History & Heritage

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

The National Day Parade, Through the Eyes of an Indigenous Orang Laut Descendant

The National Day Parade, Through the Eyes of an Indigenous Orang Laut Descendant

"I never imagined that Singapore's Indigenous island heritage would one day be part of the National Day Parade. It feels like an important step in shaping a more complete Singapore story."

by Cheyenne Koh August 9, 2026

Sin Hoi Sai Eating House and the Only Child Inheriting Its Late-Night Legacy

Sin Hoi Sai Eating House and the Only Child Inheriting Its Late-Night Legacy

He knows that he’ll have to step up soon—but not before introducing his parents to the radical notion of rest.

by Isabelle Tow July 29, 2026

Young Hawkers and the Exhaustion of Being Compared to the Generations Before Them

Young Hawkers and the Exhaustion of Being Compared to the Generations Before Them

"It's almost as though you're expected to mess up."

by Tristan Chan July 15, 2026

Some Idiots Are Trying to Document Singapore’s Fish Before They Disappear. I’m One of Them.

Some Idiots Are Trying to Document Singapore’s Fish Before They Disappear. I’m One of Them.

We have cool fish at home.

by Andriel Cheong June 17, 2026

The Singapore We Commute Through Without Really Noticing

The Singapore We Commute Through Without Really Noticing

If we stop noticing the spaces we move through every day, what happens to our relationship with the place we call home?

by Danial Sim June 12, 2026

On Not Being Ang Moh Enough, Not Chinese Enough, Not Eurasian Enough

On Not Being Ang Moh Enough, Not Chinese Enough, Not Eurasian Enough

To be "never enough" of one thing is to be more than one thing can hold.

by Isabelle Stables May 28, 2026

Recent Articles

Singapore, Unfiltered

Singapore Tells Us To Stay Competitive. But What Are We Really Competing For?

Singapore Tells Us To Stay Competitive. But What Are We Really Competing For?

May we never stop yearning.

by Julian Wong

May 26, 2026

Grindsets

The 29-Year-Old Keeping Singapore’s Hokkien Street Opera Alive, No Matter the Cost

The 29-Year-Old Keeping Singapore’s Hokkien Street Opera Alive, No Matter the Cost

"The hardest part isn't performing. It's continuity."

by Angela Sim

March 6, 2026

Amongst Us

The Singaporean Mum and Daughter Making Lebanese Olive Oil That’s Rooted in Resistance

The Singaporean Mum and Daughter Making Lebanese Olive Oil That’s Rooted in Resistance

"The easiest way to spread awareness was through a product—you can get connected to the land, the people, the ground."

by Kimberly Lim

November 20, 2025

Singapore, Unfiltered

Malatang, Mixue, and the Taste of a Changing Singapore

Malatang, Mixue, and the Taste of a Changing Singapore

"I don't think I should have to learn Chinese just to order a meal."

by Andre Frois

October 31, 2025

Singapore, Unfiltered

A Pop Icon’s Take on Singapore’s Culture

A Pop Icon’s Take on Singapore’s Culture

We often hear "Singapore is boring". But is that the truth, or just an excuse to dismiss our own cultural richness?

by RICE

October 21, 2025