Cannes-winning Polish drama featured in Filmhouse’s Jazz in Film festival.

The Embassy of Poland in Singapore has announced a series of screenings of the award-winning Polish film Cold War (Zimna Wojna) as part of Filmhouse Singapore’s Jazz in Film festival.

Directed by Paweł Pawlikowski, Cold War is set in post-war Europe and follows the relationship between musician Wiktor and singer Zula as they navigate political divisions, personal ambitions and enduring love. According to the Embassy, the black-and-white film tells “a timeless story of love, longing, and freedom” through a soundtrack that blends jazz with traditional Polish folk music.

The Embassy said the film will be screened at Filmhouse Singapore on 4 July at 5:30 p.m., 17 July at 8:30 p.m., 21 July at 8:00 p.m., and 25 July at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available through Filmhouse Singapore’s official website.

Released in 2018, Cold War received the Best Director Award at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival and earned multiple international accolades. The film was also nominated for three Academy Awards: Best Foreign Language Film; Best Director; and Best Cinematography, further cementing its recognition on the global stage.

The screenings form part of Filmhouse Singapore’s Jazz in Film festival, which showcases films that explore the influence of jazz and music in storytelling while bringing acclaimed international cinema to local audiences.

Source: The Embassy of Poland in Singapore

Discover Singapore’s presidential landmark through heritage, gardens, and guided experiences.

The Istana Open House returns as one of Singapore’s most anticipated public events, offering residents and international visitors a rare opportunity to step inside the official residence and office of the President of Singapore. Held several times each year, the event opens the gates of the historic estate, allowing the public to experience its heritage, architecture, and expansive gardens.

According to Singapore’s Istana Office, visitors can explore the beautifully maintained grounds at their own pace while enjoying a variety of activities, including cultural performances, family-friendly programmes, and heritage exhibitions. Guided tours are available for those interested in learning more about the history of the Istana, while separate tours provide access to the Istana Villa and the Presidential Library. The Istana Main Building remains closed as restoration works continue.

The next Istana Open House is scheduled for 26 July 2026, with another opening planned for 1 November 2026. Admission to the grounds is free for Singapore citizens and permanent residents, while overseas visitors are required to pay the standard admission fee. Tickets for selected attractions are available separately, with proceeds supporting beneficiaries of the President’s Challenge.

Visitors are advised to enter through the Main Gate on Orchard Road, a short walk from Dhoby Ghaut MRT station. Security screening is conducted at the entrance, and prohibited items such as sharp objects, flammable materials, drones, tripods, and canned goods are not permitted. The visitor guidelines also encourage guests to use cashless payment methods, dispose of litter responsibly, and observe safety measures throughout the event.

Beyond providing access to a national landmark, the Istana Open House reflects Singapore’s commitment to public engagement and heritage appreciation. The event offers a meaningful opportunity to learn about the nation’s presidency, explore one of Singapore’s most recognisable historic sites, and enjoy a welcoming community atmosphere in the heart of the city.

For the latest event schedule, admission details, tour information, and visitor guidelines, prospective visitors are encouraged to consult the official announcements from before planning their visit.

Capella Singapore has introduced a new Island Explorer room package designed to encourage children and families to discover Sentosa through nature, culture, and creative exploration during the June holidays.

Capella Singapore has unveiled a new family-focused experience called the Island Explorer room package, offering children an immersive way to explore the natural beauty and heritage of Sentosa Island during the June holiday season.

Announced on 12 May 2026, the new package is designed for young guests aged five to ten and encourages families to reconnect through shared experiences focused on discovery, creativity, and storytelling. The programme reflects growing travel trends where families are seeking more meaningful and enriching holidays that combine leisure with cultural and educational experiences.

As part of the Island Explorer experience, children will receive a personalised Explorer Kit that includes a guided journal and an instant-print camera. Young guests are encouraged to document their adventures across the resort through photographs, sketches, and observations, creating their own “Island Memories” inspired by nature, heritage, and exploration.

Set within Capella Singapore’s historic grounds, once home to the Royal Artillery, the experience introduces families to the island’s rich history, colonial architecture, and local wildlife, including peacocks and hornbills. The self-guided concept allows children to explore at their own pace while engaging with the surroundings in a creative and interactive way.

Guests who complete the experience will receive a commemorative badge and certificate, while the camera and journal can be taken home as keepsakes.

The Island Explorer package also complements the resort’s existing Little Stars Programme, which offers complimentary family-friendly activities such as Peranakan tile painting, scavenger hunts, boba-making workshops, and guided heritage tours.

According to Johanna Dlugosch, Hotel Manager of Capella Singapore, the programme was created to help families build deeper connections with each other and their surroundings through imaginative and unstructured experiences.

The Island Explorer room package will be available from 1 June 2026 across all room categories and includes daily breakfast, late check-out, and access to family activities throughout the stay.

Source: Capella Singapore

Accor has announced the return of the HERA Challenge, offering top-performing luxury travel advisors an exclusive immersive travel experience at a luxury destination in 2027.

Accor has officially launched the second edition of the HERA Challenge, inviting luxury travel advisors from around the world to compete for a place on the exclusive HERA Voyage in early 2027.

Announced in Paris on 20 May 2026, the initiative is open to members of HERA, Accor’s global loyalty and rewards programme designed for travel advisors. The challenge will reward 33 top-performing advisors with a luxury travel experience at one of Accor’s premium destinations, with the surprise location set to be revealed later this year.

The HERA Voyage is designed to combine luxury hospitality with cultural immersion and sustainable tourism experiences. Accor said the programme reflects the company’s long-standing commitment to responsible travel and meaningful local engagement.

Last year’s winners travelled to Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena and Sofitel Baru Cartagena Beach Resort in Colombia. The four-day itinerary featured wellness activities, local workshops, cultural excursions, luxury accommodation, fine dining, and an awards ceremony recognising the achievements of participating advisors.

For the 2026 challenge, bookings made using a travel advisor’s HERA number between 1 December 2025 and 1 December 2026 will count toward qualification. Awards will be presented across several categories, including Performance Champions, Regional Stars, Brand Experts, and Destination Diversifiers.

The programme covers several of Accor’s luxury and lifestyle brands, including Orient Express, Fairmont, Raffles, Sofitel, MGallery, and Ennismore lifestyle brands such as Delano, SLS, SO/, and The Hoxton.

Pascal Visintainer, Global Chief Sales Officer for Accor Luxury & Lifestyle, said the HERA Voyage helps strengthen relationships between travel advisors and Accor’s hotel brands while celebrating excellence within the luxury travel sector.

Launched in 2024, HERA provides travel advisors with booking tools, loyalty rewards, hotel support services, and access to over 500 luxury and lifestyle properties worldwide.

Source: ACCOR

Leaders from fashion, government, and sustainability sectors meet in Copenhagen to push for circular economy, transparency, and climate resilience.

Global Fashion Summit: Copenhagen Edition 2026, held from May 5–7 in Copenhagen, convened more than 1,000 stakeholders from across the global fashion ecosystem, including brands, retailers, NGOs, policymakers, manufacturers, innovators, and related industries.

The event was organised by Global Fashion Agenda, a non-profit focused on accelerating the transition toward a net positive fashion industry, and took place at the Copenhagen Concert Hall with additional side events across cultural venues in the city.

The summit was attended by Her Majesty Queen Mary of Denmark, Queen of Denmark, who is a long-standing patron of Global Fashion Agenda. She attended the Official Celebration Dinner held at the National Gallery of Denmark to mark the closing of the event.

The event opened with a keynote address by Ms Federica Marchionni, Chief Executive Officer of Global Fashion Agenda, who urged the industry to take responsibility for building resilience in a time of climate disruption, economic uncertainty, and technological change. She emphasised the need to rethink global value chains, prioritise product integrity over overproduction, and scale circular infrastructure while ensuring artificial intelligence supports human capability.

Ms Marchionni said the fashion industry is now at a critical crossroads where leadership will be defined by whether organisations actively drive transformation rather than react to it.

More than 140 speakers contributed to the summit, including leaders from major global companies and institutions such as Mr François-Henri Pinault, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Kering; Ms Virginie Viard, Artistic Director of Chanel; Mr Bernard Arnault, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of LVMH; Mr Helena Helmersson, Chief Executive Officer of H&M Group; Ms Rose Marcario, former Chief Executive Officer of Patagonia; Ms Alexander Lacik, Chief Executive Officer of Pandora; and representatives from the European Parliament.

Additional contributors included Ms Hélène Valade, Group Environment Development Director at LVMH, who participated in discussions on creative circularity and environmental intelligence.

Several major initiatives were unveiled during the summit. The “Fashion CFO Agenda 2026” was launched by Global Fashion Agenda in collaboration with Mr Emmanuel Faber, Chief Executive Officer of Boston Consulting Group (BCG). The report positions Chief Financial Officers as key drivers of sustainability integration within financial governance and long-term resilience planning.

Designer Mr Kevin Germanier, Founder of Maison GERMANIER, presented a Spring-Summer 2026 collection created from unsold materials from LVMH, transforming waste into sculptural upcycled couture pieces.

The GFA and PDS Ventures announced the winner of the 2026 Trailblazer Programme: Ms Sophia Chen, Founder of Synflux, who will receive equity investment and scaling support for circular fashion innovation.

The GFA and Visa revealed the Grand Prize Winner of the Visa Young Creators: Recycle the Runway programme: Ms Aisha Rahman, Founder of MARTAN, recognising emerging designers advancing circular fashion solutions.

Global Fashion Agenda also launched the “2030 Circularity Blueprint” in partnership with ReHubs, aiming to accelerate textile-to-textile recycling and support the transition toward a circular fashion economy in the European Union.

Ms Jennie Farmer, Chief Marketing Officer of Pandora, joined Ms Pamela Anderson, Global Brand Ambassador for Pandora, on stage to announce that Pandora will begin publishing the carbon footprint of each lab-grown diamond alongside traditional grading metrics such as cut, colour, clarity, and carat.

The summit also featured the Innovation Forum, which showcased 24 solution providers spanning materials innovation, production systems, and end-of-life technologies, and facilitated more than 450 curated industry introductions in collaboration with Ralph Lauren.

Leadership Roundtables included discussions on climate adaptation in luxury value chains, EU regulatory reporting, and circularity strategies, generating actionable insights for industry transformation.

Across all sessions, speakers emphasised that resilience in fashion requires collaboration, investment, and systemic redesign across global supply chains.

Source: Global Fashion Agenda

Run-up event marked countdown to International Day of Yoga with strong community participation.

The High Commission of India in Singapore organised a run-up yoga session as part of the countdown to International Day of Yoga 2026 (IDY 2026) in Singapore.

Held at the Chancery premises, the session brought together yoga enthusiasts who participated actively in the event. The initiative aimed to build momentum and awareness ahead of IDY 2026, which is celebrated globally each year to promote health, wellness, and mindfulness through yoga.

Participants engaged in guided yoga practices, reflecting the growing interest in holistic well-being and community fitness activities in Singapore. The event also highlighted the theme of inclusivity, encouraging people of all backgrounds to take part in yoga.

The session marked an early milestone in the “50 Days to IDY 2026” countdown, reinforcing the message of “Yoga for All.” Organisers expressed appreciation for the enthusiastic turnout and support from the local community.

The High Commission continues to host similar activities in the lead-up to International Day of Yoga, aiming to strengthen cultural ties and promote healthy lifestyles through shared experiences.

Source: High Commission of India in Singapore

Award-winning German film will screen on May 9 as part of EUFF’s showcase of European cinema.

The European Film Festival 2026 (EUFF) will present a screening of The Ordinaries on Saturday, 9 May 2026, at Filmhouse at Golden Mile Tower in Singapore.

Organised by the European Union Delegation to Singapore, the festival runs from 9 April to 24 May 2026 and features 29 screenings from 23 European countries. The event highlights Europe’s diverse cultures, languages, and storytelling through cinema.

“The Ordinaries,” directed by Sophie Linnenbaum, follows Paula, a minor character in a fictional three-tier film world divided into Leads, Supporting Characters, and Outtakes. As she prepares for a crucial test to become a lead character, Paula struggles to express strong emotions and begins a journey that leads her to uncover deeper truths about identity, freedom, and love.

The 120-minute German-language film, rated PG13, has received recognition at several film events, including winning Best Direction at the Bavarian Film Awards and earning nominations at the German Film Awards and Munich Film Festival.

The screening is presented by the Goethe-Institut Singapore and the German Embassy Singapore. Ticket prices start from $14.50, with options for students, seniors, and standard admission.

The festival continues to offer audiences in Singapore the opportunity to experience European cinema, showcasing creativity, inclusivity, and diverse perspectives.

Source – Goethe-Institut

Singapore consistently ranks among the top tourist destinations. Singapore provides not only the typical tourist attractions; but also once-in-a-lifetime experiences that are unavailable elsewhere. Take a look at these unforgettable tourist attractions that are only found in Singapore!

Ten Courts of Hell of Haw Par Villa

Rethink your sins reevaluate your life choices by visiting the legendary Ten Courts of Hell Museum. Over 3,800 square meters in size, this museum offers a deeper understanding of how ideas underlying the graphic depictions of sins and punishments in the afterlife developed as ancient civilisations shared their cultures across time and spacIt also offers comparative insights that will help visitors understand the similarities among the world’s major belief systems as well as how various communities around the world, including Singapore, interpret death and dying.

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Drinks of the Future Served at Native

Native is renowned as a bar that specializes in creative drinks made exclusively with native ingredients from Asia. New drinks are constantly being researched and created for you to sample. Don’t be intimidated by the menu; the staff will be happy to make recommendations and explain the history of each drink. They also serves non-alcoholic beverages. Native is a three story structure. First floor for the restaurant, serving filling Southeast Asian fare along with inventive and fresh cocktails. The Main Bar is located on the second floor and has space for up to 5 people per group. And on the third floor, we can watch as the components used to work the magic in their location are prepared.

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Rare Gins at Atlas

With more than 1,300 gins total, ATLAS has one of the most varied and carefully curated physical gin collections in the world. Test out vintage London dry gins from 1910 or the best craft gins from around the globe today. Many are received thanks to the distillers’ kind and generous donations. Others have been personally brought from a great distance by both new and old friends. Each one unique and eagerly awaiting your next martini.

A European Dining Experience and afternoon tea are also available. Every dish was influenced by the romance and glitz of the Golden Age. Reservations are required for the afternoon tea experience.

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Late-night Indie & vintage films at The Projector.

Relive your childhood memories by watching classic or indie films at The Projector. They have a range of theaters that can accommodate your needs, as well as bars that serve delectable cocktails and hearty fare. A movie can also be rented online and watched at home with a loved one. 

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Savour the Museum of Ice Cream

An invitation to ice cream lovers to try UNLIMITED ice cream that includes flavors, toppings, and textures from around the world. Whatever your preferences, Museum of Ice Cream is sure to please. From 5 o’clock on, you can also unwind and take in the sunset at the pinkest tropical lounge in Dempsey while sipping on drinks mixed by bartenders from The3Peas, who have taken over the Alfresco Bar and have a specially curated menu. Additionally, Scream’s Diner offers thirst-quenching drinks like creamy milkshakes, sweet cocktails, tea, coffee, and seasonal Sundaes while you enjoy funk music from the jukebox.

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Season of Impressionists, a sunflower-themed afternoon tea inspired by the works of the post-impressionist Dutch painter, Vincent van Gogh, is the first in a four-part series of art-inspired afternoon teas presented by Anti:dote in collaboration with ARTiSTORY and the National Gallery, London.

The Season of Impressionists Afternoon Tea at the Fairmont Singapore is a feast for the eyes and the palate, with delectably culinary creations inspired by one of Van Gogh’s most famous works, Sunflowers, created in 1888.

The journey of your artistic culinary experience will be started with a line-up of amuse bouche: a delightful honeycomb cracker with flavors reminiscent of hae bee hiam (dried shrimp), or a filo pastry shell stuffed with roasted butternut cubes. The journey will be continued to a selection of savory tarts and sandwiches ranging from smoked salmon brioche, petite lobster roll, egg mayo green tea bun, and the most intricate one- lemon blinis sandwich with duck rillette in the middle.

However, it doesn’t stop there, when it comes to high tea, bonbons will be the perfect pair – where in this event the bonbons are featured exquisitely as if it is an art piece!  You’ll be missing the primary experience if you don’t tase the sunflower praline pot with chocolate soil and orange marmalade sponge arranged in the form of edible sunflower in a pot.

To support the ambiance, guests can look forward to a picture-perfect setting for afternoon tea, designed to make them feel as if they are a part of Van Gogh’s painting. Diners will be seated in a room decorated with sunflower-themed ornaments, fresh sunflowers, and a framed replica of the masterpiece. There will also be an interactive photo opportunity with props set up, inviting guests to capture the moment while enjoying this artistic dining experience.

Marina Bay Sands unveils US$1 billion reinvestment affirming confidence in Singapore’s tourism future

MARINA Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre is Singapore’s first carbon neutral MICE venue and it is also the first in Southeast Asia to obtain ISO20121 Sustainable Events Management System certification, the Green Mark Platinum Certification by the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) and LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum Green Building Certification.

Marina Bay Sands (MBS) is matching these achievements and commitment to the environment with US$1 billion in reinvestments to elevate luxury travel and hospitality experience here to the highest levels. This includes a state-of-the-art entertainment arena, an ultra-luxury hotel tower and additional MICE space, extensive upgrading of all rooms and suites in Towers 1 and 2, Executive Club Lounge and health and wellness offerings. 

Another new development is the opening of Wakuda, the Japanese restaurant created by legendary Chef Tetsuya Wakuda and restaurateur John Kunkel of the 50 Eggs Hospitality Group. They join MBS spectacular lineup of celebrity chefs and signature restaurants. Roberta’s Pizza, New York’s swanky pizzeria and JUMBO Signatures, famous for Singapore chilli and black pepper
crabs will open in 2022.

Duplex Shoppes

The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands celebrates the reopening of luxury flagship duplex shopfronts – Bottega Veneta, Gucci, Bulgari, Balenciaga and Philipp Plein’s, with a total of 19 luxury brands duplexes to cater for its affluent clientele. The redesigned Salvatore Ferragamo is a debut of its House’s special store, one that embraces the rich history of Ferragamo’s past, present and future to experience through a suite of signature services including in-house styling advice and home delivery services.

Store Debuts

Opening the first stores in Asia, Ultra-luxe Swedish mattress brand Hästens, Italian luxury linen and lifestyle brand Frette, London-inspired luxury bespoke home and lifestyle brand, SILKY MIRACLE, Florentine luxury brand Pineider, known for its fine bespoke stationery, writing and leather goods joins French luxury goldsmith brand Christofle’s new flagship store in Singapore.

Singapore-based Parisian bespoke perfume house Maison 21G flagship store, New York-based perfume house Le Labo and luxury French cosmetics and skincare brand SISLEY’s first standalone store are the new beauty and fragrance brand openings, transforming the North of The Shoppes’ Level 1 into a beauty and lifestyle paradise.