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CultureMarch 5, 2019July 23, 2024

Shi Fu Miz 2019: Hong Kong’s Spring Festival Returns With More Soul and Sustainability

Forget politics, the Shi Fu Miz Festival is the only progressive party that you'll want to hang out at this May. Back for its fourth edition at the li…

CultureMarch 2, 2019May 12, 2023

Art Central: A Week Of Contemporary Art At Hong Kong’s Central Harbourfront this March

If you're into the quirky contemporary art, this event will be one to watch. Rounding off the month of March, Hong Kong's Central Harbourfront will se…

CultureMarch 1, 2019March 26, 2019

#BuySingLit Goes Bigger To Promote Singapore Writers In 2019

Murakami? Kundera? Kafka? These are all great writers, but none of them are Singaporean. It’s time to dispel the notion that Singapore doesn’t have quality wordsmiths — because it absolutely does. And…

CultureFebruary 28, 2019March 26, 2019

Street of Clans: Singapore Design Week’s New Festival Lets You Peek Into Age-Old Chinese Clan Associations

We love street parties, and though we don’t see many of them here in Singapore, they bring a little bit of much-needed outdoor fun to a neighbourhood …

CultureFebruary 27, 2019April 18, 2019

Introducing CN Experiences: Lifestyle Events Organised By Yours Truly

Everyone loves attending events — we certainly do! But as we've learnt over the years, being the one organising it usually leads to more stress than b…

CultureFebruary 25, 2019July 25, 2024

Film Of The Month: Shirkers — Singaporean Director Sandi Tan Releases The Film That Never Happened

Winning critical acclaim and Best Documentary by the LA Film Critics Association, ‘Shirkers’, a film directed by Singaporean director Sandi Tan, chronicles more than just the making of what would have…

Art & DesignFebruary 24, 2019July 25, 2024

5 Things To Do In Singapore This Week: 25th February To 3rd March 2019

There's plenty to do in Singapore this week , particularly if you're one who enjoys indulging in the subcultural scene. Delve into topics often brushe…

CultureFebruary 21, 2019July 25, 2024

Don’t Miss These Theatre & Stage Productions In Singapore Happening February to June 2019

Are you a sucker for a good show? The sheer number of theatre and stage productions happening in Singapore can be overwhelming, which is where this gu…

CultureFebruary 20, 2019July 25, 2024

Interview: Tim Minchin’s Matilda the Musical Moves To Singapore This February

In the seven years since opening, Matilda the Musical has collected more than 70 major awards from around the world and been seen by millions of people worldwide – including over 2000 shows in London'…

CultureFebruary 18, 2019July 25, 2024

Theatre Review: Not in My Lifetime? Shines The Spotlight On Inclusivity In Singapore

What does an inclusive society look like? Particularly in the areas of disability - from special needs to mental or physical disability such as visual…

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