Batik is a traditional art form that uses coloured dyes and wax to create patterns on a material, typically a cloth, and the patterned cloth itself. A batik artist would design patterns on cloths using a wax resist technique through copper stamps or by hand, and then dye the cloths to produce colourful designs. After the dyeing process is complete, the cloth will be soaked in a dye solution, which is often derived from natural materials.

The kompang that we usually see during weddings and festive occasions is only one type of many Malay drums! Why is the Malay drum important to the Malay community, and how does traditional Malay drum making remain relevant in today’s modern time and space? Yaziz Hassan, a drum maker and expert, enlightens us on these issues!

Bubu, a traditional fishing trap made of chicken wire, reflects deep ecological knowledge and sustainable practices in Singapore. Fisherman Hamzah Mohamad, one of the “Sudong Brothers,” has dedicated his life to crafting and using bubu, passing down a skill rooted in Pulau Sudong’s fishing traditions. Unlike destructive modern methods, bubu is eco-friendly, efficient, and culturally significant, offering both livelihood and a lasting connection to heritage. However, Hamzah worries that without younger generations learning the craft, this meaningful tradition may fade.

The National Day Parade (NDP) is an annual celebration of Singapore's independence. It is also a platform for Singaporeans from all walks of life to come together to celebrate the nation's milestones and achievements while rallying ourselves in preparation for the future. This article traces the many first and highlights of NDPs over the 50 years to 2016.

What’s the one song that every Singaporean knows? You’re probably right if you had guessed Majulah Singapura, our National Anthem. And its composer is none other than Zubir Said, or more affectionately known as Pak Zubir.

Does it always rain on our parade? Find out more about Singapore’s National Day Parades across the years.

Yusof Ishak is the first President of Singapore. He tided the republic over a period of uncertainty following the separation with Malaysia in 1965. His values and beliefs in meritocracy, multiculturalism and modernisation underpinned Singapore’s success through the nation-building years and left a lasting legacy with the nation.

The old National Stadium, or the Grand Old Dame of Kallang, as it was affectionately called, was a site that brought and saw Singaporeans from all walks of life gather in unity to cheer their hearts out. It was a place where students proudly bore their school colours, where local heroes were born and where national records were broken.

Best known to most Singaporeans as the second President of Singapore, Dr. Benjamin Henry Sheares was a well-loved and respected man whose early career in the field of medicine saw him achieve numerous breakthroughs including the internationally recognised technique of the lower Caesarian section.