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
In 2014, I met this nice friendly bloke at Haw Par Villa, there was a Singapore Tourism Board event “Reliving the memories of Haw Par Villa”. There was a pop up food village at the STB event and he was selling his dessert, the durian crème brulee. While I amContinue Reading
Jewel Changi Airport, the latest attraction in Singapore, was officially opened to the public on 17th April 2019. Prior to that, visitors were allowed to visit Jewel Changi Airport for a preview of this latest attraction in Singapore. I managed to ride on to my friend Victor’s preview tickets alloment andContinue Reading