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Shilin Singapore, inspired by the famed Taiwanese night market, returns for its second year with an all-new and innovative digital concept. Tackling the uncertain global climate surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic head-on, Shilin Singapore by Invade seeks to provide businesses with an alternative platform to generate revenue, while simultaneously championing local talents by spotlighting home-grown ventures. 

Held over two weekends in June (12-14 and 19-21 June 2020), Shilin Singapore seeks to redefine the meaning of a physical creative market by creating an online platform for vendors and the public alike to spend time together (yet apart). This trailblazing format is set to be Singapore’s first and largest digital festival that brings a holistic lifestyle experience completely online.

“With the closure of retail stores and entertainment venues and no foot traffic to sustain F&B businesses, we thought it was necessary to become the platform that would help these operators to survive,” says Kent Teo, CEO and Founder of Invade. “It’s a trying time for everyone in Singapore. Not only do we want to remind the general public that we can still find joy amid hardship, even while at home, we also want to assist our community of businesses to still thrive under such circumstances.”

Organised by creative retail enabler and events company Invade, which was behind Shilin Singapore’s first instalment and Artbox Singapore, expect a full sensorial experience with your loved ones from the comfort of your couch. The festival combines food, shopping and entertainment under one platform — from amazing live stream performances to mouth-watering foodie favourites cooked in front of your eyes and delivered straight to your doorstep.

The public is also able to register their interest in becoming a vendor through the dedicated website, slated to go live on 13 April 2020. Invade will also properly brief and guide all successful vendors to utilise the online platform and the mechanics to the digital festival.