Singapore—situated at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula in South East Asia—is multiracial country comprises of Chinese, Malays, Indians, Eurasians, and many other smaller ethnic communities. Though Singapore is not a Chinese country, ethnic Chinese make up 74.3 % of the country’s population. So, have you ever wondered when did Chinese immigrants first settle…
The Chinese Legend of the Jade Rabbit
Source: Shenyunperformingarts.org Cute, fluffy, and white, the Jade Rabbit is no ordinary bunny. Calling the moon its home, the Jade Rabbit is a mystical and enchanting Eastern legend. When the bunny isn’t busy making immortality elixirs, it keeps the beautiful goddess Chang’e company in the Moon Palace. Out of the various legends explaining the origin…
MUSIC: Remembering Wong Ka Kui, Japanese students singing “Under a Vast Sky” 怀念黄家驹 日本学生日文演唱《海阔天空》
WATCH Remembering Wong Ka Kui, Japanese students singing “Under a Vast Sky” 怀念黄家驹 日本学生日文演唱《海阔天空》 (https://youtu.be/Q6thjhIa268) “Under a Vast Sky” (海阔天空) was a 1993 hit by Hong Kong band—Beyond. The song was composed by the band’s lead vocalist and guitarist, Wong Ka Kui. He expressed his disappointment with Hong Kong’s music industry in the 1990s, through “Under a…
Recipe: Condensed Milk Raisin Cookies
This recipe is adapted from http://jesska.co.za/2012/12/30/condensed-milk-cookies/ Makes 48 Condensed Milk Raisin Cookies (Sugarless) – I replaced sugar with 3 tbsp honey Ingredients: 125g butter 3 tbsp honey 1/2 tin condensed milk (120g to 200g condensed milk – depending on your preference) 1.5 cups flour 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp baking powder a pinch of salt…
Recipe: Raisin Cupcakes with Lychee
This recipe is adapted from ‘Baking with Tropical Fruits’ by Melinda Lim Makes 12 Raisin Cupcakes with Lychee (Sugarless) – I replaced 200 g castor sugar with 3 tbsp honey Ingredients: 1 can of lychee, drained and chopped, reserve the liquid 220 g (7.5 oz) cake flour 1.5 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 200…
Recipe: Kimchi Jeon (Korean Kimchi Pancake)
This recipe is adapted from ‘The Food of Korea‘ Makes 1 10 cm wide round pancake Ingredients: 1 cup (200 g) cake flour 3/4 cup (185 ml) water 1 egg, lightly beaten (OPTIONAL) 1 tsp salt 250 g kimchi 150 g pea sprouts (you can also use carrot or green onions) 2 tbsp vegetable oil Preparations: Combine…
Alternative Seoul Itinerary: Changgyeonggung Palace—The Most Beautiful Palace in Spring
I visited Changgyeonggung Palace during the early spring when beautiful spring flowers, such as plum blossoms, apricot flowers, and cherry blossoms, were blooming around every corner of the serene palace! Though it was a rainy day on April 5, 2017, but the weather didn’t put a damper on my mood to admire the grandeur and simplicity…
Recipe: Longan Coconut Cupcakes
This recipe is adapted from ‘Baking with Tropical Fruits’ by Melinda Lim Makes 12 Longan Coconut Cupcakes (Sugarless) – I replaced 200 g castor sugar with 3 tbsp honey Ingredients: 1 can of longans, 397 g (14 oz), drained and chopped, reserve the liquid 200 g (7 oz) cake flour 1.5 tsp baking powder 0.5…
Homegrown Music Association Revives Nanyin: the ‘Living Fossil’ of Chinese Music
By Li Yen | Epoch Times Staff As the music ensemble begins to play, a transformation comes over the voluble and energetic Lim Ming Yi, an administrative manager and principal musician of Siong Leng Musical Association. Seated in the centre with a wooden clapper, her bearing is sombre as she sings the nanyin vocal piece…
Danroll Cake Shop (Hougang Avenue 8)
Do you agree? Sometimes, the best cake shop is located in your neighbourhood! Take a look at the wide assortment of cakes and pastries sold at Danroll Cake Shop, nestled in the quiet Hougang Village! Danroll Cake Pte Ltd Address: Blk 681 Hougang Ave 8, #01-811 Singapore Tel: +65 6386 4739 ———————————– WATCH Song Composed by the Little Angles of RideToFreedom…
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