Orthodontists are dental specialists, experts in moving teeth, and are trained to see patients of all ages – children and adults. While it’s recommended that a child’s first orthodontist check-up occur no later than age seven, there is no age limit for when adults can seek orthodontic treatment. So, it’s never too late for orthodontic treatment! Read on for more advice from Smile Focus.
Are braces the only option? Tell me more about aligners.
Traditionally, metal braces were the most common way of straightening teeth. However, there are now other Orthodontic treatment options, including ceramic (or “clear” braces) and clear aligners (such as Invisalign and ClearCorrect), all of which are offered at Smilefocus.
What are clear aligners? What’s the treatment process?
Clear aligners are custom-made, removable plastic trays that apply gentle pressure to safely move teeth into a more aesthetic and functional position. Once you and your orthodontist decide on aligner treatment, the orthodontist will do a 3D intraoral scan of your teeth. From that 3D model, the orthodontist uses 3D software to create a digital setup of how to move your teeth. Once you and your orthodontist finalize a plan, the aligners are fabricated, and your orthodontist will give you instructions on their use.
What are the benefits of clear aligners?
Aligners have become a popular orthodontic treatment because they move teeth efficiently and predictably and have numerous patient benefits. First, they are clear, which means they are aesthetic, discreet, and nearly invisible. Second, they are more comfortable than traditional braces. Third, oral hygiene is easier to maintain because the aligners are removed when brushing, flossing, eating, and drinking (except for water). Fourth, there are no food restrictions. Finally, compared with traditional braces, aligner treatment saves time, requires fewer and shorter office visits, and eliminates emergency appointments – no pokey wires!
I had braces as a child, but my teeth have moved. Can I use clear aligners?
In many cases, yes! The most common reasons adults seek orthodontic care are (1) they never had the opportunity to get braces as a child, and (2) they had orthodontic treatment at a younger age, but their teeth have shifted or relapsed. Clear aligners are an excellent treatment option for both scenarios. Oral care is essential to your overall health, and orthodontic treatment helps protect your teeth by ensuring proper function and a beautiful smile.
Please schedule a consultation with a Smilefocus orthodontist to discuss the best treatment option for you!
Article written by: Dr Tasneem Rangwala DDS (USA), Cert Orthodontics (USA).
No matter where or what you study, financial aid to help alleviate education costs is always welcome. Our friends at Pacific Prime value education and believe everyone should have the right to it. That’s why they created a Scholarship Programme, which has been offering USD $1,000 bursaries since 2013. Talented students from around the world stand a chance to get help with their education costs by fulfilling the application requirements. Here’s what you need to know about Pacific Prime’s Scholarship Programme in 2022.
A closer look at the scholarship programme
Pacific Prime wholeheartedly believes that education should be accessible to all. One way that the global health insurance brokerage and employee benefits specialist stands by this belief is through their annual scholarship program, which awards one exceptional applicant with a USD $1,000 bursary towards their education. High school and undergraduate students studying globally can participate for the opportunity to win.
How to participate
Students wishing to participate in the scholarship programme must submit an article. For 2022, the topic is: the importance of good mental health in academia. Essays should be between 600 to 1,000 words in length and reflect the student’s ideas and thoughts, along with any external references as needed. Additionally, the essay must be written in either American or British English.
The winning essay will be posted on Pacific Prime’s website. Naturally, essays must be a student’s own work and any plagiarism will result in an automatic rejection.
Eligibility criteria
High school and undergraduate students of any age or nationality can apply for the scholarship program. Students are eligible as long as they’re either enrolled (full- or part-time) or accepted to a high school, university, community college, institute (including private education institutions), or trade school for the upcoming semester. Additionally, the awarded student will have to provide proof of enrollment.
The application process
Applications for Pacific Prime’s Scholarship Program 2022 are now open. Students must submit their essay on the importance of good mental health in academia to scholarship@pacificprime.com by September 30th, 2022, without exception. The winner will be announced on 1 November 2022. For more information, including Terms and Conditions, visit Pacific Prime’s Scholarship Programme 2022 page.
In Singapore we are fortunate to have opportunities to eat at Peranakan restaurants, or at homes of Peranakan friends. Peranakans (Baba is the term for males, Nyonya for females) are originally of Chinese fathers and Malay mothers, with subsequent generations marrying within their own community or into the Chinese community. Nyonyas excel in the art of cooking, incorporating Chinese ingredients with Malay spices, resulting in a rich heritage cuisine.
TABLE SETTINGS Peranakan etiquette places emphasis on genteel behaviour, including at the table. A circular table is preferred, where everyone is seated equally. Previously, food was eaten using fingers of the right hand, but it is customary nowadays to use tableware comprising a dinner plate with a fork to the left, spoon to the right, and soup bowl at the top right. Drinks are placed to the top right of settings. Antique Nyonya-ware, usually family heirlooms, seen on tables for special occasions, is colourful and elegant, and makes a great conversation point.
SERVING FOOD The staple food is boiled rice, accompanied by meat stews, poultry, fish and vegetables, prepared in bite-size pieces. Soups are rich without being heavy. Sweet desserts are almost mandatory. Fresh lime juice and barley-water are popular, as well as coffee. Well known items include babi pong teh (stewed pork); assam prawns (prawns in spicy tamarind sauce); sayur lodeh (spicy vegetable dish); chicken macaroni soup and mee siam (fried vermicelli with spicy gravy), legendary cakes (kueh) made with rice flour and coconut milk; and gula Melaka (cold sago pudding with palm sugar syrup and coconut milk).
Peranakan Afternoon Tea Pan Pacific 2017
DINING ETIQUETTE Nyonya food is shared amongst diners, whether at home or in a restaurant. Serving dishes of food are placed in the centre of the table, for diners to help themselves. These generally remain on the table, although they may be moved closer, for transferring food to individual plates using serving spoons. Food is consumed from the spoon, with the fork aiding food onto the spoon. Soup is generally consumed throughout a meal, and not necessarily as a separate course.
A condiment called sambal blachan is always served with meals, prepared with chillies, dried shrimp paste and lime juice. Be warned, it is very spicy! This condiment is generally provided in individual bowls. Should it be in a communal bowl, a serving spoon will be used to place some sambal blachan on the dinner plate. Another popular side dish is achar (pickles), utilising the same style of etiquette.
When otak-otak (minced fish meat mixed with a spicy paste, placed in coconut leaves and grilled) is served, the leaves should be opened up fully, using fingers, before commencing eating the otak-otak from the leaves, using a fork and spoon. Upon finishing, the leaves are left on the plate or the table, depending on the setting.
It is good manners to finish eating all the rice on your dinner plate. Upon finishing a meal at a Peranakan table, the fork and spoon are placed side by side in the centre of the dinner plate, with the handles towards the diner, fork tines facing upwards and the bowl of the spoon also facing upwards.
Enjoy!
Excerpts fromChinese Etiquette-A Matter of Course by Raelene Tan, published by Landmark Books.
There are many reasons why I moved from the UK to Singapore, and one of them involves the climate. As someone who is perpetually cold, the idea of year-round clement temperatures is an appealing one. No matter that I’m often wrapped in a blanket at work, have been known to experience onset pneumonia at Golden Village Vivocity and am never more than three metres away from a cardigan, I still live a life several degrees warmer than I would back in Blighty.
So how I found myself bikini-clad with my arm elbow-deep in a giant sack of ice in a carpark in Kallang one recent Saturday is still somewhat baffling. Perhaps I was struggling from momentary heatstroke when I agreed to join the Breathwork & Icework (Wim Hof Method) session at wellness studio, Altered States? But there I was. And it wasn’t the promise of a cashmere jumper or steaming hot chocolate at the end of it, but rather the potential of increased clarity, focus, calm, positivity, energy, immunity, better sleep patterns and general wellbeing. In short, I was there to be reborn.
Chun takes participants through the breathing exercises with the help of the handpan
Inner power
Welcome to the world of Wim Hof – a Dutch extreme athlete who got his nickname ‘The Iceman’ by breaking records related to cold exposure. It’s safe to say that he’s serious about his art: running a half marathon above the Arctic Circle barefoot, climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in shorts, and standing in a container while covered with ice cubes for more than 112 minutes are just some of his party tricks.
Wim Hof
Wim’s extensive cold training has enabled him to learn to control his breathing, heart rate, and blood circulation and to endure extreme temperatures. “Over time, our relationship with the world has changed,” says Wim on his website (wimhofmethod.com). “Our lifestyles have disconnected us from the natural environment. Our age-old survival mechanisms are no longer triggered and we’ve lost touch with our inner power.”
Through decades of self-exploration and scientific studies, Wim created The Wim Hof Method, a simple behaviour combining powerful breathing, cold therapy and an unwavering commitment to stimulate our deep physiological processes to realise our full potential. After years of being viewed as completely woo-woo, his method has recently gained popularity. The idea of ice baths has become less crazy and celebrity fans are said to include Oprah Winfrey, David Beckham and Harrison Ford.
“A big portion of participants who try the method here in Singapore are expats, I believe mainly due to Wim’s huge influence on international media and personalities around the world,” explains our teacher, Wim Hof Method Level 2 Instructor, Chun Yih Tan, who first discovered the practice in 2016 after several failed GP diagnosis’ for inflammation. “A smaller portion repeat the experience when they find their personal reasons for doing so. These are usually professionals between 30-50 years old, but I have also guided 75 year olds.”
Chun – the instructor
Inhales and exhales
Today’s session did not begin with Siberian conditions. Rather, a group of sixteen of us kicked off in a comfortable and relaxing room furnished with cushions, throws, and Chun’s soothing tones. He explained the theory beyond Wim’s method and highlighted its many benefits: clinical trials have proven it to help with depression,anxiety, mood, mental focus, and pain management. “The pandemic definitely accelerated the urge in people to find something that can reduce stress and promote recovery in a short amount of time,” says Chun. “What better way to ‘biohack’ your system than with a method that’s practically free, fast, effective and easy?”
To the tranquil sounds of the handpan, Chun guides us through a breathing exercise that involves a variation of specific inhales and exhales. “The goal of Wim Hof Method breathing is to teach you to develop command over your nervous, immune, and cardiovascular systems to help you be happier, stronger, and healthier,” he says.
Once mastered, we head outside to waiting bags of ice and paddling pools to put our new skill into practice. We proceed slowly, starting first with sliding our hands and then our arms into a bag of ice. The pace picks up as we step up to our ankles and then our knees in a paddling pool of icy water at a temperature of 3 – 6 degrees Celsius, for around 10 seconds each time. I do a lot of “ooh ooh ooh, ahh ahh arrrrgh!” and promptly forget the breathing technique we’ve just learnt.
The session moves quickly. Next, we pair up and sit down in the freezing water. It’s a simultaneously oddly stressful, painful and exhilarating feeling. The beauty (and madness) of it is that for the short period (around one and a half minutes) that you’re immersed, your brain cannot focus on anything external. I stop thinking about deadlines I have to meet, why I said what I did back in 1998, and why I’m practically naked outside Lucali. Instead I turn all of my attention into, well, staying alive.
Lazy person’s spa
The maximum amount of time that anyone needs to stay in the water to reap the full benefits of ice therapy is two minutes. I manage to make it for the duration during our final immersion, although I have to lift my arms out halfway through because they physically hurt. Nevertheless, I do feel pretty proud that I’ve managed to stay the course and have not had a heart attack.
Chun assures me that he hears a lot of “heart stopping” worries, but explains he has various strategies to help people understand that we all have the power within us to get through. According to Chun, the key to mastering the Wim Hof Method is authenticity. “If you can fully accept your body’s messages of fears, worries, pain and sadness, even if it hits you with guilt, mocks your ego, or dangles death in your eyes, the practice can guide you through some incredible moments,” he continues. “After a period of repeated practice, most people perform significantly better in breath exercises and ice dips, and realise that benefits have evolved within them physically, emotionally, mentally and sometimes spiritually. It’s the ultimate lazy person’s spa!”
While I’m yet to dedicate all of my weekends to my new hypothermic hobby, I would do a Wim Hof session again. For days afterwards, I was buzzing with uplifting endorphins and felt like my body had been ‘reset’. Best of all, I didn’t even think about slipping into a pair of 40 denier tights for at least a week afterwards. Cool, or what?
Every Breath You Take One round of the Wim Hof Method breathing technique includes these steps:
Take in a strong inhalation through the nose
Let out a relaxed exhalation through the mouth
Repeat for 30 breaths
On the 30th breath, exhale to 90 percent and hold for as long as you can
When you feel your body really needs to take a breath, inhale fully and hold for 15 seconds before releasing
The basic technique involves three consecutive rounds of the above. Eventually, the breathing may feel like a wave flowing through your lungs.
Altered States, 66 Kampong Bugis, #04-00, 338987, alteredstates.sg. For more information about Chun’s work with The Wim Hof Method, log onto his website, hyperactiv.us
The information within this feature is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always speak to your doctor or a qualified Wim Hof trainer before embarking on the Wim Hof Method. Wim Hof image courtesy of wimhofmethod.com
Award winning Carousel restaurant, where food is prepared in halal certified kitchens, has long been a favourite with Singaporeans and visitors. Situated off the lobby at level one of Royal Plaza on Scotts, it is spacious and welcoming.
The buffet restaurant’s concept has been redesigned, still providing culinary delights to satisfy diners with Singapore, Japanese, Mediterranean and Western cuisine, amongst other international tastebud tinglers. Seafood has always been a mainstay, as well as delectable desserts. Tea and coffee are included in the buffet prices, currently ranging from $42++ to $88++.
Indulge in popular Singapore chilli crab and chicken rice, succulent Maine lobster, Australian and New Zealand mussels, a range of colourful salads, tender roast lamb, fragrant fried rice, traditional Malay gado gado with its more-ish spicy peanut gravy, baked chicken, noodle dishes, appealing teppanyaki choices, tandoori chicken, Thai curry, pasta and a colourful mélange of other palate pleasers. Leave space for desserts such as burnt cheesecake, chocolate cake, berry tarts, comforting bread and butter pudding, as well as ice cream, tropical fruit and a cheese selection.
Such is Carousel’s allure, be sure to make a reservation.
Verdict: Whether lunch, afternoon tea or dinner, a fine spread awaits at the conveniently central location just off Orchard Road.
Singapore Night Festival at Bras Basah Bugis precinct returns this year from 19 – 27 August 2022. Back for the first time in two years, the 13th edition of this annual festival aptly revolves around the theme “Rebirth” and onlookers can expect cool projection mappings, light art installations, live performances and general creativity and imagination.
This year there are over 55 exciting happenings to discover throughout this after dark festival including an exciting line-up of arts, heritage and cultural experiences alongside the food and shopping. It’s always a great gig with plenty to take in, so we recommend setting more than one night aside to enjoy all this illuminating festival has to offer. Here’s ANZA’s pick of some of the hightlights:
Never spotted the enchanting neon forest at Dhoby Ghaut before?! Head here from this weekend for spectacular music from local artists and DJs and delicious local food from the likes of Alley, The Swag Social and Fooditude, especially curated for the Night Festival.
19 Aug to 27 Aug, 6pm – 10.30pm (weekdays), 6pm – 11.30pm (weekends). Free admission
Join heritage guide (and previous ANZA interviewee) Jerome Lim as he takes you on a journey to discover the interesting tales held at National Archives of Singapore (NAS), as well as former school buildings in the neighbourhood.
National Archives Singapore, 19 Aug & 20 Aug, 26 Aug & 27 Aug, 8pm – 9pm. Free admission
Featuring homegrown jazz artists such as The Rhythmakers and Litmus Jazz Ensemble, prepare for some fun evenings of swing, bop, latin jazz, and more at the historic site of the Capitol. Dancing might be possible!
19 Aug & 20 Aug, 26 Aug & 27 Aug. 7.30pm – 8.30pm, 9pm – 10pm. Capitol Singapore’s Outdoor Plaza. Free admission
Get set for the SG Night Festival’s first ever Night Bazaar featuring male and female officewear, luxury bags, children’s clothes, books, boardgames and more. When you purchase anything from New2U Thriftshop, 100% of our proceeds goes towards Singapore Council of Women’s Organisations (SCWO) initiatives and Star Shelter.
New2U Thrift Shop Singapore Council of Women’s Organisations 96 Waterloo Street, 187967. 19 Aug to 21 Aug 7pm – 10pm
Experience the different ways of playing shadow puppetry, with a special display of traditional shadow puppets including Sun Wukong, the Monkey King from Chinese classic “Journey to the West”, and Prince Rama from Indian epic “Ramayana”. These shows are suitable for all ages, but supervision is required for participants aged 12 years and below.
Stamford Arts Centre. 26 Aug & 27 Aug 7pm – 10.30pm. Free admission
Learn about the meanings and significance behind Christian symbols and statues, and see what hidden treasures the Church guards at this stunning building, plus discover why a priest chooses to be a priest, or how religious brothers live.225A
Film buffs will love this exhibition that celebrates all things celluloid through screenings, talks, sharing sessions, and a film memorabilia showcase. The aim is to bring on deeper discussions and more understanding of short films in the region.
19 Aug & 20 Aug, 26 Aug & 27 Aug. 12pm – 9pm. Objectifs Chapel Gallery 155 Middle Rd, Singapore 188977. Free admission
ANZA members helping out with the Salvation Army food distribution programme
If you’re looking at volunteering in Singapore, ANZA Action is for you. This charitable arm of our community offers members the chance to give back to our adopted home through fundraising and volunteering – and we’re always open to new opportunities!
The history of charitable activities in Singapore can be traced back to the arrival of Sir Stamford Raffles in 1819 and the foundation of modern Singapore. Indeed, despite the pandemic’s toll on life, Singapore continues to rank highly in the Southeast Asia region today for its philanthropic spirit. According to a recent report in The Straits Times, Singaporeans gave generously to charity throughout 2021. There were more than 4,800 fundraising campaigns on Giving.sg (an impressive 21 per cent jump from 2020), which provides plenty of inspiration.
As we re-enter a new normal, volunteering will rebound to suit the modern volunteer. “At ANZA Action we’re seeking less commitment, shorter term-based roles, and there are three primary areas in which you can give your time,” explains ANZA’s Community Service Coordinator, Debra de Reeper.
● Event based roles
Assist in fundraising campaigns or benefit events such as the yearly toy drive for LOVE, NILS who work to support children with cancer. Or maybe staff a fundraising booth for IC2 who support children with visual impairments
Volunteer with Kodie at Riding For The Disabled Association Singapore
● Service based roles
Join organisations to provide services such as meal preparation and delivery, or aid the elderly in arts and crafts. Alternatively, play a game of mahjong with the Salvation Army or help out at Riding For The Disabled Association Singapore (RDA Singapore) assisting physically and mentally disabled children and young adults with horse riding therapy sessions (Hippotherapy). Lending your time and skills to youth sporting groups such as ANZA Soccer,Netball or Nippers is also a great way to get involved
Volunteer as a coach with ANZA soccer
● Skills-based volunteering
This is where you can use your knowledge and experience to support an organisation. For example, volunteer at styling sessions for Dressed for Success, use your research expertise to assist AIDHA in the fields of education, migration, gender and development, or join ANZA Knitters to make cute clothing for newborns
Sense of achievement
“We volunteer for many reasons,” says Debra. “These include a sense of giving back to the community, learning new skills, personal growth, a feeling of achievement and making a difference in people’s lives, and finally, for the social aspect of working together with peers.”
Whilst no one should ever pressure anyone to volunteer, know that in doing so you will reap as many benefits as the organisation you donate your time to. ANZA’s website (anza.org.sg) has a list of organisations in Singapore requiring volunteers, with links directly to their volunteer sign-up pages. Giving.sg and SG Cares also have sites showcasing volunteer jobs and events at giving.sg/virtual-volunteer and volunteer.gov.sg
The much-talked-about Greater Southern Waterfront is set to transform 30 km of Singapore’s Southern coastline from Pasir Panjang to Marina East into a new gateway for urban living. If you’re living in or planning to reside near Keppel Club, soothing local green spaces such as Mount Faber or the Pasir Panjang Power District, you’re in luck! This massive project to develop the ‘Live, Work, Play’ gateway of the South is bound to improve amenities, facilities and connectivity in your neighbourhood. Here’s what we think residents living around the area will enjoy in the years to come:
Distinctive recreational experience
As part of the Greater Southern Waterfront development, Pulau Brani, the island between Singapore and Sentosa, will be redeveloped to create more recreational spaces for residents and visitors. The new Pasir Panjang Linear Park will also connect with West Coast Park to Labrador Nature Reserve to offer a glimpse of the two decommissioned Pasir Panjang power stations between Labrador Nature Reserve and the current Pasir Panjang port terminal. The defunct stations will be transformed into lifestyle destinations that promise to pump up the fun and vibrancy of the precinct.
Excellent connectivity
The new developments near the Keppel Club site will bring accessibility and connectivity up a notch with two new MRT stations and seamlessconnectors along the continuous waterfront promenade. This allows the estate to go car-lite and residents can conveniently get around the vicinity by walking or cycling.
Just imagine having a smooth connector that links Labrador Park to the Rail Corridor and West Coast Park to Kent Ridge Park. The connectors allow residents and visitors to explore the estate on foot while enjoying the amenities along the promenade.
In time to come, there may even be a cable car station and a new funicular system at the foothill of Mount Faber to carry visitors to the hilltop. This provides easy access to Mount Faber and the rest of the 10 km-long Southern Ridges.
More commercial spaces
Adding to the list of prominent business parks like Mapletree Business City and Alexandra Technopark Tower in the precinct, more office spaces are likely to be added to the Great Southern Waterfront to allow more residents to work near where they live. This assures shorter commutes to and from work, and residents can make the most of their time for better work-life balance.
If you’ve just invested in a residential property near the Greater Southern Waterfront region, surely the increase in commercial spaces is good news to you. Such development ensures a steady tenant pool and increases the profitability of your property.
Living close to the Greater Southern Waterfront region can be such a delightful experience that increases your quality of life and lets you live, work and play close to home.
If this is what you are looking for, visit the new condominium launch of Terra Hill (former Flynn Park) to explore the possibility of residing in this exciting neighbourhood. The luxury condominium with 271 units of modern homes and full facilities located along Yew Siang Road may just be the ideal home you’re looking for.
While we love a bit of modern snazz, there’s something very special about staying at a hotel that is steeped in local history. Creaky wooden floors, retro antiques, grand lounges made for afternoon tea and gossip, and maybe a hidden underground tunnel or two, have the power to practically time machine you into a bygone era. We reveal some of the region’s most majestic places in which to take a satisfying step back now that travel is on the cards once more.
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Hotel,Vietnam
From the neoclassical facade to the interior garden courtyard, this address is golden-era glamour at its finest. Upon opening in 1901, the likes of Charlie Chaplin and writer Graham Greene rocked up at the hotel’s streetside restaurant, often hanging out for the entire afternoon. In the decades following the Vietnam war, the property was revived once more to its former glory, resplendent with gorgeous antique furniture, spacious rooms and the historical Metropole Wing, which showcases preserved furniture, flooring and neo-classical touches. all.accor.com
Temple Tree Resort, Langkawi
Not quite a hotel, but more of a mini-heritage village, Temple Tree makes
you feel like you’ve pitched up on a glorious ancient film set. Featuring twenty beautifully appointed suites which come in the shape of lovingly preserved Malaysian heritage houses, the owners of the resort moved each building from around Malaysia, saving them from demolition. Each one, aged from 80 to over 100 years old, was taken apart piece by piece to complete the journey, before being conserved with a unique character. Today guests are treated to the ultimate authentic stay in properties that used to be a century-old Chinese farmhouse, a colonial-style bungalow, and a 1940s-era Malay home. Features corporate stilts, geometric latticework, wooden furniture, and airy layouts. Amenities at the resort include two swimming pools. The restaurant at adjoining Bon Ton Resort, Nam, is one of the best on the island. templetree.com.my
Centara Grand BeachResort & Villas, Hua Hin
This property was originally known as the Railway Hotel. In the early 1900s, Thailand’s southern railway route finally linked Bangkok and the west coast by train, granting easy access to gorgeous beaches. Hua Hin, which was once a small fishing port, suddenly became a seaside magnet for today’s equivalent of hordes of Instagrammers. Ninety-nine years after its opening in 1923, this colonial-style hotel still sets a luxurious tone with its European-style decor, sweeping staircases, deep bathtubs and romantic verandas. centarahotelsresorts.com
Amansara,Siem Reap, Cambodia
In 1962, King Sihanouk commissioned French architect, Laurent Mondet, to build a guesthouse that would enable visiting dignitaries to enjoy a luxurious stay, and provide them with close proximity to ancient ruins and rice paddies. Step forward Amansara, which now stands on these grounds and embodies a masterpiece of 1960’s New Khmer architecture ten minutes from Cambodia’s UNESCO World Heritage Site, Angkor Wat. The 24 suites are suitably tranquil with private courtyards and soothing water features, and there’s also a divine spa, curvilinear pool and dining room – previously the King’s screening room. Whether he had a Netflix subscription remains unconfirmed. aman.com
The Majestic Malacca, Malaysia
This is a heritage hotel that lives up to its name. Located on the banks of the Malacca River, the hotel showcases a standout white facade overlooking the thriving trade port that once drew merchants from all over the world. Originally owned by a tycoon, the original 1920s mansion remains at the heart of the hotel, while a newer building mirrors the original architecture and maintainsallure with teakwood furniture,original Victorian tile floors,claw-foot bathtubs, silk drapesand stained-glass windows. Therestaurant looks over the river,allowing guests to dine on Nyonyacuisine with a view. Well worthbattling the Causeway on a Fridaynight. majesticmalacca.com
The ANZA Melbourne Cup Race Day 2022 is back on Tuesday 1 November 2022 and promises all the usual razzmatazz plus some updated high-jinx. We’re also thrilled to welcome AAM Advisory as the new Platinum and Presenting Sponsors of this prestigious event.
Hat’s the way to do it! Expect all the glamour at The ANZA Melbourne Cup
What happens at The Anza Melbourne Cup
Every year, The ANZA Melbourne Cup Race Day is hosted by the Singapore Turf Club. The buzz of this iconic Australian carnival is recreated here in Singapore with live betting – the only place to do so in Singapore – including big screens beaming all the action in from Flemington in Melbourne. Celebrations take place surrounded by friends and with lots of excitement throughout the day. As one of the most popular Aussie sporting events to be recreated annually on the red dot, guests get the opportunity to:
Dress up to the nines, including the wearing of a fancy hat (optional)
Take part in our coveted Fashions on the Field, a best-dressed competition to find Mr and Mrs Melbourne Cup 2022 with fantastic travel prizes up for grabs.
Indulge in a lavish welcome reception of sparkling, wine, beer and canapes
Have your fill on a decadent three course sit-down meal in beautiful surroundings
Enjoy free-flow wine and beer throughout the event
Meet up with old and new friends within the ANZA community
Take part in our Charity Prize Draw, supporting Riding for the Disabled, Singapore
Place your bid on some fantastic goodies in the online auction
Try your luck on the sweeps with ANZA’s SMB crew
Board the free buses to the after-party
The cup’s charity auction raises money to support the horses that heal at RDA
Of course, The ANZA Melbourne Cup Race Day is also a brilliant opportunity to raise money for Riding For The Disabled Singapore (RDA) who provide free horse riding therapy for children and adults all over Singapore. One hundred percent of funds from the Charity Prize Draw and sweeps go to the upkeep of RDA’s ANZA Action sponsored therapy horse, Kodie.
Tickets On Sale Now
Tickets are selling fast for The Anza Melbourne Cup Race Day 2022. Don’t miss out, rustle up your buddies and purchase yours today! Then all you need to think about is what to wear and who you’re going to back! Ticket prices are $215pp for ANZA members and $250pp for non-members. Purchase your tickets here.
Ticket Price Includes: Welcome canapes, three course lunch, afternoon tea, free flow sparkling, red and white wine, beer and soft drinks, buses back to the CBD.
After a day of merriment, regular Cup-goers know that the celebrations don’t stop when the races end. Complimentary buses will escort those who wish to continue the revelry to the after-party. Watch this space for the location!
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