Singaporean Chinese Superstitions

By Kiana Koh In Singapore, there are 3 large population groups: Malay, Chinese and Indians. With people coming together from all over the world, we have different beliefs and hence different superstitions.  With better understanding of these superstitions, we understand why others do certain things! The first and most popular belief that lasted for so many generations was if you pointed at the moon, the … Continue reading Singaporean Chinese Superstitions

A Singaporean’s Dictionary

By Kiana Koh In Singapore, there are 4 official languages. English, Tamil, Malay, and Mandarin. But Singapore is also famous for Singlish. What exactly is Singlish? Singlish is a unique language that has its own slang and can be heard everywhere you go in Singapore. Singlish is actually a mixture of all the 4 languages and other dialects! So how do you go about learning … Continue reading A Singaporean’s Dictionary

Rumah Bebe

By Mildred Jones This eastern cultural gem is nestled within the charm of Katong’s historical heritage sites. It in-houses the lost art of making the Peranakan, “Kasut Manek”, beaded slippers, worn by the Nonyas. It also showcases the traditional art forms of jewellery, porcelain, hand crafted handbags and embroidered kebayas. The descendants of the Baba Nonyas were said to come from the beginnings of the marriage … Continue reading Rumah Bebe

Adventure Junkies Rejoice – Top Three Activity Centers to Get Your Adrenaline Fix

By Juls. H The restless amongst us need to unwind by unleashing their energy bouncing against trampolines, scaling up walls, and wakeboarding in choppy seas. Where in Singapore can the energiser bunnies get their adrenaline fix? For starters, check out Amped Trampoline Park in Jurong. An indoor park, it features ceiling to floor padding and a solid trampoline mat to get you started. Get geared … Continue reading Adventure Junkies Rejoice – Top Three Activity Centers to Get Your Adrenaline Fix