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.
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.
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 Space Where Food Meets Art
With the recent influx of cafes in Singapore, how do cafe owners Kelvin Kao and Daphne Ling make theirs stand out? CHLOE WONG visits Main Street Commissary and speaks to its owners to find out.
The Low-Down on Low-Waste Takeaway
Want to reduce your wastage when doing takeaway, but not sure where to start? GWENNETH TEO finds out what beginners should know about using reusable takeaway containers.
The HYPE 2022 Christmas Gift Guide
Get ready for the holiday season with our ultimate Christmas gift guide, featuring the best gifts for every budget and interest, lovingly gathered by ASHLEY WONG and EUGENE CHUA.
Adding a Singaporean Twist to Perfume-Making Workshops
ZHAO JIAMIN visits Scentopia for a custom perfume making session and documents her experience.
Blonde, pink, rainbow: How we express ourselves through hair
CELEST TEO looks into why people are obsessed with dyeing their hair, and tries it for herself for the first time at NK Hairworks.
Turning Tides for Blind Boxes
CHLOE WONG explores the resurgence of blind boxes in Singapore, and speaks to blind box enthusiasts to find out more.