Welcome to Culturepaedia, an online repository on Singapore Chinese culture.
While Singapore Chinese culture is unique in many ways, it does not exist on its own. It is a piece in the colourful tapestry of multicultural Singapore, and the Chinese cultural landscape across the world.
In the immigrant society of Singapore, multi-ethnic and multicultural interactions gave rise to a rich and diverse local culture scene. From sojourners to settlers, the Chinese immigrants sunk their roots and shaped a distinct brand of Chinese culture that is a part of Singapore’s heritage.
Featuring articles by scholars and experts from academia and the wider community, this bilingual repository offers an accessible introduction to Singapore Chinese culture and its evolution through the years. It was launched in July 2024 with eight main categories: Communities, Language and Education, Popular Culture and Media, Social Practices, Literature, Art, Music, and Stage Performances.
The repository will continue to be updated and expanded over time. Occasionally, the editorial team will also release special curated content to showcase diverse perspectives and enrich the site with more in-depth knowledge.
Culturepaedia is an initiative by the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre, which is dedicated to the promotion, research, and documentation of local Chinese culture and the arts.
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Detail of Liu Kang’s Life by the River, 1975. Oil on canvas, 126 x 203 cm. Gift of the artist, National Gallery Singapore Collection, courtesy of National Heritage Board. (In mobile version)
Detail of Georgette Chen’s Still Life with Cut Apple and Orange, circa 1928–1930. Oil on wood panel, 26 x 34cm. Gift of Lee Foundation, National Gallery Singapore Collection, courtesy of National Heritage Board. (In mobile version)
Detail of Chen Wen Hsi’s Herons, 1991. Chinese ink and colour on paper, 123 x 245 cm. Singapore Art Museum Collection, courtesy of National Heritage Board.
Detail of Cheong Soo Pieng’s Drying Salted Fish, 1978. Chinese ink and watercolour on cloth, 55.5 x 88.5 cm. Gift of Trans-Island Bus Services Ltd, National Gallery Singapore Collection, courtesy of National Heritage Board.
Detail of Chua Mia Tee’s Epic Poem of Malaya, 1955. Oil on canvas, 105.5 x 125 cm. This work has been collectively adopted by [Adopt Now] supporters. © Chua Mia Tee and family. National Gallery Singapore Collection, courtesy of National Heritage Board. (In mobile version)
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Detail of Georgette Chen’s Durians and Mangosteens, 1965. Oil on canvas, 45 x 55.3 cm. Gift of the artist’s estate, National Gallery Singapore Collection, courtesy of National Heritage Board.