TGH Photography and Travel 20 Years Milestone Celebrations till date (April to July 2026)

Continuing to look back at my TGH Photography and Travel 20 Years milestone celebrations till date from April to July 2026, there still wasn’t much celebrations till date except for my earlier small celebration gatherings in April 2026.

On 25th July 2026, two significant milestones coming together – TGH Photography and Travel portal/blog 20 years milestone x 20th edition Canon PhotoMarathon 2026. I was participating in my 12th Canon PhotoMarathon this year 2026, great to meet and catch up with different groups of photographer friends. Read more about my Canon PhotoMarathon 2026 adventure here! 

I am going to start working on my 20 years milestone celebrations photography zine in August 2026, curating a list of photography works from my past 20 years for further curation, layout and planning.

Also as part of my TGH Photography and Travel portal/blog 20 years milestone celebrations, I have embarked on curating 20 selected photography prints from my collections that I would gift away to my friends and supporters. The first photography print given away is the photo print exhibited at 21st Ngee Ann Photographic Exhibition 2026. 

Photography 

Photography (Business)

My situation is still fluid, I am still striking a fine balance between caregiver role at home, and everything else, I am still working to secure more photography projects and shoots, in an ongoing very challenging and disruptive world today, slowing world economy and more uncertainties, coupled with more curveballs from technology disruptions by AI.

Photography (Personal / Visual Storytelling / Content Creation)

Visual Storytelling / Content Creation

Looking forward to produce more different visual stories and content creation in month of August 2026 and beyond, continuing on from where I kickstarted in the past few months.

Personal Photography Time

While my personal photography time has been reduced due to changes at home, taking on the caregiver role as well as helping out in household work. I would still continue to navigate my journey of balancing photography business, personal photography, caregiver, taking care of home and the rest of my other things in life. I am currently working on finding a balance, planning and strategically allocating precious time for my own personal photography.

Nature/Outdoors Photography + Bird Photography for Photography Therapy

It’s been some time that I went for nature/outdoors photography together with bird photography for my photography therapy. I am working on balancing and re-allocating more time for outdoors/nature and bird/wildlife photography again in August 2026 and last quarter of 2026 when migratory bird season starts again.

Documenting Old and Disappearing Places/Buildings in August 2026

The closure of Harbourfront on 27th July 2026 sparked my revival in documenting and photographing old places in Singapore, a personal project that I had embarked on around 2010 onwards. I managed to capture some last memories of Harbourfront before its last day on 27th July 2026.

In recent weeks, more news were reported on locations facing an uncertain future and challenges, from nature areas to urban buildings. Both Maju Forest and Gillman Barracks nature areas are slated for future housing development, sparking quite a fair bit of debates, discussions and limelight on future economic development (in the housing sector) versus preserving/conserving land/nature areas. 

I am going to revisit Maju Forest and Gillman Barracks, photographing and documenting as much as I can, in the months and years ahead before development takes place, like what I did with Dover Forest prior to that area being cleared for public housing development. Time to find like-minded nature friends and explore the lush greenery and aura of Maju Forest.

Tan Boo Liat building is also in the news recently too, with its impending en bloc sale, we would see less of such mixed use commercial development that has its own brutalist architectural design that was built in 1976 that accompanied Singapore’s growth and transformation over the decades. 

Photography Competitions

Sony World Photography Awards 2027

The Sony World Photography Awards 2027 have been launched. I have been participating in this photography competition for a number of years. If you are keen to enter, do check them out, go for it! 

LTA x PSS Photography Competition 2026 

LTA x PSS Photography Competition 2026 – Your World in Motion – Different Lives, Shared Journeys. More information for LTA x PSS Photography Competition can be found here. 

SJ60 Photo and Video contest 

Travel fans of Japan, check out SJ60 Photo and Video contest. More information on SJ60 Photo and Video contest can be found here. 

National Environment Agency (NEA) – Show Us Your Singapore Skies

Upload a photo of Singapore skies between 15 July and 31 August 2026, showcasing the beauty of Singapore skies from golden sunsets to dramatic cloud formations.

More information can be found here.

Exhibitions/Events (Photography/Heritage/Arts)

There are a few exhibitions and events taking place in August 2026 that are photography, heritage, and arts related. Do check them out below!

SG61 Birthday Celebrations/NDP 2026

Singapore’s 61st birthday is coming soon on 9th August 2026 with her National Day Parade (NDP) 2026 taking place on that day. Get ready for SG61 birthday celebrations in the month of August 2026!

National Museum of Singapore (NMS) National Day Celebrations 2026 | Light Together Bras Basah.Bugis (LTB) 2026 | Singapore Night Festival 2026

At the National Museum of Singapore (NMS) and Bras Basah.Bugis (BBB) district, there are exciting SG61 celebrations and events taking place! Check out National Museum of Singapore National Day Celebrations 2026 & Light Together Bras Basah.Bugis 2026!

Singapore Night Festival 2026 is coming soon! Taking place from 21st August to 5th September 2026. 

Read more in my article!

SLA25 Rediscovery Trail

Singapore Land Authority (SLA) is celebrating her 25 years milestone in 2026. Marking this milestone, SLA is inviting the public to visit and explore SLA places that have shaped Singapore’s communities and society. 

More information can be found here.

Adventures of Grumpy Cat

Who says a grumpy face can’t steal your heart?

Step into the whimsical world of Adventures of Grumpy Cat, where every artwork is filled with charm, humour and a touch of Singapore nostalgia. Created by local artist Yip Yew Chong, this delightful exhibition proves that even the grumpiest cat has the biggest personality—and plenty of stories to tell! Read more in my article here.

The Hainanese Cooked presents Bo’ Hou and the Grand Feast – A Stamp Rally

Ready for a little heritage adventure?

Join Bo Hou on a fun stamp rally and discover the rich stories behind Hainanese businesses that have helped shape Singapore’s food, culture and community. From familiar names to hidden gems, each stop offers a glimpse into the passion, resilience and entrepreneurial spirit passed down through generations. Read more in my article here.

Personal Updates

My status quo is still the same, I am still finding the balance between being a caregiver role at home, along with everything else. This still remains a delicate and tricky situation. It’s not going to get easier, probably gets more challenging and difficult down the road. 

There are good days, there are bad days, who can understand, who can empathise, without judgement? Nobody can see or feel the amount of stress, pressure, emotional and mental drain inside us caregivers. 

Let’s Go Celebrate National Day 2026 together with Heritage, Culture, Arts and Creativity in August 2026!

August 2026 is here! The month of National Day celebrations in Singapore with her SG61 birthday! That’s also heritage, culture, arts and creativity events taking place too! Let’s go celebrate National Day 2026 together with Heritage, Culture, Arts and Creativity in August 2026!

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Your Canon Event and 20th Edition Canon PhotoMarathon 2026

Your Canon Event, an experimental maker festival, has hands-on workshops, experiential play zone, and community-led activities spanning hobbies such as a botany, tabletop gaming and miniature model painting. 

“With ‘Your Canon Event’, we set out to redefine what a modern maker festival could look like, and reflect how creators engage with imaging today,” said Too Kok Yong, Head of Singapore Operations Group, Canon Singapore. “We seek to create a collaborative space where Singapore’s vibrant creator communities could celebrate their distinct passions and engage in visual storytelling, in the spirit of kyosei—living and working together for the common good. Seeing so many creators connect these diverse hobbies with our PowerShot V Series and EOS V Series, alongside the incredible milestones of our 20th Canon PhotoMarathon, underscores our commitment to empowering creators at every stage of their journey.” 

At Your Canon Event, the festival programme consisted of hands-on stations, from postcard making Play Lab to craft stations, designed to show how imaging technology fits into everyday creative hobbies. Attendees also got the opportunity to experience first hand with Canon’s compact and agile EOS/PowerShot V series cameras that seamlessly integrates into specialised lifestyle workflows.

Canon PhotoMarathon 2026 – Photography Category

Here are the three themes for the photography category at Canon PhotoMarathon 2026. Just for fun, sharing what I shot and submitted during the competition. 

Theme 1: Vibrant

Theme 2: Value

Theme 3: Voice

Of course, I took a few different photos of each theme before deciding which photo to submit for the competition. 

Canon PhotoMarathon 2026 – Video Category

A brand new segment, the inaugural video category, the video storytelling competition that adds a new dimension to Canon PhotoMarathon in its landmark 20th edition in 2026. Considering how the media landscape and media consumption has changed so much over the past decade, video visual storytelling has become a common feature of people’s life, daily living, work and content creation. 

Have a look at Canon PhotoMarathon 2026 – Video Competition Winners on YouTube! 

Youth Category

There was an amazing turnout in the Youth Category, specially designated for creators aged 25 years and below, a standout highlight for this 20th milestone edition. This category showcased a rising wave of Gen Z and younger talent bringing fresh perspectives to the competition’s themes – including the dedicated video category on Kyosei, that challenge participants to capture stories of community, sustainability, and integrity  that defines today’s youth. 

Giving Back to Society

APSN, a social service agency that supports individuals with mild intellectual disability, has a long-standing partnership with Canon Singapore that dates back to 2006. They returned to participate in Canon PhotoMarathon 2026. 

This partnership includes specially designed workshops to sharpen APSN students’ technical skills, loan of cameras and organising guided photo outings led by Canon Singapore staff volunteers. 

This continued participation reflects Canon Singapore and APSN shared commitment to make photography more accessible and creating opportunities for youths with mild intellectual disability to express their creativity.

Over my 12 years (including 2026 edition) of Canon PhotoMarathon participation, I have seen APSN participating and being a part of this photography competition. Their participation may not be as well known to the public or Canon PhotoMarathon attendees. However, I feel they deserve more mention and recognition on Canon Singapore giving back to society with APSN, using photography and visual storytelling as a medium and platform to tell their stories.

For more information on Canon PhotoMarathon 2026 event highlights, and winning submissions, please visit Canon PhotoMarathon 2026 | Canon Singapore.

Reflecting My 12th Year in Canon PhotoMarathon

In this special 20 years milestone year 2026 celebrating my TGH Photography and Travel portal/blog, as well as 20th edition of Canon PhotoMarathon, it was also my 12th year participating in Canon PhotoMarathon in 2026. Here are my (pretty lengthy) personal thoughts and feelings from my 12th year participating in Canon PhotoMarathon.

First and foremost, going to take a quick time machine trip back in time, I didn’t join Canon PhotoMarathon when they first started in 2003, my maiden Canon PhotoMarathon participation was in 2008, followed by 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2024, 2025 and 2026.

12 years and counting, I have experienced and seen for myself how this photography competition has changed over the decades from local Singapore market to other ASEAN countries, from camera technology to connectivity with apps and devices. The outreach and approach has also changed along with how the media landscape, social media/internet and technology evolved over the decades. 

However, the core spirit remains the same, the love and fun for photography, in a short and fast paced timeline constraints powered by three different photography themes, pushing our creativity and photography planning to its limits.

I didn’t win any prize in my 12 years of participation, it’s alright though, even though I would love to win some prizes! Instead, I gained intangible and priceless stuff, such as the many friendships over the years with different groups of photography friends, such as my own photography kakis in the early blogging days, former EOS World Community Ambassadors group that I was part of, the Instagram community and other photographer friends met along the way (it’s like an annual event to meet and catch up. Maybe I should take selfies for memories sake). This 20th edition year was a great catch up with some of Canon Singapore folks that I haven’t met for a while, and also PhotoSphere SG, one of the sponsors for Canon PhotoMarathon. 

Even though it’s my 12th year participating, this marks one of my visual storytelling adventures highlight in my TGH Photography and Travel 20 years milestone celebrations/achievements, together with the milestone 20th edition Canon PhotoMarathon in 2026.

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National Museum of Singapore (NMS) National Day Celebrations 2026

Celebrate 9th August National Day at National Museum of Singapore (NMS)

On 9th August 2026, there is a full day of exciting and dynamic programmes taking place at NMS celebrating Singapore’s 61st birthday National Day celebrations. There is a museum-wide heritage hunt, immersive storytelling sessions, workshops and drop-in craft activities. 

Catch live performances as well as NDP 2026 live telecast at the NMS Front Lawn, on the iconic facade of NMS with the sunset shining upon them.

Admission to all the galleries is free on 9th August 2026, including entry to the special exhibitions Once Upon a Tide: Singapore’s Journey from Settlement to Global City and Singapore Odyssea: A Journey Through Time.

Our Favourite Haunts: Through the Lens of Migrant Workers

This photography exhibition brings together the winning entries and finalists from the fourth edition of the Migrant Workers Photography Festival. Visitors to NMS are invited to experience Singapore’s familiar spaces through the eyes of the migrant workers community who help shape the city that we live in and share.

Don’t miss this photography exhibition, it’s a real eye-opener into how our migrant workers view Singapore and our familiar spaces that we lived and shared together.

For more information on NMS National Day Celebrations 2026, visit National Museum of Singapore website and social media 

Website: https://www.nationalmuseum.nhb.gov.sg/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natmuseum_sg/ 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@natmuseum_sg 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NationalMuseumSg

Light Together Bras Basah.Bugis (LTB) 2026

Light Together Bras Basah.Bugis (LTB) is a brand-new night-time experience celebrating National Day in Bras Basah.Bugis (BBB) district, taking place from 1st August to 5th September 2026, alongside the Singapore Night Festival.

Organised by HeritageSG, BBB precinct comes alive with lights and digital experiences that transform historical buildings and hidden spaces into a new experience of discovering unexpected moments, sparking our imagination and bringing different communities together in celebration of Singapore’s SG61 birthday.

Five Unique Activations 

There are five unique activations across BBB precinct, this LTB 2026 edition brings Singapore’s Myths and Legends to life through them. There are interactive installations, immersive projections, giving visitors to BBB precinct the opportunity to discover familiar stories reimagined in ways unexpected as you explore BBB after dark.

Voyage of Icons by Howie Kim

Venue: Front Lawn, National Museum of Singapore

• Note: Voyage of Icons is special projection mapping experience jointly organised by NMS and HeritageSG, taking place from 1st to 12th August 2026 as part of LTB 2026 *

Wandering Spirits Unbound by Roger Ng Wei Lun

Venue: Stamford Place

A Walk Through Mythical Singapore by HeritageSG

Venue: Stamford Walkway

Plant chilli then no rain! By Arup

Venue: Reflection Pool @ Bras Basah MRT Station 

Touch wood! By Arup

Venue: Artsplace @ Waterloo Centre

For more information, please visit 

HeritageSG

• Website: https://www.heritage.sg/ 

Bras Basah.Bugis

• Website: https://www.heritage.sg/brasbasahbugis 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brasbasahbugis/

Singapore Night Festival 

• Website: https://www.heritage.sg/sgnightfest/ 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sgnightfest 
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sg.nightfest

Happy National Day 2026!

Let’s celebrate National Day 2026 together with Heritage, Culture, Arts and Creativity in August 2026 at National Museum of Singapore and at the Bras Basah.Bugis district!

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Singapore TV: From Local to Global 

Singapore TV: From local to global special exhibition showcases how they have grown in ambition, scale and international reach over the decades. This exhibition features original costumes, artefacts, photographs, magazines, multimedia installations and interactive experiences. 

Stepping into this special exhibition, you are invited to rediscover the stores, sets, and stars that have long become part of Singapore’s shared cultural fabric. 

Five Chronological Zones

This Singapore TV: From local to global special exhibition is divided into five chronological zones, inviting you to start your journey back in time through the history of local Chinese dramas, from its early beginnings to contemporary developments and future possibilities. Each zone showcases a distinct period of development and explores key themes, milestones and creative practices that have shaped the industry.

Zone 1 – Origins of local Chinese drama

Start off your nostalgia walk down memory lane by tracing the origins of local Chinese drama, from its formative years in the 1960s through the early 1980s. Want to have a  go at dubbing a scene from Good Morning, Sir!, you can do so! Also learn about local talent discovery programme Star Search, browse a display of vintage television magazine covers.

For those who grew up (like me) watching this iconic drama The Awakening, you can take photos with the props against a backdrop inspired by this drama. This scene triggered many memories for me, probably the first local Chinese drama that I watched.

Zone 2 – 1990s: The defining era of local Chinese dramas

Heading into the 1990s, this is widely regarded as the defining era of local Chinese dramas. In this section, there is a collection of 12 costumes seen in iconic dramas such as The Return of Condor Heroes and The Legend of Ji-Gong, as well a showcase of Star Awards trophies across different eras.

For those who remembered watching the following dramas, The Golden Pillow, The Untouchables and The Return of the Condor Heroes, don’t miss the recreated sets from those dramas, you can re-enact the iconic scenes if you like! The Untouchables (双天至尊) was one of my favourite dramas that time!

Anyone would like to be a TV star receiving the Star Awards trophy with its iconic tune playing behind the scenes? Don’t miss this segment to produce your own TV celebrity moment!

Zone 3 – 2000s: Competition and globalised media landscape

In the third zone, enter into the 2000s, this era faced intensifying competition and an increasingly globalised media landscape. Through timelines, magazine displays, and behind the scenes video interviews with industry professionals, you can gain insights into the evolving production ecosystem and international influences.

Zone 4 – Craft of Scriptwriting 

Learn more about the craft of scriptwriting in this fourth zone from the original and reproduced scripts from selected dramas alongside video clips illustrating how actors interpreted scripts and brought them to life on screen.

That’s also a video interview with Mediacorp scriptwriter, Ms Cheong Yan Peng, highlighting her creative process, challenges of the job, and her aspirations for the local entertainment industry. 

Zone 5 – Present and Future of Chinese dramas

In this final zone, take a look at the present and future of Chinese dramas via a TV installation wall with television sets across different generations. You can also engage with vertical format micro-dramas and an interactive voting wall, at which you can vote on the kinds of content and genres they hope to see in the future.

Two Talks in August and September 2026

In conjunction with this exhibition, SCCC will also present two talks in August and September 2026. Registration for the above talks will open nearer to the dates.

The first talk will feature Mr Su Zhangkai, a researcher in the fields of media, entertainment and history, who will discuss the formative years of Singapore Chinese dramas from 1963 to 1982. The second talk will feature award-winning scriptwriter Mr Ang Eng Tee; Emerald Hill – The Little Nonya Story Executive Producer, Ms Loh Woon Woon; and artistes Chen Liping and Richie Koh, who will share insights on how scriptwriting and acting have evolved across generations. 

SCCC Chief Executive Officer, Mr Alvin Tan, said, “Through this exhibition, we hope to bring visitors on a nostalgic trip back in time by tracing the evolution of local Chinese dramas, and to highlight the dynamism of the industry by charting out the future of local Chinese dramas both on the small screen locally and across digital platforms internationally. In doing so, we hope to showcase how local Chinese dramas often serve as a bellwether of prevailing societal norms, and as social glue through the creation of shared viewing experiences, while contributing to Singapore’s distinctive local Chinese culture and identity.”

Mediacorp Chief Executive Officer, Ms Tham Loke Kheng, said, “Chinese dramas are a major part of Mediacorp’s storytelling legacy. More than entertainment, they reflect Singapore society, capture the spirit of their times, and connect viewers across generations through shared stories and memories. Even as audiences discover and consume content in new ways, our commitment remains the same: to tell Singapore stories that resonate locally and travel further. This exhibition is proof of that journey – and a preview of where we are headed next.”

Singapore TV: From Local to Global – Special Exhibition by SCCC and Mediacorp

• Date: 9th July 2026 to 26th January 2027
• Venue: SCCC Creative Box Level 6
• Opening Hours: 10am to 6pm
• Admission: Free

For more details, please visit https://singaporeccc.org.sg/events/singapore-tv-from-local-to-global-special-exhibition/ 

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TGH Photography and Travel 20 Years Milestone Celebrations till date (April to June 2026)

Looking back at my TGH Photography and Travel 20 Years milestone celebrations till date from April to June 2026, there wasn’t much celebrations till date. I hope that I can organise a few more small different gatherings to catch up, thanking them for their support over the years.

I am going to start working on my 20 years milestone celebrations photography zine in July 2026, curating a list of photography works from my past 20 years for further curation, layout and planning.

Also as part of my TGH Photography and Travel portal/blog 20 years milestone celebrations, I have embarked on curating 20 selected photography prints from my collections that I would gift away to my friends and supporters. The first photography print given away is the photo print exhibited at 21st Ngee Ann Photographic Exhibition 2026. 

Photography 

Photography (Business)

My situation is still fluid, I am still striking a fine balance between caregiver role at home, and everything else, I am still working to secure more photography projects and shoots, in an ongoing very challenging and disruptive world today, slowing world economy and more uncertainties, coupled with more curveballs from technology disruptions by AI.

Photography (Personal / Visual Storytelling / Content Creation)

Visual Storytelling / Content Creation

Looking forward to produce more different visual stories and content creation in month of July 2026 and beyond, continuing on from where I kickstarted in the past three months.

Personal Photography Time

While my personal photography time has been reduced due to changes at home, taking on the caregiver role as well as helping out in household work. I would still continue to navigate my journey of balancing photography business, personal photography, caregiver, taking care of home and the rest of my other things in life. I am currently working on finding a balance, planning and strategically allocating precious time for my own personal photography.

Documenting Old and Disappearing Places/Buildings in July 2026

Harbourfront Singapore would close from 27th July 2026, it’s a place I grew up with during my childhood to school days, knowing it as World Trade Centre, bringing back many nostalgic memories. 

I have to plan my time to photograph and document Harbourfront before its impending closure at the end of July 2026.

Photography Competitions

20th Edition Canon PhotoMarathon 2026 Singapore 25th July 2026

Canon Singapore announced Your Canon Event, a three day event celebrating creativity, making and play, coming together from 23rd to 25th July 2026 at Urban Park @ Guoco Tower, Singapore. This event brings together the first of its kind maker festival event across two days, along with the landmark 20th edition of Canon PhotoMarathon on 25th July 2026, celebrating over two decades of this photography competition in Singapore.

I have registered for 20th Canon PhotoMarathon Singapore 2026, this would be my 12th year participating in this photography competition! Read more about my Canon PhotoMarathon adventures over the decade in my article.

More information about Canon PhotoMarathon Singapore 2026 can be found here. 

LTA x PSS Photography Competition 2026 

LTA x PSS Photography Competition 2026 – Your World in Motion – Different Lives, Shared Journeys. More information for LTA x PSS Photography Competition can be found here. 

SJ60 Photo and Video contest 

Travel fans of Japan, check out SJ60 Photo and Video contest!nMore information on SJ60 Photo and Video contest can be found here. 

Earth in Focus 2026 Film & Photography Competition 

Regular submissions is taking place between 16th May to 15th July 2026 if you are keen to participate in this competition.

More information can be found here.

Exhibitions/Events (Photography/Heritage/Arts)

There are a few exhibitions and events taking place in July 2026 that are photography, heritage, and arts related. Do check them out below!

Adventures of Grumpy Cat

Who says a grumpy face can’t steal your heart?

Step into the whimsical world of Adventures of Grumpy Cat, where every artwork is filled with charm, humour and a touch of Singapore nostalgia. Created by local artist Yip Yew Chong, this delightful exhibition proves that even the grumpiest cat has the biggest personality—and plenty of stories to tell! Read more in my article here.

The Hainanese Cooked presents Bo’ Hou and the Grand Feast – A Stamp Rally

Ready for a little heritage adventure?

Join Bo Hou on a fun stamp rally and discover the rich stories behind Hainanese businesses that have helped shape Singapore’s food, culture and community. From familiar names to hidden gems, each stop offers a glimpse into the passion, resilience and entrepreneurial spirit passed down through generations. Read more in my article here.

Mad About Singapore 2026

Mad About Singapore 2026 exhibition has launched at Funan L1 Atrium on Monday 6th July 2026. For more updates, check out InstaSG instagram.

NDP 2026 Rehearsals 

National Day Parade (NDP) 2026 rehearsals are taking place in July 2026, it would be held at Sports Hub. The fireworks would be at Kallang Basin, if you are keen to photograph NDP 2026 rehearsal fireworks, that’s the place for you. 

Personal Updates

My status quo is still the same, I am still finding the balance between being a caregiver role at home, along with everything else. This still remains a delicate and tricky situation. It’s not going to get easier, probably gets more challenging and difficult down the road. 

There are good days, there are bad days, who can understand, who can empathise, without judgement? Nobody can see or feel the amount of stress, pressure, emotional and mental drain inside us caregivers. 

July 2026! Let’s Go!

Even though I am still constantly finding and striking a balance between caregiver role, taking care of some household work and everything else, I would still work towards a fun and creative July 2026! Let’s Go!

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The Hainanese Cooked presents Bo’ Hou and the Grand Feast – A Stamp Rally

This project, The Hainanese Cooked presents Bo’ Hou and the Grand Feast – A Stamp Rally, is developed as part of TF-NUS Heritage Champions programme. It is made possible with support from NUS Libraries, Temasek Foundation and National Heritage Board.

The Hainanese Cooked Team are a group of NUS students, Wee Liang, Chuen Shin and V-Nying, strong and shared love for built heritage and yummy food, focusing on the old Hainanese community near Beach Road, and subsequently on Hainanese businesses in the area.

Wee Liang, Chuen Shin and V-Nying have done a great job in planning, researching, and bringing this fun and interesting stamp rally self-guided walk into action, kudos to the younger generation Z folks, taking on the baton for the history, heritage, culture, conservation and intangible cultural heritage sectors in Singapore! They are also featured on Lianhe Zaobao newspaper and digital website on 5th July 2026! Congratulations on a great achievement! 

Join Bo’ Hou on this Hainanese stamp rally exploration adventure

Wear comfortable clothes, shoes and your hat/cap, bring your camera, rally your family and friends, hop on and join Bo’ Hou on this Hainanese stamp rally exploration adventure. Collect all 6 stamps from the partner businesses to earn a limited edition children’s book (limited to first 50 pax).

Featuring:

Beach Road/Bugis district 

• All Things Hainanese (https://www.instagram.com/allthings.hainanese/) 
• Sing Swee Kee Chickens Rice (https://www.instagram.com/singsweekee.sg/) 
• Chuan Ji Mooncakes (https://www.instagram.com/chuanjiihainanesepastries)
• Kheng Chiu Tian Hou Gong

Seah Im Food Centre 

• Ah Mai Kim Coffeeshop

Far East Shopping Centre

• Shashlik Restaurant (https://www.instagram.com/shashliksg/)

When you are visiting the Beach Road/Bugis district for your Hainanese stamp rally, keep a lookout for the architectural heritage, designs and intricate details of the shophouses, discover  and learn more about the hidden stories of Hainanese community. Don’t miss out the opportunities to taste delicious Hainanese food, snacks and drinks along your stamp rally exploration! 

Learn more about Hainanese history, heritage, culture (and delicious food) in Singapore 

As a history, heritage, culture enthusiast, actively documenting, writing and photographing over the decades, I still have a lot more to discover, learn and understand more about intangible cultural heritage. 

Through this fun, easy to navigate stamp rally, I learnt and found out more about Hainanese community in Singapore, especially on Kheng Chiu Tian Hou Gong, Hainan Hwee Kuan SG (https://www.instagram.com/hainanhweekuansg/), Purvis Street and Seah Street connections with the Hainanese community. 

Hopefully through this Bo’ Hou and the Grand Feast – A Stamp Rally, it would not only attract the older generation e.g. boomer generation, they can also attract the younger generation e.g. Gen Z and Gen Alpha, to discover, learn and find out more about Singapore’s diverse history, heritage, culture, conservation and intangible cultural heritage.

Bo’ Hou & The Grand Feast – A Stamp Rally

• Dates: 28th June 2026 to 31st July 2026
• Venue: Various locations
• Admission: Free 

Collect your stamp rally card from any of the following participating organisations

• Kheng Chiu Tian Hou Gong 
• Sing Swee Kee Chicken
• All Things Hainanese 
• Shashlik Restaurant 
• Ah Mai Kim Coffeeshop  

For more information, please visit https://hainanesecooked.netlify.app/ 

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“The 20th edition of the Canon PhotoMarathon is a significant milestone that belongs to Singapore’s photography community as much as it belongs to Canon,” said Too Kok Yong, Head of Singapore Operations Group, Canon Singapore. “Guided by our philosophy of kyosei—living and working together for the common good—we are proud to expand this celebration to the wider community. Your Canon Event is an invitation to anyone who makes things seriously, in whatever form it takes. We hope to bring together creators and makers from all walks of life to inspire one another and discover that Canon has a place in their world too.” 

Delighting You In All Ways: Your Canon Event – Come Play

Your Canon Event is built around the idea that Canon belongs in the world of every person who creates things, not jut limited to photographers and filmmakers. This event opens the doors   of Canon’s creative universe to artists, content creators, crafters, gamers, families and anyone who has a serious passion in whatever they do.

Your Canon Event – A Festival for Every kind of Maker

On days one and two of Your Canon Event, Urban Park @ Guoco Tower is transformed into an open, free access maker festival running daily from 11am to 8pm.

Workshops at Your Canon Event

Check out the workshops led by some of Singapore’s most passionate hobbyist communities. 

• Soilboy will host Kokedama and plant repotting, styling and photography workshops
• TableMinis will introduce participants to miniature painting and Dungeons & Dragons 
• Marian Carmel will lead a scrapbooking workshop for those looking to document their memories in a tactile and creative way 

For pet photography lovers, there is a dedicated pet photography workshop for animal lovers on how to capture their companions at their best. Selected sessions are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and may require a small registration fee.

Beyond the workshops at Your Canon Event

Beyond the workshops, there are four activity stations that will run across both festival days. Visitors can collect one stamp at each station before redeeming one random collectible card per stamp at a designated redemption counter.

The cards are available in 5 designs of varying rarity and visitors who collect all four stamps will receive an additional 5th card. Those who complete the full set of 5 designs will stand a chance to win a Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III.

Guided photowalks have also been planned, there will be Canon cameras and printers available throughout the space for visitors to pick up and use, with crew members on hand to guide rather demonstrate. 

Canon PhotoMarathon – The 20th Edition

Year 2026 marks the 20th edition of Canon PhotoMarathon in Singapore, after over two decades it sent out photographers into the streets of Singapore with a theme and time limit. On 25th July 2026, the festival ground gives way to the main stage for Canon PhotoMarathon. 

Canon PhotoMarathon is open to all cameras and all brands. Three themes will be revealed on the day itself, each theme has an allocated two hour window to shoot and submit. Over $50,000 worth of Canon gear will be available as prizes across the Open and Student categories.

New video category for 20th Canon PhotoMarathon 

There is something new for the 20th Canon PhotoMarathon, a video category, open for the first time in Canon PhotoMarathon history, with filming on smartphones welcomed. 

The theme for the video category will be announced at 0001hrs on 23rd July 2026. Participants have until 2359hrs on the 23rd July 2026 to shoot, edit and submit their entry. Winners will be announced on 25th July 2026, the same time as the photography category at the event site.

My 12th Year participating in Canon PhotoMarathon Singapore

I have registered for 20th Canon PhotoMarathon Singapore 2026, this would be my 12th year participating in this photography competition! Looking back at my years of participation, starting off in 2008, followed by 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2024 and 2025.   

While I didn’t win any prizes during my past 11 years of participation in Canon PhotoMarathon Singapore, I would try to sign up for the competition when my schedule allows, go and have fun in this photography competition, meet up and catch up with fellow photographers at the event.  

Your Canon Event – Key Information and Registration

• Event: Your Canon Event
• Dates: Thursday 23rd to Saturday 25th July 2026
• Time: 11am to 8pm daily
• Venue: Urban Park @ Guoco Tower, Singapore
• Admission: Free
• Canon PhotoMarathon registration: https://snapshot.asia.canon/cpm2026/sg/en
• For photography workshops and activity stations, register at Your Canon Event

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Grumpy Cat – First Spotted in 2022

My first encounter with Grumpy Cat was at Malay Heritage Centre in January 2022, for “Some fowl play exploration and a security cat at Malay Heritage Centre”, taking some limelight, attention and affection from the people visiting the artworks.

Lying down on the side, enjoying its siesta in lepak mode. That was iconic and memorable, especially for us cat lovers! 

Grumpy Cat over the years (2022 – 2025)

While Grumpy Cat may not have a leading role in Yew Chong’s artistic paintings and exhibitions, its presence and aura was never underestimated. Visitors to Yew Chong’s exhibitions would definitely be able to spot Grumpy Cat presence in many of Yew Chong’s paintings, exhibitions and also as a standalone artwork. 

Adventures of Grumpy Cat 

Welcome all Grumpy Cat fans to Grumpy Cat exclusive solo celebrity cat arts exhibition! Grumpy Cat is also now Smiley Cat at its own Grumpitiam, serving local Singapore food and drinks! Discover and admire the multi-faceted and talented Grumpy Cat in action, which Grumpy Cat in action photo are your favourites? 

Grumpy Cat is all over the place, can you spot where else they are hiding, sitting or hanging, looking at you visiting Adventures of Grumpy Cat? Don’t miss out getting a Grumpy Cat souvenir home or as a gift for your family, loved ones and friends. There are Grumpy Cat Stickers, Card Prints and Ceramic Plates for you to choose from!

Personally, I like Grumpy Cat with the local Singapore food delights, Grumpy Cat at Grumpitiam and Grumpy Cat at the Dragon Playground! Don’t miss the bigger Grumpy Cat artworks outside Fullerton Hotel, remember to take photos with them too, definitely awesome for Instagram and social media sharing! 

Since there is Grumpy Cat flying on a magic flying carpet as well as on a flying broom stick, maybe we can see Grumpy Cat in more iconic scenes in future edition! Hope to see a Darth Grumpy Cat in Lord Vader suit with the red lightsaber, May The Grumpy Meow Be With You!

Also keep a lookout for Grumpy Cat schedule! You can meet the artist Yew Chong! There is also a live-painting! If you are a supporter of Yew Chong’s artworks, as well as a cat lover, Adventures of Grumpy Cat is a must visit! 

Adventures of Grumpy Cat Information 

• Venue: The Fullerton Hotel Singapore East Garden Gallery 
• Date: 16th June to 30th August 2026
• Opening Hours: 10am to 9pm
• Admission: Free

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TGH Photography and Travel 20 Years Milestone Celebrations till date (April to May 2026)

Looking back at my TGH Photography and Travel 20 Years milestone celebrations till date from April to May 2026, there wasn’t much celebrations and I hope that I can do a few more group celebrations.

I have yet to start working on my 20 years milestone celebrations photography zine, I would need to start on this personal photography zine project soon! There is also an idea/inspiration to print 20 selected 12×18 photography prints from my collections as part of my 20 years milestone celebrations. 

TGH Photography and Travel 20 Years Milestone Profile Shoot

While waiting for my new PGYTECH OneMo Tactical photography backpack and accessories (customised patches, new hats, new t-shirt) to arrive, I was coordinating, planning and discussing on my 20 years milestone profile with my disciple/intern Jermine, guiding and mentoring her along the way. Finally, my 20 years milestone portraiture profile shoot finally took place at the end of May 2026!

A fresh new profile shoot, something very different from previous profile photo editions, no more mysterious profile look with sunglasses and balaclava. I would be curating the new profile photo for my social media accounts soon!

Photography 

Photography (Business)

I am still striking a balance between caregiver role at home, and everything else, I am still working to secure more photography projects and shoots, in an ongoing very challenging and disruptive world today, slowing world economy and more uncertainties, coupled with more curveballs from technology disruptions by AI.

Photography (Personal / Visual Storytelling / Content Creation)

Visual Storytelling / Content Creation

Looking forward to produce more different visual stories and content creation in month of June 2026 and beyond, continuing on from where I kickstarted in the past two months. Collaboration with photography brands are on the cards, do keep a lookout!

For the month of June 2026, looking out for I Light Singapore 2026, arts related events, as well as heritage documentation for Harbourfront Centre (former World Trade Centre).

Personal Photography Time

My personal photography time has been reduced due to changes at home, taking on the caregiver role as well as helping out in household work. As I continue to navigate my journey of balancing photography business, personal photography, caregiver, taking care of home and the rest of my other things in life, I hope to find more (precious) time for my own personal photography.

Photography Exhibitions

There is an upcoming photography exhibition, the 21st Ngee Ann Photographic Exhibition (NAPE) 2026 is going to be held at LASALLE College of the Arts. I have a photograph selected for this year’s 21st NAPE! Last year 2025, I also had a photograph selected for the 20th NAPE!

Feeling humbled and happy that a photograph is selected for this year’s 21st NAPE 2026! Do visit the 21st Ngee Ann Photographic Exhibition (NAPE) 2026 if you can!

21st Ngee Ann Photographic Exhibition (NAPE) 2026

• Dates: 13th – 23rd June 2026 (Closed on Sundays)
• Opening hours: 12pm to 7pm
• Venue: Gallery 1, LASALLE College of the Arts, 1 McNally Street, Singapore 187940

Photography Competitions

Asia Cat Expo 2026 

This photography competition closing date is 6th June 2026, I would try to photograph my cute and chubby neighbourhood cats in action on the competition theme “Cats at Play”. 

More information can be found here: https://asiacatexpo.com/ 

Earth in Focus 2026 Film & Photography Competition 

Regular submissions is taking place between 16th May to 15th July 2026 if you are keen to participate in this competition.

More information can be found here: https://www.earthinfocus.co/

20th Edition Canon PhotoMarathon 2026 Singapore 25th July 2026

If you are familiar with the Canon PhotoMarathon Singapore, it’s coming back soon, giving you a heads up in advance! I have participated in quite a number of Canon PhotoMarathons over the years, I would need to dig out my archives and check how many did I participate in!

More information about Canon PhotoMarathon Singapore 2026 can be found here: https://snapshot.asia.canon/cpm2026/sg/en 

Personal Updates

My status quo is still the same, I am still finding the balance between being a caregiver role at home, along with everything else. This still remains a delicate and tricky situation. It’s not going to get easier, probably gets more challenging and difficult down the road. 

There are good days, there are bad days, who can understand, who can empathise, without judgement? Nobody can see or feel the amount of stress, pressure, emotional and mental drain inside us caregivers. 

June 2026! Let’s Go!

Even though I am still finding and striking a balance, I would work towards a fun and creative June 2026! Let’s Go!

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Introducing myFirst Insta Lux

Introducing myFirst Insta Lux, this instant camera is going to change all that by combining the speed of instant photography with dye-sublimation printing technology, producing vibrant, high-quality prints that are waterproof and fingerprint-resistant. 

Perfect for birthday celebrations, family gatherings, daily life and commute, to casual hangouts with friends, the Insta Lux offers a simple and fun way to capture precious memories and turn them into priceless memories on the spot, as a gift in the form of an instant print, for your family, relatives, friends or for yourself.

Unlike traditional instant film, which relies on light-sensitive chemicals that react when exposed to light, dye-sublimation printing uses heat to transfer colour onto photo paper in multiple layers. Each print is then finished with a protective coating, producing durable prints with colours that can remain vibrant for decades, making them well-suited for scrapbooking, wallets and phone cases. 

Key Features of myFirst Insta Lux

myFirst Insta Lux features a 5MP camera with Smart Exposure, allowing users to take clear, well-balanced photos across a range of lighting conditions, from bright outdoor settings to lower-light environments, without having to adjust a single setting. 

Combined with easy-to-use creative frames and filters, myFirst Insta Lux makes it fun and easy to add a personal touch to every shot.

With built-in Wi-Fi connectivity, the Insta Lux also pairs with myFirst Circle app, allowing users to print directly from their smartphone gallery, giving families added flexibility to turn old digital snapshots into vibrant prints as well.

Other key features include: 

• A 2.8-inch IPS colour screen for previewing photos before printing, so you won’t waste film 
• Dual lenses, including a selfie lens, for more flexible shooting 
• An ergonomic shutter button with integrated LED flash for easier handling and brighter shots 

#ExploreTogether with us on #myFirst Insta Lux Fun Camera Adventures

What happens when a Gen X visual storyteller (yours truly) goes on a fun instant camera adventure with Jermine, a Gen Z intern (Creative/Content Creator/Photographer) with the myFirst Insta Lux camera? 

Come #ExploreTogether with us on #myFirst Insta Lux fun camera adventures, check out our unboxing video, a prelude to our “Face Off” between Gen X and Gen Z with the myFirst Intsa Lux camera.

Stay tuned and follow our fun camera adventures, stories and moments with the myFirst Insta Lux!

Pricing and Availability 

The myFirst Insta Lux is retailing at SGD$239, is available in Cotton Candy Mix and Grey. it is now available at the myFirst digital store, myFirst Suntec Experience Store, and POPULAR Bookstores across the country. 

Refills are priced at SGD$19.90 for two film cartridges that deliver up to 20 prints, or about $1 per print. The cartridge system is also easy to replace, making it convenient to keep printing with minimal interruption. 

To celebrate the launch, POPULAR Bookstore members can enjoy a special in-store price of $219 for the myFirst Insta Lux Instant Camera, while the Refill Film is available for $17.90.

myFirst Camera Insta Lux Specifications

• Display: 2.8″IPS color screen 
• Photo Resolution: 5MP 
• Rear Lens: 5MP 
• Selfie Lens: 5MP 
• Battery capacity: 700mAh, 7.4V 
• Battery life: 5 hours 
• Charging time: 2.5 hours 
• Charging interface: USB-C 
• Storage: Supports TF cards up to 64GB 
• Image format: JPG, THM 
• Video: Not supported 
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n) 
• Dimensions:123.5*87*47.5 mm / 4.9 x 3.4 x 1.9 inches 
• Weight: 310g /0.68 lbs 

* Information and pictures courtesy of myFirst and Gloo PR * 

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