Lifestyle
From wildly popular trends taking the world by storm to unorthodox hobbies and cultures that pique your interest, the Lifestyle section has it all!
Revisiting Haw Par Villa: the world’s most unique theme park 10 years later.
Anthropomorphic animal statues, graphic sculptures depicting death and torture, and a hell-themed museum. These aren’t descriptions of a horror movie — in fact — they’re just some of the interesting sights you will spot in one of Singapore’s most iconic, but perhaps forgotten attractions: Haw Par Villa. CELEST TEO revisits the landmark to explore how it has changed.
No Ragrets? It’s time to erase your regrets.
Some tattoos are only Skin-Deep. Mistakes have been made, now it’s time to undo them. For those who regret getting a tattoo, there are now multiple options for covering them up without having to go through painful laser sessions. Follow ZHAO JIAMIN on the journey of concealing regrettable tattoos.
JESSIA Wants You To Know It’s Okay To Not Be Okay
GWENNETH TEO chats with Canadian singer-songwriter JESSIA, known for her empowering hits “I’m not Pretty” and “Nobody Likes You”, about her experiences opening for OneRepublic on their Asia tour and writing her latest single “Serotonin”.
The Busker with Big Dreams: Meet Singapore’s Youngest Musical Sensation
At the tender age of nine, musical prodigy Lyla Ng has made her mark on Singapore’s busking scene. CHLOE WONG chats with the young talent to find out how she made a name for herself.
Generation Coffee: Revitalising Hawker Culture, One Sip at a Time
EUGENE CHUA dives into the future of hawker culture through the eyes of young entrepreneur Zender Wong, co-owner of Generation Coffee.
Taking Flight: Why Polytechnic Students are Studying Overseas
Attending university is a big life milestone for any young person, and picking the right school and environment is a crucial and personal decision. GWENNETH TEO explores why polytechnic students are packing their bags and jetting out of Singapore for university instead of studying locally.
From Fans, With Love: Why K-pop Fans Make and Collect Fan Support
‘Fan support’ is a longstanding part of K-pop culture, and many K-pop fans make a whole day out of redeeming fan-made merchandise given out at concerts and fan events. As a newbie to K-pop, GWENNETH TEO heads down to two concerts to find out what the buzz is all about.
A Festive Farewell to Tradition: Same Seasons, New Attitudes
CHLOE WONG uncovers the generational shift in holiday sentiments and traditions as Singapore’s youths forge their own festive path.
Ryan Sim, Entrepreneur, Father of Mamastore
EUGENE CHUA speaks to Ryan Sim, the 22 year old Juggling Multiple Ventures as Co-Owner of Mamastore, Clothing Brand Creator, and Freelance Photographer