The Hello Kitty cafe located at Changi Airport's Terminal 3 is closing down.

Its last day of operations will be on Feb. 8, 2019.

The Hello Kitty Orchid Garden cafe is open 24 hours a day, a world first.

It is also Singapore’s first themed eatery starring the iconic feline.

It made its debut on May 12, 2016, to much fanfare.

The cafe is owned and operated by Europa Specialty Restaurant, a licensed partner of Sanrio.

The permanent closure of the Hello Kitty Orchid Garden marks the end of the licence and partnership with Sanrio Co Ltd.

Farewell parties

Hello Kitty Orchid Garden plans to organise farewell tea parties for its fans on Dec. 8 to 9 and Dec. 15 to 16.

Tickets are available for sale online at Peatix from Friday, Oct. 12.

Each ticket admits two people and is priced at S$138.

The cafe will serve canape versions of its signature dishes, refreshments and personalised Hello Kitty autographed Thank You cards at its parties.

Customers will also receive a limited edition Orchids For You figurine worth S$49 and 20 percent off all merchandise.

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