history
clothing
food
games/sports
misc.
100
This javanese prince saw the LION (possibly Lucas tan) and thus founded the first notable settlement in Singapore, naming it Singapura.
Sang Nila Utama
100
Headdress worn by Sikhs to wrap up long hair, also useful to stay safe during haircheck
Turban
100
The name of the famous malay food that has coconut rice
Nasi Lemak
100
This traditional Malay game involves kicking a feathered shuttlecock and tests footwork and balance.
Chapteh.
100
This unique culture was created as a mix between two ethnicities.
Peranakan
200
Which historical conflict led to the introduction of Racial Harmony Day?
Racial riots of 1964.
Racial harmony day serves as a reminder as to what could happen if we fail to safeguard Singapore's racial harmony.
200
The Chinese Cheongsam is traditionally made from this shiny fabric.
Silk.
200
Chickpeas that are roasted slightly without oil or salt, and were the snack locals ate in the cinemas before popcorn invaded them.
Kacang Puteh
200
In this Indian game, players move around the board with dice, climbing up and avoiding sliding down.
Snakes and Ladders
200
Incendiary devices used as a part of cultural activities used simultaneously while shouting ethnic phrases, banned in Singapore due to arson concerns.
Firecrackers
300
This place used to be called "Bukit Larangan" or "Government Hill" until 1882.
Purportedly the resting place of the last king, Iskandar Shah, a keramat (Muslim shrine) dedicated to him was located on the hill.
Fort Canning Hill
300
The intricate embroidery on a traditional Cheongsam often includes patterns of this animal, which symbolizes power and strength.
Dragon
300
A Chinese heritage snack that is well-loved by locals for its soft, pillow-like consistency. It is white on top and green below.
Tutu kueh
300
A sport prevalent in Southeast Asia that may have originated from China, known as cuju in Chinese.
It is played with a rattan ball and players can only use their feet, knees, shoulders, chest and head to touch the ball.
Sepak Takraw
300
This Chinese instrument, often played during New Year celebrations, has 21 strings and a wooden body.
Guzheng
400
The Baju Kurung has its roots in which historical empire known for spreading Islam and Malay culture in Southeast Asia?
Malacca Sultanate
400
In Indian weddings, brides often wear this color to symbolize purity, fertility, and prosperity.
red
400
Largely consumed by a group despising durians, this cuisine was introduced by British colonialism and increases risk of heart failure with heavy red meats
Caucasian cuisine
400
This traditional Malay spinning top game was once part of post-harvest rituals and believed to promote strength and balance.
Gasing
400
This Article in the Singapore Constitution safeguards racial equality and non-discrimination.
The constitution was created on 22 December 1965.
Article 12
12.—(1) All persons are equal before the law and entitled to the equal protection of the law.(2) Except as expressly authorised by this Constitution, there shall be no discrimination against citizens of Singapore on the ground only of religion, race, descent or place of birth in any law or in the appointment to any office or employment under a public authority or in the administration of any law relating to the acquisition, holding or disposition of property or the establishing or carrying on of any trade, business, profession, vocation or employment.
500
Xiao po (sio bo in hokkien) was the old Chinese name for the area around this place.
the area around City Hall (northern regions at the stream of the Singapore river, bounded by Fort Canning Road and River Valley Road to Beach Road and Middle Road.)
500
The name of the skirt worn with Baju Kurung.
Kain Songket.
500
An ingredient to lighten the texture and to add a fullness and earthy flavour to murukku.
Urad flour
500
Practised by kerambit-wielding Indonesians, this cultural sport is a martial arts form embedded within the heritage of the Javanese. The Singaporean team dominated the championship in 2023.
Pencak silat
500
Often played by chain-wearing youths with perms and blueberry smells, this ball game is prevalently visible across Singapore's various housing estates and is an intense sport deeply loved by ryken.
It is enjoyed by all races
Pickup Basketball