Category Archives: Holidays

Things and places in Singapore that I miss 6-10

Posted on September 10, 2018 by Expat Bostonians

Continuing Friday’s post of things and places I miss in Singapore. Seeing Crazy Rich Asians made me nostalgic for my Singapore. 6. Kaleidoscope Therapy Centre was a huge help to Rhi as we began to identify and work on her … Continue reading →

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Halloween 2015

Posted on October 30, 2015 by Expat Bostonians

Halloween is my favorite holiday, and always has been. So I was thrilled to learn that there is trick or treating in Singapore. While there are some condos and neighborhoods that do trick or treating, the motherlode is in Woodlands. … Continue reading →

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River Hong Bao 2015 Opening Night

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Expat Bostonians

In a fit of insanity I took Elanor and Rhi to River Hong Bao 2015 on opening  night (Tuesday Feb 17). The entrance if you’re coming from the carnival rides The massive tableau that celebrates SG50. Elanor and Rhi are … Continue reading →

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Theater Review: Junior Claus (Sponsored Post)

Posted on November 8, 2014 by Expat Bostonians

***I received complimentary tickets to see Junior Claus.  However, all views expressed within are my opinion*** On Saturday Nov 8 we went to see Junior Claus, a Little Company production, at DBS Arts Centre. Elevator ad in United Square “I’m … Continue reading →

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Diwali 2014

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Expat Bostonians

This year we really made an effort to celebrate Diwali.We began the day with Jalebi’s to get our year off to a sweet start.  This is a family tradition Ravi grew up with that we continue.  Don’t tell anyone that … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday: Diwali outfits

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Expat Bostonians

Sal Mubarak! Happy Diwali from our family to yours.

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Wordless Wednesday: Lantern Walk 2014

Posted on September 10, 2014 by Expat Bostonians

E had an Elsa lantern, so she wore her Elsa gown.  Rhi had a Rapunzel lantern, so she wore the Rapunzel gown. Lanterns above the road The girls in front of the giant Lantern Bellydancers Singer with fan dancers Releasing … Continue reading →

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Elanor’s identity

Posted on August 15, 2014 by Expat Bostonians

Two years ago, Elanor often identified purely as Singaporean or Indian, so we began to explain that she is American.  Not in a “here is our flag, learn the pledge, sing patriotic songs, learn the composition of congress” way, but … Continue reading →

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Pink Dot 2014

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Expat Bostonians

We were so happy to attend our third Pink Dot on June 28th.  I’m an out bisexual woman, and with the controversy this year we felt it was more important than ever to take the girls.  If you want to … Continue reading →

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River Hongbao 2014

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Expat Bostonians

We visited River Hongbao three times this year.  Once last Saturday, which I have no real pictures of, because I’d forgotten my camera battery at home (whoops).  I went last night to do some night photography of the lanterns.  Finally, … Continue reading →

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