#Singapore culture

[abroadwebinfo]

Explore everything about Singapore in our comprehensive guide. Discover the vibrant culture, world-class attractions, delicious cuisine, and rich history of this bustling city-state.

From top travel tips and must-visit destinations to insider insights on local customs and traditions, our guide covers all you need to know to make the most of your Singapore experience.

Whether you're planning a trip or simply curious about this fascinating country, dive into our extensive resources and uncover the best of what Singapore has to offer.

[travelernight]

Singapore: A Complete Travel Itinerary For First-Timers

[dailyhatsune]

the old uncle who refuses to wear headphones on the train

[lemon-film]

20 Things Make Us True Singaporeans

🇸🇬✨ From delicious 🍛 delights to our own Singlish lingo, hop on Singapore's reliable 🚆 transport and indulge in the love for durians! Discover why this stunning island nation is truly one-of-a-kind. 😍🌴 #SingaporeUniqueness

[artpopbyceleste]

[lil-shiro]

Valyu celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival is just so important to me 🥮 🥺

[silentreigns]

George vs Pirelli, Max vs the FIA. The drivers really cannot criticize anything publicly anymore and idk if I should laugh or be very concerned

[charlixcxluver]

[cirquedepacchan]

Kahit sa 612, naka-Filipino time pa ako 😔 but a birthday gift is still a gift! 🥳🎁

I had a sketch since last year of the SEAnigang playing pabitin. Only recently did I come back to rework and fully render it, now that I figured out (and also am revealing) my chibi art style.

[lady-hibiscus]

continent does not equal country

i think we should keep up this stuff of separating continents into their own countries and not stereotyping them all as one.

europe has always been prioritized from the start and now ofc nobody thinks brits and french people are the same, or italians and greeks.

asia is slowly getting recognized in mainstream media too with china japan and korea being set apart eventually. (south asia next guys!!)

but one thing that's always confused me is this lack of stuff for africans. everyone is just like "africans" and that's it? i (being asian american) have not really ever heard of separate african countries having their own (don't wanna say stereotypes but) culture or differentiations between regions.

so that's what i think a goal should be! esp as africa is a fast-growing continent that's modernizing as we speak. no more lumping kenya with south africa or madagascar with ghana. let's give every culture its own voice!

[abroadwebinfo]

Explore everything about Singapore in our comprehensive guide. Discover the vibrant culture, world-class attractions, delicious cuisine, and rich history of this bustling city-state.

From top travel tips and must-visit destinations to insider insights on local customs and traditions, our guide covers all you need to know to make the most of your Singapore experience.

Whether you're planning a trip or simply curious about this fascinating country, dive into our extensive resources and uncover the best of what Singapore has to offer.

[southeastasianists]

In a Malaysian boutique, a small group of seamstresses sit at clattering sewing machines, stitching bright flowers and leaves into kebayas, traditional blouses worn by women around Southeast Asia. The kebaya is currently having its moment in the spotlight as Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei and Thailand — in a moment of unity — have jointly nominated it for the UNESCO prestigious intangible cultural heritage list, with a decision expected in 2024.

What makes kebayas special is that they are worn by women of all ethnic backgrounds in a diverse region, according to Lim Yu Lin, who co-runs the family business her grandmother founded in 1955.

“It’s not only meant for one culture,” she told AFP.

Suited to hot tropical weather, the intricately embroidered blouse is usually long-sleeved, and ranges from loose-fitting to semi-transparent, figure-hugging cuts.

A kebaya can cost as little as USD 7 (SGD 9.50) for a simple, machine-made design, to around USD 1,200 (SGD 1,622) for a more intricate handmade piece.

The kebaya: A national symbol and potential UNESCO heritage icon?

Indonesia picked the centuries-old kebaya as its national dress for women after it declared independence from the Netherlands in 1945.

Author and independence activist Soerastri Karma Trimurti celebrated the new country’s cultural roots by wearing a kebaya to the proclamation ceremony. She later became the country’s first minister of labour.

The blouse was later popularised by Malaysian film actors. Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia’s national airlines also used it as the inspiration for their uniforms.

Kebayas were traditionally worn to weddings and formal events, but they are seeing a steady comeback among enthusiasts who wear them in daily life.

In Singapore, Charmaine Neo, 36, said she wears the garment to attend family events, and that it is suited to women of all ages.

“It’s not just limited to the older folks. You see lots of young people also wearing the kebaya,” she said. “It’s very flattering to the figure.”

In Indonesia, 49-year-old Telly Nathalia said it was during a holiday with friends to Central Java province that she decided to start wearing a kebaya every day. In her eyes, it was a way to connect with her country’s history.

“Our ancestors lived here wearing kebaya,” she said. “People would ask, ‘are you going to a party or something? A wedding?’ Because in Indonesia when you wear a kebaya, they would think that you are going to something special.”

Of culture and identity

The kebaya is believed to have originated in the Middle East and was once worn by both men and women. Over a dozen styles have been developed across Southeast Asia, mostly in Indonesia and Malaysia.

“It’s a form of traditional women’s garment that has evolved over time,” said Yeo Kirk Siang, a senior director at Singapore’s National Heritage Board (NHB), which organised a kebaya exhibition in April following the UNESCO nomination. “There was a kind of fusion of cultures, influences and different communities that brought about their own kebayas.”

Oniatta Effendi, a fashion designer in Singapore who creates modern takes on the traditional blouse, said it is a symbol of cultural heritage.

“Many of us grow up seeing a kebaya worn by our mothers and grandmothers. It represents our culture, our identity,” she said, according to an NHB statement.

“The kebaya may present itself differently in different countries. Its significance to each person may also be different, but one thing is certain: the kebaya brings us together through an identity that is shared.”

[folkfashion]

Samsui woman, Singapore, Ng Moey Chye by Nicky Loh

[lynne-monstr]

someone tried to put a 6pm meeting on my calendar today and I immediately hit "decline"

[dognonsense]

I have a question this blog has is punk yet I have been wondering where are the mutual aid links for helping people in general, or why haven't you spoken on Palestine, can you please explain

i use multiple tumblrs. This account is a side tumblr where posts i see of folk punk music, punk fashion, and patches go specifically. Some specific politics ill sometimes toss here but rarely. Mutual aid posts and palestine are considered general posts in my sorting system so they would go to my main account @folkpunkjester . I only really make original posts on here just posting a patches update or promoting my music. I dont really talk about politics much online besides reblogging, Im not very confident speaking on them in a digital space. I prefer to talk in person about politics. Im sorry to disappoint in that area.

[katiajewelbox]

Magical drone show with giant flying dragons! It's so amazing to see how artistic drone displays are evolving.