SCCC Cultural Playground 2026 – A Children’s Festival

This is SCCC’s first children’s festival for children (aged 12 and below), offering performances, interactive workshops, and family-friendly programmes – all in Mandarin! 

SCCC’s Cultural Playground 2026 is based on the theme of “Tales and Tunes”, they will feature family-friendly offerings from Paper Monkey Theatre, The Theatre Practice, LittleCr3atures, BrookieKids, and more!

Cultural Playground – A Children’s Festival, taking place from 19th to 21st June 2026 at SCCC, invites your family and children to visit SCCC, discover and experience Singapore Chinese culture through stories, music, and play, from a total of 16 programmes. 

Key Highlight – The Legend of Nezha 

One of the key highlights will be the Legend of Nezha puppetry performance by Paper Monkey Theatre, they will bring the legendary tale of Nezha to life through exquisitely handcrafted rod puppets. 

The puppetry performance will also feature a dragon dance, a dynamic live martial arts segment, original music by The Flame of the Forest and local musician Govin Tan, as well as complementary hands-n workshop for children to learn the art of traditional Chinese rod puppetry as well as how to animate hand-crafted puppets. 

Key Highlight – 4th Edition of The Nursery Rhymes

Another key highlight of SCCC Cultural Playground will be the launch of the fourth edition of The Nursery Rhymes Project by The Theatre Practice. Based on the theme of “Imagine Our Songs”, the performance reimagines classic local Mandarin nursery rhymes such as Xiao Bai Chuan 《小白船》and Mothers Are Best 《世上只有妈妈好》through music and interactive theatrical storytelling as a means of engaging children and nurturing their appreciation of the Chinese language from an early age.

Multi-sensory workshops for babies and toddlers

Cultural Playground 2026 also offers multi-sensory music workshops for babies and toddlers aged 0 to 18 months. Anchored in the well-known children’s song Xiao Bai Chuan 《小白船》and grounded in SonicPlay, an evidence-based pedagogy. Those workshops position listening as the foundation of learning, and sound as a primary medium for connection, cultural awareness, and meaning-making.

Parent-Child Workshops

Cultural Playground festival also offers parent-child workshops such as:

• Storytelling with food-making workshops: where parents and children can enjoy stores of family, memories, and everyday traditions through storytelling, food-making, games and more.
• Picture book interactive storytelling workshops: where families will be introduced to elements of local Chinese culture through interactive storytelling, movement, and traditional games for young children.

Workshops for Parents

Parents play an important role in instilling interest and shaping their children’s appreciation for their mother tongue language. Cultural Playground 2026 recognises that, this festival is offering two free parental workshops where a curriculum specialist will share practical ways for parents to make learning Chinese fun and meaningful by weaving language-learning into everyday experiences.

Storytelling Sessions on History and Traditions of Chingay

Cultural Playground 2026 also offers a series of free storytelling sessions in collaboration with People’s Association on the history and traditions of Chingay, and fringe activities such as face-painting.

SCCC Chief Executive Officer, Mr Alvin Tan, said: “Through the festival, we hope to spark an interest in local Chinese culture and language amongst young children, and encourage learning through play, hands-on activities and immersive experiences. We also hope that children and their parents would enjoy themselves and create lasting memories of their encounters with culture and language.”

Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre (SCCC) Cultural Playground 2026

Cultural Playground 童趣乐园 – A Children’s Festival 儿童文化节

1. Date: 19th to 21st June 2026
2. Venue: Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre
3. Website: https://singaporen.sg/cp 

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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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Kickstarted 20 Years Milestone Celebrations in April 2026 

In April 2026, I kickstarted my TGH Photography and Travel Portal/Blog 20 years milestone celebrations (since I began my visual storytelling journey in April 2006).

On 10th April 2026, I shared quite a fair bit of my thoughts, feelings, and emotions, my visual stories and memories, milestones and achievements over the past 20 years, together with my plans and what the next few years and decade might unfold, in this published article, “Celebrating 20 Years of TGH Photography and Travel Portal/Blog”.

In the end, I wrote a lot (a.k.a. ranting) more than usual, making me sound like a broken recorder playing on repeat. Just letting my feelings, emotions and thoughts flow through into my writing and visual storytelling about my 20 years milestone journey.

20 Years Milestone Celebrations Plans for May 2026 and beyond 

My TGH Photography and Travel 20 years milestone celebrations kickoff was a low key affair, apart from publishing my milestone article, there wasn’t much else beside tested printed two customised patches (round and rectangular shape), bought some new photography related accessories e.g. t-shirts, cap, boonie hat, patches that would be part of my 20 years milestone profile shoot that would take place later in May 2026 (still waiting for my new camera backpack to arrive).

I only had two small celebration gatherings with two of my key partnerships/collaborations over the past decade, they are Hpility.SG (fellow blogger that entered a few years after me), Easy Travel Recipes and GLOO PR (also marking a milestone 10 years in the business).

More small group celebration plans in May 2026 and beyond, with different small group of friends are in the pipeline. 

Photography

Photography (Business) 

As I am still striking a balance between caregiver role at home, and everything else, I am working to secure more photography projects and shoots, in a 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

Starting in May 2026, I would start working on my TGH Photography and Travel 20 years milestone photo zine, time to dig through my archives, curating and printing into a magazine style layout.

Singapore Heritage Festival 2026 is taking in May 2026, I would be signing up for some tours, time to get myself back on track with my personal photography through history and heritage sectors. 

Back to doing gadgets review! For the month of May 2026, I would be testing out the myFirst Insta Lux camera, working together on content creation with my disciple/intern Jermine. Keep a lookout for new content and stories produced with this fun camera! 

I am working to get myself back on track with my personal visual storytelling, media events coverage. My photoblogging has been affected in the past six months due to matters at home, planning to use my photoblogging as an avenue away from my various personal situations that I am currently facing.

Photography Competitions

Back to entering photography competitions in the month of May 2026! I am preparing to enter the following photography competitions below. 

I read about Earth in Focus photography competition previously, since I am into wildlife photography, as well as love for nature and great outdoors, why not give it a shot this year? As for Mad About Singapore 2026, I had been entering for the past few years. That’s also a cat photo competition by Asia Cat Expo, being a cat lover myself, why not give it a go?

Let’s see how it goes for me in the following photography competitions! 

• Earth in Focus 2026 Film & Photography Competition – Website: https://www.earthinfocus.co/ 
• Mad About Singapore 2026 – Website: https://madaboutsingapore.sg/ 
• Asia Cat Expo 2026 – Website: https://asiacatexpo.com/ 

Personal

Balancing caregiver role at home, along with everything else, still remains a delicate and tricky situation. It’s not going to get easier, probably gets more challenging and difficult down the road. I am not planning to talk too much or share too much on my situations, due to privacy concerns as well as how many people or friends can truly understand and empathise?

May The Force Be With You!

In the month of May, it’s the time for Star Wars fans around the world to gather for May The 4th celebrations! Hope to soak into everything Star Wars as well as Star Wars related photography during the MayThe4th weekend!

May The Force. Be With You, fellow Star Wars fans! 

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Where It All Began

Founded in 2006, the TGH Photography and Travel Portal/Blog has grown from a humble personal photoblog into a multi-disciplinary visual storytelling, photography, and content creation platform, documenting journeys across photography, travel, heritage, arts, and technology.

Looking back at 20 years of TGH Photography and Travel

When I started to look back at my 20 years of TGH Photography and Travel, to be honest, I don’t where to start. This 20 years is not that long a period in our lifetime, it’s not short either in the blogging/social media world today. Times have changed, culture, social and media landscapes have changed so much over the past 20 years.

While I got ChatGPT to help me out on a summary of key achievements, highlights, accolades, media relationships, partnerships, they did a pretty good job (I reckon they have learned quite a fair bit about me with me feeding my website articles quite regularly into ChatGPT).

Beyond the feel-good factor and the wonderful stories, there’s also the other side of my journey that many of you don’t see, feel or understand (of disappointments, fears, managing stress and expectations, fighting egos, used and at times being looked down by others, not just in the photography field, also in the creative and social media communities).

Let me bring you on a 20-year time travel from my photo blogging days in 2006 to today’s TGH Photography and Travel visual storytelling journeys in 2026.

Key Achievements and Growth

• 20 years of continuous publishing (2006–2026) – demonstrating longevity and resilience through major digital shifts from blogging to social media ecosystems
• Evolved from a Blogspot site into an independent branded digital platform, forming part of the wider TGH Digital Studio ecosystem
• Built a strong body of work across:
  • • Photography & photojournalism
    • Travel storytelling
    • Heritage and cultural documentation
    • Events, arts, and community coverage
• Expansion into videography, digital content creation, and multimedia storytelling in response to industry changes
• Produced photo books, zines, and print works, extending digital storytelling into physical formats

Highlights and Creative Milestones 

• Coverage of major events, festivals, exhibitions, and national initiatives, including SG60-related exhibitions and arts programmes
• Participation in national-level photography exhibitions, with works selected and exhibited (e.g. Ngee Ann Photographic Exhibition 2025, National Photography Art Exhibition 2025)
• Development of long-term personal documentary projects in heritage, culture, and wildlife photography
• Continued evolution of visual storytelling style and editorial voice over two decades
• Recognition through consistent invitations, collaborations, and coverage opportunities across industries

Accolades and Recognition 

• Photographs selected and exhibited in recognised exhibitions and competitions, contributing to Singapore’s photography scene
• Acknowledged for visual storytelling contributions across photography, travel, and heritage sectors
• Built credibility as a trusted independent content creator and visual storyteller over two decades

Media Relationships and Industry Engagement 

• Established working relationships with:
  • Camera and imaging brands (e.g. Canon ecosystem collaborations and feature coverage)
  • Tourism, arts, and cultural organisations
  • Event organisers and lifestyle brands
• Regularly invited for:
  • Event coverage
  • Product launches and media previews
  • Community, heritage, and cultural storytelling projects
• Active participation in photography communities, exhibitions, and industry networks

Partnerships and Collaborations 

Over the years, the platform has collaborated with a diverse network of partners and creative collectives, including:

• Hpility SG – photography, videography, and digital marketing collaborations
• Easy Travel Recipes – travel and food content partnership
• 3 Blind Mice/4 Amigos – food media production and creative collaboration
• PR agencies/PR folks that I worked closely with – GLOO PR, Burson (especially those from XPR), IN.FOM, APRW, Brand Cellar, a group PR folks formerly from Ogilvy PR   

These collaborations reflect a strong emphasis on cross-disciplinary creativity and community-building.

Ups and Downs, Highs and Lows

Earlier you read about TGH Photography and Travel’s achievements, highlights, accolades, media relationships, partnerships over the past 20 years. Those are the highs, proud and humbling achievements through lots of hard work, perseverance, striving to learn, adapt, adopt and improve. 

There were times where I talked about my ups and downs, my highs and lows. Most people, if not everyone, just see the external facade, your end results and success. They can’t see, feel or understand what goes on behind the scenes, how I got there or how many times I fell.

From the highs of an interview feature article (close to a full page) with The Straits Times in 2015, mentioned inside the Acknowledgments section of this book titled, “No Missing Tools: Creativity In An Age Of Abundance” by Fernando Gros, a very talented creative, writer, photographer that I looked up to (especially in writing well thought out articles/topics).

As for my lows, from not being wanted anymore in a photography community without being informed that I had been contributing, building, growing and helping,

The Inner Struggles That Not Many See 

Social media platforms, networks and presence are both a boon and bane for us photographers, and creatives. On the one hand, it opened up presence, branding, awareness, growth and a cohesive, friendly social network (in the early days).

On the other extreme end of the social media, it revealed the ugly side of human beings and human nature. What are some of the inner struggles that I faced during my 20-year journey here?

Ego – One of human beings great enemies (both intrinsic and extrinsic), this can blind us especially among photographers and creatives. I am not immune to this, I made this mistake too, letting my ego got the better of me. Some life lessons learned during those ego related incidents over the decades.

Jealousy – We are human beings with heart, mind and soul, filled with emotions and feelings, jealousy is common and prevalent, in life, and not just in photography. In this current social media thirsty world filled with narcissism and showing off, it can make other people jealous. Even when you keep a low profile, stay grounded and humble, people still come for you.

Criticism – In life, not just in photography, criticism is like a daily staple for everyone of us. Some criticise in an ethical, clear, concise and calm manner with a kind heart to help you, some (many of those human beings) disguise and hide behind their criticism to put a person down.

Bitterness – Many a times, things don’t go out our way in life, that would be a sense of bitterness creeping inside us. During this 20-year journey, I had my fair share of disappointments, giving rise to bitterness. Sometimes, it’s not conducive for my mental and emotional health. However, those situations at times have also served as a motivation to improve myself further and to be better.

Anger – Combine a potent mix of ego, jealousy, criticism, and bitterness, and we can get angry easily and often. This would take some time, growing old, getting mature, in knowing how to handle the anger inside me. 

Why I am not chasing trends/styles on social media – Initially I did chase some trends/styles, as I gradually developed my visual storytelling and creative side (cross disciplinary learning from artists and writers) over the years, I started to not chase trends/styles on social media as much. Instead I wanted to have my own visual storytelling and creative style.

My Struggles and Lows in a Nutshell 

Over the past 20 years,I have had my fair share of criticisms, there are a few people who looked down on the work I did here, even judging and putting me down under the disguise of “giving me friendly advice”. Many life lessons learned, shaping me and helping me to change, adapt and improve myself during the past 2 decades.

Looking Ahead: The Next Chapter

Looking Ahead: The Next Chapter (What does the next decade look like?)

Entering its third decade, the platform continues to focus on:

• Higher-quality visual storytelling and multimedia content
• Deeper heritage and cultural documentation
• Expanded creative collaborations and long-term projects
• Growth within the digital content, photography, and creative industries

Positioning and Legacy

Over 20 years, TGH Photography & Travel has established itself as:

• A Singapore-based independent visual storytelling platform
• A bridge between photography, travel, heritage, and digital culture
• A personal yet professional archive of evolving creative work and industry engagement

To Celebrate or Not to Celebrate my 20 Years Milestone? 

So this thought came into my mind, to celebrate or to not celebrate my 20-year milestone? Some ideas and thoughts popped up, and it’s not like I am going to do some big celebration due to limited budget and I also didn’t go around seeking sponsorships. 

Some of my 20 years milestone celebration plans are:

• Small group dinners gatherings with friends from social media, bloggers, PR, photographers, spread over the months of April to June 2026.
• Working on a special edition 20 years magazine size photo zine with a curated selection of photography works and visual stories from my past 20 years.
• Printing my own customised embroidery patches (2 designs), I am looking at printing the round patch as a gift for my friends and supporters.
• Considering printing customised photography t-shirt gifts from my 20 years TGH Photography and Travel archives
• Bought a new photography backpack as a reward for myself, also as a celebration gift
• Buying new photography t-shirt and accessories for a new profile photographer shoot to mark 20 years milestone
• Planning to get new content creation toys: either a used compact camera for my leisure and media events use, I am looking at a rangefinder style camera as I always wanted to own a rangefinder style camera for my daily usage, street camera. Another consideration is an entry level drone that I can learn, have fun and for social media content creation  

20 Years (Not Out!) – Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

If you have faithfully and diligently read up to the last few paragraphs, thank you for taking the time to read all the way here (a pretty lengthy article I reckon)! I might not have covered everything or spilled everything that happened during my 20-year journey. 

This is a very personal article, a recap of the journey of the past 20 years on my TGH Photography and Travel portal/blog. Sharing my past 20 years ups and downs, the good and bad, sounds like a broken recorder on repeat ranting mode. Yet, it’s more than just surreal, it might also have triggered some touch points inside your heart, mind and soul, such as the struggles, stress, and pressure we face, not just as a photographer, or as a small business owner.

No words can describe my deep and personal immense gratitude and thanks for all the support and encouragement that you have given me during my past 20 years of visual storytelling, photography, content creation and writing on my humble TGH Photography and Travel portal/blog. 

20 Years Not Out! Would you like to continue travelling together with my TGH Photography and Travel portal/blog visual storytelling, photography, content creation and writing journey, for the next 10, 20 years and beyond? 

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Kickstarting 20 Years Milestone Celebrations April 2026 

In April 2026, I am going to celebrate my TGH Photography and Travel portal/blog 20 years milestone (since I began my visual storytelling journey in April 2006). 

Counting down to 10th April 2026, I am looking back at my past 20 years journey here, collecting and writing my thoughts, feelings, and emotions, my visual stories and memories, milestones and achievements over the past 20 years, I will be sharing more on the day in April 2026 when I celebrate this 20 years milestone.

Maybe I might end up writing a lot (a.k.a. ranting) more than usual, making me sound like a broken recorder playing on repeat, I won’t know yet, I would just let my feelings, emotions and thoughts flow through into my writing and visual storytelling as I work towards my 20 years milestone celebration story.

Seeking Collaborations, Partnerships and Sponsorships

I am still seeking collaborations, partnerships and sponsorships to mark my 20 years milestone celebrations, whether it’s in the photography, travel or content creation space, I understand that it’s going to be challenging in this current economic and political uncertainties. Nevertheless, let’s have a chat and hope we can work something out that benefits both parties.

20 Years Milestone Celebrations Plans for April 2026

I am not rushing to squeeze every plans that I have for my 20 years milestone celebrations in the month of April 2026, taking it easy, spreading them out over a few months. Planning a few small dinner gatherings with small close group of friends that supported me in this journey till date, also with partnerships and collaborations in my photography business and content creation segments.

Photography

Photography (Business) 

Just for this month of April 2026, I would make an exception by not sharing or discussing on my photography business side of things. I would definitely be working on my photography business whenever the opportunity arises during this month.

Photography (Personal) / Visual Storytelling / Content Creation

Since this month of April 2026 is a major milestone for me, my personal photography / visual storytelling / content creation would be around the topics of milestone celebrations, gatherings over dinner or lunch, launching my personal photography zine projects to mark this 20 years milestone, as well as continuing my heritage, culture and arts visual storytelling.

21st Ngee Ann Photographic Exhibition 2026 (NAPE)

I am curating my entry submissions for the 21st Ngee Ann Photographic Exhibition 2026 (NAPE) in April 2026, submitting them before the submission deadline. Keeping my fingers crossed that one of my photography submissions would be selected. 

Personal

The roles of a caregiver and taking care of some segments of my household matters are now an intergral part of my daily life. Not as straightforward as I would like it to be,  I am still learning to juggle and balance my photography business, content creation, personal life and also as a caregiver for my elderly parents, especially for my Mum.

Past few months has placed me under a lot of pressure and stress, emotionally and mentally drained. No matter what, I still have to persevere and carry on forward. Thankful to friends who gently reminded me to take good care of myself, or else I won’t be able to take on my caregiver duties. 

Thank You for Being Part of the Journey

If you’ve been following, reading, or supporting along the way—Thank You!.

Whether you’ve been here from the beginning or just arrived, you are now part of this journey too.

And the story is still being written.

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History of Canon PowerShot

The inaugural Canon PowerShot was launched in July 1996, the PowerShot 600. Since the launch in 1996, the PowerShot lineup has expanded to cater to diverse user needs. The PowerShot series is developed for users to enjoy capturing high-quality photos and videos with greater ease. They are embraced by users of all levels from beginners to advanced enthusiasts. Overall production volume of compact digital cameras including the IXUS series exceeded 200 million units in December 2025 worldwide.

Current PowerShot lineup

The current PowerShot lineup consists of three series that are tailored to suit different lifestyle needs.

• G Series: The G series packs exceptional image quality and rich features into compact and lightweight bodies
• V Series: The V series enables effortless advanced video editing 
• SX Series: The SX series offers powerful zoom capabilities 

Canon will continue to address users evolving needs through the PowerShot series, pursuing advanced technologies and expressive capabilities to contribute to the continued growth of photography and videography culture. 

Inaugural models of Canon PowerShot Series

PowerShot 30th Anniversary Commemorative Edition

The PowerShot G7 X Mark III was first launched in August 2019, delivering rich imaging capabilities with 1.0-inch stacked CMOS sensor with approximately 20.1 effective megapixels (1), optics with a large and bright maximum aperture, and a 4.2x zoom lens.

In addition to still shooting, it’s also equipped with convenient video features such as vlogging-centric Video Blog recording mode,

Celebrating thirty years of iconic legacy, captured inside this extraordinary collector’s piece, this limited quantity commemorative edition comes with an exclusive graphite finish, a knurled control ring, and a distinguished 30th anniversary logo. Complete with a special commemorative packaging and a collector’s edition wrist strap (2), both of which comes with the 30th anniversary logo.

This is more than just a camera, this is history in your hands.

Pricing and Availability 

The PowerShot G7 X Mark III (30th Anniversary Commemorative Edition) will be available at a recommended retail price of $1,299 at Canon authorised dealers. Availability will be advised at a later date.

Notes:

1. Total megapixels: Approx 20.9 MP
2. Special packaging with limited quantity special edition wrist strap available only in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Brunei, Cambodia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Maldives, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Philippines, Mongolia and India.

* Information and pictures courtesy of Canon Singapore and Brave Communications * 

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NAPE 2026 official poster courtesy of Ngee Ann Cultural Centre

Ngee Ann Photographic Exhibition (NAPE)

NAPE was established in 2005, an annual exhibition organised by NACC to showcase the worlds and talents of local photographers and to promote photographic arts in Singapore. This provides an open platform for photographers of all backgrounds to present their best works, regardless of age, race  or religion.

There are two public entry categories for NAPE 2026: Open (for participants aged 21 years and above), and Student (for participants aged 10-20 years old). The theme for NAPE 2026 is “Open”. Submission of entries is free of charge.

Submissions are open until 12th April 2026 (Sunday). The NAPE 2026 will be held from 13th to 23rd June 2026 (closed on Sundays) at LASALLE College of the Arts.

Each year, The Ngee Ann Kongsi will acquire selected works from the exhibition to expand its Permanent Arts Collection, demonstrating its continued support for local photographers. Vis this broader public participation, NAPE 2026 seeks to inject fresh ideas and creativity into Singapore’s photography scene.

All submissions will be reviewed by an esteemed panel of advisers, and shortlisted photography works will be exhibited. 

In the year 2025, the 20th NAPE generated strong interest, receiving over 1,020 entries submitted by more than 570 participants – a notable increase from the 700 entries and 416 participants received in 2024.

20th Ngee Ann Photographic Exhibition 2025 (NAPE) – My Personal Story and Journey

In year 2025, I participated in the 20th Ngee Ann Photographic Exhibition 2025 (NAPE 2025), this was my first time entering, and I was really delighted that my photograph submission was selected for the 20th NAPE! Year 2025 was also an important year, it was Singapore’s 60th year (SG60) celebrations, thus making it more significant for my visual storytelling journey.

My photography work on display at 20th Ngee Ann Photographic Exhibition 2025 (NAPE)

Here’s my visual story of my journey in the 20th Ngee Ann Photographic Exhibition 2025 (NAPE 2025) – https://blog.photojournalist-tgh.tv/photography/the-20th-ngee-ann-photographic-exhibition-nape-2025 

For this year 21st NAPE 2026, I would submit my two entries, with an open mind, eyes, and heart, and see where my entries for NAPE 2026 brings me. 

Keeping my fingers crossed that I would be able to celebrate my 20th year milestone of TGH Photography and Travel portal/blog with my photograph submission selected for the the 21st NAPE 2026.

21st Ngee Ann Photographic Exhibition 2026 (NAPE) – Call for Entries 

The 21st Ngee Ann Photographic Exhibition 2026 (NAPE) is open to all photographers residing in Singapore. 

• Theme: Open
• Categories: Open (21 years and above) and Student (10 to 20 years old)
• Closing Date: 12th April 2026 (Sunday)

For more information and registration for NAPE 2026

For more information on NAPE 2026, please visit https://linktr.ee/naccsg, or visit NAPE 2026 Official Webpage or NACC’s Facebook page.  

21st Ngee Ann Photographic Exhibition 2026 (NAPE) Exhibition Details

• Date: 13th to 23rd June 2026 (Closed on Sundays)
• Venue: LASALLE College of the Arts, 1 McNally Street, Singapore 187940

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Photography

Photography (Business) 

As I have to juggle running my photography business, digital marketing and content creation with caregiver duties, it’s a delicate balancing act, I am still leaning and adapting changes to how I can best optimise my business operations. 

This is an ongoing journey, I would work to the best of my ability, strategising and adapting accordingly to my situation.

Photography (Personal) / Visual Storytelling / Content Creation

In the month of March 2026, I would continue to work on heritage and culture visual storytelling content, while continuing to earn my revenue through my photography business side, I am also working on my personal photography projects and areas of interest for visual storytelling documentation. Meanwhile, I would be catching up on sharing photography related news, as well as smartphone photography news that is catching a lot of attention during Mobile World Congress 2026.

From personal photography theme projects, to Fire Dragon ritual coming back again in March 2026, a good mix of different photography genres to work on in March 2026.

21st Ngee Ann Photographic Exhibition 2026 (NAPE)

Meanwhile, I would be curating my entry submissions for the 21st Ngee Ann Photographic Exhibition 2026 (NAPE) in April 2026, Whether my submissions are accepted for this year’s exhibition, have to wait and see. 

20 Years Milestone Planning for April 2026 

Coming soon in April 2026, I am going to celebrate my TGH Photography and Travel portal/blog 20 years milestone (since I began my visual storytelling journey in April 2006). Currently, I am collecting my thoughts, feelings, and emotions, recollecting my visual stories and memories, milestones and achievements over the past 20 years, sharing more on the day in April 2026 when I celebrate this milestone of mine.

Some sneak previews on how I am planning to celebrate my 20 years milestone 

• 20 years milestone embroidery patch 
• Special edition zine celebrating my 20 years of visual storytelling
• Collaborations with camera and photography accessories brands 

Seeking Collaborations, Partnerships and Sponsorships

Leading up to celebrating my TGH Photography and Travel portal/blog 20 years milestone in April 2026, I am seeking collaborations, partnerships and sponsorships, whether it’s in the photography, travel or content creation space, let’s have a chat and hope we can work something out that benefits both parties.

Personal

I am still learning to juggle and balance my photography business, content creation, personal life and also as a caregiver for my elderly parents. The past few months had been very stressful as I took on more responsibilities as a caregiver. I would have a better grasp of the situation, and how I can plan to adapt and manage, when the official medical prognosis is out for my Mum during her upcoming geriatric specialist appointment in this month.

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This Chinese New Year (CNY) 2026, it’s a quiet, slow and low key celebrations for me due to the passing of my 姑姑 (paternal auntie, my Dad’s youngest sister) about a week before CNY 2026, missing her big smile, warmest and caring personality. Besides that, balancing a caregiver role for my Mum over the past few months took a mental and emotional toll on me.

Instead, I took this CNY 2026 period to take more time to rest while I am still finding a balance point in caregiving, running my photography business and other different areas of writing/work. Meanwhile, I am getting myself back in action, stepping up the gears and kickstarting the journey ahead in the Year of the Horse.

In most of my previous CNY greetings, I would usually publish it on CNY Day 1 of Day 2, for this year, I posted in on CNY Day 9, a special day for the Hokkien community, 天宫诞, 敬天公，求平安，愿顺顺利利一整年!

Once again, I would still like to wish everyone Happy Chinese New Year! As the Horse runs free and strong, may you charge ahead with courage and unstoppable momentum this year! 祝大家新年快乐，万事如意，身体健康，心想事成！马年大吉，万事如意，愿你新的一年马到成功！

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Photography

Photography (Business) 

As I have to juggle running my photography business with caregiver duties, it’s still a delicate balancing act, leaning and adapting changes to how I can best optimise my business operations. I would work to the best of my ability, strategising and adapting accordingly.

Photography (Personal) / Visual Storytelling / Content Creation

For February 2026, I would continue on my visual storytelling and content creation in the history, heritage, culture and arts sector that I started off in January 2026. There might be business opportunities in those fields down the road. 

Backlogs are slowly cleared, with curated photographs uploaded into my Flickr collections, clearing up my HDD space as I am starting my 2026 visual storytelling and content creation journeys.  

Milestone Year 2026 Planning 

I am contemplating on seeking partnerships, collaborations and sponsorships for Year 2026 since this is a milestone year for my TGH Photography and Travel portal/blog (20 years) and TGH Photography (10th year in the photography business).

If you are open and keen to collaborate and partner for Year 2026, drop me an email, let’s have a chat. While sponsorship of camera and lenses would be most welcome, I am also open to photography accessories sponsorship (e.g. camera bags).

Personal

I am juggling and balancing my photography business, content creation, personal life and also as a caregiver for my elderly parents. The past few months had been very stressful as I took on more responsibilities as a caregiver. In time to come, I would have a better grasp of the situation, and how I can plan to adapt and manage, when the official medical prognosis is out for my Mum during her next specialist appointment. 

Wishing all a Happy Chinese Lunar New Year 2026 in advance!

Counting down the days to ushering and welcoming the Year of the Horse on 17th and 18th February 2026, wishing all a Happy Chinese Lunar New Year 2026 in advance!

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