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A former travel writer with fond memories of solo adventures in Southeast Asia, Arman is now founder and editor of Everyday People SG.
If you ever see him approaching with a camera and voice recorder in hand, please choose kindness and don’t decline his request for an interview.
“Eventually, I made the difficult decision to step away from my career to focus on understanding my son’s needs. I returned to study special education, educational psychology, and various therapy approaches; not because I wanted to start a business, but because I wanted my child to survive and thrive. “
“Ragas are straight-up sound medicine for the soul. People have experienced it for themselves, and science backs it up as well. Specific ragas can lower cortisol and steady heart rate, bringing balance to the autonomic nervous system.”
Word on the Street | What is the difference between living in Singapore and Japan? Watch the video to hear Solomon’s first-hand experience.
“In societies where fair skin was often idealised – especially for someone with a Chinese name – my darker complexion became a target. I was called names like Blackie and Dirty Skin, words that slowly taught me to believe that something about me was unacceptable.”
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27 – 28 February 2026: Chingay returns with the new theme of “WISH”. Check out our guide to the 2026 edition of the parade.
18 February – 19 March 2026: Ramadan sees the Muslim community fast as an act of spiritual discipline. Here’s a guide to the holy month in Singapore.
17 – 18 February 2026: It’s the Year of the Horse! Here’s a guide to the annual Chinese New Year festivities and traditions in Singapore.
1 February 2026: Thaipusam celebrates the victory of good over evil. Here’s a guide to the annual Hindu festival in Singapore.
31 January – 1 February 2026: Dress up in medieval-themed costumes at Singapore’s very first Renaissance Faire.
29 January – 8 February 2026: Presented by *SCAPE, the festival celebrates the achievements of exceptional young filmmakers.
24 January – 15 March 2026: The wait is finally over! Enter the first and largest Demon Slayer exhibition ever in Singapore.
14 – 17 January 2026: Here’s a guide to the traditional harvest festival celebrated by the Tamil and Hindu communities in Singapore.
“I’m from Shibuya in Tokyo, Japan. It’s one of the busiest and liveliest parts of Tokyo. It’s a very hectic area with lots of tourists coming in. The place where I grew up is especially famous for its fashion. You can also find many architectural companies there.”
9 – 31 January 2026: The 10th edition of the festival marks the first time it will be extended across four vibrant weekends.
Deadline: 10 July 2026 | Objectifs is looking for entries that are a window into the aspirations, desires, and identity of our youth.
25 December 2025 – 11 January 2026: Enjoy exclusive IKEA Family member prices on a wide selection of home furnishings.
21 December 2025 – 21 January 2026: Pasar Malam at Woodlands MRT returns with popular street food favourites and live entertainment.
11 December 2025 – 25 January 2026: Disney’s brand-new production of Beauty and the Beast makes its only stop in Asia, here in Singapore.