The War Hero: Lim Bo Seng It’s easy to overlook the Japanese Occupation-era Singapore when the country is so peaceful and stable these days. During World War II, Japan captured Malaya and held it from 1942 until 1945. Lim Bo Seng, one of Singapore’s most notable war heroes, was among the many resistance fighters who … Read more

The loud banging sounds of drums and the lighting of firecrackers scare away Nian, the Chinese legendary monster who is a problem during the Spring Festival or Chinese New Year. Although firecrackers have been prohibited in Singapore since 1972, they are still possible to join the festive mood at Chinatown’s Chinese New Year bazaar. The … Read more

Beautiful Memories in Beach Road Army Market In the 1980s and 1990s, the Army Market was a favourite hangout for service members looking for army gear. Visiting the Army Market now brings back beautiful memories for many Singaporean men of their halcyon army days. Singapore Army Market For enlistees awaiting National Service in Singapore, “First … Read more

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