Tag: Heartland Gems

Framed by dark, leafy foliage in the foreground, high-rise apartment blocks rise up featuring distinctive green, pink, and yellow geometric murals on their facades. The dense grid of windows is punctuated by laundry hanging on poles to dry, adding a sense of lived-in reality to the colorful urban architecture.

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Discovering the Heartbeat of Paya Lebar Neighborhood

Neighbourhood Life SG Team January 21, 2026

A red metal structure draped in cascading vines and yellow flowers frames a scenic view of a lush, tropical park. In the distance, a hazy skyline of modern white skyscrapers rises above the greenery, creating a striking contrast between nature and urban architecture.

Culture

Urban Farming Singapore: Rooftop & Community Gardens

Sean Goh January 19, 2026

This high-angle shot depicts a group of individuals collaborating around a wooden table, utilizing laptops, smartphones, and stationery to brainstorm on a large sheet of paper. The scene conveys a focused and creative atmosphere as they actively write notes, draw diagrams, and discuss ideas together.

Culture

Intergenerational Learning Programme: Where Seniors and Youth Connect in Singapore Neighbourhoods

admin January 10, 2026

Tall, modern apartment complexes frame a distant view of a distinctive skyscraper featuring twin towers connected by a skybridge. The urban landscape is punctuated by buildings with white facades accented in red and teal, overlooking a patch of green trees under a partly cloudy sky.

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Yishun Neighborhood: Celebrating Culture and Community in North Singapore

Neighbourhood Life SG Team January 8, 2026

A close-up shot highlights a fresh salmon sushi roll resting on a rustic wooden slice against a dramatic dark background. In the foreground, black chopsticks sit on a glossy red rest, while additional blurred sushi pieces add depth to the composition.

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Omakase Dining Experience: Trusting the Chef’s Artistry

admin January 7, 2026

A majestic multi-story building features vibrant red architecture with intricate tiered roofs and golden finials, standing prominently against a clear blue sky. Modern glass skyscrapers rise in the background behind the traditional structure, creating a striking visual contrast between historical heritage and the contemporary city.

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Spiritual Places Singapore: Sacred Spaces Beyond Temples and Hidden Gems

admin January 5, 2026

An aerial cityscape reveals a striking contrast between clusters of traditional red-roofed buildings nestled among green trees and a vast backdrop of modern high-rise skyscrapers. In the immediate foreground, the corner of an ornate building with detailed brown architecture frames the view of the sprawling urban metropolis below.

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Serangoon Neighborhood: Exploring the Historic Heart of Serangoon, Singapore

Neighbourhood Life SG Team January 3, 2026

A wooden serving board displays a cluster of golden-brown pineapple tarts alongside a slice of fresh pineapple and a small wooden spoon holding jam. To the right, a wire basket holds a large batch of the same glazed pastries, all resting on a draped, cream-colored fabric background.

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Buddha Jump Over The Wall Singapore Delivery: Pineapple Tarts and the Kitchens That Make Them

admin January 2, 2026

This image displays a colorful row of traditional shophouses featuring distinct businesses, including The Gem Museum and a laundry service. At street level, a cyclist rides past the storefronts while another person sits leisurely outside the shop on the far right.

Culture

Singapore Dialects Preservation: How Singapore’s Neighbourhoods Keep Language Heritage Alive

admin December 31, 2025

A man in a pink shirt assists a young girl as she learns to ride a bright yellow bicycle on a paved path. He walks closely alongside her, holding the handlebars to help steady the bike while she focuses on pedaling.

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Inclusive Cultural Activities Singapore: Adaptive Recreation in Neighbourhoods

Neighbourhood Life SG Team December 29, 2025