckling Pig served with tangerine infused glutinous rice.

The celebration concludes on a sweet note with Orange Popping Boba paired with Bird’s Nest, Peach Resin and Fermented Glutinous Rice, a dessert that brings together texture, nourishment and auspicious meaning.

Artisanal Goodies for Gifting and Sharing

Beyond the dining room, the Jia He eShop offers a curated selection of festive goodies that make thoughtful gifts for the season. Signature favourites such as the Koi Fish Nian Gao and Plum Blossoms Pineapple Tarts return, joined by new creations for 2026 including Pistachio Cookies, Macadamia Ball Cookies and Snowflakes Crisp Cookies. These treats add a modern touch to traditional snacking while preserving the spirit of celebration.

Mini Buffet Packages for Home and Office Gatherings

For larger gatherings, the Spring Blossom Mini Buffet Package for 20 persons offers a convenient and generous spread suitable for home celebrations or office reunions. The menu includes a variety of fried, baked and steamed dim sum, alongside main dishes such as Stir Fried Glutinous Rice with Chinese Sausage and one and a half whole Roasted Crispy Duck. Dessert is served in the form of Chilled Jelly Royale with Peach Resin and Snow Lotus Seeds, bringing a light and refreshing finish to the meal.

Early Bird Privileges and Festive Planning

Early Bird privileges are available for Prosperity Yu Sheng and festive goodies ordered between 10 January and 8 February 2026, with extended offers for participating bank cardmembers until 15 February 2026. Special arrangements are also available for corporate and bulk purchases, making it easier to plan festive gifting and celebrations ahead of time.

Plan Your Celebration

Located within One Farrer Hotel, Jia He Grand Chinese Restaurant offers a refined yet welcoming setting for Chinese New Year celebrations. Whether you are gathering for an intimate family reunion, hosting a larger celebration or planning festive meals at home, the restaurant’s Chinese New Year 2026 offerings are designed to bring warmth, abundance and harmony to the table.

Jia He Grand Chinese Restaurant is located at One Farrer Hotel, Level 1, #01-01, 1 Farrer Park Station Road, Singapore 217562. Reservations can be made by calling 6538 9688 or 6538 2788, or by emailing jiahegrand@jiahe.com.sg. Festive goodies and takeaway options are available via shop.jiahe.com.sg.

Some restaurants tell stories through technique. Others through trends. Rempapa tells its story through memory. As it opens its doors at National Gallery Singapore, Rempapa by Damian D’Silva feels less like a relocation and more like a return home. For Chef Damian, this move carries deep personal meaning. He spent his childhood years living within the caretaker quarters of the former Supreme Court, now part of the National Gallery. To cook here today is to come full circle, bringing the flavours of his past into a space that shaped his earliest memories.

Where Singapore’s Heritage Finds a New Rhythm

Set within one of Singapore’s most important cultural landmarks, Rempapa feels entirely at ease. The restaurant brings its comforting, multi-ethnic heritage flavours into a setting steeped in national history, creating a quiet harmony between place and plate. This is food that reflects who we are as a society, shaped by generations, cultures and shared tables.

Here, you and your loved ones can pause amid the grandeur of the Gallery and reconnect over dishes that feel familiar yet thoughtfully refined. The experience is warm, accessible and intentionally unpretentious, echoing Chef Damian’s belief that local cuisine should always remain relevant and within reach.

Comfort Classics with Heart

At this new Rempapa, the focus shifts towards rice-based dishes and beloved local favourites. Signature nasi lemak sets take centre stage, offering combinations such as ayam berempah, sambal sotong and lamb shank rendang. Each plate is designed to evoke the comfort of home while reflecting years of culinary experience and careful balance.

Alongside these classics, you will also find a refined take on kaya toast, served on thick shokupan bread. It is a simple pleasure, elevated through craftsmanship and restraint, bridging nostalgia with modern sensibilities.

A Space Designed for Ease and Everyday Moments

The National Gallery outlet introduces a fully self-service concept, allowing you to enjoy Rempapa’s dishes in a more relaxed and casual way. Natural light fills the space, complemented by warm tones and thoughtful details that make the restaurant feel welcoming rather than formal.

Whether you are stopping by for a quick meal or lingering longer with family, the environment encourages ease. It is designed for real life, for everyday meals that still carry meaning.

Preserving Stories Through Taste

Rempapa has always been Chef Damian D’Silva’s personal contribution to Singapore’s culinary narrative. Each dish draws from memories, family recipes and the shared heritage of a multicultural nation. At National Gallery Singapore, this mission feels even more poignant. Food becomes a way to preserve stories that might otherwise fade, passing them gently to the next generation.

This new chapter also coincides with the opening of Gilmore & Damian D’Silva, Chef Damian’s tribute to his grandfather, Pop. Together, both concepts reflect a lifelong dedication to safeguarding Singapore’s food heritage, ensuring it remains alive, accessible and meaningful for the young and the young at heart.

Plan Your Visit

Rempapa by Damian D’Silva is located at 1 St Andrew’s Road, #01-02A, National Gallery Singapore 178957. It opens daily from 8am to 6pm. More information can be found on its website and social channels.

As the new year approaches, there is a familiar desire to gather, reflect and celebrate with intention. At Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore, the festive season unfolds with a deep respect for heritage and tradition, brought to life through food that carries stories across generations. From January 2026, Food Capital introduces its first-ever Peranakan buffet alongside an extensive line-up of Chinese New Year 2026 feasts, creating a meaningful dining journey for you and your loved ones.

The Riverside Peranakan Feast Makes Its Debut

Launching on 2 January 2026, the Riverside Peranakan Feast marks a milestone for Food Capital. More than a buffet, it is a cultural celebration that honours the richness of Peranakan heritage through flavour, music and craftsmanship. The opening showcase on 6 January, co-curated with The Peranakan Association Singapore, brings together a kebaya presentation led by Baba Raymond Wong, soulful performances by The Peranakan Voices choir, and an appearance by the beloved Singing Chef Shirley Tay, who also unveils a new collection of age-old Peranakan recipes.

Retail stalls add to the immersive experience, offering authentic kebaya, batik, beaded slippers and Peranakan delicacies, allowing you to explore heritage beyond the plate.

Authentic Dishes That Carry Generations of Memory

From 2 January to 8 February 2026, rotating menus present a thoughtful selection of Peranakan favourites. Expect comforting classics such as Deep Fried Pomfret with Sambal Chilli, Bakwan Kepiting crab meatball soup, Kachang Bendi Chincalok and Goreng Assam Udang. Each dish reflects the balance of spice, tang and warmth that defines Peranakan cuisine, offering both familiarity and discovery.

Chef Shirley Tay, now 79, embodies the spirit of this cuisine. Having learned from her grandmother and spent decades preserving Nyonya cooking, she brings heart and storytelling to every recipe. Dishes like Ayam Halia are not just food, but expressions of love and continuity, meant to be shared and remembered.

Honouring a Living Heritage

The collaboration with The Peranakan Association Singapore carries special significance, following the kebaya’s inscription on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. By presenting food, music and design together in a contemporary setting, the showcase reminds you that heritage is not static. It evolves, adapts and remains relevant through shared experiences.

Welcoming Chinese New Year 2026 with Abundance

From 9 February to 3 March 2026, Food Capital ushers in the Year of the Horse with Chinese New Year buffets that blend Peranakan, festive Chinese and international flavours. Designed for reunion and celebration, the spreads highlight auspicious dishes that symbolise prosperity, joy and renewal.

From 16 to 18 February, special Chinese New Year reunion meals invite families to gather over a celebratory feast. Two dinner seatings are available each evening, allowing you to choose a pace that suits your celebration. A 25% early dining privilege applies with full prepayment by 10 January 2026.

Afternoon Tea with a Festive Twist

For quieter moments, The Lobby Lounge offers two seasonal afternoon tea experiences. From 2 January to 8 February 2026, the Peranakan Afternoon Tea features savoury bites like Laksa, Ayam Buah Keluak and Ngo Hiang alongside sweets such as Ondeh Swiss Roll and Durian Pengat Cream Puff. From 9 February to 3 March 2026, the Chinese New Year Afternoon Tea introduces festive creations paired with a curated tea selection and the Lounge’s signature unlimited scone trolley.

Celebrating at Home with Festive Takeaways

For celebrations beyond the dining room, Food Capital offers Prosperity Yu Sheng and a selection of Chinese New Year takeaway dishes. Festive hampers are also available, thoughtfully curated with premium ingredients and symbolic treats, making them ideal for sharing blessings with family, friends or business associates.

Plan Your Celebration

With its riverside setting and generous spreads, Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore offers more than a festive meal. It creates space for you and your loved ones to slow down, reconnect and celebrate culture through food. Whether you are discovering Peranakan cuisine for the first time or continuing a long-held tradition, the season at Food Capital is shaped by warmth, memory and togetherness.

Food Capital is located at Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore. Reservations and festive orders can be made via dining.gcw@millenniumhotels.com or by calling +65 8168 1539 or +65 6233 1338.

Step away from the rush of Orchard Road and you find yourself in a very different rhythm at DRIM. Located within Mandarin Gallery, this top-tier Korean steakhouse feels less like a restaurant and more like a quiet retreat shaped by warmth, craft and intention. The name DRIM means “Sincerely Yours” in Korean, and that philosophy runs through everything here, from the food to the space to the way each meal unfolds. It is a place where you and your loved ones can slow down, reconnect and savour Korean cuisine at its most thoughtful.

Where Hanok Design Meets Modern Elegance

The first thing you notice is the atmosphere. DRIM draws inspiration from the traditional Korean hanok, reinterpreted through a contemporary lens. Warm wooden tables fitted with smokeless charcoal grills anchor the space, while soft lantern-style lighting casts a gentle glow that feels both calming and refined. An open kitchen allows you to glimpse the chefs at work, adding a sense of quiet theatre without overwhelming the room.

Whether you are seated in the main dining area or one of the private rooms designed for more intimate gatherings, the environment encourages unhurried meals and meaningful conversation. It is elegant without being formal, polished without feeling distant.

Korean Barbecue Elevated Through Precision and Care

At the heart of DRIM is its premium Korean barbecue experience. Here, meats are grilled tableside by trained staff over smokeless charcoal, ensuring precise doneness and consistency. Each cut is selected for its marbling, juiciness and balance of flavour, allowing the natural character of the meat to shine.

The DRIM Beef and Pork selection brings together the chefs’ favourite premium cuts, served alongside Korean soup and fresh ssam wraps for a complete and deeply satisfying barbecue experience. The focus is not on excess, but on quality, balance and respect for tradition.

Signature Dishes That Go Beyond the Grill

While barbecue may be the anchor, DRIM’s menu extends far beyond the grill. One standout is the newly launched Yukhoe Mulhoe, a cold beef tartare soup traditionally enjoyed during Korean summers. At DRIM, this refreshing dish is crafted with hand-cut rump cap from MSA-certified EQG grain-fed beef, paired with crisp vegetables and 100% buckwheat noodles. Served in a chilled, sweet, tangy broth with shaved ice and subtle layers of heat and kelp-infused depth, it is cooling, revitalising, and quietly complex.

Before introducing the dish, the kitchen conducted a tasting session with over one hundred Korean diners to ensure the flavours remained true to what Koreans recognise and love. The result is a dish that feels authentic yet approachable, especially if you are discovering it for the first time.

Comforting Classics Crafted the Traditional Way

DRIM’s commitment to authenticity is also evident in its noodles and soups. The Signature Perilla Oil Buckwheat Noodles are made using 100% buckwheat, freshly ground and kneaded in-house before being dressed in a fragrant perilla seed sauce. Nutty, aromatic and deeply comforting, it is a dish that lingers pleasantly on the palate.

For something heartier, the Galbitang is slow-boiled for twenty-four hours, allowing the beef rib broth to develop clarity, depth and natural sweetness. It is the kind of dish that feels restorative, grounding and timeless.

A Place for Connection, Not Just Dining

What sets DRIM apart is how it makes you feel. This is not a meal meant to be rushed or photographed endlessly. It is an experience designed for presence. The careful pacing, the attentive yet unobtrusive service, and the harmony between food and space all work together to create moments of genuine connection.

It is little wonder that DRIM has quietly become a favourite among regional celebrities and public figures. Yet despite its reputation, the restaurant never feels showy. The focus remains firmly on sincerity, craftsmanship and the joy of sharing a meal.

Plan Your Visit

DRIM is located at 333A Orchard Road, #02-14 Mandarin Gallery, Singapore 238897. Opening hours are Monday to Friday from 12pm to 3pm and 6pm to 11pm, and Saturday to Sunday from 11.30am to 3pm and 5pm to 11pm. More details can be found at drim.sg or on Instagram.

Lunar New Year is a time for reunion, reflection and renewal, and in 2026, Shisen Hanten by Chen Kentaro invites you and your loved ones to welcome the Year of the Horse with a celebration steeped in tradition and elevated by refinement. Guided by the philosophy of honouring time-honoured customs while embracing the promise of a new year, the Michelin-starred restaurant presents an extensive collection of festive offerings that blend Chinese Szechuan flavours with refined Japanese techniques, creating a dining experience that feels both meaningful and luxurious.

Festive Menus Designed for Meaningful Reunions

From early February through early March 2026, you can gather around the table to enjoy thoughtfully curated set menus crafted for both intimate family reunions and larger celebratory occasions. Seven dine-in set menus are available, ranging from 168 dollars to 388 dollars per person, each reflecting Chef Chen Kentaro’s commitment to seasonality, premium ingredients and heartfelt cooking. These menus are available for dinner from 2 February to 3 March 2026, and for lunch from 9 February to 3 March 2026.

The experience begins, as tradition dictates, with yu sheng. Shisen Hanten’s Prosperity Salmon Yu Sheng returns for the festive season, featuring tender salmon paired with colourful vegetables and finished with aromatic seasonings that symbolise abundance and prosperity. For an added touch of indulgence, you may choose to elevate the dish with Osetra caviar. More lavish variations are also available, including a Prosperity Madai Yu Sheng made with Japanese red sea bream, as well as a Wealthy Lobster, Abalone and Salmon Yu Sheng that sets a celebratory tone for the feast ahead.

Signature Dishes that Define the Celebration

Throughout the menus, you will encounter dishes that showcase the restaurant’s signature Chūka Szechwan Ryori style. A highlight making its debut this Lunar New Year is the Wok-fried Glutinous Rice with Foie Gras, Chinese Sausage and Black Truffle. Toothsome glutinous rice is stir-fried with aromatic Chinese sausages and diced foie gras, finished with fragrant truffle for layers of savoury depth. This dish is available both as part of select set menus and as a takeaway option.

As you explore the more luxurious menus, the experience becomes increasingly opulent. Dishes such as Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, whole barbecued suckling pig, braised abalone with black moss, premium seafood preparations and carefully balanced vegetable courses reflect the restaurant’s belief that Lunar New Year dining should be generous, harmonious and deeply satisfying. Each course is designed to be shared, reinforcing the importance of togetherness at the heart of the celebration.

Thoughtful Options for Every Table

If you or your loved ones observe a vegetarian diet, a dedicated Vegetarian Set Menu is also available. This menu offers equally considered preparations, from a healthy vegetarian yu sheng to nourishing broths, wok-fried vegetables scented with truffle, and comforting plant-based dishes that allow everyone at the table to partake fully in the festivities.

Bringing the Celebration Home

For moments when you wish to celebrate at home, Shisen Hanten offers an extensive range of Lunar New Year takeaway goodies available from 19 January to 3 March 2026. These include festive staples such as assorted cakes that symbolise happiness, wealth, longevity and joy, as well as indulgent treats like honey-coated pecan nuts. Signature dishes such as the Wok-fried Glutinous Rice with Foie Gras and the Prosperity Salmon Yu Sheng are also available for advance order, allowing you to recreate the restaurant experience at your own reunion table.

For larger gatherings, the Springtime Celebration Bundle brings together a generous spread designed for sharing, featuring yu sheng, signature mains, comforting classics and festive desserts. Advance ordering is required, with free delivery available for qualifying orders, making it effortless to host with confidence and ease.

There are performances that entertain, and then there are those that quietly stay with you long after the curtain falls. Returning to Singapore from 15 July 2026, Slava’s Snowshow invites you and your loved ones into a world where imagination leads, words fall away, and emotions take centre stage. Presented by Base Entertainment Asia at Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands, this Olivier Award-winning production offers a rare kind of theatre that feels both playful and deeply poetic.

A Journey Told Without Words

Created by Slava Polunin, widely regarded as one of the greatest clowns in the world, Slava’s Snowshow unfolds without dialogue. Instead, it speaks through movement, music and visual spectacle, guiding you through moments of silliness, tenderness and quiet reflection. The absence of language makes the experience universal, allowing every person in the audience to find their own story within the performance.

From the first flicker of light on stage, the show draws you into a dreamlike landscape. Gentle humour gives way to bursts of laughter, while moments of stillness invite introspection. Giant balloons float across the theatre, delicate webs of white thread stretch into the audience, and swirling snowstorms transform the space into something utterly magical.

A Celebration of Imagination and Emotion

At its heart, Slava’s Snowshow is a celebration of childhood, not as an age, but as a state of mind. It reminds you how it feels to be curious, vulnerable and open to wonder. The performance balances mischievous humour with moments of unexpected tenderness, creating a rhythm that feels both joyful and deeply human.

One moment you may find yourself laughing at playful antics, the next you may feel a quiet tug at the heart as a simple scene unfolds with surprising emotional weight. This gentle emotional arc is what has allowed the show to resonate with over 12 million people across more than 225 cities worldwide.

A Global Phenomenon with Lasting Appeal

Since its world premiere at the Edinburgh Festival in 1996, Slava’s Snowshow has toured extensively across 40 countries, earning more than 20 international awards along the way. These include the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Entertainment, a Drama Desk Award, the Triumph Award and a Tony Award nomination. Its return to Singapore follows acclaimed seasons in 2012 and 2022, reaffirming its place as one of the most beloved theatrical experiences to grace the local stage.

What makes the show timeless is its ability to speak across generations. Whether you are watching with children, parents or friends, each person experiences the performance differently, shaped by memory, mood and imagination.

Ticketing and Early Bird Offers

Slava’s Snowshow will run at Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands, from 15 July 2026. Performances take place on Wednesdays to Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays at 3.30pm and 8pm, and Sundays at 11.30am and 3.30pm. The show runs for approximately 110 minutes, including a 15 minute intermission, offering a relaxed yet immersive theatre experience.

Tickets are available through Marina Bay Sands Ticketing, SISTIC and Klook. A range of early bird promotions are available for a limited time, including UOB partnered offers and public early bird discounts, with savings of up to 20 percent depending on the platform and booking period. Dynamic pricing applies, and ticket prices vary across seating categories, including Snow Zone options that bring you closer to the action.

Slava’s Snowshow is not just a night at the theatre. It is an invitation to step into a shared dream, where snow falls indoors, time softens, and emotions are felt without explanation. When it returns to Singapore in July 2026, it offers you and your loved ones a chance to experience theatre in its purest form, playful, heartfelt and unforgettable.

As the Year of the Horse approaches, Verandah Rooftop Rotisserie at Momentus Hotel Alexandra invites you and your loved ones to begin the new year with abundance, vitality and togetherness. Inspired by the theme 五谷丰收喜迎春, which celebrates bountiful harvests and fresh beginnings, the restaurant presents a grand Chinese New Year (CNY) Buffet designed for meaningful reunions and joyous feasting. Set against sunset skies and lush greenery overlooking the infinity pool, Verandah offers a relaxed rooftop setting where generations can gather, reconnect and welcome the year ahead with vim and vigour.

A Rooftop Reunion Filled with Warmth and Celebration

The experience begins the moment you arrive. Outdoors, the tranquil rooftop atmosphere encourages conversation and unhurried moments together. Step inside and the energy shifts into a lively celebration, where the comforting aroma of signature roasts fills the space and tables are laden with over 30 auspicious dishes. Tableside service and live carving moments add warmth and theatre to the meal, reinforcing the belief that a shared table sets the tone for prosperity and good fortune in the year ahead.

Festive Roasts That Take Centre Stage

This year’s buffet shines a spotlight on robust and celebratory roasts that embody the spirit of the season. A highlight you will not want to miss is the Vanilla Scented Crackling Pork Belly, a festive reinterpretation of a Chinese New Year staple. By infusing vanilla pods into the roast, the culinary team introduces subtle floral notes that lift the rich pork belly. The result is juicy, tender meat crowned with irresistibly crisp crackling that delivers both comfort and surprise with every bite.

Equally compelling is the 14 Day Shio Kombu Butter Aged Angus Ribeye. Aged for two weeks with shio kombu fortified butter, the beef develops deep savoury flavours, with umami notes enhancing its natural richness. On Chinese New Year’s Eve and the first day of the Chinese New Year, you can also indulge in the coveted Sha Pi Suckling Pig, served from a live carving station. Watching the chefs expertly reveal its golden crisp skin and succulent meat adds an extra layer of indulgence to the celebration.

Auspicious Dishes from Land, Sea and Air

Supporting these showstopping roasts is a thoughtfully curated medley of dishes representing land, air and sea, symbolising good fortune arriving from every direction. The feast begins tableside with two auspicious favourites. Golden Lava Cheese Baked Lobster features sweet, succulent rock lobster coated in a rich salted egg sauce that accentuates the shellfish’s natural sweetness. Alongside it, Braised Eight Head Abalone is gently simmered in its flavourful jus, symbolising a year of abundance and prosperity.

Cold appetisers add brightness and intrigue to the spread. You can savour the Duo of Murotsu Oysters from Hyogo prefecture, enjoyed both in their pure natural state and in a traditional Teochew-style cure using a house blend of Asian herbs and aromatics. Classic festive favourites such as Drunken Chicken with Aged Shaoxing and Wolfberries and Cold Pork Trotter Jelly with Pickled Mustard Greens bring layers of sweet, sour and savoury flavours that awaken the palate.

Comforting Classics and Seafood Delights

As you move through the buffet, you will encounter dishes that balance indulgence with comfort. Black Truffle Phoenix Chicken delivers crisp fried chicken infused with squid paste and aromatic truffle. Seafood lovers can enjoy Poached Prawns paired with a sharp ginger scallion dip, delicate Steamed Scallops, and the Duo of Sea Asparagus and Pacific Clams, a festive braise featuring dried oysters, flower shiitake mushrooms and black moss, ingredients long associated with wealth and success.

Underscoring the menu are hearty staples that evoke memories of home. Longevity Noodles with Crab Roe and Trout Caviar symbolise long life and continuity, while Fragrant Cured Meat Lap Mei Fan, cooked with wax sausages, pork belly and duck leg, offers a deeply satisfying nod to traditional festive comfort.

No Chinese New Year feast is complete without desserts that symbolise joy and sweetness in the year ahead. At Verandah, you can indulge in Silky Yam Puree with Caramelised Pumpkin, classic Steamed Nian Gao rolled in desiccated coconut, and a festive new creation, Persimmon Creme Brulee, topped with sweet dried persimmon for an auspicious finish.

Lunchtime Gatherings and Takeaway Festivities

If you are hosting business associates or planning a weekday gathering, Verandah also offers four Chinese New Year inspired mains as part of its popular semi-buffet set lunch. Options include slow-braised Dong Po Wagyu Beef Karubi, aromatic pan-roasted truffle-stuffed chicken, braised Eight Treasure duck leg and Superior Seafood Poached Rice. Each main is paired with unlimited servings from a complementary buffet of salads, soups, appetisers and desserts.

For celebrations at home, Verandah’s signature roasts and festive highlights are available for online pre-orders. You can elevate your home reunion with Prosperity Yu Sheng, Fragrant Cured Meat Lap Mei Fan, Twice Cooked Black Garlic Pork Belly Char Siew and Dong Po Wagyu Beef Karubi. Orders can be placed online with a minimum of three working days’ notice, allowing you to host effortlessly while enjoying restaurant-quality dishes.

Plan Your Chinese New Year Celebration

The Chinese New Year Semi-Buffet Lunch begins on 2 February 2026. Chinese New Year Buffet Dinners will be available every weekend from Friday to Sunday starting 6 February 2026, as well as on Chinese New Year’s Eve and the first day of Chinese New Year on 16 and 17 February 2026. Online takeaway orders open from 31 January 2026.

When you confirm your reservation before 16 January 2026, you can enjoy a 10% discount on your food bill. Each table of four adults or more will also receive a complimentary yusheng, while groups of six adults and above will be treated to an additional bottle of wine, making it easy to raise a toast to prosperity, laughter and togetherness.