Baani Kaur 
The Cenotaph Singapore, That Stands Ode To War Heroes 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 Settlements, founded the site of the Cenotaph. There was a meaningful groundbreaking ceremony on the 11th of September, in which French … Read more
Katong Bakery & Confectionery – Red House 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, which ran from 1925 until 2003 and was renowned for its curry puffs and Swiss rolls, has been restored. The Red House … Read more
The Historic Jurong Drive-in Cinema 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 was one of Singapore’s first film companies, and it made a number of contributions to the local industry. Cathay, the company that operated hundreds of … Read more
Yock Eng School is now Chinese Development Assistance Council (CDAC) 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 Katong can tell the time by looking at an iconic clock tower in their neighbourhood. Octagonal clock towers once served … Read more
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. The Spring Festival, also known as the Lunar New Year, lasted for fifteen days beginning with the first lunar month. On the 16th day, May 17th, the Monkey God Tai … Read more
The Bidadari Garden also known as Bidadari Memorial Garden “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 friend. A man smiled, and I couldn’t help but think about how his grin seemed to actually be hiding sadness. He’s … Read more
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 Hill in Malay language) will intrigue you and the tacky artificiality that is the escalator to see beyond it. The National Museum of Singapore, which was formerly known as the … Read more
Kuo Pao Kun, the late theatre maestro, called this home of the arts. The unassuming art deco Substation stands out effortlessly in a neighbourhood that contains conserved shophouses, museums, and national monuments. The park opened on September 16, 1990, to celebrate its 25th anniversary this year. This Silver Jubilee is a shared journey for all … Read more
The white Malabar Muslim Jama-At Mosque is a landmark building in Singapore that stood out from other religious structures on the island. Because of its distinctive traits, the site has remained relatively off the beaten path for tourists and researchers. The Malabar Muslim Mosque, the only mosque in Singapore managed by the Indian Malabar Muslims … Read more
The oddity that stands in Esplanade Park is a Victorian fountain with elegant blue and white lobes. Tan Kim Seng, a Chinese philanthropist, built Singapore’s oldest fountain in 1882. This is known as the Tan Kim Seng Fountain. The 19th-century fountain Tan Kim Seng consists of three tiers and is decorated with figures including four … Read more