Thaipusam is one of the most physically demanding of religious festivals, and it is a challenge for believers as well as a stunning spectacle for non-believers. From Serangoon Road, kavadi bearers walk three to seven-foot-high structures of wood or steel and brace themselves for a 4.5km trek from Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple to Sri Thandayuthapani … Read more

Lim Nang Seng – The man behind Merlion Sculptor We’ve seen it on postcards, T-shirts, and chocolates, but who sculpted the original Merlion? The Merlion was created in 1964 as a logo for the Singapore Tourist Promotion Board by Fraser-Brunner, who was a curator at the now-demolished Van Kleef Aquarium. The symbol was first used … Read more

The Armenians in Singapore have been a small but tightly knit community for some time. The 1824 census recorded only 16 members, which is correct. Despite their small numbers, several Armenians have made important contributions to Singapore’s history. After the Armenians had been conducting church services in rented space for a while, they decided to … Read more

The Fuk Tak Chi Temple in Singapore’s Chinatown is the country’s oldest and most historic temple. It was rebuilt on the site of an earlier simple shrine in 1820 as a brick temple. The temple was built with the help of Hakka and Cantonese immigrants who came to Singapore in search of higher-paying employment. The … Read more

Lee Kuan Yew died at his home in Singapore on the early morning of March 23, 2015, at age 91. It is extremely difficult to write a monograph on Mr Lee and his legacy. Mr Lee’s numerous accomplishments, which have been observed as the architect of modern Singapore, are frequently subjects to criticism. It’s critical … Read more

Post-pandemic, majority of people have forgotten that we have regular movie theaters. We had to wait at the theater for the next showing time of our favorite films. And to fill in the time, I remember before the movie starts, close to it’s beginning or when we are desperate to kill time, these trailers will … Read more

A Megastructure in Singapore, People’s Park Complex Despite its name, visiting the People’s Park Complex is not a walk in the park. You could be hit with ads or offered a prepositioned two-for-one Maldives trip offer or a 30-minute foot reflexology session by enthusiastic salespeople. The mall’s main atrium is a packed chamber with high … Read more

Housing and Development Board Singapore Address In Singapore, getting engaged is a high-profile way to express one’s desire to marry. Today, more than 80% of Singaporeans live in Housing and Development Board (HDB) flats, making these government-built housing an important aspect of our culture. HDB was founded on February 1, 1960, and has had a … Read more

Today, Singapore is frequently referred to as a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic society. Though there were a few notable cultural and racial frictions in the early nation-building years, the various groups generally coexisted in peace. Several avenues have a religious variety that is apparent in their architectural imprint. Many religious buildings have been erected close together, … Read more