Written by: Shina Tan Not a single soul in the vicinity. It was 6 p.m. on a Wednesday. Petrichor filled the air, and the sound of crickets emanated from the damp grass. Industrial buildings cluttered the maze of a street. The “Windflower Florist” signage was dimly lit at the back of the car park. Guarded […]
Do you know what a Quokka is? Known as “the happiest animals on earth”, these friendly creatures scurry around the smaller regions of Southwestern Australia. Particularly, they can be found on Rottnest Island, which is a tourist attraction just off the coast of Perth. Not many people have had the privilege of coming face-to-face with
Written by: Nikki Ang (Photo: Nikki Ang) The storefront of Chop Wah Him Sheet Metal Works which has remained unchanged since 1975, 28 December 2022. What does heritage mean to you? For many, the definition of “heritage” might be unclear, and the answer might even be derived from a quick Google search, but that is
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Written by: Seth Cheong Take a step back in time as you enter Kim Choo Kueh Chang, an invaluable hub of Peranakan heritage nestled in the historic neighborhood of Katong. Experience the rich world of Peranakan culture and tradition. Savour the inviting aromas of freshly-made rice dumplings and kueh kuehs. Immerse yourself in all things
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Written by: Muhammad Rifdi The rain bucketed down mercilessly on the East Coast Lagoon Food Village on a Saturday afternoon. The hawker centre was jam-packed with people cramming their way into the sheltered areas, fighting to stay dry. On another Saturday, you could hear the ringing of bicycle bells or the rolling wheels of roller
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Written by: Glenda Wee “My business speaks for itself. Every piece of work tells its own story, because it’s handmade with purpose and passion,” said Miss Thia, regarding the survival of her 78-year-old business. However, her success did not come by without numerous trials and hard work. Before the trendy bars and modern shops appeared,
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by Elizabeth Chua Ting Li, the founder of Shuark.co, creates new accessories from scratch using polymer clay in Singapore on May 26, 2021. Ting Li, the founder of Shuark.co, uses a precision tool to assemble the earrings in order to sell it online in Singapore, May 26, 2021. Ting Li, the founder of Shuark.co, uses
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by Danial Khalid Volunteers and healthcare team assisting Singaporeans registering for the COVID-19 vaccine at the vaccination centre located in Sengkang Community Centre, May 29, 2021. SafeEntry staff checks the temperature and SafeEntry check-ins for all shoppers entering Tampines 1 during the Phase 2 (Heightened Alert) on June 4, 2021. GrabFood delivery rider prepares to
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Done by Rifdi Syahir Diners enjoy their breakfast at Marine Parade Food Centre, May 10, 2022. After the recent easing of COVID-19 measures removed the need for safe distancing and capacity limits in hawker centres, more Singaporeans have started patronising hawker centres. A comic bookstore owner in Marine Parade Central Market prepares his store for
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by Chelsea Koo Joshua attends online class in preparation of O-Level Examination, Singapore, May 28, 2021. Joshua gets ready to go to school for O-Level Mother Tongue papers, Singapore, May 31, 2021. Joshua exercises while taking a break from studying, Singapore, June 2, 2021. Joshua discusses post-secondary education pathways with mother, Singapore, June 3, 2021.
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