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History & Heritage

Stories that connect our past to our present, exploring the roots of culture, traditions and historical milestones.

Lessons From Stirling Road: What the Residents of Singapore’s First HDB Flats Know About Contentment

Lessons From Stirling Road: What the Residents of Singapore’s First HDB Flats Know About Contentment

What's it like living in a HDB flat that's also a heritage site? Despite leaky roofs and cracked floors, the residents of Stirling Road find contentment in the small things.

by Xue Qi Ow Yeong & Zheng Yi Yap July 24, 2025

An Urban Explorer’s Field Notes From Singapore’s Forgotten Places

An Urban Explorer’s Field Notes From Singapore’s Forgotten Places

"The hard truth is, once a site stops pulling crowds or cash in Singapore, it’s deemed expendable."

by Andre Frois July 15, 2025

When Wala Wala Closes, Holland Village Loses Its Beat

When Wala Wala Closes, Holland Village Loses Its Beat

Pour one out for Holland V.

by Andre Frois June 18, 2025

After the Vote: Yulianna Frederika on Choosing Community Over Singapore’s Relentless Growth

After the Vote: Yulianna Frederika on Choosing Community Over Singapore’s Relentless Growth

"The spirit of gotong royong means that we give, even when we only have 10 percent."

by Ilyas Sholihyn April 27, 2025

One Man’s Quest To Revive Toddy, the Booze That Built Singapore

One Man’s Quest To Revive Toddy, the Booze That Built Singapore

Has the nation outgrown its taste for a labourer’s toast?

by Kimberly Lim February 26, 2025

Is Preserving 38 Oxley Road the Only Way To Remember It?

Is Preserving 38 Oxley Road the Only Way To Remember It?

What exactly are we trying to protect here, anyway?

by Nadine Lee November 13, 2024

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Ramadan Bazaars Will Evolve—If Content Creators Let Them

Ramadan Bazaars Will Evolve—If Content Creators Let Them

What is the media’s role in turning the Ramadan Bazaar into a playground for viral trends at the expense of its deeper cultural roots?

by Andre Frois

March 29, 2025

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A Tale of Two Kunafas

A Tale of Two Kunafas

What do Middle Eastern chefs think about the pasar malam versions of their traditional dessert?

by Alfieyah Abdullah

January 17, 2025

Coming Of Age

The People Who Are Changing Their Names to Be Happier

The People Who Are Changing Their Names to Be Happier

What's in a name?

by Nadine Lee

November 1, 2024

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Can Malay Cuisine Find a Place in Singapore’s Fine Dining Scene?

Can Malay Cuisine Find a Place in Singapore’s Fine Dining Scene?

The meat of the matter.

by Alfieyah Abdullah

October 30, 2024

Amongst Us

The Perks of Relearning Your Own Mother Tongue

The Perks of Relearning Your Own Mother Tongue

When English is all you need to get by, what's the value of learning your mother tongue?

by Kimberly Lim

September 13, 2024

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