Singapore Lah!

Say it Like a Local

100

The national bird of Singapore

The Crimson Sunbird.

(Aethopyga siparaja) was declared as such by the Nature Society (Singapore) in 2015.

200

Singapore's original name when it was founded in the 14th century

Temasek

The first name for Singapore was Temasek, meaning "sea town" in Malay. You can still find it used in many institutions around Singapore like "Temasek Blvd", and the "Temasek Foundation"

300

In Malay, the name “Singapore” means

Lion City

400

Can you name a few singlish words in the oxford dictionary? (hint there are 27)

𝐴𝑙𝑙𝑜𝑤 𝑎𝑛𝑦 𝑓𝑟𝑜𝑚:

Ah Beng, Aiyah, Aiyoh, Ang Moh, Atas, Blur, Char Kway Teow, Char siu, Chilli crab, Chinese helicopter, Hawker centre, HDB, Kiasu, Killer litter, Lah, Lepak (n), Lepak (v), Lepaking, Shiok, Sabo, Sabo (v), Sabo king, Sinseh, Sotong, Teh Tarik, Wah, Wet market

500

Question: In Singapore, what does the phrase “kiasu” mean?

The fear of missing out or losing out.

Lion City Iconic Landmarks

100

Question: What iconic Singapore landmark is shaped like a lotus flower?

The ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands (Look out the window!)

200

Which neighborhood in Singapore is known for its vibrant street art and cultural heritage?

Kampong Glam

300

Which theme park was built in 1937 by the makers of tiger balm?

Haw Par Villa.

Haw Par Villa, built in 1937 by the creators of Tiger Balm, was designed to teach traditional Chinese values through statues and scenes from folklore and Confucianism. The park was named after its founders, brothers Aw Boon Haw and Aw Boon Par, who were originally from Burma.

In the 1970s, it was a popular attraction and one of the few entertainment options in Singapore. Crowds flocked to this unique mythological theme park, located on Pasir Panjang Road.

400

Can you name all 6 MRT lines (Not just the colour!)

MRT lines: North-South line, East-West line, North-East line, Downtown-line, Circle line, Thomson-East-Coast line.

500

The tallest natural point in singapore

Bukit Timah Hill

Let's Makan

100

a. This famous Singaporean is fruit known for its pungent smell.

b. This famous building in Singapore is inspired by this fruit.

a. Durian ^{(𝑆ℎ𝑎𝑚𝑒 𝑖𝑓 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑑𝑖𝑑𝑛'𝑡 𝑘𝑛𝑜𝑤)}

b. The Esplanade

200

Singapore’s most famous street food dish that is made from rice noodles and spicy chili sauce, often with chicken or seafood

Laksa

300

This famous Singaporean seafood restaurant is often credited with coming up with the recipe of the Chilli crab

Palm Beach Seafood

^{At 514 Upper East Coast Road in 1962.}

400

In the 1960s, Hainanese Chicken Rice became famous after it was sold at this historical Singapore landmark.

The Great World Amusement Park

500

What did I order at the kopitiam?
"Kopi C Gau Peng"

An order for strong iced coffee with evaporated milk and no sugar.

_{(𝐼 𝑓𝑎𝑐𝑡 𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑐𝑘𝑒𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑠.)}

Merlion Moments: National Identity, History & Geography

100

Singapore gained independence from Malaysia in...

1965

200

How many official Merlion statues are there in Singapore?

There are currently six Singapore Tourism Board-approved Merlion statues in Singapore.

_{1. Merlion Park: The iconic 8.6-meter-tall original statue.}

_{2. A smaller, two-meter-tall "Merlion cub" stands near the original.} 

_{3. Tourism Court (near Grange Road): A three-meter-tall glazed polymarble statue.} 

_{4. Mount Faber's Faber Point: A three-meter-tall polymarble statue.} 

_{5. Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1: A pair of Merlion statues at the entrance of a carpark.} 

_{6. Sentosa Merlion: The 37-meter-tall Merlion statue that once stood in Sentosa was closed in 2019 to make way for a themed linkway between the north and south shores of Sentosa.} 

300

Singapore’s national flower

The Vanda Miss Joaquim orchid

^{A cross between Vanda hookeriana and Vanda teres, the orchid is named in memory of Miss Agnes Joaquim, who bred the flower in her garden at Tanjong Pagar in 1893. It was recorded as Singapore’s first orchid hybrid and the world’s first Vanda hybrid, and soon became popular all over the world as a cut flower due to its beauty and hardiness}

400

The trendy CHIJMES, full of restaurants and bars today, used to have a very different vibe. What was it before it became the hotspot we know now?

Chijmes: Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus Middle Education School

^{The Chijmes landmark of today, with its plethora of restaurants and bars, used to be a girls’ school. Established in 1854, the place formerly housed an orphanage for abandoned babies, nuns’ quarters and a chapel.}

500

The main island of Singapore

Palau Ujong

Lah-tastic Tidbits

100

The only year in the history of the F1 singapore grand prix without a safety car incident.

2024

200

a. This MRT station recently opened around Bukit Timah, and the central Water Catchment.

b. ^{(𝐷𝑜𝑢𝑏𝑙𝑒 𝑃𝑜𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑠!)} The name of Singapore’s first MRT line.

a. DT4 Hume Station 

b. The North South Line

300

Singapore Airlines flight attendants, known as "Singapore Girls," are renowned for their traditional cabin uniforms. What are these uniforms known as and who designed them

Singapore Airlines' iconic cabin crew uniform is know as the sarong kebaya.

^{The designer was Pierre Balmain! The kebayas feature traditional Asian Batik and come in four colors, each representing different ranks of the female crew.}

400

The number of countries can Singapore Passport holders access Visa Free? (ie. no other supporting documents requirements eg. electronic travel authorisation or other travel documents, only a passport.)

128. (Not 196!).  

_{(Allow 0)}

500

This place used to be the seat of power for the king in 14th century Singapore

Fort Canning hill.