A defining feature of Thaipusam is the kavadi procession, which sees devotees carrying elaborate metal structures adorned with spikes or hooks that pierce their bodies. The kavadi, meaning "sacrifice ...

There's always a special sense of pride when we board a Singapore Airlines (SIA) flight. Our national carrier isn't just one of the best – it’s been crowned the world's best airline by Skytrax five ...

📍 Location. The Civilian War Memorial was the 65th structure to be gazetted as a National Monument, and is located near other National Monuments such as the Esplanade Park Memorials, the Padang, and ...

Happy anniversary, North-South Line (NSL)! On this day (7 Nov) in 1987, the NSL became Singapore's very first MRT line, with just five stations connecting Yio Chu Kang to Toa Payoh. Over the years, it ...

If you’re reading this, you might be thinking: “What factors can there possibly be when it comes to choosing a wedding ring? I just want a plain one without any fuss. It’ll be ridiculously simple and ...

1. Singapore Zoo: Komodo dragons. For a glimpse of "real-life" dragons, head to the Singapore Zoo's Reptile Garden and check out the Komodo dragon siblings, Mario and Taro. (Okay, technically they're ...

Happy World Wildlife Day (3 March)! Singapore might be a concrete jungle, but it has a land area of 728.3 sqkm, which, according to National Parks, contains an estimated 23,000 to 28,000 species of ...

Little Bear’s House. Aimed specifically for children under seven, the holistic development-encourager Little Bear’s House in tranquil Serangoon Gardens is different from other indoor play areas ...

Let’s be honest – if we’re not eating, sleeping, studying, or working, you’ll probably find us Singaporeans in Malaysia. And who can blame us? The sweet exchange rate, affordable shopping, and ...

📍 Location. The Peranakan Museum was the 37th building to be gazetted as a National Monument. Located near other National Monuments such as the Armenian Church and Central Fire Station, the MRT ...

📍 Location. The entrance arch and administration building of Chung Cheng High School (Main) were collectively gazetted as the 66th National Monument.

This series is inspired by the National Heritage Board's new digital photography project entitled "Our Hawker Culture: Built for Great Taste", in which four local photographers have captured ...