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The Asian Civilisations Museum (above) and the Central Fire Station (left) are part of the light-up that will last till Aug 30.

An arty August

An arty August: Civic district is painted red for National Day

Museums to reopen next Friday with limit on visitors

Museums to reopen on June 26, followed by heritage centres on July 3

Sri Warisan has taken traditional Malay art forms like dikir barat to more than 110 cities in 40 countries.

Keeping Malay art forms alive

Dancers from Apsaras Arts at the performance of the production Alapadma - The Lotus Unfolds, which was presented by the Madras Music Academy for its annual Dance Festival in January. Apsaras Arts has branched into schools and digital technologies to

Putting fresh spin on tradition

Thow Kwang Industry's Mr Tan Teck Yoke, his wife Yulianti Tan and niece Stella Tan. The family-owned pottery business conducts programmes at kindergartens, primary and secondary schools, as well as tours of its famous dragon kiln - one of only two le

Breathing new life into dragon kiln

Mr Michael Ker, third-generation owner of Kway Guan Huat Joo Chiat Popiah, says it is important to educate the public about the dish. He has brought popiah to festivals promoting Singaporean food around the world, and the shop has also held food tour

Serving up a taste of Singapore

Nam Hwa Opera is reaching out to the younger generation by holding classes at schools. The group has also uploaded some of its performances on social media to engage Singaporeans who have had to stay home during the circuit breaker period.

Nurturing young enthusiasts

Mr G.T. Lye is credited with reviving wayang Peranakan and remains active in promoting it.

Fighting for wayang Peranakan