{
  "id": 18840203,
  "title": "Pokemon-themed fun at Changi Airport and Jewel; The Little Players’ puppetry show on bullying",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/pokemon-themed-fun-at-changi-airport-and-jewel-the-little-players",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-08T02:03:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Straits Times",
    "slug": "straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/parenting-education/pokemon-themed-fun-at-changi-airport-and-jewel-the-little-players-puppetry-show-on-bullying"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Changi Airport and Jewel celebrate Pokemon's 30th anniversary with family-friendly fun. Visitors can enjoy interactive gaming, photo opportunities, and character meet-and-greets across Terminals 1 to 4 and Jewel until Jan 3. The Pokemon Experience Lounge in Terminal 3 Departure Hall offers free Nintendo Switch 2 games, Pokemon Trading Card Game tutorials, and Pikachu, Eevee, Gengar, Mimikyu, Piplup, and Snorlax photo spots on select weekend evenings. Families can also purchase exclusive 30th anniversary collectibles when spending $60 or more in participating outlets.\n\nThe Little Players' puppetry show, Round, Round, The Unmerry-Go-Round, addresses bullying at the Drama Centre Black Box. Using magical elements and puppets, the 50-minute show, running Nov 20-22, helps children aged seven to 12 recognize and discuss different forms of bullying. Director Ellison Tan emphasizes that the performance aims to provide a safe emotional distance for young audiences while building sensitivity. Tickets cost $38 and include a post-performance discussion.",
  "summary": "Make family time all the more special with these ideas and activities.",
  "key_points": [
    "Pokemon-themed fun at Changi Airport and Jewel until Jan 3",
    "The Little Players' puppetry show addresses bullying",
    "Tickets for The Little Players' show cost $38"
  ],
  "editors_take": "These diverse seasonal offerings transform local transit and cultural hubs into multi-purpose destinations that cater to both commercial entertainment interests and essential social education for families.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}