Ah Boy and Friends: Myths, taboos and superstitions, Singapore News,No cutting of nails after sunset, and no singing in the kitchen or you will marry an old man! Ever heard of these taboos and wondered why they exist? In this episode of Ah Boy and Friends, we explore the myths, taboos and superstiti
Ah Boy and Friends: About Confinement, Singapore News,Confinement is a custom practised by many cultures. In the Chinese community, confinement has been embraced for over 2000 years. Practices include having mothers stay indoors for 30 days after giving birth to get sufficient rest. The Indian and M
Ah Boy and Friends: Wedding Customs, Singapore News,Wedding customs have evolved along with changes in our lifestyles and environment. One of the most commonly known adaptation of wedding customs is how the Malay community chooses to hold weddings at the void decks of public flats instead of at home
Ah Boy and Friends: Our Ghost Stories, Singapore News,Many Chinese believe that the gates of hell will open during the seventh month of the lunar calendar. Deceased ancestors would come back through these gates to the realm of the living to visit loved ones. The Malay and Indian communities also hav
Ah Boy and Friends: Ball Sports, Singapore News,With the World Cup in full swing, Ah Boy has also caught the football fever and cannot wait to find out more about the sport from his dad. In this episode, Ah Boy will be exploring unique ball sports of different cultures. He will also learn about popu
Ah Boy and Friends: Naming conventions , Singapore News,In this episode, Ah Boy will be exploring the naming conventions of different ethnic groups. He will also learn how surnames give an indication of where our ancestors are from. Follow Ah Boy and his friends on this learning journey. Ah Boy is a
Ah Boy and Friends: Traditional Medicinal Ointment , Singapore News,In this episode, Ah Boy learns that traditional medicinal ointment originated from Singapore, and that every culture has its own form of traditional medicine. Traditional medicinal ointment was a product in high demand among the Chi
Ah Boy and Friends: Peranakan, Singapore News,\”Pandai\” or \”panday\”? Both mean \”clever\”, but in different languages. In this episode, Ah Boy finds out more about the unique aspects of the language spoken by Peranakans. He will also learn about the hybrid of cultures in Peranakan food and music. Join
