Tag: New in Town

Overhead view of sliced poached chicken breast served over a mound of fragrant, seasoned rice, with small bowls of chili sauce, ginger puree, and dark soy sauce.

Eats

Hainanese Chicken Rice: The 10 Best Chicken Rice Spots in Singapore 2025

Sean Goh October 29, 2025

The magnificent white and gold-domed Sultan Mosque framed by colorful heritage shophouses and palm fronds, a landmark of Singapore's Kampong Glam district.

Featured

Kampong Glam Visitor’s Guide: History, Culture & Must-See Spots

Bianca Teo October 25, 2025

Hainanese Chicken Rice Singapore : A perfectly poached chicken served with fragrant rice and chilli sauce

Eats

Hainanese Chicken Rice Singapore: What Makes It the National Dish?

Bianca Teo October 15, 2025

Exploring Kampong Glam Heritage : The golden dome of Masjid Sultan shining under the Singapore sun

Culture

Exploring Kampong Glam Heritage: Malay Heritage Centre, Masjid Sultan, and Striking Architecture in Kampong Gelam

Sean Goh October 11, 2025

This image captures a vibrant street in Little India, Singapore, decorated with elaborate, glowing neon arches and festive light displays for Deepavali. The long exposure shot features a symmetrical view of the road, lined with brightly lit shops, colorful signs, and people strolling along the sidewalks under the purple and gold illuminations.

Eats

10 Must-Try Dishes in Little India Singapore: An Authentic Food Guide

Sean Goh October 6, 2025

Best Park in SG: Parents and kids sitting together at scenic park trails.

Culture

The Best Parks in Singapore for Families: Green Spaces for Family Fun

Bianca Teo October 4, 2025

Singapore Heritage Districts : Historic Chinatown streets where early Chinese migrants built community life.

Featured

A Beginner’s Guide to Singapore Heritage Districts

Bianca Teo October 1, 2025

A smiling man stands in front of Marina Bay Sands, gesturing with both hands during a sunny day in Singapore. Dressed casually with a gray cap, glasses, and vest, he embodies the spirit of local exploration. Behind him, the iconic skyline and palm-lined promenade evoke the vibrant energy of Singapore’s evolving community heritage walks.

Pulse

The Growth of Singapore Community Heritage Walks

Sean Goh September 29, 2025

Vibrant facade of a heritage shophouse in Singapore, featuring three arched windows framed by multicolored geometric patterns and a decorative balcony with intricate latticework. The vivid palette—greens, reds, yellows, and blues—reflects the multicultural spirit of the neighborhood, evoking Peranakan, Indian, and Chinese design influences. A visual celebration of Singapore’s layered cultural identity.

Pulse

Singapore Cultural Mosaic: A Neighbourhood Guide to Cultural Heritage

Neighbourhood Life SG Team September 22, 2025

Vibrant mural painted on a large wall along Victoria Street in Little India, part of the dynamic Singapore art scene where street art, urban art, and graffiti by local and international artists transform public spaces into open‑air art exhibitions. This striking visual arts piece blends art deco influences with traditional motifs, echoing works seen at the Singapore Art Museum, National Gallery Singapore, and during the Singapore Biennale. The composition reflects art forms from fine arts to performing arts, inspired by culture, history, and the multicultural society of Singapore—a young nation in the Asia Pacific region and Southeast Asia. Surrounded by boutique shops, main streets, and neighbourhood landmarks like Haji Lane, Clive Street, Kerbau Road, Rowell Road, and Ann Siang Hill, the scene recalls the modern way artists such as Yip Yew Chong, Ernest Zacharevic, and Novena Angela have helped develop art in Singapore. The imagery nods to Chinese immigrants, India, China, and Asia, weaving in food, music, and life as part of the city’s important role in global art. References to Tiong Bahru, Chinatown, the central business district, and even pop culture like Crazy Rich Asians highlight how shops, streets, and events connect early exhibitions to the new generation of emerging artists. This modern city’s contemporary scene features sculptures, collection highlights, and inspired ideas showcased at Art SG, the Nanyang Academy, and venues supported by the National Heritage Board, making it a must‑visit for those who want to find street art in Singapore and explore its world of creativity.

Culture

Discovering the Singapore Art Scene: From Murals to Galleries

Neighbourhood Life SG Team September 20, 2025