Tag: New in Town

This vibrant street scene features a traditional white corner building with shuttered windows and Chinese signage, contrasting sharply with the towering modern skyscrapers in the background. Pedestrians and a scooter navigate the bustling intersection, which is lined with colorful shops and showcases a distinctive blend of historic charm and contemporary city life.

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Exploring the Vibrant Bras Basah Bugis Heritage: A Cultural Journey

Neighbourhood Life SG Team January 17, 2026

Three pedestrians stroll past a brightly illuminated sign for "Club Colaba," which also advertises itself as an "Indian Music Lounge" and "Bollywood Lounge". The black-and-white image captures the glowing display, featuring silhouette figures of traditional dancers, as the group walks across the wooden platform in front of the venue.

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Singapore Music Venues: Musical Heritage of Singapore – Neighbourhood Sound and Performance Spaces

admin January 14, 2026

This bustling urban scene features a narrow street lined with historic shophouses, highlighted by a vibrant pink building on the right and white structures with blue shutters on the left. Looming in the background is a massive yellow high-rise complex adorned with large red Chinese characters and green accents, creating a striking contrast between traditional and modern architecture.

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Chinatown Heritage Centre Singapore: The Art and Culture of Chinatown

Neighbourhood Life SG Team January 12, 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

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.

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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

This ornate traditional Chinese temple features vibrant red doors and intricate pillars wrapped in sculpted dragons, surmounted by a golden plaque with Chinese calligraphy. In the foreground, weathered stone guardian statues and mythical creatures flank a central incense burner, creating a solemn and historic atmosphere.

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Multicultural Experience Singapore: Why the Lion City is the Best Place for Cultural Discovery

admin December 27, 2025

A black bicycle with a silver wire basket rests against a cream-colored wall draped with lush green ivy near a small set of concrete steps. Sunlight casts distinct tree shadows across the adjacent light blue wall, highlighting the quiet, sunny urban atmosphere.

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Eco Friendly Singapore: The Rise of Eco-Friendly Living in Singapore

Neighbourhood Life SG Team December 24, 2025

This image depicts a luxurious residential enclave featuring white villas with red-tiled roofs surrounding a lush, green courtyard. Rising dramatically in the background is the modern Singapore skyline, dominated by the iconic architecture of the Marina Bay Sands hotel.

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Tanglin Singapore: From Colonial Retreat to Diplomatic Enclave

Neighbourhood Life SG Team December 20, 2025