CHRISTMAS 2025 IN SINGAPORE

The breakfast buffet at the Marriott Tang Plaza is crowded and hectic, but bountiful and wonderful. I had two courses The first, ramen,

The second, more traditional for the Western world.

After just resting from our late breakfast, decided to walk around for awhile to see what the sights would be in daylight.

We were greeted by my Blue-bar Pigeon.

Ion Plaza.

Then went to the Executive Lounge for 2 hours of of drinks and eats to begin our Christmas Eve on Orchard Road, for the Great Singapore 2025 Christmas Eve Street Party.

Walked 4472 steps today.

We spent Christmas Day in Singapore mostly resting. Won't even bother you with a great buffet breakfast. Walked around a bit, for stores are all open here on Christmas.

Had a fine time in the Marriott Tang Plaza Executive Lounge.

Australian Sauvignon Blance, Shiraz and champagne, plus a Chivas Regal 12 on rocks,

Went for a second course.

Walked 2877 steps,

What do Singaporeans do on Christmas? Here is an ultimate guide for 2025.

Best places for lights and decorations

#1 is of course Orchard Road, where we went last night. About two miles, from Tanglin to Dhoby Ghaut. The Marriott Tang Plaza is right next to where this all starts.

#2 is Christmas Wonderland at Gardens by the Bay.
#3 is the Christmas Train Show at the Flower Dome.
#4 is Changi Airport

#5 Marina Bay Sands.

Read about two others.

From Honeykids for Singapore families. Not much different from America.

Ultimate guide to Christmas in Singapore

A Christmas Eve Playbook for adults suggests as #1, Gardens by the Bay.

#2? Orchard Road for their Christmas Eve Walk.

So we were fortunate enough to stay at the Marriott Tang Plaza for Christmas.

DAY 1 on the DIAMOND PRINCESS

But first, Sheraton Yokohama Bay highlights of our Sheraton Club eats/drinks and breakfasts. Breakfast stations. Then taxi off to the Diamond Princess. Fall colors. Approaching from the rear of the Diamond Princess. Departure of Diamond Princess from Yokohama, Departure snack of lamb, beef, penne pasta, Johnny Walker Gold and champagne. Leaving Yokohama. We then went to Kai Sushi for dinner, Sushi and sake dinner, Then, off to Fun Dance Class. That followed by karaoke. The night continued into some old time disco. Finally, after midnight, back to our stateroom. Walked 4127 steps today. -

DAY 4 IN SEOUL: Most popular Korean Songs from the 1950's to the Present

Korean music was almost totally missing, growing up in Hawaii. The exception was Arirang . Today, BTS and BLACKPINK resonate around the world. In addition to the 600 year-old Arirang, what is the all-time #1? My favorites are: Baby Shark , released by Pinkfong in 2016. For one, it is the most-viewed You Tube video ever, hitting 7 billion views and surpassing Despacito in 2022. Is now up to 16.47 billion views, with Despacito at 9 billion. Top 10 music videos, based on data from Kworb and Wikipedia : Note that most are nursery songs. "Baby Shark Dance" – Pinkfong Kids' Songs & Stories (16.47 billion) "Despacito" – Luis Fonsi ft. Daddy Yankee (8.91 billion) "Wheels on the Bus" – Cocomelon Nursery Rhymes (8.29 billion) "Bath Song" – Cocomelon Nursery Rhymes (7.31 billion) "Johny Johny Yes Papa" – LooLoo Kids (7.13 billion) "See You Again" –...

THE VERY BEST MOVIE MUSICALS

Two weeks ago I featured the best dance films. Many of them are repeated here because where there is dance, there is also music. An excellent best musical list from IndieWire : #1 Singin' in the Rain (1954) #2 All that Jazz (Bob Fosse, 1979) #3 West Side Story (1961) #4 Dancer in the Dark (2000), featuring Björk #5 Mary Poppins (1964), nominated for 13 Oscars #6 The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964) #7 The Wizard of Oz (1939) #8 Nashville (1975) #9 Cabaret (1972) #10 Moulin Rouge (2001) #11 The Sound of Music (1965) #12 La La Land (2016) #13 Meet Me in St. Louis (1944) #14 My Fair Lady (1964) #15 Fiddler on the Roof (1971) #16 The Red Shoes (1948) #17 A Star is Born (1954), there was another in 1937, then 1976, and finally 2018. The 1954 version starred Judy Garland and James Mason. #18 The...

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