On the 7th September 2020, IPSOS released their findings from an online survey of 1000 Singaporeans and Permanent Residents, aged 18 years old and older. Among the respondents, the attribute “multiracial and multireligious” ranked highest as a marker of their Singaporean identity, with our food culture as a close second.

The historical connections between mainland Singapore and its Southern Islands

The role of arts and culture in sustaining communities

The impact of the Arts and Dementia, their family caregivers and social attitudes

Introducing Sustainability, Culture and Heritage to Preschool Children Through Contemporary Art examines one of Singapore Art Museum’s (SAM) signature programmes, Think! Contemporary Preschool Programme.

In Our Singaporean Values, the researchers identified four salient clusters of respondents – Conservative Democrats, Secular Liberals, Conservative Autocrats, and Middle Grounders. From there, they extrapolated that the key values Singaporeans hold falls within two main categories: first, democracy and the economy, and second, social values. While there is high consensus on the importance of democracy and the economy, there is a wider spectrum of views on social values. Overall, the findings suggest that the population steers closer to centrist views on social values.

In Attitudes towards Institutions, Politics, and Policies, the study found that most Singaporeans have confidence in institutions, especially local ones. However, there are generational differences in the levels of trust, with older respondents expressing higher confidence due to their experience with consistent policies that delivered real socio-economic benefits for their generation, contrasted against the experiences of younger respondents who grew up in an already highly industrialised and economically developed state.

In Lived Experiences in Singapore: Key Findings from the World Values Survey, the broad concept of well-being is explored. This covers themes such as happiness, satisfaction, health, finances, safety, participation in civil society, political experiences, and national identity. One of the findings highlighted that 92.4% of Singaporeans feel either very proud or quite proud to be a Singaporean. This suggests that nation-building efforts have been successful in generating positive feelings among citizens.

Sharing cultural experiences lead us to a more plural and compassionate society

Culture Bytes interviewed Gene Tan, Assistant Chief Executive of National Library Board on bringing people together through the arts, culture and heritage.

Culture Bytes asked Eugene Tan, Director of National Gallery Singapore and Singapore Art Museum about visual art in Singapore and how it encourages a pluralistic outlook.

Culture Bytes interviewed Pooja Nansi on engaging youths in a social media mediated world.Culture Bytes asked Eugene Tan, Director of National Gallery Singapore and Singapore Art Museum about visual art in Singapore and how it encourages a pluralistic outlook.

Culture Bytes asked Eugene Tan, Director of National Gallery Singapore and Singapore Art Museum about visual art in Singapore and how it encourages a pluralistic outlook.

Culture Bytes spoke to Mr Clarence Chan, Founder of Bandwagon Media and co-initiator of Hear65, on music as an emotional bond for Singaporeans.

The Culture Academy presents a 4-part series focused on sharing insights and learnings to help guide the next generation of arts and culture administrators and practitioners.

Musical theatre is a form of theatre that combines song, dance and dialogue in a performance to tell a story.

Theatre-makers and cultural organisations in Singapore are creating innovative and safe spaces to empower children and young people.

Hear65 is a national movement which celebrates and promotes all forms of Singaporean music.