Author: Arman ShahPage 1 of 29
A former travel writer with fond memories of solo adventures in Southeast Asia, Arman is now founder and editor of The Everyday People.
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.
26 February – 31 March 2025: The annual Ramadan bazaar returns to the iconic cultural district of Geylang Serai.
1 – 30 March 2025: Ramadan sees the Muslim community fast as an act of spiritual discipline. Here’s a guide to the holy month in Singapore.
“Looking back on my life, there were moments that felt very dark. I was never so depressed that I wanted to take my own life, but I did feel it would be easier if God took me away. I didn’t want to burden the people in my life because of my condition. But every time I think that way, God reminds me why I’m important in some people’s lives and why I still need to be here.”
14 February 2025: Who says romance is only reserved for Valentine’s Day? Here are ideas on how to be romantic all year round in Singapore.
11 February 2025: Thaipusam celebrates the victory of good over evil. Here’s a guide to the annual Hindu festival in Singapore.
7 – 8 February 2025: Chingay returns with the new theme of “JOY”. Check out our guide to the 2025 edition of the parade.
“Due to the huge stress I was under, I developed shingles. I was in physical pain as well as mental anguish. But I had made the decision to never work for anyone else again. I was not cut out for that life, and I would be an even bigger failure if I returned to a regular office job.”
On 14 January 2025, Mandai Wildlife Reserve opened its new boardwalk to the public, and we headed down to capture some stunning images.
“Choke Clinch Crank Combat is not just about martial arts; it’s about people. People have all these misconceptions about combat sports. They think it’s a blood sport; that it’s just about two people brutalising each other. There’s some truth to that. But at the heart of it, it’s really about people, right?”
Humans of Sentosa | “Just remember that you are not less than anybody. Know that nobody can be you, like nobody can be me. It might come late, but just be patient, believe in yourself, and you will get recognition. Just do your best, and you will shine in time.”
29 – 30 January 2025: It’s the Year of the Snake! Here’s a guide to the annual Chinese New Year festivities and traditions in Singapore.
25 January 2025: Returning to Aliwal Arts Centre, the festival brings urban art, street culture, and youth subculture to life.
17 January – 6 February 2025: The festival returns to illuminate the Civic District with over 70 light projections and art installations.
17 – 26 January 2025: Singapore will be enclaved in a world of art and creativity for the 13th edition of Singapore Art Week.
17–19 and 24–26 January 2025: Singapore’s largest independent creative festival returns with the brand new ARTBOX Trade Day.
17–19 January 2025: Southeast Asia’s leading international art fair presents 105 leading galleries from 30 countries and territories.
14 – 17 January 2025: Here’s a guide to the traditional harvest festival celebrated by the Tamil and Hindu communities in Singapore.
10 – 11 January 2025: Be sure to attend this one-weekend-only concert that celebrates the iconic works of Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber.
9 –12 January 2025: The Singapore Motorshow makes its grand return, featuring 30 leading automative brands and exciting new market entrants.
From December 2024: The exhibition shows more than 200 of Banksy’s works, such as his original art, prints, sculptures photos and more.