With the start of a new lunar calendar cycle comes a fresh start to a positive year ahead, especially with the Year of the Rat: The first in the Chinese zodiac cycle. In line with this auspicious occasion, Takashimaya Department Store welcomes the return of its annual Chinese New Year Fair with a lineup of 67 vendors offering an assortment of seasonal treats to suit all households and traditions.
The thematic displays with Oriental fans to symbolise union and happiness, as well as Chinese knots to represent good luck and prosperity...
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Auspicious Mix features the sweetness of nature with dried/semi-dried, seedless persimmons and fruit juices imported from Korea. Chewy and slightly moist in the centre, these persimmons are jam-packed with fibre, vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants to make a unique yet healthy and nutritious snack or dessert.
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For more savoury selections, check out Aroma Truffle & Co’s new products - Black Summer Truffle Potato Chips (Honey Dijon, $10) and Aroma Black Truffle Hot Sauce ($20). The latter is curated from a blend of sun-ripened chilli peppers, smooth-skin tomato puree, natural spices, and the brand’s signature black Italian truffle to elevate your dishes and snacks in an instant.
Home chefs looking to up their game this New Year can look out for On Kee's supreme abalone delicatessen, which is also available in a full readily-prepared poon choi / pen cai（盆菜）version for that added convenience, or wholesome handmade wheat flour noodles from Taiwanese brand Yi Lai Shuen with no MSG and no preservatives.
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Homegrown staples including sweet and savoury pastry creations from established names like Home’s Favourite, Mdm Ling, and Baker’s Brew. Golden Moments, HarriAnns and Peony Jade are also retailing both traditional and novel products like durian ice cream, Nonya Cookies and seasonal gift sets.
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Exclusive to Takashimaya, The Lapis Place will be presenting its Pineapple Lapis, Ichiran with its limited edition aromatic tonkotsu ramen retail packs, with Hong Kong's Hang Heung and Kee Wah with their CNY-themed biscuit tins and wife cakes.
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For more premium selections, Gano Well is introducing the health benefits of Lingzhi in its low-sugar cookies ($32-42) to provide a healthier, tastier alternative choice for consumers’ CNY snack trays, in addition to its best-selling organic Lingzhi slices ($298) and related supplements. Celebrating its 65-year-old heritage is Thye Shan Medical Hall, which has curated a series of festive hampers and gift sets ($168-688) with a mix of its popular tonics and seafood products. Traditional high-quality health and wellness products can also be found with Wing Joo Loong, Pryce Tea's contemporary tea sets and NestBloom's Golden Heritage Bloom.
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Takashimaya’s Spring Festival Bonanza will be held from now till 23 January 2020 at Takashimaya Square, Ngee Ann City Basement 2. Find out more at www.takashimaya.com.sg.
About Takashimaya S.C.
The first Takashimaya store opened in Kyoto, Japan, in 1831 as a 3.6m2 outlet selling gofuku (formal kimono). Since then, the brand has evolved into one of the largest department store operators in Asia, based mainly in Japan and with a presence in China, Thailand and Vietnam as well as Singapore. Takashimaya Singapore opened its doors in 1993 at the distinctive architectural landmark that is Ngee Ann City along Orchard Road. With over 130 specialty stores spanning six levels of shopping and dining establishments, Takashimaya Shopping Centre offers the ultimate shopping experience like no other.
