Happy Haul-idays With iShopChangi This Christmas With Up To 60% Off In Deals & More

Hi Huneybees,

Looking for Christmas presents? Why not try getting them at iShopChangi?

From 1 November to 31 December 2022, ring in the year-end festivities with iShopChangi, with sitewide deals and exclusive curated gift sets from renowned brands, it will undoubtedly be a Happy Haul-iday full of treats for travelers and non-travelers alike!   

Deals for Non-Travellers Not to Be Missed
Kicking things off for non-travelers on iShopChangi are the Christmas sitewide vouchers and exclusive promotions. Not an iShopChangi shopper yet? Now's the season to join with an exclusive upsized voucher for new sign-ups. Lock in the discount codes below and cart out your favourite products at a steal!

From beauty to home appliances, you can expect great savings on beauty and health products like Estée Lauder's specially curated Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Gel-Creme Beauty Set sold at S$118.99 (41% off the usual price of S$201) or the Kinohimitsu Bird's Nest Gift Set 8's, retailing at S$99 (42% off the regular S$169.70 retail price).

Spice up the Festive get-togethers with the Compendium Spirits "Palate" Miniatures Set. Inspired by local flavours, this sampling set will stun your guests with its intriguing flavours at only S$79.20 (10% down from its usual price of S$88).

There are also the 12.12 sitewide vouchers not to be missed too! You can pick up holiday exclusives like Estée Lauder Micro Essence Treatment Lotion Ultimate Blockbuster Set (Sakura Ferment) retailing at S$301 (58% off the usual price of S$680) and the Glenfiddich 15-Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Festive Gift Pack at S$139 (18% off the usual price of $169).

Advent Month Flash Deals to Catch for Travelers
Travelers not only have flights to catch (with sitewide vouchers going up to 20% off), but it's also time to fill your carts with tax and duty-free goodies at incredibly unbelievable prices. What's more, there will be a five-day Christmas flash sale at the beginning of December! Check out the codes below to grab huge discounts on your favourite buys. 

From spirits to skincare, traveling iShopChangi shoppers can expect a wide range of deals to choose from! Look forward to shaving 5% off premier whiskies like the Martell XO B 40% 1000ml, which retails at S$452.20 after a 5% off from the usual price of S$476. Another highlight for travelers is the sought-after Giorgio Armani Lip Maestro - a must-have now that it is going at S$35 (30% off the usual price S$50).

A Celebration for Both Travellers and Non-Travellers
Both travelers and non-travelers can further enjoy a birthday exclusive 15% off voucher and up to a 3% rebate with a Changi Rewards membership. A S$5 Welcome Voucher awaits new signs up on Changi Pay too.

Travelers may place their orders between 30 days in advance and up to 12 hours before flying and pick up their purchases from the Collection Centres across the departure halls of all terminals at Singapore Changi Airport. Alternatively, provide a Singapore residential address for delivery. Till 31 January 2023, they can also redeem 20% off at checkout, with no minimum spend, capped at S$20, with the code <REVENGE20>, which can be applied up to two times.

Non-travelers can cart out at duty-absorbed prices on iShopChangi and have their items delivered to them for free when they spend at least S$59 and provide a local residential address for delivery.

With so many deals, hurry head on over to iShopChangi before it ends!  

Have a nice time shopping~

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Tia Lee 李毓芬 Returns With Animation Series As Prelude To New Song Promoting Female Empowerment

Hi Huneybees,

Asian global C-pop star, actress and fashion icon Tia Lee 李毓芬 has been laying a low profile in the recent 3 years. Back on 7 November 2022, she shockingly deleted all her posts on IG, and uploaded a mysterious black six-square-grid with a dark-blue strike through the middle, replacing her profile icon with a broken tiara, leaving her fans baffled and sparking widespread speculation about her next move.

Luckily she didn't keep us waiting for too long. A pilot episode of an animation series was introduced telling Tia's journey and her struggles in the entertainment and fashion industry. This was released as part of a 6 ep cinematic animation series alongside another 6 innovative motion images series as prelude to her new song “Goodbye Princess”.

 

The animation series centered around the underlying message of Female Empowerment for all females to become stronger by embracing their true selves, breaking out of stereotypes, shaking off biases, avoid negativity. Each 30-second episode takes inspiration from a classic "princess" fairy tale, subverting the symbols and images in it, to form a story that is both full of imagination and saturated with the ideas of metamorphosis.

Each episode will be further illustrated and expounded upon by a thematic poster that sums up the theme and message that Tia wishes to communicate through each animated episode. The cinematic design of the 6 posters will echo one another and will be released on Tia's social platforms the day after the release of each animation.

Innovatively, a motion image and photographs of Tia will also be released after each episode to reinforce the story that Tia wishes to tell. Featuring Tia, the imagery of the photography and motion images aims to create a strong contrast between animation and reality.

The series has already been launched till episode 5 and you can catch them all here -https://www.youtube.com/@tialeeofficial/videos. 

For more insights into Tia's world, Vogue HK has also done exclusive interviews with her after every episode launch, you can find the articles here - https://www.voguehk.com/en/tag/tia-lee/. 

Do follow her on her social media as her new song "Goodbye Princess" launches on 5 December 2022!

Tia Lee Official Channels
Website: https://www.tialee.com
Instagram @leeyufen: https://www.instagram.com/leeyufen/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tialeeofficial/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leeyufentialee/
Weibo: https://weibo.com/u/1396928042/

The Award-Winning Animation Team behind the Animation Series

Inspired by "GOODBYE PRINCESS", the animation series was curated, illustrated, and scripted by a Hong Kong-based award-winning team that demonstrated exquisite quality, creativity, and enthusiasm.

Director and Project Consultant: Sunny Tang - an award-winning animation director with over 20 years of experience. He has won both the Best Animation Award and the Best Editing Award at the Hong Kong Mobile Film Festival, and the Best Digital Entertainment Award Gold Award at the Hong Kong ICT Awards. His international accolades include the 23^rd Japan TBS DigiCon6 - Merit Award and the 16^th Japan TBS DigiCon6 - Regional Award for recognition of effort in Hong Kong. His credits list includes The Great Detective Sherlock Holmes – The Greatest Jail-Breaker, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Kung Fu Hustle, The Promise, Gatchaman, and Astro Boy.

Scriptwriter: Alex Lee - scriptwriter of the movie In Broad Daylight and the ViuTV television hit series 'In Geek We Trust'. He also directed the Ritalin series, which was celebrated as part of the 2021 Golden Horse Film Project Promotion's Series Section.

Illustrator: Mandy Mackenzie Ng - an up-and-coming Hong Kong talent in digital painting. Her masterpiece is the music video 'of Moment' by Hong Kong singer Terence Lam.

Arranged by: Wan Pin Chu - a Hong Kong-based film score artist and erhuist. He is known to have scored the music for the highest-grossing animated film in China Nezha: Birth of the Demon Child. In addition, he has scored the music for other blockbusters such as Overheard 3, Wu Kong, Godzilla II: King of the Monsters, and In Geek We Trust.

Other team members include Executive Director - Leo Cheung, Animation Director - Gloria Chan, Project Manager - Gigi Leung, and Executive Producer - Sam Kong.

The Award-Winning Creative Team of the Motion Images and Photography Series

The masterminds behind the extraordinary production of the motion images and photography series are two of the world's leading creative professionals – Tony C. Miller as Creative Director, and Kate Wynborne (renowned in the international advertising and film industry) as Producer.

Tony C. Miller has over 20 years of global experience in producing commercials, music videos, documentaries and films. He has worked on advertising campaigns for brands such as Versace, Dior, Chopard, Issey Miyake and Rolls Royce. He has also been nominated for the Best Video Q Award and Best Video at the Music Video Awards (MVA's), and was recognised at both the Global Independent Film Awards and the New York Shorts International Film Festival 2020.

Kate Wynborne is a seasoned producer, with over two decades of experience in music videos, commercials and fashion productions worldwide. Based in Southeast Asia and having managed productions across multiple countries, Kate has worked on large-budget campaigns with Apple, Versace, Nike and Facebook. She has also worked alongside numerous renowned directors like Tom Hooper (best known for his British film The King's Speech), as well as other A-list artists.

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Gochi-So Shokudo Launches New Truffle Fair & Festive Creations

Hi Huneybees,

If you are into pork, especially Iberico pork, which is the world's best and healthiest pork, I would highly recommend you try Gochi-So Shokudo.

 

Enjoying premium pork doesn't necessarily mean having to splurge on an overpriced menu. 

We can all experience the original flavor of Iberico pork, enhanced by the use of the finest grade charcoal, coupled with special dipping sauces for a perfect combination at Gochi-So Shokudo!

Operates as your daily casual Japanese restaurant specializing in affordable Iberico Pork dishes, Gochi-So Shokudo has recently announced the launch of its Truffle Fair from 1 November to 14 December 2022, as well as the Festive Creations, available from 7 Nov 2022 to 1 Jan 2023.

 

Truffle Fair (Available from 1 Nov to 14 Dec 2022)

During the limited offering of the new Truffle Fair, Huneybees can enjoy tantalizing truffle-themed creations of Truffle Cheese Mille Feuille Katsu and Truffle Chestnut Pork Jowl Don. 

Truffle Cheese Mille Feuille Katsu Set

When the Truffle Cheese Mille Feuille Katsu set was served to me, I could not stop but finished eating the moment I sunk my teeth into those crispy pork katsu as each piece was so inviting, thanks to the great combination of the creamy goodness of King Oyster & Button mushrooms with cheddar cheese filling that simply oozed out in my mouth while chewing the truffle tasted pork! 

Priced at just SGD18.90++, this mouth-watering creation is topped with parmesan cheese and served with a refreshing shredded cabbage salad, is definitely a MUST-TRY!!

Really enjoyed the slight twist to the traditional flavor of the Tonkatsu with the NEW Truffle Cheese Mille Feuille Katsu.

Truffle Chestnut Pork Jowl Don

For Huneybees who prefer to go for something light, you can opt for the Truffle Chestnut Pork Jowl Don to savour the comforting and wholesome goodness of premium pork jowl that is lightly grilled over Japanese Binchotan charcoal. The don includes a good portion of delightful mushrooms, onsen tamago, and rice. Priced at $12.90++,  I can imagine this being the crowd favorite during its limited launch period!

Festive Creations (Available from 7 Nov 2022 to 1 Jan 2023)

Calling all ribs lovers, you can now have the best of east and west at Gochi-So Shokudo with its new Festive Creations!

Smoked Iberico BBQ Spare Ribs 

The main star of the Festive Creations is the Smoked Iberico BBQ Spare Ribs served with a hearty serving of fries and salads.

Marinated with Japanese soya sauce, sugar, mirin and sake, sous vide, and smoked with beechwood, these succulent and juicy ribs definitely deserve a Perfect 10 in my opinion with the special dressing that is prepared with tomato ketchup, mixed herbs, fresh tomato, BBQ and a secret home-made sauce!

Priced at $23.90++, these perfect finger-licking good BBQ spare ribs are ideal for 2 pax.

 The Smoked Iberico Finger Ribs

The Smoked Iberico Finger Ribs are tender and flavourful with a smoky, earthy flavour.

For Huneybees who do not want to dirty their fingers, the Smoked Iberico Finger Ribs Don is just the right dish for you. This great creation is not only an ideal festive dish for those who enjoy having their ribs with rice but more specifically for pork lovers who love the tender, boneless strip of rib chops like me! Priced at $12.90++,  Smoked Iberico Finger Ribs Don is my ideal comfort (pork) food.

Apart from the new Truffle and Festive-flavoured options, Gochi-So Shokudo will continue to serve dishes on their regular à la carte menu including the signature Iberico Pork Jowl Don ($13.50++) that features thin slices of pork cheeks over a bed of fluffy Japanese pearl rice. Sweet-savoury sauce is drizzled on the pork jowl don to elevate the flavour of the pork.

Iberico Secreto (Black Char Siew) - $9.80++ for 6 pieces (available on the regular a la carte menu)

Grilled to perfection, it has a succulent texture with a delightful mix of sweet and smoky flavours.

For Huneybees who demand the best, Gochi-So Shokudo also serves Bellota Grade Iberico Pork, which is an even higher quality grade of Iberico Pork. Be sure to try the melt-in-your-mouth Bellota Iberico pork with the Bellota Loin Katsu & Cheese Katsu. The meat is tender and juicier than regular Iberico pork. Fresh Japanese panko breadcrumbs are used to bring out the light and crispy exterior while keeping the meat moist and tender. The dish also features a deep-fried Iberico collar wrapped in cheese. Be sure to dip the pork into the Tonkatsu sauce for an elevated taste.

Do you know that Black Iberian pigs are also known as an olive walking tree?  These pigs, whose origin traces back to the New Stone Age, feed naturally on grasses, roots, herbs, and most importantly acorns that explains why Iberico pork is one of the highest-quality pork available worldwide and has a concentration of oleic acids which have a beneficial effect on blood cholesterol levels!

Gochi-So Shokudo imports its pork from Spain and delivers it directly to the outlets.

Do remember to try both the Truffle Fair and the Festive Creations, while they last, at one of the 14 Gochi-So Shokudo outlets islandwide:

Asia Square Tower 2 #02-10

Bedok Mall #01-75

Bukit Panjang Plaza #02-19

Chinatown Point #02-41/42

Hougang 1 #01-23

Jewel Changi Airport  #B1-289

Millenia Walk #02-16

Northpoint (North Wing) #02-27

One Raffles Place #B1-30

Plaza Singapura #B2-50/51

Novena Square 2 #03-72

Tampines 1 #03-K2

The Seletar Mall #01-34/36

Westgate #01-02 

For more information, please visit - https://www.facebook.com/gochiso.shokudo/

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PLAYfiesta SG 2022 - Enter an AR Realm & Party The Night Away In Orchard Road

Hi Huneybees,

As Orchard Road lights up for the festive season, more and more events pop up for everyone to soak up the fun. Right at the heart of the shopping district comes PLAYfiesta SG 2022, a first-in-Singapore event organized by Stellar Ace, Singapore’s largest local Out Of Home (OOH) media company.

Officially launched by Ms. Low Yen Ling - Minister of State, Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth & Ministry of Trade and Industry, locals and tourists alike can look forward to tonnes of fun with zones of Augmented Reality (AR) games, live performances, and a twinkling bazaar of local food and retail products.

The concept behind PLAYfiesta SG is anchored on “Play” as one of the key touchpoints of Stellar Ace’s Home-Travel-Eat-Shop-Play ecosystem, with its WINK+ app and lovable influencers, Gamer Bluey, Chef Reddy, Cashie Greeny and Shopper Pinky who will “host” PLAYfiesta SG.

PLAYfiesta SG 2022 starts from 25 Nov to 4 Dec at 37 Emerald Hill. It's nice to escape the hustle and bustle from the Christmas shopping crowd and go have some fun at the conserved Singapore Chinese Girls' School grounds; feels a little like taking the recess time break back in school days.

Stepping into the event grounds, you will find the stage with some Food and Retail stalls (featuring Singapore Made With Passion brands) surrounding it. Enjoy a little beer and snacks whilst enjoying the non-stop line-up of live performances by local musicians (such as RRILEY, and Glenn Yong), DJs, and stand-up comedians. 

Look out for Christmas Carolling, Fitness Hours (Zumba, Power Yoga, HIIT, for you to enjoy a rejuvenating workout session with your friends & family), as well as movie screenings of Puss in Boots and Shrek, with mascot appearances and prizes to win!

The highlight would be the virtual reality gaming zone - "The Mirror World". You will step into eight imaginative game worlds developed by REVEZ Motion (a local award-winning Creative Tech provider) to learn more about environmental sustainability, how to avoid online scams, and what the Non-Fungible Token (NFT) art buzz is about. 

This AR game experience for the young and old will spark the competitive streak in you as it stretches your imagination and transports you into an alternate universe to survive and thrive.

*Note: The Mirror World is a ticketed event

Monday – Thursday: S$25 per person

Friday – Sunday: S$28 per person

Tickets may be purchased at: bit.ly/playfiesta-mirrorworld

PLAYfiesta SG is held at State Property 37 Emerald Hill, previously home to the Singapore Chinese Girls School, just behind the Design Orchard building. Drop by and check out the fun activities installed!

The nearest MRT station is Somerset, and parking nearby is at The Heeren (Cairnhill Road), Orchard Building (Grange Road), or 22 Bideford Road Carpark (Bideford Road). For full event details and ticket sales, please visit www.PLAYfiesta.asia.

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7-Eleven unveils Singapore’s very first 7Café concept store at Jewel Changi Airport

Hi Huneybees,

Singapore's favourite convenience store, 7-Eleven, has launched the city's first 7Café concept store at Jewel Changi Airport, elevating the convenience store experience for customers. Shoppers and travellers can enjoy the relaxed seating space while being treated to counter-served food and drinks prepared for them at this chic retail outlet. 

Located at Basement 2 of Jewel Changi Airport, this 7Café concept store at a 7-Eleven outlet is the perfect place to make a quick pit stop to grab a coffee and croissant before you leave to explore the garden city! You can even plug in your devices to recharge as you relax while enjoying 7Café's special offerings.

Jewels at 7Café: New and exclusive offerings
Perfect for the island city's tropical climate, there's an extended range of 7Café items such as the Salted Caramel Coffee, Mocha and Matcha Frappés priced at $5.50 each, and refreshing Mango or Watermelon lemonade coolers at $4.50 each. Look out for special local flavours of Singapore – Banana Caramel Smoothie inspired by Goreng Pisang or even the Pandan Lemonade cooler. Dessert lovers can also treat themselves to delicious cheesecakes with several flavours including Yuzu, Lychee, or Cookies & Cream all priced at $5.50 each.

All-time 7-Eleven favourites in an elevated café experience
Feeling peckish after a long journey? Enjoy a selection of delicious warm pastries and finger food from the hot food counter. Savoury hot food items include a range of chicken favourites - Hot and Spicy Drumlets, Chicken bites with a choice of Red Pepper or Garlic Herb seasoning, as well as Chicken Drumsticks, Nuggets, and Wings. Those who long for baked buttery delights can also try out the Butter Croissant or Chocolate Croissant, Pain Au Raisin, or Madeleines, all at wallet-pleasing prices.

Coffee lovers can get their caffeine fix with good quality bean-to-cup 100% Arabica coffee on the go like Americano, Latte, Cappuccino, and Chocolate. The outlet will also serve the recently introduced caffeine-free Nitro Tea that brings a fruity flavour with a refreshing aftertaste.

The new 7-Eleven outlet also boasts of a wide range of light and tasty Ready-To-Eat meals including sandwiches, burgers, and onigiri. 

Save the date and join us for celebrations from 25 to 27 Nov!
Don't forget to drop by to celebrate the grand opening of the 7-Eleven outlet with family and friends from 25 to 27 Nov 2022, 11am to 9pm daily. During the grand opening weekend, you can sample drinks and snacks, free cotton candy floss, and 7-Eleven balloons, as well as win chances to walk away with exciting Spin and Win rewards with a minimum spend of $10. You can also stand to receive a freebie from 7-Eleven on completing any 3 activities from the Jewel Challenge card (limited to 400 cards).

More promotions and updates can also be found on the official 7-Eleven Singapore Facebook and 7-Eleven Singapore Instagram pages. Good luck to you!

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Sweet Festive Joy With Janice Wong This Jolly Season

Hi Huneybees,

This festive season is sweeter with Singapore’s culinary artist and multi-award-winning pastry chef - Janice Wong. Her latest collection - Christmas with Janice Wong features an exciting array of edible creations, including cakes, cookies, box sets, and hampers, just in time for the season of sharing and gifting.

(Left:Box of 25 Advent Calendar | Right: Bean to Bar Advent Calendar)

The new Bean to Bar Advent Calendar (S$98), features 12 different Pure Imagination single-origin chocolate bars and the Box of 25 Advent Calendar (S$107) containing 25 pieces of chocolate Bon Bons in an assortment of divine flavours from the Christmas, Signature Singapore Series and Classic collections. 

Breaking through traditions, Janice Wong’s rendition of Christmas cakes breaks the mold in every detail, bringing a surprise to your Christmas gatherings. There's the white beret-inspired Santa Pom Pom Celebration Cake (S$88) is filled with cherry compote, cherry curd, vanilla chantilly mousse, cherry Champagne mousse, and Champagne mousse in a beetroot sponge. 

The eye-catching 3D Christmas Tree Praline Chocolate (S$228) consists of chocolate balls infused with praline, bringing joy to every bite. The little wrapped presents make it so precious to even bite into!

(From left to right: Pine Cone, Starry Night, Christmas Wreath, Santa Hat)

Of course, for those who want a little of everything, there are also miniature cakes - Pine Cone, Starry Night, Christmas Wreath, and Santa Hat (S$12 each).

Pine Cone is a deliciously chocolatey experience with just a little hint of Christmas spices, featuring layers of Chocolate Cake, Coffee Cremeux, Caramel Bavarois, and Gingerbread Chocolate Mousse. Starry Night is mousse cake with Pistachio sponge, Strawberry Mousse, White Wine Mousse, Raspberry Pink Pepperccorn Jelly and Vanilla Mousse. Christmas Wreath is a Double Chocolate Sponge cake, filled with Vanilla Ganache, Red Current Compote and Bailey's Mousse; whilst Santa Hat is a Pistachio sponge cake with Bergamot marcarpone, Mango Coulis, Raspberry Ruby Chocolate Mousse and Marshmallow.

Perfect for pick-me-up treats are the Christmas Edition Expression Series Pure Imagination Bean to Bar Chocolates (S$12 each) in seven flavours, such as 49% Laksa Leaf Lemongrass Milk Chocolate and 68% Peppermint.

(Left: Chocolate Bon Bons Boxes | Right: Pine Nut Chocolate Cookies & Caramelized Pecan Nut Cookies)

There's also the Chocolate Bon Bons packed in Chocolate Boxes (from S$26 for 5 – 25 pieces) in decadent flavours and the mouth-watering seasonal flavours of the Pine Nut Chocolate Cookies and Caramelized Pecan Nut Cookies (S$28 each).

 

Alternatively, pick a hamper (from S$80) filled with premium champagne and an assortment of her Christmas confections lovingly packed in limited edition festive boxes. 

Visit https://janicewong.online/collections/christmas-2022 for more information and to purchase items from the Christmas collection, or visit her Singapore stores at Great World, i12 Katong, and Paragon, or purchase from Grabmart. Outside of Singapore, Janice Wong’s newly opened stand at Selfridges in London is selling Christmas chocolate bars and advent calendars too. 

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