Monthly Archives: June 2018

How to celebrate National Day 2018 with Family

 

Singapore turns 53 this August. The city comes to life on the National Day, as it recalls its colourful rise to independence and beyond. This grand patriotic celebration day gives a chance to chill out and enjoy some quality time with our family and friends. Here are a few ideas for you to make this year’s nation’s birthday extra meaningful for your family.

  1. Decorate Your Home

Let your kids decorate the house and porch for the National Day. You can select and give them a theme for the decoration, like Majulah, Dreams or Stars. You must also ask them to put up Singapore flags or banners for a patriotic theme or ask help from them to redecorate your beautiful home with National Day Special Street Deals home decor.

2. Watch National Day Parade Live

This would be the best way to showcase the national pride and educate your child about Singapore’s rich history. If you have applied for the tickets to this year’s parade and are one of the fortunate few who will receive it, be sure to treasure every moment with those soulful military parades, stunning Aerial Jinks and multicultural performances.

3. Watch the fireworks

Observe Singapore’s annual birthday bash this year at the Marina Bay Floating Platform. It would be held for the second consecutive year and will be rejoiced by all the Singaporeans for its marvelous and surreal backdrop it provides. You can also enjoy the beautiful fireworks that fill the night sky with magical light at the Marina Barrage, Marina Bay Sands Boardwalk, Esplanade bridge and many more for free.

You can also plan a staycation with your family to watch the exceptional fireworks at Pan Pacific hotel, Fairmont Singapore, Mandarin Oriental and others with Agoda to Bag $100 off on Hotel Stays.

4. Wear Red and White

Show your Singaporean pride by wearing red and white clothes. Even a simple red top can be an ideal choice for this occasion. You can also be flamboyant for a day and paint each other’s faces in patriotic themes. Parade your artwork with pride wherever you go during the whole day. Purchase red or white apparel at Zalora during Great Singapore Sale to discover exclusive deals and special offers wherein you can also grab up to 40% discount on men and women products.

5. Singing National Day Songs

Organize a little gig with your family members at home. Choose from a spine chilling list of classic National Day favorites or rock up the night with few contemporary ones as well. You can even re-watch and make the kids learn all the NDP songs. This year’s theme song for the National Parade Day is ‘We are Singapore’.

6. Go on a National Heritage Trail

There is no better way than to explore a breathtaking Heritage Singapore trail route. To uncover heritage and social stories, you can choose from eight walking trails and a river cruise and experience Singapore’s history, architecture and culture.

5 Places to visit during Eid 2018 with your family

 

With Eid celebrations due in just few days, it’s time to enjoy the end of this festive month with a grand vacation. Here are the top five destinations that won’t break the bank and can help you, and your family, rejoice the festival in the most unique way, while saving big with exclusive Expedia travel coupons.

  1. Turkey

It is the largest city of Istanbul which comprises of a large Muslim population. It is definitely the place you would want to be in for this Eid. The Sultan Ahmed or the Blue Mosque is amazingly beautiful and one of the major attractions. Book the best hotels through Hotels.com in the Sultan Ahmed district from where you can reach to some of the city’s famous sites just a stone’s throw away. You don’t have to worry about the Halal food and the prayer facilities here. You can even shop at the largest and the oldest markets in the world, the Grand Bazaar, while feasting on a variety of Turkish cuisine.

2. India

Out of all the places, India surely is a unique place as it displays much diversity in the truest sense. You can witness beautiful mosques and streets lit up with vibrant decorations and indulge in mouthwatering Eid treats and Haleem. The country comes alive with the festive spirit as Ramadan or Ramazan is one of the major festivals that is overwhelmingly celebrated here.

3. Sri Lanka

If you want to rejoice the last Eidi rituals in a relaxed way, then Sri Lanka would be the place you would love to visit. Apart from Sri Lanka’s charm this place is full of fun-filled activities. You will forget all your worries and enter into a state of bliss in this wonderful destination. You can relax on a golden sandy beach while relishing authentic Sri Lankan delicacies, enjoy unique shopping experience or head to a wildlife safari.

4. Egypt

This would be the perfect place to visit during Eid if you want to experience something new and adventurous. You can witness the Pyramids of Giza and Valley of the Kings here. The streets of Cairo city is decorated glamorously and is filled with dozens of unique festivals and carnivals. Egypt offers great Halal food and you must also try Lagi, a traditional Eid special cookie, filled with nuts.

5. Malaysia

This is one of the best countries to celebrate Eid with your family where the country’s official religion is Islam. You can savor the mouth-watering array of Eid delicacies like Satay, Rendang and desserts like Dodol & pineapple tart at several famous eat outs here and indulge in various activities with Fave coupon codes. Don’t forget to visit the eerie caves of Batu, Mount Kinabalu and Gunung Mulu National Park.