Great Escapes: Modern Wonders and Cultural Charm in Singapore

But the true magic of Singapore is that it has achieved its 21st-century dream without sacrificing its cultural charm, of which there is ample. Singapore has always been a place of churn. When the British East India Company first arrived in 1819 the island was sparsely populated.

Lunar New Year parade returns to Singapore

Chingay, which is derived from the Hokkien pronunciation of the Chinese phrase “costume art,” has its roots in processions held to honor deities, tracing back to mainland China, according to organizers.