Festivals/Celebrations

Japan’s traditional ‘naked festival’ leaves 3 attendees unconscious

Nearly every year, some people are injured at the event in Okayama, which is known as one of the country’s three major eccentric festivals.

Wild horses can’t drag me away from CNY, but now I feel singled out

As a single, the writer says she feels singled out by the local tradition where married folks give hongbao to the unmarried.

Amid global divides, Chinese community must stay rooted in multiculturalism, shared values: DPM Gan

DPM Gan Kim Yong greeting performers at the Spring Reception organised by Singapore Federation of Chinese Clan Association on Feb 19.

Muslims can break fast with free snack packs on offer at 60 FairPrice outlets

Muslim customers can collect their refreshments 30 minutes before and after Buka Puasa.

No horseplay, ride high this zodiac year with photo shoots at Bukit Timah Saddle Club

Ms Zann Chin, her husband Ting Min Long and their daughter Zaelyn posing for a family photograph with Molly the horse at Bukit Timah Saddle Club on Feb 18.

S’porean professor beats Chinese New Year travel rush to return from China for reunion dinner

Though he is based in China, Dr Samuel Gan, Research Professor of Biology at Wenzhou-Kean University, visits his family and friends in Singapore whenever he can.

Singapore’s harmony must be actively renewed, says PM Wong in Chinese New Year message

The upcoming Chinese New Year is especially meaningful as it coincides with the start of the holy month of Ramadan for Muslims, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.

Galloping in harmony: CNY, Singapore-style

A horse sculpture decoration with other Chinese zodiac animals for Chinese New Year at the entrance of Chinatown Point on Feb 7, 2026.

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

All in good fun: Clowning around in London church

Clowns at a service honouring Joseph Grimaldi at All Saints Church in London on Feb. 1. Clowns wore their Sunday best to the service in its early years, but switched to their clown outfits in the 1960s.

Value maxxing for Chinese New Year: Amp up your hotpot with 18 items, from lobster tail to oden

Elevate your festive hotpot with value-for-money ingredients.

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