Culture and Trends

Old school Holland Village party shop Khiam Teck to close end June

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But the boom of e-commerce, particularly post-COVID, has resulted in a “very quiet” store within the last two years. Weekends are especially empty, Mdm Ang shared in Mandarin, although she doesn’t quite know “where customers disappeared to”.  “Last time, customers will bring their children here. Now I don’t see children coming to buy toys or … Read more

The Orchard Road busker whose traditional Chinese instrument has a 3,000-year history

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However, he is less sanguine about the opportunities for those inspired to follow his footsteps. “In Singapore, you can’t earn much as a performer,” he said. “Even if I teach the students, where can they go after that? It is very difficult to make a living out of this.” For now, he finds fulfilment in … Read more