Culture & Heritage
Underwater World Singapore: Remembering Sentosa’s Lost Oceanarium
Sentosa Underwater World opened in 1991 and closed in 2016. Revisit its famous travelator tunnel, pink dolphins and school trips, and why…
Culture & Heritage
Culture & Heritage
Observing Lent in Singapore: Fasting, Abstinence and Holy Week
Lent in Singapore explained: what Catholics and fellow Christians observe, from Ash Wednesday fasting and Friday abstinence to Holy Week services and…
Culture & Heritage
Remembering Ancestors at Qing Ming as a Christian Family
Christian Qing Ming explained: how Christian families in Singapore honour ancestors with flowers, grave cleaning and prayer, and keep the peace with…
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Women Who Shaped Singapore: Pioneers Worth Knowing
Singapore women pioneers worth knowing, from war heroine Elizabeth Choy to the first woman President, plus the museums and archives where you…
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Blessing a New Car or Home at a Temple in Singapore
A car blessing temple Singapore guide: how Taoist and Hindu blessings for new cars and homes are commonly done, what to bring,…
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Puasa Enam: Fasting the Six Days of Syawal
Puasa enam Syawal explained: what the optional six-day fast after Hari Raya is, when to keep it, and how families in Singapore…
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Why Singapore’s National Language Is Malay
Why is the Singapore national language Malay? A newcomer's guide to its place in the Constitution, the national anthem, military drill commands…
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Temasek Before Raffles: The Archaeology of 14th-Century Singapore
Temasek archaeology explained: what digs at Fort Canning and along the river reveal about 14th century Singapore, its port trade, and where…
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Visiting Family Graves on Hari Raya: Ziarah Kubur Etiquette in Singapore
Ziarah kubur hari raya guide: how families visit graves at Pusara Abadi in Choa Chu Kang on Raya morning, what to bring…
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Traditional Malay Houses in Singapore: Rumah Melayu Explained
Discover the traditional Malay house in Singapore: why rumah Melayu stood on stilts, what each part of the house was for, and…