Wondering huat (what) to do this CNY weekend, other than visiting? Check out these fun ideas for the long break.
Do you have some spare time to spend with your family and friends, other than visiting or cleaning up your home? Check out these great ideas to occupy your long weekend, and while you’re at it, try keeping it offline and connecting with those around you!
To eat/drink
1. A burger that doubles as a yusheng
If choosing between a burger and yusheng is a dilemma you ever had to face, there’s always the Huat Rock Burger ($25) — available from Feb 1-29.
Created by Hard Rock Cafe to celebrate the Lunar New Year, the innovative burger features a beef patty served alongside a refreshing ‘Lo Hei’-inspired salad with tangy plum sauce and crunchy golden pillow crackers.
Vibrantly-coloured ingredients like carrots, pomelo and radish, surround the burger for an auspicious finish.
More information here.
Related: These crazily unique CNY goodies might just be worth every calorie
2. Old-school beverages
Walk down memory lane with Pokka this festive season with limited edition designs of their ready-t0-drink beverages.
Kickapoo, a unique blend of citrus-flavoured carbonated soft drink has been given a retro makeover, whereas Sinalco Special, an iconic drink made with four different fruit flavours, has made a comeback.
Get them at most major supermarkets, hypermarkets and coffee shops across Singapore.
More information here.
3. A burger featuring Kim Hock Seng Bak Kwa
How does a Star Wars fan celebrate Lunar New Year? With Potato Head Folk’s Chew Bak Kwa burger obviously.
Available from Feb 2-28, the cheekily-named burger features a mouth-watering all beef patty topped with grilled pineapple, smoked cheese, diced Kim Hock Seng bak kwa cooked with maple syrup and XO aioli, packed into a baked rice flour bun.
More information here.
Related: We unearth the best hidden old-school CNY snacks around town
To see
1. The Golden Superbowl ‘live’
Besides the Lunar New Year, here’s something else going on that football fans can celebrate on Feb 8. (We mean American football, aka rugby.) A couple of pubs in town will be screening the Golden Superbowl, which is sure to be a spectacle (it’s the 50th Superbowl).
Dallas Restaurant & Bar’s two outlets will be open at 6.30am, with breakfast service starting at 7am. Guests attending the Superbowl screening have the chance to walk away with two Freeflow Prime Rib dinners in a lucky draw, and groups of ten of more will receive either a free tower of San Miguel/Stella Artois or a Wings Platter.
Alternatively, Smokey’s BBQ will also be screening the Golden Super Bowl from 7am. We recommend that you make reservations before heading down to any of the restaurants.
More information on Dallas Restaurant & Bar here and Smokey’s BBQ here.
2. Animals getting festive treats
The wild residents at Jurong Bird Park, Night Safari, River Safari and Singapore Zoo are ready to swing into the Year of the Monkey with festive treats specially created by doting keepers.
You can watch adorable critters like giant pandas, red pandas and young parrots receive giant ang pows. There will also be Southern Lion Dance performances throughout all the parks, and Prosperity Mascot appearances at Jurong Bird Park, Night Safari, River Safari and Singapore Zoo.
More information here.
3. Your favourite celebrities in person… Kind of
Make your Lunar New Year reunion extra-special with your favourite celebrities and famous people at Madame Tussauds Singapore. For a limited period, families can enjoy its CNY Family Package, which includes three tickets (two Adult and one Child/Senior ticket) at $68 – down from a usual price of $108.
More information here.
To do
1. Win a visit from the Jetstar Good Luck Troupe (or a $1,888 holiday)
Make this Lunar New Year extra-auspicious with Jetstar’s Good Luck Troupe. A lion dance troupe, the God of Fortune and cute little monkeys will bring you blessings of wealth and many hou-lidays – if they turn up at your door! You can also stand a chance to win a holiday for four worth $1,888.
Simply tell Jetstar why it should send the team to your home on Feb 13. The more invitations they receive from your neighbourhood, the higher your chances of winning. So get all your neighbours and family members in on it!
More information here.
2. Purchase a one-of-a-kind artisan bracelet for your Valentine’s date
I’d wager that one major factor of a happy relationship is planning ahead. Now’s a great time to start hunting for that perfect meaningful gift for your Valentine’s date!
The kapok store at the National Design Centre is carrying a limited-edition kapok x Carrie K Capsule Collection, until Feb 22. There is only one of every piece, making them extremely precious possessions.
More information here.
3. Go on a nature walk in the Istana
It’s not everyday you get to stroll around in the President’s garden. So why not take this opportunity to get yourself acquainted with the Palace grounds on Feb 9?
Sign up for the Nature Guided Walk, which will showcase the Istana’s flora, fauna and biodiversity. You can even get some Istana souvenirs while you are there; all proceeds from entrance fees and the sale of the souvenirs will be donated to charity.
More information here.
By Pamela Chow and Samantha Francis
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