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By Vibrant Dot Staff Do you dare to climb Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak at 8,850m above sea level? Taming Mount Everest has long
Learning Science Through Experiments and Drone Flying
When we visited 1 Academy on a Saturday afternoon, the students were busy doing experiments with the latest science kits that Mr. Howard Yu had
Postmodernism’s Far-Reaching Effects on Humanity
By June Low | When people agree to disagree, we often hear them say, “That’s true for you but not for me,” or “That’s
Embrace Dyslexia
Around 20,000 primary and secondary school students in Singapore are diagnosed with dyslexia. An average of one to two students could be dyslexic in a
Art Speaks: An Artist’s Journey in Painting
Monica Chua Ah-Huwa’s face lights up when she starts sharing with us her forty-five-year art journey. “Painting is a happy thing. I will forget my
When Life Hurts, Let Us Help!
Michael Ong – a Singaporean with a down-to-earth demeanor has devoted his life helping the youth and the underprivileged in Vietnam for the past 14
Ordinary Singaporeans, Extraordinary Stories: Paralympic Medallist on Overcoming Adversity…
By Vibrant Dot Staff Sometimes, the most painful events in life can become the greatest drive for a person’s life passion. Barely one week old,
Singaporean Boy on a Mission to Save Orphans in China
A mission to save orphans? You can call it remarkable, or even heroic, perhaps? On June 1, Singapore representative for this incredible mission – Borong
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On the walls of artist Choo Keng Kwang’s studio hang a plethora of his oil paintings ranging from Chinatown scenes and doves to a beautiful
Love & Patience Saved a Boy With ADHD
There are many problems in life that you will never have immediate solutions to; but so long as we sincerely and whole-heartedly put our efforts
Gallerist Continues His Parents’ Legacy
Howard Yu, a professional teacher turned gallerist, is visibly delighted to talk about art appreciation. In 2013, Yu founded Da Tang Fine Arts Enterprise Pte
Blazing A Trail With T’ang Quartet
Since 1992, T’ang Quartet has been embarking on critically acclaimed adventures with a purpose – to bring music appreciation to a larger audience. Also known
Reinventing Chinese Opera in Singapore: Chinese Theatre Circle
Many traditions and cultural remnants are dying out fast in Singapore, and one may say that Chinese Opera is easily one of them, despite being
Singapore’s Coolest Workspace
SINGAPORE— Located on the 34th floor of One Raffles Place, Spencer Ogden, the region’s leading energy recruiter, launched one of Singapore’s coolest workspaces on 22
Is It Tough to be Virtuous When You are Rich?
TAIWAN—My first teaching experience at an aristocratic private school was fraught with difficulties. I had a student who hurtfully declared, “My mom said we who
Enrich Life by Sharing
Primary School Teacher Dad once shared with me a thought-provoking story. In a devout place where everybody attends Sunday service, there was a businessman who
Daddy, Are We Rich?
When a child asks, “Dad, are we rich?” the typical American dad will reply, “I am, but you are not. I earned my money through
What Women Really Want for Valentine’s Day
My idea of how Valentine’s Day should be spent has evolved over the years. I had spent 10 years in all-girls schools, which meant celebrating
The 5 Pillars of Art Appreciation
Do you recall the article, “How to Evaluate Good Art?” published in the 17 – 30 October 2014 issue of the Epoch Times? This article
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