STORIES
Singapore Magazine Stories Block
Display Of Diversity
Vibrantly hued pantomime lions mimic the movements of the majestic animal to the rhythmic clanging of drums, gongs and cymbals. The Lion Dance, a traditional form with roots in China, is typically performed during the Lunar New Year in Singapore as well as celebratory occasions, such as the opening of businesses.
Scripting New Connections
Singapore’s Objectifs Short Film Incubator project aims to provide Asean filmmakers with a platform to showcase untold stories from the region.
Nourishing The Body And Mind
Tapping into the power of food and art, two marginalised groups of people with different cultures and disabilities find a powerful commonality, community and friendship.
Love…With Purpose
Two Singaporean couples find meaning in making a positive impact on the lives of others by participating in the SIF’s community service programmes together.
Finding Home And Heart
Shaun Smithson, the co-founder of local non-profit Food is Love Foundation, shares how Singapore’s prevalent culture of giving back to society mirrors his own approach towards making a meaningful difference.
A Clam State Of Mind
Globally acclaimed Singaporean marine biologist Dr Neo Mei Lin shares why cross-border collaboration underpinned by cultural cognisance is key to conserving biodiversity in our oceans.
Breaking The Digital Barriers
The global Edison Alliance embraces technology driven initiatives to improve the lives of people.
Mapping The World
As the first Singaporean co-chair of the UN Expert Group on Land Administration and Management, Dr Victor Khoo shares Singapore’s concerted global efforts on knowledge sharing and mutual learning.
Avian Appeal
A flamboyance of pink-hued flamingos stand on their stilt-like legs overlooking a halcyonic body of water (above). This spectacle is interrupted by a chorus of guttural squawks from a flock of multicoloured macaws nearby.
Turning Garbage Into Gold
A Singapore start-up helps to turn biomaterials found in rubbish into useful items for other industries such as pharmaceuticals.
A Cultural Melange
The Eurasian Heritage Gallery is living proof of the vast contributions of one of Singapore’s minority communities.
Repurposing With Stitches
Singapore-based social enterprise Re-store’s vision for a sustainable future helps to create employment opportunities for disadvantaged women.
