Community & Cultural Guide

Cultural Translator

Local Language Translator

"Lah"? "Leh"? "Shiok"? What do these mean? And what is Singlish, really?

Social Etiquette & Norms

Get familiar with local norms to avoid unintentional mistakes.

Food Culture

Food is a big part of life in Singapore. It is diverse, delicious and rooted in tradition.

Efficiency & Pragmatism

Singapore values getting things done quickly and practically, focusing on effective solutions and minimal fuss.

Multicultural Harmony

How you can better understand Singapore's rich multicultural society.

Uniquely Singapore

Discover the one-of-a-kind culture and charm that make Singapore truly unique.

Housing & Community Living

Learn what it's like to be part of a community in Singapore, from housing to local customs.

Hyper Local Community

Cooking

Immerse yourself in Singapore culture by learning to cook local dishes like nasi lemak and chicken rice.

Language

Learn a new language while you are in Singapore, try Mandarin, Malay or even Tamil.

Fitness

Discover ways to keep fit and energised no matter your routine in Singapore.

Arts

From galleries to street art, experience the rich artistic expression around you.

Religious Groups

Buddhism

Buddhism is the largest religious group in Singapore, making up about 31.1% of the population.

Christianity

Christianity in Singapore constitutes 19% of Singapore's population, making it the second largest religious group.

Islam

Islam is the third largest religious group in Singapore, making up about 15.6% of the population.

Taoism

Taoism in Singapore makes up about 8.8% of Singapore's population, including Chinese Traditional Beliefs.

Hinduism

Hinduism constitutes of about 5% of Singapore's population. Almost all Hindus in Singapore are of Indian ethnicity with some who married into Hindu families.

Sikhism

Sikhism forms a religious minority in Singapore, with its roots in the military and policing forces of the British Empire. Sikhism makes up only 0.3% of Singapore's population.

Catholicism

Of the 19% of Christians in Singapore, 37.1% identify as Catholic. The Catholic community in Singapore is diverse, including a notable number of foreign Filipino workers.