Video mood playlists to wrap up your year with

So many things to watch, but so little time.

As the year draws to a close, we want to share with you some of the videos we made that would be great for the different year-end moods you might find yourself in. 

Pensive? In need of inspiration? Want to try something new? To make it easier for you, these videos – from moving to funny and entertaining – are curated in playlists according to moods. Happy holidays!

Holiday vibing

Explore your own backyard, from

Studio Ghibli’s exhibition

in Singapore to the revamped

Sisters’ Islands Marine Park

to the new

Harry Potter interactive art experience

. If it’s a last-minute holiday you’re after, there is always

car camping in Malaysia

and

tea picking in South Korea

. Top five eats in Manila, anyone? Dig into this video playlist to get some holiday ideas.

Feeling hungry/thirsty

Ever wondered what chefs eat in and out of their restaurants? Get into the inner sanctum behind the kitchen doors in our three-part video series

Chef On/Chef Off

, which features the food which chefs make in their restaurants, as well as what they eat outside of work, on their days off.

My Favourite Bar Is…

a series where The Straits Times dives into the hidden gems and iconic spots that Singapore’s top bartenders and bar owners love to frequent. Take it from the pros.

Fancy an osmanthus latte or crispy tomato focaccia... from your neighbour’s home? Visit Coffee by Grace C for your takeaway caffeine kick, or make a trip to dine at Coffee Near Me for sweet and savoury bakes. These spots are among a growing number of

home-based coffee businesses

popping up across Singapore.

Feeling pensive

To talk about death is to attempt to rub off some of the taboo that inadvertently sticks to it. We wanted to, with this series, open up empowering conversations among younger people about end-of-life planning for themselves and their loved ones.

Let’s Talk About Death

is a five-episode docuseries that follows several millennials and their loved ones as they navigate end-of-life planning, and it starts honest conversations about death and dying well. This series garnered more than 2.4 million views across The Straits Times’ platforms.

Once a common sight on Singapore’s waters, kelongs are on the brink of extinction. Timothy Ng, who calls himself “an accidental fish farmer”,

operates a kelong

he bought 20 years ago, located near the western tip of Pulau Ubin, in the East Johor Strait. Today, it is one of Singapore’s four remaining traditional kelongs. With the cost of continuous maintenance and a lack of profitability, the clock is ticking for these wooden fishing platforms. 

When his mother developed Alzheimer’s disease, Glenn Poh took it upon himself to look after her. Here, he pens – and reads – a heartfelt message to mum, about navigating the twists and turns of

caring for an ailing parent

. In Singapore, with its rapidly ageing population and cultural norms of filial piety, many adult children find themselves thrust into the role of caregivers. 

Get inspired 

The Straits Times Singaporean of the Year (SOTY) award

is given each year to a Singaporean individual or group that has made significant contributions to society through achievements, or by going beyond the call of duty to selflessly improve the lives of others in the community. Ronita Paul and Geraldine Lee, who opened a daycare centre for children battling cancer and other critical illnesses, were

jointly named Singaporean of the Year 2023

on March 13. Meet the pair and the other SOTY 2023 finalists in this playlist.

From the internet’s favourite internet playboy with over one million followers,

Bobby Saputra

, to

Pang Gek Teng

, who went from being nearly broke to becoming the chief executive of Surrey Hills Grocer Group,

Wong Kim Hoh meets

people who have interesting, intriguing or inspiring stories to tell.

Try something new

Join The Straits Times journalists as they navigate various aspects of adulting: career, personal finance, and even dating in video series We Try First. Want more tips on investing? Subscribe to the

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Get ideas on what new skill or hobby to pick up – from making beautiful miniatures of uniquely Singaporean objects and places to discovering the joys of birding.

Feeling starstruck

Relive the first night of

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour concerts

in Singapore, meet global stars who played This and That with us, and find out how local singer-songwriter Benjamin Kheng wrote a song in 10 minutes... in a toilet. Meet the stars we met, and bring your fan swag along.