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The best gifts for culture lovers

The best experiences for devotees of beauty, art and culture

Dewi Nurjuwita
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Dewi Nurjuwita
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As cliche as it sounds, sometimes the most meaningful things you can gift someone are not tangible – especially for those who appreciate beauty, art and culture. Know that one friend or family member who travels the world to watch Broadway shows and spends their weekends visiting art galleries around town? We've got some stellar gift ideas in this guide for you. 

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OH! Stories: New World's End ($35)
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OH! Stories: New World's End ($35)

Let them see one of Singapore's most colourful neighbourhoods in a new light with a walking audio tour of Jalan Besar and Little India. We're not in the business of giving spoilers but here's a hint: they'll get to relive the days of the swinging 60s at New World Amusement Park – cabarets, boxing matches and more. 

Available online

Projector Membership ($70)
Photograph: The Projector via Archifest 2021

Projector Membership ($70)

For the film buff friend who loves going to the cinema to keep up with all the new (and old) movies, get them a membership at The Projector. At just $70, they get four free tickets, $2 off standard ticket prices and 10 per cent off their total food and drinks bill at the Intermission & Riverside bar. 

Available online.

 

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Netflix Subscription ($12.98 for a basic plan)
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Netflix Subscription ($12.98 for a basic plan)

Yes, we know – who doesn't have a Netflix subscription these days? But you'd be surprised. This holiday season, gift them a Netflix subscription so they can binge-watch the latest series of You, Sex Education or Animal Kingdom – all in the comfort of home. 

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Mubi Membership ($37.98 for 3 months)
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Mubi Membership ($37.98 for 3 months)

Know someone who camped online for the release of tickets to the Wong Kar-Wai retrospective earlier this year? Gift a Mubi Membership, which is basically a Netflix for art house films. With a membership, they'll be able to browse through a curated selection of movies from around the world, from cult classics to modern masterpieces. 

 

Available online.

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