‘Titoudao’ review: A haunting exploration of gender inequality, tradition and family ties
Titoudao opens with a scene from a wayang (Chinese street opera) story. Decked out in a bright orange costume, the comedic sidekick character Titoudao dances and bounces across the stage with ease. After a scene in the wayang ends, the small painted backdrop is lifted, revealing an area that appears to be backstage, with storage […]
Enjoy your favourite books at these reimagined library spaces
For bookworms, there’s nothing better than to curl up in a comfortable space and quiet environment to read. Library patrons can now enjoy stylish new spaces to read, thanks to three homegrown furniture brands which have partnered with the National Library Board (NLB) to reimagine reading spaces. The Community TakeOver initiative opens up library spaces […]
Hard-to-find street food, including Vietnamese Banh Khoai and Pork Martabak, star at Regional Hawker Showcase at Raffles Courtyard
It’s a celebration of Southeast Asian hawker specialties at Raffles Hotel Singapore, happening from now till Oct 8, 2024. Raffles Courtyard and Makansutra have reunited to unveil the first-ever Regional Hawker Showcase at Raffles Courtyard, a new series that celebrates regional street food and the remarkable hawker talents behind them. This is the second collaboration […]