Festivals
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Open house
Singapore Kopitiam Team | 19 October 2011
An expatriate family compares how Deepavali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is celebrated in Singapore and London.
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The ties that bind
Singapore Kopitiam Team | 22 August 2011
Let's take a closer look at the traditions and beliefs of Hari Raya Puasa which falls on 30 August this year.
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Dragons, poems and herbal bags
Jasmine Kamiko | 06 June 2011
Singapore Kopitiam's Jasmine Kamiko delves into the legends of old to demystify Duan Wu Jie or Dragon Boat Festival.
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How Vesak Day is celebrated in S'pore
Singapore Kopitiam Team | 11 May 2011
Discover how Vesak Day will be celebrated in Singapore on 17 May this year by Chinese, Indian and Myanmar Buddhists.
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Hongbao Special at the Museums
Singapore Kopitiam Team | 14 January 2011
Hop your way to museums islandwide as Singapore ushers in the Year of the Rabbit.
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Feels like home
Singapore Kopitiam Team | 25 December 2010
Christmas is a very important event on the calendar for the Ambassador of the United Mexican States to Singapore, Mr Antonio Guillermo Villegas Villalobos.
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Let there be light
Malavika Nataraj | 02 November 2010
Deepavali − or Diwali as it’s also called – is perhaps one the biggest events on the Hindu festival calendar.
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Up and down the Singapore River Festival
Brad Bertrand | 02 July 2010
There's much to take in at this year's Singapore River Festival. Here are a few of the highlights, some passed and others wrapping up this weekend.
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4th July -- An American's view
Richard Hartung | 02 July 2010
Singapore Kopitiam blogger Richard Hartung talks about why 4th July usually means fireworks, family and friends.
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Sport knows no boundaries
Singapore Kopitiam Team | 30 June 2010
The 3rd Community Engagement Games Day continues to overcome religious differences through friendly sport and team play.
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.
