Chinese New Year In Chinatown 2013
The loud banging sounds of drums and the lighting of firecrackers scare away Nian, the Chinese legendary monster who is a problem during the Spring … Read more
Lin Rui
Beach Road Army Market
In the 1980s and 1990s, the Army Market was a favourite hangout for service members looking for army gear. Visiting the Army Market now brings … Read more
The Cenotaph
The Cenotaph within Esplanade Park has an easily traceable history which began on 15 November 1920. Sir Lawrence Guillemard, then the Governor of the Straits … Read more
The Red House At Katong
After more than a decade of closure, the Red House in Katong reopened in the second quarter of 2016. The former Katong Bakery & Confectionery, … Read more
Driving Cinema Magic In Jurong
Discover a world where neon lights glow and ice cream cones shimmer in the moonlight. In 1971, the Cathay Organisation made it a reality. Cathay … Read more
The Former Yock Eng School
It can sometimes be difficult to determine the age of buildings in Singapore because they are generally all well restored. Long time residents of Tanjong … Read more
Birthday Of The Monkey God
In 2016, according to the Chinese zodiac, the monkeys will reign supreme. In February, we entered the Year of the Monkey in the Chinese Zodiac. … Read more
Bidadari Past Present And Future
“Very soon, this place will be no more,” said this random man who saw me snapping pictures in Bidadari park, said a woman to her … Read more
Cattle Trade And Street Names In Little India
Street names are not just geographical markers; they have greater significance. Aside from directing us to places, signs also relay a community’s history and tell … Read more
125 Years Of National Museum Of Singapore
The restored neo-Palladian and Renaissance structures at Fort Canning Hill are striking, especially during the daytime. The hills former enigmatic name of Bukit Larangan (Forbidden … Read more