12 ways to celebrate International Women's Day 2024

Wallich Manor (5 March to 8 March)

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A line-up of award-winning female bartenders from Asia’s 50 Best Bars await at Wallich Manor this IWD week. Happening from 5 March to 8 March, you can expect a tantalising array of ten artisanal cocktails meticulously crafted by talented mixologists like Singapore’s Som Lee from Neon Pigeon (5 March), Philippines's Abby Quilal-lan from Grasshopper (7 March), Thailand’s Nene from Rabbit Hole (8 March), as well as Thailand’s Khem from Crimson Room (8 March), that you can find on their special takeover menu. On ladies' night (6 March), Singaporean female DJ Liana Azman, better known as DJ Li. A, will also be helming the decks, dishing out infectious tunes that you can groove to with the gals all night long.

Wallich Manor is located at 9 Wallich St, Sofitel Singapore City Centre, Level 6, Singapore 078885

 

 

PS. Cafe (4 March to 8 March)

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In celebration of the momentous occasion, PS.Cafe is launching four exclusive cocktails and mocktails, each drawing inspiration from remarkable women within the PS.Cafe work community. Boasting bold flavours with innovative twists, these libations symbolise the strength, creativity, and resilience of the women who contribute to the different PS.Cafe outlets.

These cocktails go beyond mere beverages; they serve as a heartfelt tribute to the influence and power of women worldwide. From 4 March to 8 March, female customers who spend a minimum of $50 at any PS.Cafe outlets will receive a complimentary cocktail or mocktail, with one redemption per female guest per meal.

PS. Cafe is located at various locations. Find out more here. 

Violet Fair 3.0 (10 March)

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Homegrown label XVXII Jewellery will be hosting its annual Violet Fair this weekend. Celebrating women in business, the flea market will see the presence of 13 local businesses where you can get your hands on a curated selection of fashion, beauty as well as art and lifestyle products. At the event, you'll also receive a complimentary charm and chain that you can customise and unleash your artistic side with the mirror embellishment activity, where you can adorn your creation and take it home as a cherished memento of the event. On top of that, there will also be a temporary tattoo booth and a photobooth that you can check out with your girlfriends at the event.

Violet Fair 3.0 is located at Golden Village x The Projector at Cineleisure, 8 Grange Road, Singapore 239695

Charles & Keith

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This International Women's Day, Charles & Keith is renewing its commitment to gender equality by pledging US$100,000 to the UN Women's 'Storytelling for Gender Equality' programme through the sales of the special-edition Alia chain-strap patent crossbody bag. Made from 100% recycled polyester substrate, eco-friendly dye, and recycled zinc alloy, this bag not only makes a social statement but also champions environmental sustainability. Additionally, the bag features the International Women's Day ribbon, which serves as a symbolic gesture of solidarity and support for women and girls globally.



 

Fireside Chat on DEI - Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (5 March)

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This week, for International Women's Day, LinkedIn Local™ - Singapore will be hosting an exciting fireside chat focusing on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the thrilling world of newsrooms and journalism. Leading the charge is none other than our very own Contributing Features Editor at Her World Singapore, Karishma Tulsidas, who will be speaking alongside Stephanie Phang, the Managing Editor at Bloomberg Southeast Asia. With their successful trailblazing careers in the media industry, this event promises to be a whirlwind of insights and inspiration.

The Fireside Chat will be held at Claymore Connect, 442 Orchard Road, Orchard, Central Singapore Community Development Council, Singapore 238879

Haagen-Dazs (8 March to 29 March)

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From 8 March to 29 March, Haagen-Dazs is celebrating International Women’s Day with The Rose Project which highlights women’s empowerment with an enchanting 1-for-1 promotion (weekdays only) at all Haagen-Dazs shops islandwide and even across the causeway. Customers can get two scoops of ice cream for the price of one across all flavours! And if you head to the ice cream brand’s Voco Orchard outlet on Mar 8 (4pm to 8pm), it’s giving away stalks of roses as a token of appreciation in celebration of The Rose Project which champions women and their entrepreneurial spirit.

Click here for more information on The Rose Project.

In conjunction with IWD, Goodwood Park Hotel’s L’Espresso has given its afternoon tea buffet a European flair, dishing out a repertoire of English classics and newly introduced European-themed sweets and savouries. Dive into the likes of Herb-roasted Beef Tenderloin and Croffles, Chicken Shepherd’s Pie, Montaditos, Seafood Croquettes with Remoulade, Grilled Bratwurst Sausage with Sauerkraut. Or sweets like Orange Crema Catalana, Spanish Apple Tart and Black Forest Cake.

There’s even a Scone Bar with various flavours of the quintessential teatime treat like Coffee, Apricot, Pistachio and Maple Pecan.

Also keep your eyes peeled for the Chef’s Specials featuring an array of exclusive bites like Wagyu Beef Slider with Foie Gras & Purple Coleslaw, Pork Knacker in Mini Roll with a selection of sauces and tempting desserts like Peppermint & Strawberry Lollipop and Chocolate Lava Cake, available for a limited period during each seating.

In celebration of International Women’s Day, there will be a three-day offer from March 8 to 10, 2024 at L’Espresso. Applicable only during the first seating, for every paying adult (gentleman or lady) at full price, the second diner (lady adult only) will enjoy the buffet at a special price of $38++, instead of the usual $68++.

Mondays to Thursdays (one seating from 2pm to 5.30pm); $65++ per adult; $39++ per child, inclusive of coffee, tea and free-flow self-serve cold fruit tea. Fridays to Sundays (Two seatings from 12pm to 2.30pm, and 3pm to 5.30pm) at $68++ per adult; $40.80++ per child, inclusive of coffee, tea and free-flow self-serve cold fruit tea.

Goodwood Park Hotel is located at 22 Scotts Road, Singapore 228221. 

Bond with a girlfriend over Fufu Pot’s one-for-one promo. From Mar 4 to 8, 2024, enjoy any 2 of Fufu Pot’s personal hotpots for the price of one ($28). During this limited time, treat yourself and a companion to any two of Fufu Pot’s bubbling pots for the price of one. Choose from a selection of eight soups, including Stinky Tofu, White Curry, Tomato/Spicy Tomato, Korean Army Stew, Tonkotsu Miso, Sukiyaki, Collagen, and Mushroom. Also, enjoy a one-time free soup top-up.

Each comes with a curated selection of ingredients such as prawns, fish roe balls and pork balls, sweetened with black fungus, cherry tomatoes, shimeiji mushrooms, lotus root, daikon radish, corn, and baby napa cabbage.

The promotion is valid for dine-in only and not applicable with any other discounts or promotions.

Fufu Pot is located at Plaza Singapura,68 Orchard Road, #06-07, Singapore 238839

The Purple Afternoon Tea, served in tandem with IWD, will be back at The Fullerton Hotel and The Fullerton Bay Hotel from 1 March to 28 March.

Line your bellies with a free-flow of savouries like beet cured smoked salmon topped with caviar, and sous vide Boston lobster with ikura and purple cabbage powder. Leave room for the sweet treats, with aromatic notes of blossoms and berries. Think violet choux pastry and blackberry sakura chocolate tart.

And it’ll go to a good cause, too. $5 nett from the proceeds of each Purple Afternoon Tea set will be donated to United Women Singapore, a non-profit organisation that aims to advance gender equality and women’s empowerment by promoting STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) for girls and advocacy on the prevention of domestic violence.

Guests who come dressed in any shade of purple will receive a complimentary ‘Flights to New Heights’ mocktail with butterfly pea flower syrup, grenadine, lime juice, pineapple juice, and soda.

The Purple Afternoon Tea will be served at The Courtyard, located at The Fullerton Hotel Singapore (from $51++ per adult) and at The Landing Point, located at The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore (from $60++ per adult).  Call 6877 8911/8912 or email dining-rsvp@fullertonhotels.com for reservations.

Zouk Singapore (1 March to 17 March)

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Gather the girls. It’s ladies’ night every night at Zouk Singapore from 1 March to 17 March, which is rolling out its first IWD campaign ‘Zouk Doesn’t Care’. Featuring a line-up of female DJs, this celebration includes complimentary entry until midnight for all women and those who identify as one.

Plus, there’ll be a line-up of events that include Mambo Jambo (women and those who identify as one can enjoy free-flow alcohol from 10pm to 12am), and special female guest DJs.

Zouk Singapore is at 3C River Valley Road 01-05 to #02-06, Singapore 179022

Girl’s night (or day) out? Urban microbrewery Level33 has just the thing. From 4 March t0 10 March, sip on a glass of Trevisana Prosecco Rosé. $3 from every glass sold goes to local women’s rights and gender equality group Aware, which provides case management and counselling, legal advice & other assistance to women in need.

Level33 is located at #33-01 Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 1, 8 Marina Boulevard, Singapore 018981

For the month of March, Shangri-La Singapore has rolled out an exclusive Inspire Inclusion high tea set to support the efforts of United Women Singapore (UWS) in advancing women’s empowerment and fostering gender equality.

The three-tier high tea set comprises sweet and savoury treats in a pretty purple and orange colour palette. Think Blueberry Frangipane Tart, Earl Grey Macaron, Yam Roulade, Sweet Potato Kueh Keledik and a Violet Sweet Potato and Caramelised Onion Tart. Guests can enjoy the treats amidst the elegant setting of The Lobby Lounge.

With each Inspire Inclusion high tea set or a  Royal Lavender Earl Delight cake ($48 nett) sold, Shangri-La Singapore will donate $5 to UWS and the proceeds will support its UWS Girls Empowered Programme Programme through a combination of talks and hands-on workshops to equip young women from 12 to 25 years old with the skills, knowledge and confidence to overcome challenges and achieve their fullest potential in all spheres of their lives.

$98++, good for two persons. Available from March 1 to 31, 2024 (3pm to 5pm). Visit Shangri-La Singapore’s website for reservations or more information.

Shangri-La Singapore is located at 22 Orange Grove Rd, Singapore 258350



This article was first published in Singapore Women's Weekly.