Singapore

Singapore may be a small country, but its multicultural and multi-traditional cultures makes it a force to be reckoned with. First time visitors to the country may be overwhelmed by the mix of influences from the Chinese, Malay and Indian cultures — and that’s just a few to begin with. …

When the moon is full on the tenth month of the Hindu calendar, the Tamil celebrate Thaipusam, a major Hindu festival in honor of  Lord Murugan. In 2013, the Thaipusam will fall on January 27. Devotees come together for a procession, carrying signs of their devotion and gratitude. Lord Murugan …

Southeast Asia is predominantly Muslim and Buddhist, so Christian traditions like Good Friday 2013 are celebrated in varying degrees and shades of religious fervor. The scale of celebration is also influenced by the prevailing political and cultural conditions such that Good Friday can either be a business-as-usual day, or a …

New Years Day is the time when the new calendar year begins according to the Gregorian calendar, and falls on the 1st of January. Festivities on New Year’s Eve, and on New Year’s Day itself, provide some of the most dazzling sights and sounds in Southeast Asian countries; in some …

The Christmas holiday celebrations in Southeast Asian countries may be a little different from the festivities that are observed in other parts of the world. The way this festive occasion is observed will depend on the religion/s of a given country – you can expect to see more Christmas celebrations …

As mentioned in Top 5 Festivals of Singapore, there’s a festival known as Hari Raya Aidilfitri, but what’s coming up is a similar Muslim festival called Hari Raya Haji or Eid al-Adha. This festival of sacrifice lands on the 10th, 11th, and 12th day the Dhul Hijja month, which ends …

After writing about the top festivals in Thailand, it was only right to discuss the top festivals in Singapore! It was so hard to choose between the many due to the fact that each one is extremely different from the rest. From Taoist to Muslim to Hindu beliefs, the festivals …

A futuristic mind blowing city in a garden, Garden by the Bay is something you have never seen before. Stretching across 101 hectares of land in Central Singapore, this park features three waterfront gardens, two conservatories, larger than life supertrees, and more. Some even claim it to be better than …

You may already know, but Singapore is not a cheap place compared to the rest of South East Asia. Their dollar is practically neck to neck with the USD. But don’t let this discourage you because with a little help, you can enjoy Singapore without breaking the bank or in …

The countdown clock is ticking…in less than one month the fantastic Formula 1 will take over Marina Bay for the Singapore Grand Prix. Hosted by Singtel, the heart pounding races and lavish parties begin on September 21st and end on September 23rd. Many claim the Singapore Grand Prix is one …

The Mid Autumn Festival, also known as Mooncake or Lantern festival, is a traditional Chinese harvest holiday. Since it’s a Chinese event, it is celebrated in several countries and even marked as a public holiday in Taiwan. The actual holiday lands of the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, …

While doing some Singapore research, I caught myself watching these amazing videos of the country. It would be rude not to share them with you because they are super cool and really show insight into the diversity and modernity of Singapore. Thank you Colin Cabalka! Video by Colin Cabalka – …