Culture & Heritage
Traditional Kueh and Its Heritage in Singapore
Discover the traditional kueh heritage of Singapore, from Nyonya and Malay classics to natural colours and festive uses across our many communities.
Culture & Heritage
Culture & Heritage
The History of Hawker Culture in Singapore
The history of hawker culture in Singapore, from street hawkers to hawker centres and UNESCO heritage recognition, and why these food halls…
Culture & Heritage
Colours and Their Meaning in Chinese Culture
A guide to colours in Chinese culture and their meanings, from lucky red and gold to white and black for mourning, and…
Culture & Heritage
Mandarin Oranges and CNY Gifting in Singapore
Why mandarin oranges CNY gifting matters in Singapore, from pairs and lucky words to ang bao and visiting etiquette during Chinese New…
Culture & Heritage
The Reunion Dinner Tradition in Singapore
The reunion dinner Singapore families share on Chinese New Year eve, its dishes, symbolism, and how the tradition is quietly evolving today.
Culture & Heritage
Teochew Opera in Singapore and the Hokkien Opera Tradition
Discover Teochew opera Singapore and Hokkien opera traditions, their temple-stage roots, differences in music and style, and why they still matter here.
Culture & Heritage
The Art of Penjing and Bonsai in Singapore
A guide to penjing and bonsai Singapore gardeners cherish, the Chinese art of miniature landscapes and trees, its technique, philosophy and where…
Culture & Heritage
Rattan and Basket Weaving Heritage in Singapore
A guide to rattan weaving Singapore once relied on, a fading trade of hand-woven baskets and furniture, its technique, heritage and the…
Culture & Heritage
Goldsmithing and Jewellery Heritage in Singapore
A guide to goldsmith heritage Singapore holds dear, from the gold shops of Little India and South Bridge Road to the craftsmanship…
Culture & Heritage
The Last Dragon Kilns of Singapore
A heritage guide to the last dragon kilns Singapore has kept alive, wood-fired brick kilns at Jalan Bahar that still fire pottery…