The Sporting Legacy of Farrer Park
When it comes to claiming rights as the birthplace of sports in Singapore, several sites spring to mind. The National Stadium, also known as the … Read more
Lin Rui
NAFA: Pioneering Arts Education
In 1938, Singapore’s most prominent fine arts institution, the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA), was formed. In the 1940s, it was still possible for … Read more
Launch Of Singapore’s First Television Station
Television viewing – everyone’s favourite perennial pastime – has changed alongside technological advances and the greater accessibility to numerous channels and content providers. With the … Read more
Maha Sasana Ramsi Burmese-Buddhist Temple
What springs to mind when you think of Mandalay, Rangoon, and an opulent Buddhist temple with golden-tiled roofs? Do you realize that the Burmese are … Read more
Peninsula Plaza Singapore’s Little Burma
A peninsula is a landmass connected to the mainland by water on three sides but separated from it by land. Peninsula Plaza is a mall … Read more
The Gate Of Hope
A door is simply a passage into a house or room. Victoria Street had a little gate, which symbolized more. It was a gateway of … Read more
lim bo seng memorial
It’s easy to overlook the Japanese Occupation-era Singapore when the country is so peaceful and stable these days. During World War II, Japan captured Malaya … Read more