On what occasions flowers are used?

paper flowers in a vase

A world without flowers is like food without salt. Without flowers, everything would be dull, colorless, and boring. That’s why flowers are used everywhere for various purposes. Some adorn their home with it while some present or to someone. They are used to express feelings of thankfulness, happiness, love, and many other feelings when you can’t express them in words. There are many other uses of flowers like some flowers are used to make dyes, fragrances, and other products apart from decorations.

Flowers are used on occasions

When you organize any event, ceremony, or party you use flowers for the decoration to make things attractive and refreshing. Depending upon the occasion different types of flowers are used for different decorations. Also, the color of flowers is selected according to the event. Following are some of the occasions that use flowers for decoration.

Weddings

A wedding is an occasion of happiness and many people are invited to this occasion. So, its decoration is really important because it is a very important day for two people who are getting together. Flowers convey feelings and messages so without them a wedding is incomplete.

Flowers are used for stage decoration. Also, the tables and chairs are adorned with beautiful flowers. Some people also present flowers to the guests as a gesture to welcome them. So, flowers complete the decoration of a wedding.

Welcome and farewell party

Welcome parties and farewell parties also carry some meaning, and when they are celebrated people are invited. Such parties also use flowers for decoration. Though the decorations are lighter than other events, the party is incomplete without them. The selection of flowers is made accordingly.

Birthday and anniversary

These are the events that come every year and people mostly represent flower bouquets along with gifts. Flowers are also used for decoration if you are throwing a party. If you are doing decorations by yourself or if you hire any event organizer, flowers are always used for attraction. If you want to send flowers to your loved ones you can check out Floristique – one of Singapore’s best florists. You can order for their same day flower delivery services in Singapore and make your loved one happy.

Valentine

Valentine’s day is a very special event for all the loved ones. And when you want to express your love in this event, you make some arrangements and yes, flowers are used for this expression. Lovers exchange flowers and the color of the flower is red. The red flower is a symbol of love and affection and usually, it’s a red rose.

While many other roses are presented that convey different meanings like white roses represent pure love, faithfulness or innocence and pink roses show friendship. You can represent them with flower bouquets or you can arrange a party with red-themed flowers as decoration.

Conclusion

Flowers are used on many other occasions and parties. So, in a nutshell, it can be said that no occasion is complete without flowers. They are not only used for beauty and attraction but also because they make the climate calm and pacifying. Also, they express feelings and spread positivity. Different types and colors of flowers are selected depending upon your relation with the other person.

 

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1-for-1 Chicken Essence & Apples to boost your health, only at NTUC Fairprice!

This Thursday, FairPrice is back with their deals again! This time round, deals to boost your health await. Enjoy SHIOK SAVINGS of 50% OR MORE at the benefit of your body!

From now till 28 November, enjoy deals on Rockit New Zealand Apples at $3.35 (U.P $6.75). Don’t you know? An apple a day keeps the doctor away – this is the best time to stock up on apples with such good prices.

Further boost your immunity and stay energized with Kinohimitsu Essence of Chicken 1-for-1 deal! With 2 boxes at only $19.90, it’s such a steal. Drink this for more energy to binge watch your favourite shows on Netflix!

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1-for-1 Italian Handmade Pizza & Pasta promotion at Ristorante Pietrasanta

Start off your month with a journey to Italy with Ristorante Pietrasanta!

This month, Ristorante Pietrasanta is currently having 1-for-1 promotions for their:

  • Pizza 1-for-1 @ $29.90
  • Pasta 1-for-1 @ $32.90
  • Pizza & Pasta 1-for-1 @ $30.90

Inspired by the simplicity of the town Pietrasanta in Tuscany, Ristorante Pietrasanta dishes out quality traditional culinary that focuses on produce! From Pappa al Pomodoro to handmade Gnocchi al Granchio, Tartufo Nero to Galletto Disossato Arrosto, there are so much to discover of this region’s culinary goodness~

Mix and match from a wide selection of:

Handcrafted pastas:

  • Fettuccine Pork Sausage and Truffle
  • Risotto Mix Mushroom and Truffle Oil
  • Gnocchi Crab Sauce
  • Squid-Ink Tagliatelle in Seafood Sauce
  • Ravioli (Burrata in Tomato Sauce, or Spinach in Butter & Sage Sauce)
  • Linguine (Portobello Pesto & Truffle, or Vongole & Bottarga)
  • Spaghetti (Arrabbiata, or Bolognese, or Carbonara, or Puttanesca, or Fresh Tomato Sauce)
  • Lasagna (Ham or Vegetarian)

Handcrafted pizzas:

  • Truffle
  • Pietrasanta
  • Diavola
  • Four Cheese
  • Ham
  • Ham and Mushroom
  • Margherita
  • Napoletana
  • Verdure

Not sure what to get? Opt for the restaurant signatures – Fettuccine con Salsiccia e Tartufo (fettuccine truffle & pork sausage), Tartufo Nero (truffle pizza), and Quattro Formaggi (four cheese pizza)!

Ristorante Pietrasanta also offer free island-wide delivery via their order site for orders above $120!

For takeaway orders,

Address: 1 Fusionopolis Way, #01-08, s(138632)
Hours: Daily, 11:30am – 2:30pm, 5:30pm – 10pm

Contact: 9863 9253

Terms and Conditions apply

  • Valid for takeaway and delivery only
  • This promotion is not applicable with returning discount voucher or promotional voucher
  • Other T&Cs apply

 

 

 

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Singapore’s Public Transport Fares to Rise by 3-4 Cents from Dec 26

Singapore’s Public Transportation fares will increase by 2.2% from December 26, 2021.
Following the annual fare revision exercise of Public Transport Council (PTC), it highlighted an increase of 3 to 4 cents for adults who pay their fares by card. A one-cent increase in concessionary fares for seniors, students, people with disabilities, and low-wage workers will take effect. PTC added that the prices for cash fares, single trip tickets, monthly concessions, and monthly travel passes will remain unchanged.

To illustrate, adult fares for journeys of up to 14.2 kilometers will bump up by 3 cents. This covers about 75% of public transportation journeys taken by adults in Singapore. Adult fares covering a distance of more than 14.2 kilometers will increase by 4 cents.

PREVIOUS DROP IN PUBLIC TRANSPORT RIDERSHIP CONTRIBUTED TO PRICE HIKE

“We seek commuters’ understanding that it is not possible to keep deferring fare increases as they are needed to support the rising operating costs, such as energy and wages, for our public transport system,” said Public Transport Council Chairman Richard Magnus. He stated that “lower fare revenue with higher operational costs cannot continue indefinitely.”

While PTC acknowledges that the Singaporeans are facing difficult economic circumstances due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s fare review was primarily considered due to the sharp drop in public transport ridership last year.

Public transport ridership plunged to 25% of pre-pandemic levels during the Circuit Breaker period. This is due to the restrictions and the circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.

For the whole of 2020, the average daily ridership for trains and buses decreased by 40% and 30% respectively. Despite the decreasing numbers in public transport ridership, the public transport operators were operating largely at the pre-pandemic frequencies. Simply put, there was more supply than demand.

EXTRA COSTS OF RUNNING THE PUBLIC TRANSPORT SERVICES AMIDST PANDEMIC

The PTC said that the public transport operators incurred a few million dollars in costs last year from cleaning and disinfection regimes as well as the deployment of staff. These measures were employed to ensure public’s safety on the ground.

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Both SBS Transit and SMRT have asked for the full 2.2% fare adjustment. PTC decided to grant the full 2.2% increase to help mitigate the rising costs of running public transport services. In particular, the energy prices have risen to over 30% for the first half of this year.

PROJECTED REVENUE AFTER THIS YEAR’S FARE HIKE

According to PTC, this year’s fare hike will help mitigate the costs of running public transport services. It translates to a $34.2 million rise in fare revenue collected by the Government per year and an increase in annual revenue for SBS Transit and SMRT. PTC stated that the increase in annual revenue for the two operators translates to $4.6 million and $10 million, respectively.

The two operators will contribute approximately $2.23 million to the Public Transport Fund, to share their gains with the commuters. The Government will tap this fund to give out 600,000 public transport vouchers worth $30 each to aid households to cope with fare increase. This is the largest number of public transport vouchers issued to date.

Take note of these changes as it will take effect on December 26.

Image Credits: Public Transport Council

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Bring Home The Exclusive Disney x FairPrice Mickey Mouse Collection!

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Getting your weekly groceries or checking out that bag of chips for chill #StayHome days at FairPrice? Disney Mickey Mouse fans will be thrilled to nab the iconic Disney character in a range of homeware and lifestyle collectibles from just $11.90 at FairPrice while at it. Exclusively available at FairPrice for a limited time, shoppers have only until 17 November 2021 to redeem them.

Part of FairPrice’s Loyalty Programme, every $30 spent in a single receipt for in-store purchases will entitle shoppers to one bonus point. Exchange a minimum of 4 bonus points to get your hands on your favourite Disney Mickey Mouse collection at a special price. Terms and conditions apply.

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For more information on the Disney x FairPrice collaboration, please visit: https://www.fairprice.com.sg/loyalty-programme/

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