According to data from the Singapore Tourism Board, the nation-state saw a jump in international visitor arrivals, with a record 5 million travellers to the island between July and September 2019.
A special exhibition by the Indian Heritage Centre (IHC) – From the Coromandel Coast to the Straits: Revisiting our Tamil Heritage – traces the two-way flow of culture between the Tamils of the Coromandel Coast and Southeast Asia from 600 years before the arrival of Stamford Raffles.
The National Heritage Board has launched a new programme titled Harmony Walks, a series of free guided walks for the public.
From a vegan food festival and Dandiya night party to a traditional Karagam presentation, this weekend offers a great deal for you to explore and be wowed by the richness of cultures in Singapore.
As Singapore celebrates its Bicentennial this year, there has been a renewed interest in the contributions of different communities to Singapore over the last 200 years.
Connected to India speaks to Kesavapany in an exclusive interview on his memoir, his journey, as well as his views on diplomacy, past and present.
‘From Singapore to Singaporean: The Bicentennial Experience’ at Fort Canning Park will be extended till the end of the year.
To curtail high plastic usage in Singapore, more than 270 food and beverage (F&B) outlets will phase out plastic straws by July 1.
Singapore History: A new online interactive history book will be introduced to supplement the current curriculum in secondary schools and teach students about Singapore’s 700-year history.
2019 is a very special year for Singapore, highlighted by year-round bicentennial celebrations. VisualBeatz Pte Ltd has produced a documentary series to celebrate, this year, the 200th anniversary of the Lion City’s modern founding.
