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THE ETHOS OF SINGAPORE’S LITERARY SCENE
Written by: Josephine Jacob and Filza Alisha Singapore’s literary scene is evolving with the rise of diverse prolific writers, transforming the current local literary landscape. Over the years, it has thrived from efforts made by local publishing houses and writers. ...
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Tracing the Roots of a Homegrown Heritage Business: The Story of Kim Choo Kueh Chang
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 ...
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From Stage to Soul: How Theatre Shows Enrich and Inspire
Written by: Filza Alisha and Semran Rai Recently, I had the privilege of watching “Hotel,” a riveting play presented by one of Singapore’s leading theatre companies, ‘W!ld Rice.’ I was so enthralled by the performance that the five-hour duration managed ...
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Recent articles
Our Heritage Business: The story of Singapore’s most famous satay
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 ...
Unspoken but not Unknown: Arts Censorship in Singapore
Written by: Jerome Thomas Ng Tze Loong, Charlotte Goh, and Semran Rai To some, art censorship is equivalent to “a violation of artistic freedom”. Here in Singapore, however, censored arts are usually related to content ...
Our Heritage Business: A Distinct Craft Going Extinct
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, ...
The Beginning of Singapore’s First Railway Network
Written by: Shina Tan Singapore’s first major railway network, Bukit Timah Railway Station, is a historical phenomenon. In our grandparents’ time, the Bukit Timah Railway Station was very much like the Mass Rapid Transport (MRT) ...
