Festivals/Celebrations

NDP 2026: Ticket applications open from May 23 to June 6

National Day Parade 2026 will be held at the National Stadium, which can accommodate about 42,000 people.

Cambodian avatars pray to spirits for rain, peace with Thailand

Cambodian revellers praying to the guardian spirit Pring Ka-Ek on the outskirts of Phnom Penh on May 21.

NDP 2026: Bigger venue and three new songs, but no Red Lions, mobile column in this year’s parade

National Day Parade held at Padang as seen from Swissotel The Stamford on Aug 9, 2025.

Commander-in-beef: Bangladesh’s ‘Donald Trump’ buffalo wins fans

An albino buffalo in Bangladesh – named “Donald Trump” for its flowing blond hair – has become an unlikely social media star.

Somaliland divisions remain as it marks independence day after Israel recognition

People hold the flag of Somaliland during the parade in Hargeisa, Somaliland, May 18, 2024.

Boycott over Israel takes some glitz off Eurovision final

Noam Bettan of Israel performing the song Michelle, during the last dress rehearsals for the grand final of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, Austria, on May 16.

‘Ninjas’: A small band of stage hands swops out Eurovision Song Contest sets in 48 seconds

A behind-the-scenes view towards the stage as Finland’s Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen rehearse for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna, Austria, on May 15.

Eurovision: 70 years of geopolitics, patriotism, music and glitter

Cypriot singer Antigoni Buxton performs during the dress rehearsal for the grand final of Eurovision 2026.

SIFA 2026 transforms the Civic District into a playground

One of the headline acts of this year's festival, the 30-minute Noli Timere performance runs at Empress Lawn from May 15 to 17 at 7.15pm and 9.15pm, before moving to Punggol Digital District for multiple weekends from May 22 onwards. Admission is free.

Trump's China visit adds sparkle to July 4 celebrations for fireworks maker

Firework products for the U.S. market are displayed at the showroom of Chili Fireworks in Liling, Hunan province, China, April 9, 2026. REUTERS/Go Nakamura

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