It was by chance that I was able to join in a tour to the southern islands of Singapore, organised in conjunction with the latest exhibition held at the National Museum of Singapore – ‘Balik Pulau: Stories from Singapore Islands’. … Read more
Category Archives: Singapore
Day and Night With Flora and Fauna At Gardens By The Bay
The Gardens By The Bay is a large visitor attraction in Singapore, one of the latest attractions to have opened here in 2011. Encapsulating the concept of life as a city in a garden, the attraction consists of altogether seven themed … Read more
Through The Green Corridor Into The Past
I didn’t know about the existence of this trail till he mentioned it to me. Its name, The Green Corridor, was immediately appealing and triggered my curiosity, especially after I got to find out more about its historical significances and … Read more
Diving Into The Southeast Asia Aquarium (S.E.A.A.)
Above: A school of catfish; Below: Sea cucumbers lying alongside a tiger cowry shell These are some of the many pictures that I took inside the S.E.A. Aquarium back in October. The sea jellies are among the list of my … Read more
In The Mood For Cheongsam: Modernity & Singapore Women
Haven’t had a chance to visit the local national museums in years. This exhibition was a good excuse for me to do so, especially since I’ve got a weakness for exhibitions on textiles and designs. Cheongsams, or 长衫 in Cantonese … Read more