Fathers’ Day is coming up. Here are some practical gift ideas for the important men in our lives: For the musical Dad Learn, and perform Daddy’s favourite song. Whether on the piano, the guitar, or just crooning away on the microphone, your performance will melt Daddy’s heart. Don’t know how to play a musical […]
Music is a wonderful medium for us to express ourselves, and it is known as the universal language for a reason. Music can bring people together, and through songs and lyrics, people share their emotions, their experiences, and their love. Music artistes understand this, and often have a fiery passion to create quality music. One […]
During this time of the year, parents are busy getting their kindergartners ready for primary school, as the registration for P1 has already begun in phases. In Singapore, all citizens have the privilege of a compulsory six-year primary school education. Here’s a look at the overview of Singapore’s education system: Singapore’s Ministry of Education (MOE) […]
For most of us, our mothers are our pillars of support. During trying periods such as the Circuit Breaker in 2020—an unprecedented partial lockdown of the nation due to a contagious virus—our mothers remain at the forefront of the house, helming the kitchen and the laundry room, ensuring all of us are well-fed and clothed, […]
As you read the article, admire these beautiful Earth-themed art by Mira Lou. Earth Day is celebrated annually on April 22 to show our support for environmental protection. For some of us with hectic and demanding schedules, convenience can be a godsend. It is so easy to grab ready-to-eat meals off the shelves at convenience […]
Since my interview with Knot d’Amour last year, my plan was to upcycle cookie tins and disposable chopsticks into a drum set. However, the whole process took much longer than I expected! There was a lot of trial-and-error. I wanted the drum set to look as authentic as possible, and I wanted to use only […]
Halloween, celebrated on 31st October every year, marks the beginning of a 3-day Christian observance, followed by All Saints’ Day and concluding with All Souls’ Day. Over time, Halloween became a secular holiday, with its associated festivities, such as Trick-Or-Treating still being observed. This holiday has now incorporated scary beings and symbols into the celebration. […]
The world’s most familiar musical instrument, the piano, is used in a myriad of musical genres, from classical music to jazz, and even modern day pop music. It is also used for solo or ensemble performances, accompaniment, and rehearsals. The piano is often the instrument of choice for inspiring composers because of its versatility and ubiquity. […]
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner again this year, after Chinese New Year. A common legend states that St. Valentine, a Christian martyr, defied the emperor’s orders and secretly married couples to spare the husbands from war. It is probably for this reason that this patron saint’s feast day is associated with love. Over […]
