Embracing traditions, grief, and new beginnings in a changing worldThis Hari Raya, I find myself reflecting on the way grief lingers—not just in sorrowful tears but in the quiet, persistent moments, much like glutinous rice that clings to your teeth.It’s in the echoes of past celebrations, where familiar laughter once filled the room. It’s in …
Category: Culture
How a Revelation of His True Ethnicity Sparked an Identity Crisis Amidst Family TraditionsFor many, Chinese New Year is a time to reconnect with family, eat festive meals, and celebrate longstanding traditions. But for 28-year-old Benjamin Harris, the celebrations often trigger a deep-seated sense of dislocation, as his upbringing as a Chinese Christian diverges sharply …
The Unseen Burden of Emotional Responsibility in Families and Its Impact on the Decision to Have ChildrenIn Singapore, the topic of parenthood often sparks a mixed response. While government policies such as extended maternity leave, paternity leave, and the Baby Bonus aim to support families, the nation's birth rate hit a historic low in 2023. …
From timeless classics to contemporary anthems, the evolution of NDP songs reflects Singapore’s changing identity and shared memories.SINGAPORE: Don Richmond, songwriter and music director of multiple National Day Parades (NDP), including 2022 and 2023, recently shared an amusing anecdote about his mother-in-law. During a wedding, she proudly told relatives that he had composed the 2022 …
This is a list of popular films on the BBC with black actors. The new film Corsage tells the story of the Austrian Empress Elisabeth. It allows us a glimpse behind the mask of a 19th-Century glamour icon.
Contemporary opera, perhaps not on the list, is striving to be recognized by UNESCO.
Lynette Yiadom-Boakye’s enigmatic paintings of people who never were are “out of history and out of geography.”
There was a successful campaign for a long career as a socially conscious songwriter.
In life, what outfit we wear to a social event can make us feel stronger or ashamed. The Worst and Best Met Gala Dresses.
A symbol of liberty, the handspun textile khadi was celebrated by Gandhi. Now it is sought after again, writes Kalpana Sunder, as designers tap into its transformative power.
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