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Photographer Nicky Loh captures the shops and shopkeepers of the soon to be redeveloped Commonwealth Drive in his new book.

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15 ways you know it’s election season in Singapore

7 art

Singapore Night Festival 8 photography

9 theater

Capturing Commonwealth Drive

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14 fashion

Fun Water Sports

Stylish Gym Clothes

4. And don’t understand why you’re part of the Serangoon constituency when you actually live in East Coast.

5. Happy hours devolve into debates.

6. Taxi uncles are even more worked up than usual.

17 dining

18 new restaurant

Buona Vista Bites

Open Farm Community

Get Wet in Chiang Mai

Conserving Singapore’s Native Forests

9. Your mailbox gets flooded with GST vouchers and rebates.

12. Leading to mass defriending sprees.

13. Your holiday plans go down the drain...unless you’re an expat.

14. Extended family lunches on Sundays are temporarily suspended until October.

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Seriously, who is this guy?

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Our biweekly study of the city’s burgeoning (and dying) trends Andrew Tan

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HOT OR NOT

Singapore’s latest news, numbers and dramas at a glance

Hot: Election season

Not: SG50

Von Wong

Hot: Arts Festivals

Singapore’s water supply from Malaysia has reached an all-time low

Charting the ups and downs of Singapore's openness, tolerance and freedom of expression AUG

After what seems like a lifetime of SG50-everything, we’re finally saying goodbye to commemorative concerts, postcards, diaper bags and a host of other patriotic tokens, and saying hello to precinct boundaries, candidate line-ups and the return of Roy Ngerng. Welcome to election season!

THREATDOWN

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Water levels in Johor’s Linggiu Reservoir, Singapore’s major source of water, is now at a dismal 54.5%. It supplies us with up to 250 million gallons of water a day, and the Public Utilities Board (PUB) had to cease water extraction there 77 times last year due to dry weather. According to a report by The Straits Times on Aug 3, citizens may face water restrictions as supplies in Malaysia and Singapore may be further affected by El Nino. No more long showers, guys!

Encouraging Singaporeans to share stories of support for their lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) friends and family is local social project One of Us by Project 50/100, which highlights efforts of acceptance and understanding by allies of the community. One such spokesperson is university professor Dr Khoo Hoon Eng, who spoke about how she sought to support her two sons in overcoming societal prejudices by learning from books written by parents of gay and lesbian children. More information at project50100. wordpress.com.

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Not: Art Fairs

You don’t have to be an aficionado to be swept up by the arts fever heading our way in the next two months. Unlike the Affordable Art Fair, which saw falling attendance numbers earlier this year, events like the popular Singapore Night Festival is expected to draw crowds yet again with headliners like Kumar and Becca D’Bus (see page 10).

The American Writers Festival is back with Pulitzer-winning authors

Adam Johnson

The fifth edition of the American Writers Festival is packed with high-brow authors and writers. Happening Sep 14-18, it features readings, talks and panel discussions by Pulitzer Prize-winning authors like novelist and short story writer Adam Johnson, known for his North Korean dystopian novel The Orphan Master’s Son, and journalist Nisid Hajari and was the managing editor of Newsweek.

On the TV writing front, there’s playwright and screenwriter Rajiv Joseph, who is probably best known for writing a few seasons of TV show Nurse Jackie. Plus, the event Website of the Year MPAS 2015 is free as long as you register at www. americanwritfest.org.

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Hot: Gemmill Lane

Not: Duxton Hill

The sleepy street that is Gemmill Lane is seeing a surge of new openings such as tapas gastrobar Delicacy and Italian-American restaurant Angeleno by the former chef of Marina Bay Sands’ Osteria Mozza. This is in stark contrast to former party central Duxton Hill, which has lost sleek establishments like Indian restaurant Saha and Mars Bar in recent months (see page 16).

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NUMEROLOGY

129 Number of SG50 babies born on Aug 9.

117,825 The weekly attendance in Singapore’s megachurches, as reported in The Washington Post— we rank fourth in the list, with Seoul leading at 825,000.

23 hours

10 hours The reported waiting time for free cable car rides to Sentosa at HarbourFront Centre Tower on Aug 10.

$15 million Estimated cost of this year’s Golden Jubilee celebrations at The Padang.

Length of time Qantas’ Flight QF36 from Singapore to Melbourne was delayed on Aug 9, affecting about 300 passengers. The airline had alleged that it was caused by “congestion at Changi Airport as a result of the airport’s closure for SG50 flyover celebrations”.

Sources: The Straits Times, BBC News, The Washington Post

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FILM Spotlight on Singapore Cinema

Catch free local screenings of five iconic local films shot in the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s. Films include Hokkien opera Taming of the Princess, Indian rom-com Ninaithale Inikkum and Malay action drama Chu Chu Datok. Through Aug 23. Capitol Theatre, Capitol Building, 11 Stamford Rd., www.mda.gov.sg. Free.

FESTIVAL Singapore Night Festival

The annual nocturnal festival is held over two weekends and offers lots of late-night activities including indie music by bands like Bear Culture, Tantra and Stop Gap; art exhibitions and film screenings. There’s also a Festival Village with local food booths, flea markets and buskers. Aug 21-22 & 28-29, 8pm.

Various venues. www.nightfest.sg. Free.

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MUSIC Summerdaze

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Aug 22

Sep 13

The second edition of this hip hop and soul music festival has sets by American rapper Fat Joe, alternative hip hop group Arrested Development and Detroit-based Slum Village, among others. Aug 22, 4pm.

The Coliseum, Resorts World Sentosa, 8 Sentosa Gateway, 6577-8888, summerdaze.sg. $87-170.

TUE

MUSICAL Takizawa Kabuki

Aug 18

Expect lavish sets, exaggerated acting, simple acrobatics and taiko drumming stunts in this Japanese kabuki performance by Hideaki Takizawa. Aug 18-23, 7:30pm. MasterCard Theatres at Marina Bay Sands, B1/F The Shoppes @ Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Ave., 6688-8868. $95-170 from Sistic.

ART Common Ground

14 local artists, including Alvin Ong, Eugene Soh and Ruben Pang, interpret what it means to be Singaporean by exploring unconventional ways of living here through photography and painting. Through Sep 13. Chan Hampe Galleries, #01-20/21 Raffles Hotel Arcade, Raffles Hotel, 328 North Bridge Rd., 6338-1962. Free.

TUE

CONCERT Imagine Dragons

WED

Aug 25

Aug 26

The American alt-rock band comes to town to perform hits from their sophomore album Smoke + Mirrors. Expect songs like “Gold”, “Shots” and their latest single “I Bet My Life”. Aug 25, 8pm. Singapore Indoor Stadium, 2 Stadium Walk, 6344-2660. $98-128 from Sportshubtix.

FOOD & DRINK Andsoforth presents The Karl Experience

The pop-up theatrical dining troupe is back with another immersive dinner. Set in a dystopian future where humans have exhausted all natural resources, one visionary attempts to dig back to the year 2015 in search for answers. The four-course dinner runs Wednesday to Saturday and the location will only be revealed the day before. Through Aug 29. Venue TBA, www.andsoforth.com.sg. $98-108.

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now PHOTOGRAPHY Nicky Loh photographs the shops of Commonwealth Drive

Tropical Lab 9: Island

ART Spectral Arrows Filipino artist Marco Fusinato’s latest art show is an improvised durational performance involving guitars and electronics. He plays with his back to the audience non-stop for eight hours to fill the space with harsh static and atonal collisions. Aug 29, 4pm. Lasalle College of the Arts, 1 McNally St., 6496-5000. Free.

Nicky Loh

Photographer Nicky Loh has taken pictures for Reuters, magazines and, during his NS stint, the UN Peacekeepers. But for Common Wealth, the latest in the Twenty Fifteen series of photography books about Singapore, he explores the HDB estate he lives in. The low-rise blocks of Commonwealth Drive are slated for redevelopment in the near future, and before they are demolished, Nicky has captured the images and stories of the provision shops that have over decades become part of the community. Here, he shares some of his photographs and tells us the best places to eat in Commonwealth Food Centre.

What are some of your earliest memories of Commonwealth?

I actually grew up nearby in Margaret Drive where my grandma would bring me to spend time at my aunt’s tailor shop. But that’s gone now along with the whole area which is kind of sad. My earliest memories of Commonwealth are when I moved in eight years ago, which was eventful for me because it was the first flat I bought with my money.

Tell us a bit about your choice to frame all your subjects more or less in the same way.

I consciously wanted to show the environment of the subjects and to let it tell the story. The shop is also as important as the shopkeeper

and it also has the same rich history. I wanted the viewer to be able to look around the shot and notice the little things.

Do you think you’ll do something similar about a different location?

I’m definitely keen on shooting this in a different location: Dakota, Pearl’s Centre, so many places I want to document and people who I want to talk to. Right now, I’m even toying with the idea of another book shot in a similar style featuring the old shops from around the world because I travel so often.

As We Never Imagined: 50 Years of Art Making A group show featuring over 70 works created at STPI’s printmaking space, it focuses on paper works that draw on cross-collaborations by artists like Robert Motherwell, Frank Stella and Kenneth Tyler. Through Aug 30. STPI, 41 Robertson Quay, 6336-3663, www. stpi.com.sg. Free.

Ping-Pong Go Round Local artist Lee Wen’s conceptual take on the ping pong table recently made headlines due to its alternative donut-like shape. You can even partake in a game.

Through Aug 31. Esplanade, 1 Esplanade Dr., 68288377, www.explanade.com. Free.

Tropical Lab 9: Island This group show by graduates from Lasalle explores the geopolitics, psychogeography and creative associations of islands. Through Sep 13, 12pm. Brother Joseph

McNally Gallery, #F1-01 Lasalle College of the Arts, 1 McNally St., 6496-5000. Free. www.lasalle.edu.sg.

Constellations Multidisciplinary artist Marco Fusinato invites viewers to strike a 46 meter-long wall with a baseball bat to emulate the sound of thunder. He explores the noise’s dual qualities of destruction and perfection, and its capacity to structure physical spaces. Through Sep 29. Lasalle College of the Arts, 1 McNally St., 6496-5000. Free.

Jack Tan: How to do things with rules London-based artist Jack Tan repurposes the gallery into a platform for social, legal and artistic activities.

He aims to test and reveal how aesthetics and social contexts influence customs, rituals and learned behaviors. Highlights include a one-to-one life coaching session that explores the value of an art school approach to life and work. Through Sep 29, 12pm.

Earl Lu Gallery, B1-Mezzanine Level, Lasalle College of the Arts, 1 McNally St., 6496-5000. Free.

Harvest Veteran local artist Han Sai Por reinterprets nature and the city’s history with her latest series of immersive stone sculptures. Through Jan 3, 2016. Concourse, Esplanade, 1 Esplanade Dr., 6828-8377, www. esplanade.com. Free.

Do you think Singaporeans are more prone to nostalgia than others?

I think so because Singapore is evolving so fast that in a blink of eye, the things that we used to know and grew up with are gone. Even Haw Flakes taste different now. That’s sad. It’s sort of like the same situation in Beijing and their Hutongs. If you’ve been to one the year before, the following year it might be gone.

What are some great places to eat around there?

The Commonwealth Food Centre: the corner Muslim food shop selling Nasi Lemak in the morning; the roast duck or char siew rice that comes with a super awesome lotus soup for free; and the Hainanese Western food stall at the other food center across the road. Speak to them in Hainanese and your food comes faster.

To purchase a copy of Common Wealth, visit the Twenty Fifteen website at www. twentyfifteen.sg. MRIGAA SETHI

Cover Up SG Magazine covers celebrate local artists, photographers and illustrators and their remarkable depictions of Singapore.

They look so good, we’ve even started hanging them on our walls.

Ping-pong Go Round

Spectral Arrows

NEWS FROM SGNOW.SG

All-day yoga festival Soulscape returns to Tanjong Beach Hot off the heels of Urbanscape, a rooftop yoga festival held at Lepark on Jul 18, the event’s organizers are now bringing Soulscape (soulscape.sg) back to Tanjong Beach Club on Sep 12 (8am-11pm). There are over 20 yoga, meditation, dance and fitness classes and workshops to choose from, including a sunset yoga session set to live music from DJ Amanda Ling, formerly of local band Electrico.

Also new to the line-up this Soulscape year is SoulVibes, featuring night performances of tribal-inspired tunes like dub reggae, urban folk music, ethnic infusions and trip hop beats by local and international bands, DJs and percussionists.

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Ticket prices range from $50 for the night festival to $670 for a full access pass for five people.

S I N G A P O R E ’ S H OTT E ST L I F E ST Y L E N E W S

dirtsong This showcase celebrates contemporary Australian aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander music, culture, experience and identity that is performed in 11 different aboriginal languages by the Black Arm Band, a collective of Indigenous singers.

Through Aug 22, 8pm. Victoria Theatre, 11 Empress Place, sifa.sg. $40-80 from Sistic.

PianoBotanica This year’s concert in the park features Brazilian duo Bastos & Borges, flutist Joao Bastos and pianist Yara Borge, performing an energetic mix of both Brazilian and classic jazzy favorites. Sep 6, 6pm.

Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage, Singapore Botanic Gardens, 1 Cluny Rd., 6471-7361. Free.

classical

Winterreise Baritone Matthias Goerne, pianist Markus Hinterhauser and South African artist William Kentridge perform Franz Schubert’s Winterreise, which centers on an emblematic wanderer who travels through a frozen landscape. Sep 4-5, 8pm. SOTA Concert Hall, School of the Arts Singapore, 1 Zubir Said Dr., 6594-8411, sifa.sg. $40120 from Sistic.

concerts Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness Following the release of his album, Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness, he will be staging a concert with an epic pop lineup that includes anthemic songs like “Cecilia and the Satellite”, “Canyon Moon”, “High Dive” and “Black and White Movies”. Aug 28, 7:30pm. Chijmes, 30 Victoria St., 6337-7810, www.upsurgeproductions.com. $58-68.

Against The Current Following the release of their 2nd EP Gravity, the American pop-rock band are back to perform hits like “Dreaming Alone”

and “Another You”. Aug 31, 7pm. *SCAPE The Ground Theatre, 2 Orchard Link. $88138 from Peatix.

musicals The Adventures of the Mad Chinaman UPSIZED Dick Lee returns with his sold-out show that recounts his musical journey from his childhood in the ‘60s to the debut of his alter-ego, The Mad Chinaman, in 1989. Illustrating his story with songs from his 40-year career, this version brings some Singapore’s top musicians with an extended storyline. Sep 3, 7:30pm.

Esplanade Concert Hall, 1 Esplanade Dr., 6828-8377, www.esplanade.com. $38-78.

Winterreise

music festivals IGNITE! Music Festival Organized by Republic Polytechnic, this annual charity music festival showcases local bands and artists. There will also be exhibitions, photograph sessions with the bands and food and drinks. Through Aug 21. Republic Polytechnic, 9 Woodlands Ave. 9, 6510-3000, www.facebook.com/ IgniteMusicFestival. Free.

Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness

The Adventures of the Mad Chinaman UPSIZED

WILD RICE

The Enchanted World of Hayao Miyazaki II Local orchestral group West Winds presents the second instalment of their tribute to Japanese master animator and director Hayao Miyazaki. Expect lush tunes from films like Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke

and My Neighbour Totoro. Sep 6, 5pm.

Esplanade Concert Hall, 1 Esplanade Dr., 6828-8377, www.esplanade.com. $8-15 from Sistic.

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MUSIC

Samarpana

in her own home. Sep 4, 8pm. Tanjong Pagar Railway Station, 30 Keppel Rd., sifa.sg. $35 from Sistic.

Smriti Padha (Memory Route) This dance performance is inspired by the story of Dussasana Vadham (The Slaying of Dussasana) and centers on the struggle for sovereignty between India’s rival Pandava and Kaurava clans. Presented by Santha Bhaskar, it has dancers from Kerala Kalamandalam and Bhaskar’s Arts Academy and is performed in Sanskrit and Malayalam with English subtitles. Sep 4, 8pm.

Victoria Theatre, 11 Empress Place, sifa.sg. $25-60 from Sistic.

Lord of the Dance—Dangerous Games Directed by Michael Flatley, this popular dance performance features forty young talents showcasing a wide variety of dance moves—from Celtic to contemporary—set to music by Gerard Fahy. Sep 3-6, 7:30pm. Grand Theater, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Ave., 6688-8868, www. marinabaysands.com. $65-175 from Sistic.

theater Dylan Moran

STAGE

comedy Dylan Moran A well-known Irish stand-up comedian, writer and filmmaker, he brings his sardonic band of observational humor here for the first time. Moran draws on materials from his latest touring show Off The Hook.

Sep 5, 8pm. University Cultural Centre Hall, NUS, 50 Kent Ridge Crescent, 6516-2492. $88-158 from Sistic.

dance Meeting-Melting This contemporary Japanese dance performance fuses energetic dance moves with a hip soundtrack. It’s choreographed by Ikuyo Kuroda and performed by

Hotel Kuroda and Mamiko Oe. Aug 21-22, 8pm. SOTA Studio Theatre, 3/F School of the Arts Singapore, 1 Zubir Said Dr., 6594-8411, sifa.sg. $35 from Sistic.

Samarpana This Asian festival of classical dance is a landmark event that gathers dance practitioners, scholars and students to explore the present and future of Indian classical dance. Aug 21-23. Esplanade Concert Hall, 1 Esplanade Dr., 6828-8377, www.esplanade.com. $1090 from Sistic.

Real Reality Choreographed by Mikuni Yanaihara and performed

by Emi Oyama and Jun Morii, this show explores corporeality and its effects on the body. Aug 25, 8pm.

Tanjong Pagar Railway Station, 30 Keppel Rd., sifa.sg. $35 from Sistic.

The Mazu Chronicle This collaborative performance between dance company Arts Fission Company, The Philharmonic Chamber Choir and Orchestra, and multimedia artist Ong Kian Peng tells the stories of early seafarers from the Maritime Silk Road. Aug 30, 5pm. Esplanade Concert Hall, 1 Esplanade Dr., 6828-8377, www. esplanade.com. $17-26 from Sistic.

Singapore Latin Extravaganza Fans of Latin dance will not want to miss this music festival which combines various elements including performances, parties, workshops and even dining.

Aug 28-31, 9pm. One Farrer Hotel & Spa, 1 Farrer Park Station Road, 6363-3737, www.sle.sg. $189-329.

The Daily Life Of Ms. D Choreographed by Chie Ito and performed by Ito and Miwa Sasaki, this modern dance piece chronicles a woman who shuts herself off from tragic world events

Hotel This raucous comedy explores the notions of cyclical time and recurring histories. Directed by Glen Goei and Ivan Heng, it stars Jo Kukathas, Dwayne Lau, Sharda Harrison and Lim Kay Siu. The two-part play is set in 1915 to 1965, while the second part takes place in 1975 to 2015. Aug 27-30, 8pm; Aug 29-30, 3pm.

Victoria Theatre, 11 Empress Place, sifa.sg. $40-80 from Sistic.

Revolutionary Model Play 2.0 Unfolding live onstage through the innovative use of cameras and video projections, this documentarystyle performance examines the cultural and artistic significance of Madam Mao’s (wife of Mao Zedong) Revolutionary Model Plays. It combines traditional Chinese opera with patriotic storylines and features eight different languages to explore existential questions about art, culture and representation. Sep 2-4, 8pm. The Singapore Airlines Theatre, Lasalle College of the Arts, 1 McNally St., 6496-5000, sifa.sg. $25-45 from Sistic.

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Grover Zampa Wine Dinner This four-course dinner highlights rare Indian wines.

There are vegetarian and non-vegetarian options with dishes like salmon tikka and kachumber salad, methi gosht and bharwan guchhi paired with wines from the Grover Zampa vineyards, including a Sauvignon Blanc and red blend. Aug 7, 7pm. The Tiffin Room, G/F Raffles Hotel, 1 Beach Rd., 6412-1816. $65-80.

Grover Zampa Wine Dinner

Films at the Fort

STPI Open House

HAPPENINGS

competitions Asian Film Symposium

indie highlights Bicycle Film Festival New York’s International Bicycle Film Festival debuts here, with free screenings of 10 bikerelated films. Highlights include the acclaimed Clean Spirit, about the race team that won the Tour de France without the use of any performing enhancing drugs. There are also bicycle art installations and photography works by emerging Asian talents. Screenings are held at Maj Aviation Seletar and Old Alkaff Mansion. Through Aug 22.

Maj Aviation Seletar, 80 Seletar Aerospace View, www.bicyclefilmfestival.com. Free.

Films at the Fort The outdoor film festival is back with 10 different film screenings of blockbusters and classic films. On the roster is the Alan Turing biopic The Imitation Game; Shawshank Redemption, the Morgan Freeman/Tim Robbins tearjerker set in a maximum security prison; and Rocky, Sylvester Stallone’s eponymous role of a rags-to-riches boxer. This year, there are also documentaries like the Singapore premier of Walking Under Water, about the Bajao people of the Mabul Islands and their seafaring nomadic lifestyle. Through Aug 23.

Fort Canning Green, Cox Terrace, 6332-1200, www. filmsatthefort.com.sg. $28.

Tibet Film Festival Catch indie Tibetan films for free, including Kashem Gyal’s Valley of the Heroes and Pema Tseden’s The Sacred Arrow. You can also meet some of the filmmakers who are in town to share the processes of their films. Aug 29-30. The Projector, 5/F Golden Mile Tower, 6001 Beach Rd., www. machiktff.weebly.com. Free.

A Design Film Festival Expect more trendy design-inspired films at this popular festival, spanning fashion (Dior and I, Iris) and photography (The Salt of the Earth) to conceptual art (Station to Station) and many more.

Sep 5-13. Capitol Theatre, Capitol Building, 11 Stamford Rd., www.designfilmfestival.com. $15-18.

I Am Eleven Australian filmmaker Genevieve Bailey travelled around the world for six years speaking to 11-year-olds for this documentary about childhood.

Subjects include children from an orphanage in Indian to a single-parent household in inner-city Melbourne. There’s also a Q&A session with the director after the screening. Aug 30, 6:30pm. The Projector, 5/F Golden Mile Tower, 6001 Beach Rd., theprojector.sg. $13.

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I Am Eleven Asian Film Symposium After a six-year hiatus, this showcase of short films from Southeast Asia is back. Film programmers like Singapore’s Leong Puiyee , Cambodia’s Davy Chou and Malaysia’a Varadila Nurdin curate a series of cutting-edge short films from their respective countries. This year’s theme is “Pop! Culture” with a country focus on Taiwan.

Sep 10-13. Objectifs—Centre for Photography and Filmmaking, 155 Middle Rd., 6336-2957, www.objectifs.com.sg. Tickets TBA.

Canon PhotoMarathon Singapore Participants are challenged to create themed works under time pressure and rove around town for inspiration in order to capture the best shot. Aug 22, 7pm. Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Ave., 66888868, photomarathon.canon-asia. com. $10-15.

festivals Moshi Moshi Nippon Festival This Japanese pop culture festival features Japanese fashion and music and includes acts by J-pop artists Yasutaka Nakata and his electronica

group CAPSULE, yanaginagi, Hachioji P and Anna Yano. Sep 5-6. *SCAPE The Ground Theatre, 2 Orchard Link, www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/ singapore.html.

classes & workshops My Nine Lives with Steve Winter Wildlife photographer Steve Winter shares crazy personal tales like coming face-to-face with tigers in India’s Kaziranga National Park to capturing nocturnal adventures of a mountain lion in Hollywood. Aug 25, 7:30pm. Esplanade Concert Hall, 1 Esplanade Dr., 6828-8377. $39-69 from Sistic.

different print and papermaking techniques with the guidance of expert printers. You’ll get to take home your own handmade prints, too. Aug 29-30, 1pm. STPI, 41 Robertson Quay, 6336-3663, www. stpi.com.sg. Free.

Viewpoints & Suzuki 101 Actors and non-actors can cultivate an awareness to sensory details.

This workshop encourages mental stamina, endurance and focus. This training can be an eye-opening experience akin to yoga and martial arts. Aug 30, 10am. Haque Centre of Acting & Creativity, #02-01, 22 Dickson Rd., 9420-6960, www.workshop. methodactingasia.com. $149-199.

STPI Open House This open house and workshop is a rare opportunity to try

cinema highlights Return To Sender Rosamund Pike, Shiloh Fernandez and Nick Nolte star in this thriller about a nurse (Pike) whose home gets invaded by a mysterious criminal (Fernandez). Following his arrest, she starts to regularly visit him in jail and eventually befriends him. Opens Aug 20.

Trainwreck Funny girl of the moment, Amy Schumer stars in Judd Apatow’s romantic comedy about a girl whose life is seemingly haphazard. Also starring John Cena, Bill Hader and Tilda Swinton. Opens Aug 20.

No Escape An American family finds themselves caught in the middle of a coup in their new overseas home. In a place where foreigners are constantly being executed, they try to find a safe escape.

Stars Lake Bell, Pierce Brosnan and Owen Wilson.

Opens Aug 27.

Woman in Gold Helen Mirren stars as Maria Altmann, a Jewish refugee who is forced to feel Vienna during WWII. Decades later, she is on a mission to reclaim paintings the Nazis stole from her family. Also stars Ryan Reynolds and Daniel Bruhl. Opens Aug 27.

Me And Earl And The Dying Girl Recent winner of the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival, this is a story about a high school senior who avoids deep human relationships as a way to avoid teenage life. Greg finds out just how important friendship is when he befriends a girl who has just been diagnosed with cancer. Opens Sep 3.

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NIGHTLIFE Canvas Anniversary Weekend The club turns into a hip hop den with Shiftee, Koflow and DJ Rattle spinning unique New York-inspired rap beats. Aug 21, 10pm. Canvas, #B1-01 The Riverwalk, 20 Upper Circular Rd., 9169-3815, canvasvenue.sg. $20-30.

White Magic Sunsets Nu-disco meets ‘80s funk, deep house and electro-boogie at this beachside party. DJs Adrian Giordano and Dicky Trisco will spin cool grooves at this sunset session. Aug 22, 3pm. Tanjong Beach Club, 120 Tanjong Beach Walk, 9750-5323, www. tanjongbeachclub.com.

New World Sound The Australian electronic DJ duo, consisting of brothers Tyrone and Jesse Taylor, bring their euphoric house tunes for the first time here. Aug 22, 11pm. Zouk, 17 Jiak Kim St., 6738-2988, www.zoukclub.com.sg. $28-33.

Dysko with Brendon P Mondays are never boring when it’s all about throwback and updated disco-inspired tunes with resident DJ Brendon P. Aug 22, 10pm. Ce La Vi, 57/F Marina Bay Sands SkyPark, 1 Bayfront Ave., 6688-7688, www.sg.celavi.com. Free.

Tritonal An American duo known for their progressive trance tunes are spinning a raucous set supported by resident DJ Hong. Aug 28, 11pm. Zouk, 17 Jiak Kim St., 67382988, www.zoukclub.com. $28-33.

Radiostar Ya5th, Styluxtakut and Suren take over the dance floors with a mix of Top 40s, throwback tunes and EDM favorites. Aug 29, 10pm. Ce La Vi, 57/F Marina Bay Sands SkyPark, 1 Bayfront Ave., 6688-7688, www. sg.celavi.com. $35.

A “White Safari” Pool Party Dress in your best rendition of a “white safari” and chill out to music by DJs Oliver Osborne, Victoria Leembrugen and Adam Froghyar. There are also bespoke cocktails. Aug 29, 5pm. One Degree 15 Marina Club, Sentosa Cove, 11 Cove Dr. $15.

Bang Bang! Presents Clinton Sparks This multi-platinum and Grammy Award-nominated producer spins his blend of Top 40s, hip hop and rap beats. He’s worked with the likes of Lady Gaga, Macklemore and Akon. Aug 29, 10pm. Bang Bang, G/F Pan Pacific Hotel, 7 Raffles Blvd., 8127-2808, www. bangbang.sg. $35.

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Biking and running marathons may have hogged the headlines lately, but why ground yourself when you can hit the water instead? By Chelsia Tan and Josephine Tan

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Water-ski with pros

First timers to the sport might want to head down to Extreme Sports and Marketing (Kallang Water Sports Centre, 10 Stadium Ln., 6344-8813, www.extreme. com.sg), a wakeboarding and water-skiing school with 35 years of experience under their belt. The instructors are professionals who offer personalized, one-on-one lessons for beginners ($150 for four lessons). If you’ve got your basics down to pat, then level up with a personal training program ($500 for 20 lessons). The rates are the same if you want to try wakeboarding, too.

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Learn the basics of diving at exotic islands with Living Seas (#01-02 13 York Hill, 9149-4624, www.livingseas. com.sg), a scuba diving school. You’ll be armed with technical know-how while soaking up the sun at gorgeous beaches like Tioman and Bintan. Don’t miss their next diving trip on Sep 11.

Classes start at $100 for a refresher.

Up for a challenge? Then try flowboarding—a combination of surfing, snowboarding, skateboarding and wakeboarding, at Wave House Sentosa (36 Siloso Beach Walk, 6377-3113, www.wavehousesentosa.com).

Here, you’ll be riding on the FlowRider wave that jets out at 32km/h (from $35 for one hour on weekdays), which is pretty tame for beginners. But if you consider yourself above amateur level, then go on the FlowBarrel ($30 for 30 mins), which mimics actual waves that surfers ride.

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If you’ve been harboring superhero fantasies, dream no more. Feel like a bona fide action star as you launch yourself 30 feet above water at a neck-breaking speed of 40km/h with a jetpack at SeaBreeze (36 Siloso Beach Walk, 6376-4336, www.seabreeze.com.sg). It’s water-propelled, which means that the jetpack is connected to a speedboat that uses a water pump to send you up in the air. But don’t worry, you’ll be trained by certified instructors first. Basic training starts at $228 for 45 mins.

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Impress your friends by zipping around in a sleek power boat at the Republic of Singapore Yacht Club (52 West Coast Ferry Rd., 6768-9288, www.rsyc.org.sg). But first, you have to get a pleasure craft driving license—courses with theory and practical lessons start at $320 for nonmembers of the club.

Man the sails and work on your arm muscles when you arrange a one-on-one sailing instruction session off the coast of Marina Bay with the DBS Marina Sailing Programme (www.marinabaysailing.sg). Sessions last two and a half hours and cost $350-400, depending on the time. You can even bring up to two friends along. You’ll be looking at an unblocked view of Marina Bay Sands, Marina Bay Financial Centre and Fullerton Bay, so it’s bound to be super popular—grab a spot early or risk waiting months for an available slot.

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LOS ANGELES

How to party: Get on the Hollywood A-list.

Where: Famous for its Californian sun and glitterati, this is the perfect place to hit up swanky poolside parties. Rub shoulders with celebs as you lounge by Tropicana pool, a hot party spot at the iconic Hotel Roosevelt (www. thehollywoodroosevelt.com), once known for having a star-studded guest list with names like Marilyn Monroe and Charlie Chaplin. Or head over to The Standard (www.standardhotels. com), one of the city’s snazziest boutique hotels with a rooftop pool overlooking downtown L.A. For something with a gritty edge, Dim Mak Studios (www.dimmak.wantickets.com), by renowned DJ Steve Aoki, has the newest talents play alongside established names like Daft Punk, Skrillex and Lady Gaga.

MADRID

How to party: Dance the night away under the stars.

Where: The nine-day Fiesta de San Isidro (www.sanisidromadrid. com) starts around May 15 and is the city’s most important event of the year. It’s one giant street party with night-long parades, including one involving the Bigheads of Pamplona, lots of feasts featuring regional dishes, music concerts, dancing and theater performances. Another highlight of the festival is the light and sound show at El Retiro Park and a stunning fireworks display at the Pradera de San Isidrio park.

TOKYO MEXICO CITY How to party: Be a culture vulture.

Where: There’s more to Mexico than heady tequila shots, Frida Kahlo and spicy street food. Come mid-March the expansive city is transformed into the two week-long Festival de Mexico (www.festival.org.mx), a massive cultural event that sees at least 50 venues hosting worldclass international and local acts spanning dance, music, theater and opera. Previous editions have featured concerts by jazz singer Magos Herrera, a reinterpretation of Charlie Chaplin’s work by classical composer Timothy Brock and a critically acclaimed theatrical showcase inspired by traditional Mexican folk dances.

How to party: Groove to live sets in jazz clubs.

Where: Synonymous with avantgarde fashion, cosplay and now progressive live jazz sets, the districts of Harajuku, Omotesando and Aoyama are the place to be.

World-famous New York jazz club Blue Note (www.bluenote.co.jp) has transplanted to Aoyama with starstudded performances by the likes of Natalie Cole and Grammy-nominated pianist Toshiko Akiyoshi. Plus, music legend Dionne Warwick is on the lineup this September. If it’s a hidden gem you’re looking for, Body and Soul (www.bodyandsoul.co.jp) is a hole-inthe-wall jazz club that’s popular with Tokyoites. Tucked away in the back alleys of Aoyama, this is a great place to unwind with funky easy-listening tunes and to discover up-and-coming jazz musicians.

In the mood to party? Then head down to the Heineken Cities Festival 2015 at Chijmes on Aug 28, from 7:30pm onwards. Admission is complimentary. For more, like our Facebook page (Facebook.com/Heineken) or follow us on Instagram (@HeinekenSG).

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SEOUL

How to party: Party like a K-Pop star.

Where: Possibly Asia’s zeitgeist for all things cool and current, trendy Gangnam nightclubs are the place to see and be seen in the South Korean capital. Hit up posh clubs like The A (www.theahall. com) for the ultimate VIP experience in super sleek glass-and-wood surrounds.

Just be sure you're dressed to impress.

If you’re all about the music, Club Octagon (www.octagonseoul.com) is a must with its monster sound system and a roster of DJs like SOMA and Quentin Mosimann. There’s a reason why this expansive club was named sixth on DJ Mag’s Top 100 Clubs 2015.

SINGAPORE

How to party: Experience six cosmopolitan locales at the Heineken Cities Festival.

Where: This one night-only event, happening on Aug 28 from 7:30pm at Chijmes, covers six cities—Los Angeles, Madrid, Mexico City, Seoul, Tokyo and Singapore. Expect catchy performances

by Mariachi band Mariachi Nuevo Estilo of America's Got Talent fame, flamenco dancers, cosplay rock performers, break dances, K-pop dance troupes and a rousing set by award-winning DJ veteran Cristian Varela from Madrid.

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Sweat with Swag It’s no longer just Lululemon, Nike or Adidas offering trendy gym wear—online stores are also riding on the fitness wave with sleek spandex in bold colors, prints and shiny metallics. By Chelsia Tan

Omgoing

Why we like it: The brainchild of two Singaporean sisters, this local label specializes in yoga wear. Choose from a range of slogan tees, brightly colored sports bras and bottoms in graphic patterns.

Price: From $34 for tops to $80 for tops and bottoms.

Available at: www.omgoing.com

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Touch The Toes

Why we like it: The only website with an actual store, we like them for their quirky printed leggings, which are great for those who find most choices here a little too loud.

They also have yoga gear like straps and mats available for purchase online.

Why we like it: This multi-label store has everything from peplum yoga tops to onesies that you can use for yoga, Pilates, dance, running and gym sessions. It stocks eight different brands like Om Shanti Clothing and Daughters of Culture.

Price: From $32 for a crop top to $126 for leggings.

Price: From $35 for a t-shirt to $210 for a tank top.

Available at: www.touchthetoes.com

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Nina B Roze

Why we like it: Find full-length leggings too restrictive? Opt for their best-selling capris in bold colors and prints, while the brand’s signature heart design draws attention to your taut derriere.

Price: From $58 for a sports bra to $109 for a lace swimsuit.

Available at: www.ninabroze.com.

Get in on the trend with these smart watches under $500.

ALCATEL ONETOUCH ($248) Winner of the iF Design Award 2015, this watch has features like a heartrate monitor, accelerometer, gyroscope, altimeter and e-compass, all of which lets you track your sleep cycle, workout progress and calories. Connect it to a smartphone and it sends you call and social media notifications. Even better, you can control phone functions via a multimedia remote control, such as making your phone ring so you can locate your missing gadget. Available at www. qoo10.sg/shop/MSTATION

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SONY SMARTWATCH3 ($298) It’s the first Sony wearable that’s compatible with the newest Android Wear technology—a collaboration with Google. While this smart platform features usual functions like message and appointment notifications, it also personalizes information updates (like flight information and tips) according to your lifestyle and preference. The watch is currently available in black, lime, pink and white.

Available at Sony Store, #0228, 313@somerset, 313 Orchard Rd., 6634-9497, www.sony.com.sg.

SAMSUNG GEAR S ($498) The watch boasts a two-inch curved SUPER AMOLED display, which is supposed to provide you with a rich interface. Besides its physical merits, the Samsung Gear S lets you access over 1,000 apps, make and receive calls from the gadget, track workout goals with a smart coaching feature and a voicerecognition S Voice function so you can get stuff done on the go. Available at Samsung Experience Store, #B127/27A, Paragon, 290 Orchard Rd., 6735-5926, www.samsung.com.

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The inside scoop on Singapore’s drink and dining scene

PERUVIAN Eye of the Tiger The Club hotel’s rooftop is now a cool and on-trend Peruvian restaurant and cocktail bar. Tiger’s Milk (R/F The Club, 28 Ann Siang Rd., theclub. com.sg) is a breezy space which takes its cue from traditional pisco bars found in Peru. It even has a counter dedicated to preparing ceviches, tiraditos (a Latin American variation of crudos), potato-based causas and salads (dishes from $12). The place also has an extensive selection of pisco and pisco infusions (from $18) that’s all the rage these days.

If pisco isn’t your thing, the bar is shaking up rum- and tequila-based cocktails, too.

TAPAS A Delicate Matter

There’s now another place to get tapas and wine along Club Street. Delicacy (10 Gemmill Ln., 9830-0908, www. facebook.com/delicacyfnwm) specializes in gourmet European produce with Chef Victor Caballe, formerly of Bomba and Vida Vino, in the kitchen churning out sharing plates of grilled prawns with soya cream sauce ($15); walnut croquetas with walnut truffle mayo ($8) and lots of platters of cheese and cold cuts (from $28). The airy (and convenient) three-in-one space is also a takeaway deli and brunch place during the day.

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COCKTAILS Freshly Squeezed

Veteran bartender Shawn Kishore’s new cocktail bar Fresh! (#02-01 The Sultan, 101 Jalan Sultan, 8828-7084, www. facebook.com/ohsofreshsg) is a throwback to everything ‘90s and early 2000s. Taking over the space formerly occupied by Wonderbar, the cavernous bar is unpretentious and is peppered in pop art graffiti. Everything from the playlist to the decor and drinks evokes the pre-dot com era. Cocktails are inspired by popular ‘90s drinks (all $22) and the music playlist feature boybands and R&B/hip hop artists like Backstreet Boys, Spice Girls and Kylie Minogue.

ASIAN Asian Sensation

Housed in a picturesque heritage building, Cato (237 South Bridge Rd., 8299-6434, www.catosingapore.com) serves modern Asian dishes in an industrial space with lots of distressed steel, dark wood and brick walls. It’s all about twists on European dishes like spicy prawn risotto ($25) and duck confit with Indian-spiced leek ($22). If you’re peckish there are tapas-style dishes of crispy squid with smoked quail eggs ($16) and popcorn chicken ($14) that go well with their 14 craft beers on tap (from $14/pint) like Crew Republic’s Drunken Sailor IPA.

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Finding this hidden restaurant is worth the effort. The homey and rustic Italian restaurant cooks dishes like braised rabbit leg ($34.90), veal ossobucco with saffron risotto ($36.90) and pastas like homemade pappardelle with Chianti bolognese ($20.90). Nothing is overly precious, and it’s a great place for groups.

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The area’s only craft cocktail bar has an open-plan space that is anchored around a square booth where the bartenders and chefs work. It’s counter seats only, but that’s the best way to enjoy course-by-course Japanese omakase ($99 for 10 courses) with dishes like tartare and otoro platter, and Alaskan king crab wanton in broth.

Cocktails veer toward classics, but you can always ask for something bespoke.

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It may be a little off the beaten path but this cafe brews java (from $5.50) from Sydney roaster Reservoir Road and serves simple sarnies like roast beef sandwiches ($12.50) and chicken satay salad ($9.50). The place is a hangout for those who work in the area and is popular for their cakes like Oreo cheesecake, red velvet cake and carrot cake (from $7).

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Here are the restaurants to expect at the soon-to-open National Gallery

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Regional art aside, The National Gallery (1 St. Andrew’s Rd., 66909400, www.nationalgallery.sg) is set to become yet another dining destination, with at least six restaurants setting up shop. Violet Oon, of the eponymous Violet Oon’s Kitchen, will open a Singaporeinspired restaurant named National Kitchen where 70% of the menu will be upcycled from her Bukit Timah restaurant. There’s also Park Hotel Group’s double opening: Yan, an upmarket Cantonese restaurant and Smoke & Mirrors, a rooftop bar serving up craft beer, whiskey, wine and theatrical cocktails. Expect lots of smoke.

Saha transplants from Duxton Hill into the gallery to dish out more gastronomic Indian fare and Indian-inspired cocktails.

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The buzz: Chef Ryan Clift’s casual farm-to-table restaurant has its own sprawling urban garden.

The vibe: The 5,000 sq m grounds are lush and airy.

Even though the main dining room is surprisingly small, it has a breezy PS. Cafe-like atmosphere.

We love the terrace that’s decked out with deck furniture and a fun ping pong table.

The food: Homey plates of pasta, meats and various starters. With the exception of the addictive Caesar salad, starters seem overpriced (albeit tasty) compared to the pastas. We say dive straight into toothsome items like the creamy rigatoni with local mushrooms ($26) and mains like the charred lamb rump with garden peas, mash

and rosemary thyme jus ($32). Despite all that, the seasoning overall needs a little work, but we’ll chalk that up to teething problems.

The drinks: Mostly organic and biodynamic wines from boutique wineries (from $15/glass) like an easy-drinking red Benanti Rosso Di Versella and a bright Champagne ($24) from De Sousa & Fils.

Cocktails are perfect for a hot day: the OFC Gardens Cup ($20) has Hendricks gin, cucumber, mint and apple juice and the OFC Pimms ($16) is made with Pimms, ginger ale, strawberry and mint.

Why you’ll be back: It’s fast becoming a popular brunch spot and with some tweaks, the plates will be as reliable as they are fresh.

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THAILAND

Misty Mountains Chiang Mai may be the arts capital, but the rainy season is actually a great time to check out the area’s natural beauty. By Pinnyada Tanitnon, Lily Kittisrikangwan and Monruedee Jansuttipan

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he rainy season in Chiang Mai usually consists of a light drizzle and short bursts of rain, making it an ideal escape from the tropical downpours of Bangkok and the south. Check out the larger area’s abundant hikes and waterfalls—plus, you can still refuel at the cute cafes and galleries the city is famous for.

The Great Falls

The wet season is the best time for a trip to Chiang Mai’s waterfalls, when they’re really gushing and the surrounding forests are at their greenest. The most impressive is Mae Sa Waterfall, with drops descending over 10 tiers. Visitors usually hang out around the bottom level, so if you want more privacy, hike up a little further.

If you’re lucky, you might even see elephants taking their baths in the bottom-most pool. Entrance is B200 ($8) per day.

Easier to get to is Huay Kaew Falls, the ideal waterfall for a fuss-free picnic. Located at the bottom of the famous Doi Suthep mountain, it has a high descent point that pours over a 50-meter rock slope with numerous spots to relax and cool off. Entrance is free, but make sure you pick up after yourself and throw away any trash. Don’t feel like preparing food? No problem. There are also restaurants you can visit that overlook the cascade, so you’ll be able to dine with a view.

Those who are up for a little more hiking, climb further up the same spot to Monthathai Falls. Since they’re located in the national park area, there is a B200 ($8) entry fee—but this ensures they remain more secluded and also more suited to picnicking. During the rainy season, the water gets high enough that those who don’t wish to get completely wet can hang out by the banks and comfortably dangle their legs in the water. What most people don’t know is that Monthathai Falls also carries the only path to a hidden gem. If you’re in shape, climb up to the waterfall’s third tier, then hike 40 minutes upwards on the trail above the drop. Here, you’ll find a separate little waterfall deep in the forest that many don’t know about.

Don’t forget your Gopro, as you’ll be able to snap some rare footage of the spot at its most picturesque.

Although smaller, the Bua Thong Falls have got to on any bucket list purely for its unique appearance. The water drops down a white limestone and sandstone cascade which has been naturally carved into steps that let you walk up the fall. But be careful; some areas can be slippery. While the pool beneath can completely dry up during the scorching summers, this spot is very popular during rainy season.

Thanks to Chiang Mai’s booming coffee and art scene, there are plenty of places to unwind after you’ve hiked around the falls. The recently opened Arttitude Gallery (Nimmanhaemin Rd., +66 52 002-202) introduces something new to Chiang Mai’s cafe scene by catering to health-conscious art lovers with 100% pure cold-press fruit juice. Each drink is named after famous paintings based on the flavor and color. Try their signature Monet Sunrise made with carrot, passion fruit and pineapple, while admiring the displayed works of permanent and periodical exhibits.

For coffee with a view, Ponganes Espresso (133/5 Ratchapakinai Rd., +66 52 089-569) wins hands down thanks to its setting amid the great outdoors. Enjoy the natural breeze as you sip your quality cup of joe.

For a cozier view, visit Rustic & Blue (Nimmanhaemin Soi 7, +66 98 495-7119), which resembles Northern California flower farm. The cafe specializes in tea and food made from home-grown organic produce. The floorto-ceiling windows provide a view of their well-kept garden while you dine. Go for afternoon tea and try their homemade cheeses paired with salami. And if it rains? Let it! It’ll just make for a prettier view.

Essentials For full-service airlines, roundtrip flights start at $538 with Thai Airways (www.thaiairways.com).

For budget options, Air Asia (www.airasia.com) starts at $229 (with a transit in Bangkok) and Tiger Airways (www.tigerair.com) at $129.

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LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): English author Barbara Cartland published her first novel at age 21. By the time she died 77 years later, she had written more than 700 other books. Some sources say she sold 750 million copies, while others put the estimate at two billion. In 1983 alone, she churned out 23 novels. I foresee a Barbara Cartland-type period for you in the coming months, Leo. Between now and your birthday in 2016, I expect you to be as fruitful in your own field as you have ever been. And here’s the weird thing: One of the secrets of your productivity will be an enhanced ability to chill out. “Relaxed intensity” will be your calming battle cry.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): ‘’On or about December 1910, human character changed,’’ wrote English author Virginia Woolf in 1924. What prompted her to draw that conclusion? The rapidly increasing availability of electricity, cars and indoor plumbing?

The rise of the women’s suffrage movement? Labor unrest and the death of the King? The growing prominence of experimental art by Cezanne, Gauguin, Matisse and Picasso?

The answer might be all of the above, plus the beginning of a breakdown in the British class system. Inspired by the current astrological omens, I’ll borrow her brash spirit and make a new prediction: During the last 19 weeks of 2015, the destiny of the Virgo tribe will undergo a fundamental shift. Ten years from now, I bet you will look back at this time and say, “That was when everything got realigned, redeemed and renewed.”

LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 22): “The greatest and most important problems of life are all in a certain sense insoluble,” said psychologist Carl Jung.

“They can never be solved, but only outgrown.” I subscribe to that model of dealing with dilemmas, and I hope you will consider it, too—especially in light of the fact that from now until July 2016 you will have more power than ever before to outgrow two of your biggest problems. I don’t guarantee that you will transcend them completely, but I’m confident you can render them at least 60% less pressing, less imposing and less restricting. And 80%is quite possible.

SCORPIO (Oct 23-Nov 21): Hundreds of years ago, Hawaiians celebrated an annual holiday called Makahiki. It began in early November and lasted four months. No one worked very much for the duration. There were nonstop feasts and games and religious ceremonies. Community-building was a featured theme, and one taboo was strictly enforced: no war or bloodshed. I encourage you Scorpios to enjoy a similar break from your daily fuss. Now is an especially propitious time to ban conflict, contempt, revenge and sabotage as you cultivate solidarity in the groups that are important for your future. You may not be able to make your own personal Makahiki last for four months, but could you at least manage three weeks?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): Located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the Museum of Failed Products is a warehouse full of consumer goods that companies created but no one wanted to buy. It includes caffeinated beer, yogurt shampoo, fortune cookies for dogs, and breath mints that resemble vials of crack cocaine.

The most frequent visitors to the museum are executives seeking to educate themselves about what errors to avoid in their own companies’ future product development. I encourage you to be inspired by this place, Sagittarius. Take an inventory of the wrong turns you’ve made in the past. Use what you learn to create a revised master plan.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result.” Virtually all of us have been guilty of embodying that well-worn adage. And according to my analysis of the astrological omens, quite a few of you Capricorns are currently embroiled in this behavior pattern. But I am happy to report that the coming weeks will be a favorable time to quit your insanity cold turkey. In fact, the actions you take to escape this bad habit could empower you to be done with it forever. Are you ready to make a heroic effort? Here’s a good way to begin: Undo your perverse attraction to the stressful provocation that has such a seductive hold on your imagination.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): “Everything I’ve ever let go of has claw marks on it,” confessed the late, great author David Foster Wallace. Does that describe your experience, too? If so, events in the coming months will help you break the pattern. More than at any other time in the last ten years, you will have the power to liberate yourself through surrender. You will understand how to release yourself from overwrought attachment through love and grace rather than through stress and force.

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PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): “Most people love in order to lose themselves,” wrote Hermann Hesse in his novel Demian. But there are a few, he implied, who actually find themselves through love. In the coming months, Pisces, you are more likely to be one of those rare ones. In fact, I don’t think it will even be possible for you to use love as a crutch. You won’t allow it to sap your power or make you forget who you are. That’s good news, right? Here’s the caveat: You must be ready and willing to discover much more about the true nature of your deepest desires—some of which may be hidden from you right now.

ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): You’d probably prefer to stay in the romantic, carefree state of mind. But from what I can tell, you’re ripe for a new phase of your long-term cycle. Your freestyle rambles and jaunty adventures should now make way for careful introspection and thoughtful adjustments. Instead of restless star-gazing, I suggest patient earth-gazing. Despite how it may initially appear, it’s not a comedown. In fact, I see it as an unusual reward that will satisfy you in unexpected ways.

TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): An imaginative Welsh man named Liam Bennett has developed a “dausage,” which is a blend of a doughnut and sausage. One of his most requested treats is pork meat stuffed with strawberry jelly. Even if this novel blend doesn’t appeal to your taste buds, it serves as a good prompt for my advice: The coming weeks will be a favorable time to expand your notion of what types of nourishment are fun and healthy for you. I mean that in the metaphorical as well as the literal sense. Experiment with new recipes, both with the food you provide your body and the sustenance you feed your soul.

GEMINI (May 21-Jun 20): The ancient Greek epic poem the Iliad is one of the foundation works of Western literature. Written in the eighth century BCE, it tells the story of the ten-year-long Trojan War. The cause of the conflict was the kidnap of Helen of Troy, reputed to be the world’s most beautiful woman. And yet nowhere in the Iliad is there a description of Helen’s beauty. We hear no details about why she deserves to be at the center of the legendary saga. Don’t be like the Iliad in the coming weeks, Gemini. Know everything you can about the goal at the center of your life. Be very clear and specific and precise about what you’re fighting for and working towards.

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Tony O’Dempsey This naturalist first came to Singapore, by way of Malaysia, on Geographic Information System projects over 20 years ago. He never left. Lately, he has become known as an avid cataloguer of Singapore’s native flora—he recently donated his photographs to the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum—and his conservation work through the Nature Society. Here, he tells Mrigaa Sethi how he came to convert to Islam and why he’s so concerned about the native forests of Singapore.

I come from the ulu area west of Brisbane. My family has a farm out in the grazing lands. My grandfather owned a sawmill in Ipswich. My father was a logging supervisor. He’d go out to assess a piece of forest. I used to walk around with him in the bush when I was five or six years old.

I want to keep the forest in its original state. We’ve lost so much.

I picked up bush walking as a hobby, and I spent a lot of time in wilderness areas of south east Queensland for recreation. What I do here in the forest is just an extension of that.

Except here you can’t get in the bush and walk for days. Here, you’re just out in the bush for a few hours.

In reasonably flat areas like Singapore, you end up with swamp forests. And swamp forests are the most fascinating habitat you could possibly encounter, because the trees take on such different forms to survive. They grow different sorts of roots, some of which loop up above the ground sometimes up to 20 meters from the tree.

Everything is reduced and compressed here. You think of Singapore as a country, but it’s really just a city.

The capital of Australia is Canberra, which is a city. But the capital of Singapore is Shenton Way. Everything is scaled down here. So, the nature areas are smaller.

One thing that’s very special about Singapore: it’s one of only two major cities in the world that has a native forest growing in the middle of it.

The only other one is in South America. We call it the green heart in the Red Dot. Its value to the nation can only increase as time goes by.

Bukit Timah Nature Reserve has a lot of condominiums built right up to the boundary of the Nature Reserve. Next thing, people complain about monkeys visiting them.

Can we offer the quality of life that will attract people Well, you can expect monkeys to visit to come live here, or stay here as you if you build on the land that they citizens, if you’re living wall-to-wall, previously foraged on and nested in. shoulder-to-shoulder? Do we have Can we expect to the recreation space we need to When there’s an issue, NGOs like increase the GDP mitigate the tight living space? the Nature Society can’t communicate year on year for the through the media effectively. Nobody When I went to Malaysia over can. They’re just looking for sound 20 years ago, I encountered next three centuries? bites and sensationalism. If we want Muslims. You don’t encounter I don’t think so. our position to be public, we have Muslims in my part of Australia. to write and publish it ourselves.

I found them to be very gentle and quietly spoken. By the time I In a few years, the population of Singapore is going to be ended up in Singapore, most of my circle was Malay. living in concrete jungles within millimetres of each other.

It was a natural thing for me to embrace Islam.

If you don’t look after the nature reserve, it will I take my religion very seriously. I’m learning to recite the vanish. Your population will have all sorts of problems Quran in Arabic. But you have to learn what it means also, associated with not having recreational opportunities. so there are teachers whom I follow and I read extensively That could translate into social problems. on the subject. Islam is a religion of knowledge and truth.

By putting a condominium next to a nature reserve, Islam is not the reason I’m a conservationist, but it you’re effectively forcing the ecological boundary back. informs my work. In the Quran, Allah informs us, “I With all this noise, the animals shrink back. Light spills will make mankind the vice regent of the earth.” into the nature reserve, so you no longer have day and night. You have day and twilight. Animals that The belief in Islam is that we are second in charge here. rely on darkness for their timings are not sure whether Our job as vice regents is to take what we need but nothing to come out or not. It screws up their whole lives. more and to not screw around with the balance of nature.

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