8 Days - November 02, 2017

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Singapore Writers

Festival

The much-anticipated literary festival returns

to present the world’s major literary talents to

Singaporeans, while shining the spotlight on

homegrown and other Southeast Asian creative

talents. This year’s fest is themed ‘Aram’, which

means ‘Doing Good’ in Hindi. There will be panel

discussions, workshops and screenings. The line-up

includes the Artist in Words Exhibition that will bring

you on a journey through the poetry of Anne Lee Tzu

Pheng; ‘In Celebration of Oddballs’, a storytelling

session by British author Philip Ardagh, and the

screening of City of Ghosts. Organised by the

National Arts Council.

Nov 3–12. Various times & venues. Free & ticketed. http://www.

singaporewritersfestival.com

Singapore
Philatelic Museum
150th Anniversary of First
Postage Stamp Issued in
Singapore Exhibition. This
exhibition commemorates
the 150th anniversary of
the first postage stamps
issued in Singapore,
which played an integral
role as a postal and
communications hub for
states and countries in
Southeast Asia during the
19th century. View rare and
valuable philatelic items
from private collectors and
the Singapore Philatelic
Museum Collection.
Till Jan 1, 2018.
Abode of Peace and
the Lion City: A Brunei-
Singapore Exhibition.
This exhibition celebrates
the close friendship and
diplomatic relationship
between Singapore and
Brunei, commemorating
the 50th anniversary
of the unique currency
interchangeability
agreement. Learn about
the close links between
Singapore and Brunei and
uncover the treasures of
the Brunei Sultanate, one
of the oldest unbroken
reigning dynasties in the
world.
Till Feb 28, 2018.
Daily. 10am–7pm. Singapore
Philatelic Museum, 23-B Cole-
man Street. Tix: $8 adult, $6
child. Free for Singaporeans/
PRs. http://www.spm.org.sg

Flea Party

Check out stalls selling

pre-loved and new items

including clothes, shoes,

accessories and more.

Daily. 1pm–7pm. Lucky Plaza,

Level 6. Free. http://www.fleawhere.

com

Circus! Science

Under The Big Top

This exhibition offers a

hands-on experience

for visitors to learn how

science has always

had an important role

to play in the circus.

Learn the science by

performing, examining

and watching the art in

interactive highlights

like Contortionist, which

explores the art of getting

into small spaces, and

Elastic Acrobatics, where

visitors can perform tricks

in mid-air.

Till Mar 18. 10am–6pm

(last admission 5.30pm).

The Annexe, Science Centre

Singapore. Tix: $15–$52 from

Sistic*. http://www.science.edu.sg

Golden Autumn

Celebrations

A festival celebrating

traditional lantern culture

and the beauty of modern

light, featuring structures,

handicraft artisans,

performers and food

vendors from Chengdu.

Highlights include a 3D

Light Show on a giant

porcelain vase display and

stage performances like

fire-breathing puppets,

and martial art displays by

Shaolin monks.

Till Nov 12. Mon–Thur, 11am–

10pm; Fri–Sun, PH, 11am–

11pm. Resorts World Sentosa,

Waterfront. Tix (standard): $15

(Mon–Thur), $18 (Fri–Sun/PH)

Singapore River Festival

2017
Themed ‘Turn Up the River’, the annual festival offers
a fun experience at the three quays: Boat Quay, Clarke
Quay and Robertson Quay, each coupled with a different
vibe and range of activities. Highlights include The
Regatta Rumble, a dragon boat night race at Boat Quay,
the LIT UP Party at Clarke Quay, the Skylight Spectacular,
a LED kite display which will see 20 LED kites
illuminating the Clarke Quay night sky, and the Trivia
Zone along Robertson Walk.
Nov 3–4. Various times & venues along Singapore River. http://www.
srf.sg