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So, What Is a Singaporean?

Ethnic harmony is an important part of Singapore’s national identity, says Kishore Mahbubani.

Parades, Flags and Rallies: Celebrating Singapore’s National Day

National Day parades have been a ubiquitous part of Singapore’s National Day celebrations since Independence.

A History of The Padang

Kevin Tan looks at what makes the 4.3-hectare patch of green in front of the former City Hall building so special.

Journey of Faith: Haj Pilgrimage in the Malay Archipelago before the 20th Century

Before flights became common in the 1970s, Muslim pilgrims from Southeast Asia travelled to Mecca by land or sea, on arduous voyages that took months or even years. Nor-Afidah Abd Rahman takes us on a journey of the pilgrims’ hardships and joy.

Making the Invisible Visible: Restoring the Statues of St Joseph’s Church on Victoria Street

Alvin Tan documents the painstaking process behind the restoration of the statues in St Joseph’s Church.

The Forgotten Murals of Paya Lebar Airport

Three large murals used to grace the walls of Paya Lebar Airport, depicting scenes from Singapore and Malaysia. Dahlia Shamsuddin has the inside story of how they came to be.

In Their Own Words: The Early Years of The Substation

The development of the arts in Singapore is unimaginable without this arts centre dedicated to alternative voices. Key individuals from its early history tell Clarissa Oon how it got started.

Movies Beneath A Starry, Starry Night

The Jurong Drive-in was Singapore’s one and only drive-in cinema. In its heyday in the 1970s, it was packed bumper to bumper with vehicles. Sharon Teng tracks its rise and subsequent decline.