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Leica Opens New Store at Mandarin Gallery

Hi Huneybees,


Over the weekend, the legendary German camera and sport optics brand, Leica launched their new store in Orchard Road at Mandarin Gallery.

“The Leica Store Mandarin Gallery creates another space for Leica enthusiasts to engage and explore the world of photography. With a complete showcase of Leica products in an inspired setting, it is perfect for Leica fans, professional photographers and new Leica lovers to exchange conversations and their fascination for photography.” --- Sunil Kaul, Managing Director of Leica Camera Asia Pacific.

About Leica Camera
With a long heritage of over 162 years in quality German engineering Leica hand-crafts the world’s finest cameras, the world’s most brilliant lenses and sport optic tools. We capture and preserve memorable moments for the world with customer-orientated, inspirational, premium solutions. Leica helps transform vision into personal creative fulfilment, in many cases nurturing a fervent passion for expression that spans the decades. 

Leica Camera has been in the frontline of photojournalism and related activities be it the Oskar Barnack Award  for high quality reportage photography or presenting photographs taken by international photographers through its galleries that offer access to life’s hidden stories. In Germany, we build the world’s finest cameras and nurture the true, iconic soul of photography.


Let's go take a look at the store?




The store is the first Leica concept store along the popular shopping belt on Orchard Road. A knowledgeable and enthusiastic team of retail and photographic professionals will deliver expert information and advice to create the finest customer experience. Serving as an access into the world of Leica Camera, the Leica Store Mandarin Gallery features a Leica wall for interested clients to feature their exhibitions, equipped with an imaging station that hosts the latest software and pro-quality photo printer.


The Leica Store at Mandarin Gallery provides customers with the full line-up of the latest and ever limited editions Leica products.





The evening affair was graced by close friends of Leica Camera. Featuring photographs from Leica users, professional photographers and local personalities. Mathias Heng, lead instructor of the Leica Akademie showcased a series of black and white images produced from the new Leica M Monochrom. Economist and investment banker, Gul Chotrani and passionate photographer, Luciano Checco supported the event with images shot with their Leica S2 and Leica M9 respectively. Veteran banker and super car enthusiast, Lung as well as the very stylish fashionista Tjin Lee made their exhibition debut with the Leica X2 and Leica V-Lux 40.

 Works of Mathias Heng




 Works of Luciano Checco 


 


Works of Tjin Lee


About Leica Akademie
Established in Germany in 1938, the Leica Akademie continues Leica’s long tradition of photographic education through a series of workshops and lectures.

Leica Akademie Asia Pacific offers experiential workshops offered in cities and countries across the Asia Pacific region. The Akademie's goal is to increase the fun and enjoyment of photography, expand photography knowledge and bring the total Leica experience to a new generation of photographers.

Whether you are an experienced Leica photographer or a novice, there is no better way to learn Leica, than the Leica Akademie. The Akademie offers a wide range of programs throughout the year.
Please log on to www.akademie.leica-store.sgfor more details and to register for the activities.

 Works of Gul Chotrani



Works of Lung



Aligned to Leica Camera’s commitment to enhance the enjoyment of photography, Leica Camera Asia Pacific is pleased to announce the launch of the Leica Akademie programme in Asia Pacific. Led by instructor Mathias Heng, interested participants will learn to capture the decisive moment while expanding their photographic knowledge. Registration for classes starts now, interested participants can register online at www.akademie.leica-store.sg.



Cameras from Leica....
 









 
Every camera has its appeal but the ones that drew crowds were the...
 
Leica M9-P “Edition Hermes”
And the Leica S2.
 
They were a lust for and if you would like to know more, do drop by the Leica Store at Mandarin Gallery that is open for seven days a week.
For more information, kindly visit www.leica-store.sg

MANDARIN GALLERY
Address: 333A Orchard Road Mandarin Gallery #01-18 Singapore 238897
Store Opening Hours: 11am – 9pm
Contact: Tel: 6733 0118
Email: mandaringallery@leica-store.sg


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Sipping Authentic Singapore Sling on Singapore Flyer

Hi Huneybees,


Last week, Valentine and I, as well as some other bloggers were invited up on the Singapore Flyer capsule to learn how to make our very own Singapore Sling with the authentic receipe, while "sipping" up the beautiful night view of Marina Bay.

Hehehehe. Choose from 4 designs of the Singapore Flyer ticket.
 History of Singapore Sling


Mr Ngiam Tong Boon (Credits to http://www.sammyboy.com/index.php)
Synonymous to Singapore and one of the nation's best-known cocktails, Singapore Sling was originally developed in 1915 by Ngiam Tong Boon, a Hainanese bartender. Since then, the original 1915 recipe of the Singapore sling, using gin, cherry brandy, fresh pineapple juice and other ingredients, endorsed by Mr Ngiam is kept by Association of Bartenders & Sommeliers Singapore (ABSS) and can now you can find it at the Flyer Lounge.

This is the special themed sky bar capsule
Enjoy Singapore's favourite cocktail on the iconic wheel

At S$69 nett per individual, guests get to enjoy a 30-minute treat in a special-themed capsule while enjoying the nation's all-time classic cocktail, the Singapore Sling.

Possibly the most perfect version of the Singapore Sling - after years of tasting and experimenting by the association - taste how this cocktail stunner is carefully mixed and freshly hand-shaken to perfection onboard the Flyer's Singapore Sling flight. While confortably nestled in your sky bar capsule, the iconic drink complements the charming views of Singapore's cityscape as you ascend to the top. Similar to how the drink is synonymous to being the nation's cocktail; see how Singapore flyer is an icon of Singapore as it offers you a bird's eye view of a once kampong fishing village, transcending in time to a modern cosmopolitan city.

Capsule so beautiful! I wana stay here all night already.
We were given a demonstration on how to do the Singapore Sling, before we proceeded to make our own versions. Singapore Sling is very fruity and you hardly taste the alcohol...

Introducing Alice who has been a bartender for years.
The drinks for Singapore Sling.




Yipee! My turn to mix! Huney the Bartender is up!


Success and enjoying my very own Singapore Sling...
Thank you Alice for coaching me. :)

And definitely thank you to Valentine for sharing the moment with me. 


I mentioned sipping Singapore Sling with the wonderful night view, how can I miss that?!



The signature postcard view.


Beautiful right?
 Well, check out the upcoming events you can enjoy with your family and friends...

Singapore Flyer 4th Anniversary Celebrations (1-30 April 2012)
Key Events
  1. Forest Adventure - 1st 50 full-priced child ticketholders pay $4 (U.P. $15)
  2. Singapore Flyer: A Journey of Dreams Digital Art and Animation Competition 2012 (Apr-Aug)
  3. Sports Fiesta 2012 (14 Apr) 
    - Paper Crafts Garden Shoe Art Competition
    - Street Soccer, Flyer Fun Run, Flyer Sprint 50
  4. Singapore Food Trail: Giant moving screening (1 weekend)
For local visitors
  1. April babies fly for free! (Limited to the first 200 pax per day, please produce IC at counter)
  2. Get a free upgrade to a Singapore Sling flight with every purchase when you download a coupon (via QR code). Limited to the first 400 pax every day.
  3. Spend a min. of $50 & stand to win a lifetime of flight (non-transferable, limited to 10 years).
  4. $15 student flights
Sky, Land & Sea Adventure @ Singapore Flyer (1 May -30 June 2012)
Key Events

School Holidays (Furball mascot to bring out the theme of Sky, Land, Sea Adventure)         
(26 May - 24June)
  1. Furball mascot meet-and-greet session on weekends
  2. Furball mascot drawing competition - Stabilo Swan to sponsor prizes and works will be displayed to allow public voting.
Decor: Inflatable Furball mascot for drawing competition and photo-opp - Snap a picture of your kids with Furball mascot and upload to Singapore Flyer's Facebook page. The photo with the most likes wins a lifetime flights for 4 to Singapore Flyer in the birthday month.

Other activities:
  1. I Love SG roadshow, WOW Lego Project, Amazing Race via smartphones (part of NDP 2012 celebrations)
  2. World Blood Donors Day (16 June)
For local visitors
  1. Sky-Land-Sea Package* (Valid on Sat & Sun only)
  2. $15 student flights

    *Package includes:
    • 1 Singapore flight
    • 1 Singapore River Taxi Cruise
    • 1 Open-top bus tour
    • 20% off participating tenants ( limit to specific timing)

Are you ready for the adventure of your life? Come ride in Singapore Flyer! 


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