At the second floor foyer of Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM) in Singapore, a yellow gown with a 16-foot train stands there in the middle on a mannequin display, totally blowing many people away and off their minds. This yellow gown is not just bright, colourful, with exquisite workmanship and fashionContinue Reading
A community heritage gallery opening up in the heartlands of Singapore, bringing history, heritage, culture, conservation, preservation, learning and an all important intangible cultural heritage closer to the public. Introducing Kreta Ayer Heritage Gallery, this is National Heritage Board’s (NHB) first community gallery that focuses on intangible cultural heritage. ThisContinue Reading
Going back in time to a few years back, I can’t remember when and where I met this bloke, he’s very friendly and nice. His name is Alvin Yapp and he’s the owner of a private museum in Singapore, the Intan, preserving and celebrating everything Peranakan. This is my heartfeltContinue Reading
Jewel Changi Airport was officially opened on 17th April 2019 with most of the facilities opened to the public at that time. There was one segment that wasn’t opened to the public at that time yet! Finally, it’s going to be opened on 10th June 2019. Yes, the eagerly and highly anticipatedContinue Reading
Jewel Changi Airport was officially opened on 17th April 2019 with most of the facilities opened to the public at that time. There was one segment that wasn’t opened to the public at that time yet! Finally, it’s going to be opened on 10th June 2019. Yes, the eagerly and highly anticipatedContinue Reading
Trekking up the small road uphill, we saw a dirt track to the left of the small road. I said to Isaac, “That’s the entry point, we need to turn in and continue trekking, this would soon lead us to Keppel Hill Reservoir”. As we continued trekking, there was aContinue Reading
At one of the crossroads in the world for international trade and shipping, Singapore’s rise as a global maritime hub, from her days as an entrepot trade to one of the busiest shipping hub in the world today. The role, signifiance and contribution of Singapore’s shipping industry cannot be underestimated.Continue Reading
My journey with whisky appreciation grew exponentially after my maiden visit to the home of one of my favourite whisky brands, Nikka whisky in Hokkaido, Japan in 2016. A pilgrimage to Yoichi distillery, the birthplace of Nikka whisky, walking through a whisky history, heritage and culture, tasting and enjoying whisky,Continue Reading
Memoirs of Nanyang, a Siong Leng Musical Association’s production commissioned by Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre. A spectacular, magical and beautiful peformance, an eye opener into a world of a unique and bold fusion of Nanyin music and Peranakan culture. As you watched and immersed yourself into the heart, mind andContinue Reading
Canon announced a new lens to their RF line up, the new Canon RF85mm f/1.2L USM lens. In February 2019, I shared about upcoming Canon RF lenses in the year 2019, inside my Canon EOS RP announcement article. As the new Canon RF lenses are scheduled being announced and releasedContinue Reading