Live music. Flashy neon lights. Flamboyant costumes. Elaborate hairdos. At first glance, a Getai show appears to be an ordinary concert or performance. However, Getai is nothing but ordinary. In fact, the event is staged for ghosts. Yes, you read … Continue reading Singapore’s Getai Culture: Behind the Glitz and Glamour
LGBTQIA+ is missing some letters, so let me really take a step in the right direction. Firstly, let me start by making you truly aware of this term. Secondly, the truly inclusive term used to describe the queer community is … Continue reading Anthropology: Acceptance of Gender Identification and Sexual Orientation in India
If you wonder which nation in South-East Asia tops in terms of development, the answer is Singapore. Besides Hong Kong of China, Singapore ranks tops ranking in free economies as per Wall Street Journal for Economic freedom. The Singaporeans are … Continue reading Singapore: A Developed Cultural Economy
When we speak of Singapore and Malaysia, we’re usually talking about the urban areas or places that are popular tourist destinations. Singapore is normally known for its modern buildings, commercial outlets, events and for being technologically advanced. Malaysia, on the … Continue reading Your Quick Guide to the Kampong Way of Life
Singapore Officially the Republic of Singapore, is an independent seaside town in South East Asia. It lies at one point wide which is around 137 km or say 85 miles north of the equator. From the southern tip of … Continue reading Travel Guide: Top Rated Places to Visit in Singapore
Introduction As the month of February comes to a close, we should recognize the ringing in of the Lunar New Year. But, of course, New Year’s seems a little late, according to the Gregorian calendar. As we follow the lunar … Continue reading Anthropology: A Closer Look at Asian New Year Lunar Traditions
Singapore is home to some of the world’s best infrastructure, the country topped Mercer‘s 2019 Quality of Living survey for Asia, making it one of the world’s most attractive countries to live in. However, behind the facade of shiny skyscrapers … Continue reading Perfect City, Broken Bodies: Migrant Workers in Singapore