Singapore Unbound's THE ORIGINAL PARTY

Singapore Unbound’s year-end Fundraiser THE ORIGINAL PARTY will celebrate not just the power of words but the unforgettable style of the 1990s as described in the bestselling novel The Original Daughter by author Jemimah Wei.

Come in your best '90s outfit to hear Jemimah in conversation with journalist and author Cheryl Lu-Lien Tan.

Our honorary advisors, former MP Leon Perera and novelist Gina Apostol will speak about our vital work in championing Singaporean and Asian voices in literature and publishing, and founder of Singapore Unbound Jee Leong Koh will share plans for the 2026 Singapore Literature Festival in NYC, our 7th biennial edition!

Purchase a ticket now to listen to these luminaries and to support Singapore Unbound’s vision of a creative and fulfilling life for everyone through the arts and activism.

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Tickets include a signed copy of The Original Daughter, an Instant #1 Straits Times Bestseller, a Good Morning America Book Club Pick, and a New York Times Editors’ Pick, and an evening of sparkling literary banter, good food, great company, and chances to win prizes:

• Win a pair of Metropolitan Opera tickets to a full-dress rehearsal of Tristan and Isolde in a fashion contest judged by the luminous Stacey Chia of Vestiaire Collective and artist and designer Johanna Pan (Details at the end of this invite!);
• Enter the raffle and win uniquely New York prizes, including a Chinese cooking lesson with Chef Kian Lam Kho, author of Phoenix Claws and Jade Trees: Essential Techniques of Authentic Chinese Cooking.

We're eager to welcome you to THE ORIGINAL PARTY! Enjoy a buffet of delicious Southeast Asian cuisines in a one-of-its-kind restaurant in DUMBO. There will be a cash bar. Indulge in nostalgia over '90s pop music by dedicating to a loved one a song or two from our guaranteed-to-bring-back-memories playlist. Register now, and invite your friends!

Please direct any questions to Jee Leong Koh @[email protected].

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Fashion Contest:

• Arrive dressed in your best ‘90s-inspired look. Crop tops, tie-dye, platform shoes, bucket hats, plaid shirts, scrunchies: you name it, we want to see it;
• Get inspired by our image board;
• Our judges will scout for creativity, authenticity, and literary flair;
• Prizes will be awarded for categories such as “Best Literary Throwback,” “Most Iconic '90s Look,” and “Best Group Costume.”

Whether you’re serving minimalist chic, riot grrrl energy, or full-on Friends nostalgia, this is your chance to strut your stuff and support a good cause. So zip up those windbreakers, frost those tips, and join us for an unforgettable night of stories, style, and ‘90s nostalgia!

Song Dedications:

• Pick a song or two from our '90s playlist and compose a brief dedication to a loved one;
• If you can’t find your '90s song on the playlist, suggest it to us and we'll find it;
• We will play your song and project your dedication during the event, and you will be supporting Singapore Unbound with your paid song dedication.

Does Your Heart Go On and On? Or is it, Bye, Bye, Bye? Whichever, let’s hear it, Baby, One More Time!

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