Event date: 13 Jan – 26 Feb 2023 Dahlias are beautiful flowering plants that are native to Mexico, Central America, and Colombia. They belong to the Asteraceae family, which also includes daisies and sunflowers. Dahlias are known for their showy blooms, which come in a wide range of colours and shapes. They are a popular …
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The annual display of tulips at Gardens by the Bay is back after a year – this time in October, long after tulip season in the Netherlands in April. It was on display in the Flower Dome until 14 Nov. As a Friend of the Garden, I made use of my annual pass to visit …
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It is the time of the year again, to view sakuras. Most Singaporeans would normally hop on a plane to Japan to see the sakuras in real bloom, during pre-Covid times. However, leisure travel is definitely not possible and not feasible at the moment, so Gardens by the Bay has brought Japan to Singapore, where …
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The latest theme at Gardens by the Bay features the poinsettias, in various colours and paired with Christmas decorations from the Nordic countries – Sweden, Denmark, Iceland and Finland. If you notice the flags of these countries, they have a cross in their flag. With creative direction by the Ambassador of Denmark to Singapore, Her …
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Despite my busy travel plans, I still make it a point to visit the local attractions once in a while, especially when they have new exhibits or when I am showing my foreign friends around. This year’s Orchid Extravaganza celebrates Singapore’s pop culture with a creative spin on familiar icons, as seen through the eyes …
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