The Lost World of Terranova Preview at The Gem Museum

In conjunction with the celebration of Singapore's Night Festival's 11th Anniversary, The Gem Museum presented 'The Lost World of Terranova' themed gemstone exhibition.

It was my first visit to The Gem Museum located at Queen St.

The Gem Museum is Singapore's first private gem museum founded in 2015 by Ms. Loke Huiying and Mr. Tay Kunming, with the aim to become the international platform that bridges the gemstone industry and the rest of the world. Admission is free.

The Gem Museum features a wide variety of gemstones and minerals from around the world, educating visitors on the value, quality and authenticity. 

There are more than 300 gem mineral sample and exhibits in the museum. They are also gems and jewelries available for purchase.

In the World of Terranova, one can find hidden gems buried within the terrains at "Mystical Meteo", "Crystal Mountain", "Pearly River" and "Fantasy Garden".

Mystical Meteo tells the story of asteroid struck Terranova, it created a giant crater and left behind space debris of meteorites and tektites. Those that survived to land on the surface are known as meteorites which are rarer than diamonds.

Crystal Mountain was filled with glowing gems of spinels, rubies, amber rocks and petroleum quartz. These fluorescent minerals have the ability to absorb a small amount of light and store temporarily. It is then released at a different wavelength, creating the visible fluorescent effects of different colors inside the mineral.

As the name Pearly River suggested, the terrain was scattered with pearls and opals of different shapes and sizes. Pearls can be naturally occurring or cultured.

Fantasy Garden featured many beautiful coloured gemstones of emeralds, sapphires and mushroom tourmalines.

Thanks CK for the group photo, we have great catching up and visual treat to the terrarium exhibits.

Operating hours: Monday to Friday from 12pm to 5pm

(closed on weekend and public holidays)

For more information, pls visit http://thegemmuseum.gallery/

Disney's 'Mickey Go Local' Launch at Raffles City

Head down to Raffles City this August for celebration and good cause.

In celebration of Mickey Mouse’s 90th anniversary and Singapore’s 53rd National Day, Raffles City is collaborating with The Walt Disney Company (Southeast Asia) to launch the first “Mickey Go Local” campaign in Singapore.


Good news for Mickey Mouse fans, time to make your way to Raffles City and have your camera snapping at the 90 pieces of 60-centimetre-tall Mickey Mouse figurines, decorated with creative and thoughtful designs by individuals from different walks of life.

The month-long campaign features a host of activities, including a public exhibition of 90 Mickey Mouse figurines designed in Singapore style by individuals, including President Halimah Yacob.

These uniquely Singapore Mickey Mouse figurines will be displayed at Raffles City from 1 – 29 August 2018.

Mickey Mouse reminds all of us the benefits of laughter, optimism and hope. 

The iconic character will connect Singaporeans and tourists in a fun manner, providing more ways for people to celebrate with their favourite Disney character. 

Raffles City showcased the unique expressions of our Singaporean way of life through Mickey Mouse for this year’s Arts in the City programme. This uniquely Singapore showcase is meaningful as we mark the nation’s 53rd birthday in August.”

Pay attention to each design because you might spot the figurines designed by our President Halimah Yacob; popular artistes such as JJ Lin, Nathan Hartono, Kit Chan, Felicia Chin, Li Nanxing and many more.

Designed by Kit Chan, the Mickey bears the melody of the song “Home” on his body. Because this is home, truly.

The 1960s kopitiam style of Mickey Mouse best represent our local heritage, showing the typical kopitiam scenes in the olden days of Singapore.

The very familiar Summon Auntie, the meter attendant who give parking fines to cars that are illegally parked. I love this design too.

Spotted Phua Chu Kang figurine too, so creative right?

Besides the figurines, Over 80 of these products including household items, fashion merchandise and accessories will debut at the “Mickey Go Local” pop-up store at Raffles City, and a larger range will be made available later at all major retailers.

There is also a very retro looking backdrop for photo opportunity.

Thanks for the photo.

Did you notice the Instagram hashtags located at the side of the photo?

#MickeyGoLocal

#RCSArtsinthecityPC

#Mickey90

#CHFPC

 #CapitaLand

In conjunction with the campaign, public who upload onto Instagram with the above hashtags for every photo taken with the Mickey Mouse figurines, CHF will donate S$10 per hashtag to President’s Challenge. 

I am going to spam my Instagram this August with many Mickey Mouse figurines photos taken to share the exhibition with everyone and at the same time to drive the donation.

Admission is free.

Exhibition Date: 1 August to 29 August 2018 

Time: 10am – 10pm 

Venue: Level 1, Raffles City Singapore, 252 North Bridge Road