Etiquette & Taboos
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Confinement confidential
Singapore Kopitiam Team | 31 December 2011
A look at the science behind traditional confinement practices for Chinese, Malay and Indian cultures.
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Ghost stories
Singapore Kopitiam Team | 28 July 2011
American filmmaker Tony Kern came to Singapore for romance – and stayed to make horror films.
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Yes, I do speak Mandarin
Shirley Ngo | 24 December 2010
Singapore Kopitiam writer Shirley Ngo recounts how she learnt Mandarin while growing up in Canada.
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The Indian Wedding Food Guide
Malavika Nataraj | 12 July 2010
Going to eat at a Big Fat Indian Wedding? Here’s how to make your experience more flavor-able….
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Guide to Indian weddings
Malavika Nataraj | 22 June 2010
Going to a Big Fat Indian Wedding? Singapore Kopitiam blogger Malavika Nataraj explains what to expect and enjoy.
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Supernatural Pulau Ubin
Singapore Kopitiam Team | 15 June 2010
As Singapore’s resident gateway back into the 1960s, it’s no surprise that Pulau Ubin has its share of supernatural history.
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Eurasian Cultural Etiquette
Denyse Tessensohn | 28 April 2010
This week, cultural stalwart Denyse Tessensohn lays out the proper way for addressing people of seniority in the Eurasian community.
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Do-dos and no-nos of Chinese New Year
Yong Shu Chiang | 28 April 2010
What are the customs to adhere to, and faux pas to avoid, during new year festivities.
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Surviving the Urban Jungle
Singapore Kopitiam Team | 24 April 2010
Useful Numbers Police 999 Fire Department 995 Taxi 65552 2222/1111 Flight information 1800 542 4422 Places To Eat Fine Dining Establishments All You Can Eat Outlets Eat, Drink & Chill…
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Re-visit Singapore
Singapore Kopitiam Team | 27 February 2010
Have you ever lived in the sunny island of Singapore? Does the thought of chicken rice and chilli crabs make you salivate? Do you have fond memories of Fort Canning…
Kopi-TV: Places & Heritage
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You Can't Goh Rong: Getais and hungry ghosts
Find out the real reason behind empty front row seats at a getai during the Hungry Ghost Festival.
