Kitty White, also known as Hello Kitty, has been making waves in Singapore for a while. From EVA Air's Hello Kitty themed airplanes landing in Singapore, to SG50 Hello Kitty plush collectibles and December's Hello Kitty run, the cat with no mouth is undeniably adored here.
She is now making an appearance at the Hello Kitty Go Around carnival at Resorts World Sentosa (RWS). Here, we list the top five things to do to make the most of the carnival.
1) Make sure your phone is charged (or bring a portable charger). There will be lots of photo opportunities and the ticket price allows you to stay in the carnival from 10am until 8pm, when it closes.
2) Don’t miss visiting the Apple Temple. It’s secretly located behind the Sanrio Baby Race, giving it a serene, secluded vibe so you can make your Kitty-centric wishes in peace.
3) November 1. Mark this date down and buy the tickets to Hello Kitty’s birthday party. Although she turns 41, Hello Kitty hasn’t aged a day. The tickets may be expensive (from $188) but it’s the only day you’ll get to meet Hello Kitty herself when she flies down for her cake-cutting and dance performances. There will of course be exclusive birthday packs while stocks last.
4) If possible, go in the late afternoon. The carnival starts at 10am but you’re better off spending those hours queueing for merchandise inside the cooler foyer of RWS. Outdoors, at The Coliseum, the Singapore heat will have you sweating buckets even though there are cooling fans spread across the carnival. Otherwise, wear lightweight fabrics and bring that Hello Kitty mini fan you’ve got stashed for just this occasion.
5) Bring your favourite paper product. At the end of the day, after you’ve spent all your money buying the entrance tickets and merchandise, and if you want something other than your photographs to keep the memory of Hello Kitty alive, there are stamps from the Hello Kitty post office you can discreetly use to stamp your favourite notebook. No notebook? The back of your hand works. And you’ll never wash that area of your skin ever again.
Hello Kitty Go Around in Singapore is at The Coliseum from Oct 16-Nov 10.