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Heritage

Heritage food with a modern touch: How two food families in Singapore are drawing new customers

Yap Wei Jie (right), 48 and Yap Hsiao Cheng, 43 who are running Tanjong Rhu Pau.
Yap Wei Jie (right), 48 and Yap Hsiao Cheng, 43 who are running Tanjong Rhu Pau.

Mexico demands Paris auction house halt sale of pre-Colombian artifacts

FILE PHOTO: Claudia Curiel de Icaza, Secretary of Culture, speaks during an event in Mexico City, Mexico July 18, 2024. REUTERS/Henry Romero/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Claudia Curiel de Icaza, Secretary of Culture, speaks during an event in Mexico City, Mexico July 18, 2024. REUTERS/Henry Romero/File Photo

‘Please try to restock’: Starbucks’ kebaya-clad bear keychain sells out online within hours of launch

The keychain and mug are each priced at $29.90 on Starbucks’ Singapore website.
The keychain and mug are each priced at $29.90 on Starbucks’ Singapore website.

S’pore’s Siddh Peeth Shree Lakshminarayan Temple marks historic consecration after 56 years

Costing nearly $3 million and funded entirely by community donations, the upgrade added 4,000 square feet of space to the historic site.
Costing nearly $3 million and funded entirely by community donations, the upgrade added 4,000 square feet of space to the historic site.

Starbucks’ latest merchandise collection inspired by Peranakan heritage

The keychain and mug are each priced at $29.90 on Starbucks’ Singapore website.
The keychain and mug are each priced at $29.90 on Starbucks’ Singapore website.

Once housing British rulers, heritage buildings in KL draw crowds as living history lessons

Warisan KL, a RM600 million (S$180 million) initiative, hopes to bring heritage sites back to life through community programmes and creating more walkable spaces.
Warisan KL, a RM600 million (S$180 million) initiative, hopes to bring heritage sites back to life through community programmes and creating more walkable spaces.

Peranakan pride: Indonesia’s ‘tan but Chinese’ Benteng people revive their fading heritage

Merry Andayani (left) and Elsa Novia Sena are Benteng Chinese reviving their heritage.
Merry Andayani (left) and Elsa Novia Sena are Benteng Chinese reviving their heritage.

MUIS defends policy of charging market-rate rent for wakaf properties

The facade of the Sultan Mosque is lit up during a light show at the official opening of Gemilang Kampong Gelam on Feb 21, 2025.
The facade of the Sultan Mosque is lit up during a light show at the official opening of Gemilang Kampong Gelam on Feb 21, 2025.

Salomon banks on Milan Cortina 2026 to revive winter sports roots

Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics - Ice hockey - Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, Milan, Italy - February 3, 2026 General view of the Olympic rings outside the stadium ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics REUTERS/Mike Segar
Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics - Ice hockey - Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, Milan, Italy - February 3, 2026 General view of the Olympic rings outside the stadium ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics REUTERS/Mike Segar

Patriots' Gonzalez set to make Super Bowl history as first Colombian heritage player

Jan 25, 2026; Denver, CO, USA; New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez (0) reacts after an interception against the Denver Broncos  during the second half in the 2026 AFC Championship Game at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
Jan 25, 2026; Denver, CO, USA; New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez (0) reacts after an interception against the Denver Broncos  during the second half in the 2026 AFC Championship Game at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.