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🏮Gong Xi Fa Cai to all our friends celebrating Chinese New Year!!

The Istana, a 106-hectare estate at 35 Orchard Road, is the official residence and workplace of the President of Singapore. (The word istana means “palace” in Malay.) It’s off-limits to sightseers, except for a select few days when the doors are thrown open for the public. In 2020, there are five days when you can visit the Istana: #1 Sunday, 26 January (2nd day of Chinese New Year) #2 Friday, 1 May (Labour Day) #3 Sunday, 24 May (Hari Raya Puasa) #4 Sunday, 26 July (two weeks before National Day) #5 Saturday, 14 November (Deepavali) Entry (8.30am-6pm) is free for Singaporeans and PRs, and $2 for others, with some additional fees for tours and so on. Enter via the main gate on Orchard Road (nearest MRT: Dhoby Ghaut). For info, see istana.gov.sg/VisitAnd-Explore/Istana-Open-House. Istana trivia: • Built between 1867 and 1869. • The grounds include a nine-hole golf course. • For a 360-degree view of the building and gardens, see istana.gov.sg/360- tour.

BRB we are off glamping! Aren't these stunning?! If you’re not the type to rough it with a full-on camping holiday, but you still want to try a ‘back to nature’ experience, why not give glamping a go. Full story online!

Chinese New Year is just around the corner.. here are some things to do (and not do!) - Make sure you say “Gong Xi Fa Cai” to wish friends and colleagues a prosperous New Year. - Prepare food before New Year’s Day so that all sharp instruments such as knives and scissors can be put away. This avoids cutting the luck out of the New Year or severing any ties with family and friends. - Refrain from using negative expressions or talking ill of others; it’s a time to promote joy and abundance. - Don’t wash your hair on the first day of the Lunar New Year as hair has the same sound as the word fatt or fa, which means prosperity. Therefore, washing your hair will encourage any wealth and prosperity to be washed away. Clothes should not be washed on this day for the same reason. - Colours are very important to the Chinese. Typically, only bright colours are considered auspicious, especially red and gold. White and black are generally associated with sad occasions such as funerals or illness, and are therefore considered unlucky or inauspicious. - Gifts are not common except for Mandarin oranges, which are mandatory to offer to hosts when visiting during the first 15 days of the Lunar New Year. - Unmarried adults and children receive “Hong Baos” or “Ang Pows” from married family members and friends. These red envelopes are filled with crisp new bills totalling an even amount of money. Odd numbers are not given during the celebrations. - Go to The annual Wan Qing Festival of Spring returns from 1 to 2 February @sysnmh

Looking for a dining table? Speak to those who have just bought one! We spoke to several readers about which shops in Singapore they found dining tables that are perfect for them.

Our view for today...SMBC Singapore Open at the beautiful Serapong course #expatlivingsg #smbcsingaporeopen #smbc #seraponggolfcourse

Check out these unforgettable Japanese restaurants - read our reviews of the best on our site!

Long, short, round, slim, natural, smooth, traditional, sleek … if there were a Tinder for dining tables, we think these pieces would be on it. You never know, if you are looking for new dining room furniture you might find the set of your dreams on expatliving.sg!

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TRAVEL NEWS: Robertson Lodges has opened The Residences at Kauri Cliffs, in the North Island of New Zealand. The three stunningly located private residences each have a saltwater swimming pool and four guest bedrooms with private bathrooms and verandas, family-sized kitchens, and spacious living and dining rooms.

Did you know Caribbean restaurant and bar Lime House has just undergone a revamp? and it’s worth a visit – new interiors, a refreshed food menu and a new cocktail programme by Proof & Company. More foodie news online!

We love these stylish peices for our dining tables! Whether it’s plates, crockery, cutlery, wine glasses or accessories “A beautifully laid dining table is where memorable dinner parties start,” says Panagiotis Lynas, co-founder of furniture store House of AnLi.

Office wear doesn’t have to be boring! If you want to give your work wardrobe an easy revamp, we’ve lined up a sleek selection from smart blazers to chic button-down shirts, jumpsuits to cosy trousers - more online!

Got a great recipe to share? Send us a DM or an email to amy.greenburg@expatlivng.sg. Your dish could be featured in #ExpatLiving!

Harriet’s upcycling philosophy is exactly why living in one of Holland Village’s historic Chip Bee Gardens houses makes perfect sense for her. The area was a military estate established in the mid-1950s. British army personnel based in Pasir Panjang, Tanglin and Alexandra lived in the homes, so each one has a history – just the way Harriet likes it.

Want the January issue delivered to your door? Order yours today 👉expatliving.sg/shop. Swipe to see what's inside :)

Huge thrill to take my daughter to hear the inspirational Michelle Obama! -Melinda

This week we made our own scents! We’ve been smelling great ever since 💅Head down to Duxton to make your own @maison21g - Rebecca

This year we say farewell to one of Singapore’s iconic structures, with the Sentosa Merlion ceasing operations in late October. Here are some facts and figures about the huge sculpture. 25 - It's age; the Merlion was built in 1995, designed and sculpted by Australian artist James Martin. 37 - Metres in Height. The huge structure included two observation decks – one at the mouth and one at the top of the head. 320 - Scales on the Merlion, each shaped like an octagon, or the Taoist bagua symbol. 4 - The number of teeth, thought to represent Singapore’s four ethnic groups – Malay, Chinese, Indian and Eurasia. 6 - Remaining number of Merlions in Singapore (including a pair of 3m Merlion statues on Mount Faber, along with the famous 8.6m original statue at Merlion Park). 90 - Cost, in millions of dollars, of the new “Sentosa Sensoryscape” project that will take over the Merlion’s spot, including a linkway between Resorts World Sentosa and the beaches to the south.

GIVEAWAY ALERT! We're gifting a gelish mani + pedi (worth $140) at @trimmingssg to two lucky winners 💅🏼 To enter, tag three friends in the comment section. Good luck! Ends Thursday 12pm 💕

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Christmas market at Capitol Kempinski #expatlivingsg #TheSeasonofJoyCapitolSG

Have you seen our festive shoot? 👀 Get a copy of the December issue and flip to page 172 for the full scoop!

Lunch with Dr. Sylvia Ramirez was amazing and extremely informative. Thank you @cutislaserclinics for educating us! Food and venue by @10scotts.sg & @grandhyattsing- Susan #expatlivingevents #drsylviaramirez #cutis #beauty #agegracefully

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