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Mother’s Day is a heartfelt celebration dedicated to honouring mothers and maternal figures. While many countries observe it on the second Sunday of May, others celebrate on fixed dates or tie it to cultural and historical events. Despite these differences, the meaning remains the same: expressing love, gratitude, and respect. Here’s how Mother’s Day is…

Losing a loved one is never easy. In the first few hours after a passing, it is completely normal to feel overwhelmed and unsure of what to do next. While emotions may be heavy, there are a few important steps that need to be taken. This guide provides a clear, step-by-step overview to help you…

In Singapore’s fast-paced urban environment, moments of stillness and reflection are often hard to find especially during times of grief. Memorial spaces provide families with a meaningful place to pause, remember, and heal. Rooted in both modern practices and cultural traditions, these spaces play an especially important role during occasions such as Qing Ming Festival,…

Ageing is a beautiful journey , but it does come with changes in the body, especially in joint health. As cartilage wears down and muscles weaken over time, many older adults start to notice stiffness, discomfort, or reduced mobility. The good news? Simple, daily habits can make a big difference in how joints feel and…

As Singapore’s population ages rapidly, looking after mental health and maintaining cognitive function has never been more important. According to the Ministry of health, by 2030, the number of people living with dementia in Singapore could rise to around 152,000 as the population becomes super-aged. But there is encouraging news, research shows that lifestyle habits…

The giving of red packets, commonly known as hongbao or angbao, is one of the most enduring and meaningful (and profitable) traditions of Chinese New Year. In Singapore, this practice continues to play an important cultural role, blending long-held beliefs with modern social and economic realities. At its core, the red packet symbolises blessings, good…

Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival (春节, chūn jié), is the most important celebration in the Chinese lunar calendar. Rooted in centuries of belief in luck, balance, and symbolism, the festival places just as much emphasis on what should be avoided as on what should be done. These taboos, passed down through…

Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival (春节, Chūn Jié), is the most significant traditional celebration for Chinese communities worldwide. Beyond vibrant decorations, reunion feasts, and fireworks, the festival is deeply rooted in rituals and beliefs shaped by centuries of cultural, spiritual, and familial values. Spanning several weeks rather than a single day,…

In earlier parts of this series, we explored surnames shaped by emperors, dynasties, and migration.Part 4 turns to three surnames whose stories are marked by loyalty, reform, and intellectual legacy: Wu (伍), Yang (杨), and He (何). Though less commonly discussed together, these names reflect the complexity of Chinese history from political intrigue and warfare…

As we continue our surname series, Part 3 turns to three names that sit at the very core of Chinese civilization: Liu, Wang, and Zhou.These surnames became widespread not merely through migration, but because they were closely tied to dynasties, kingship, and state-building across early Chinese history. Let’s explore how these names emerged, what they…