Wednesday, 2 September 2026

Month of Filial Piety 孝道月

Singapore - Mandai Crematorium and Columbarium

新加坡 — 万礼火化场与骨灰瓮安置所

The seventh lunar month is also known as "Ghost Month".

农历七月又称“鬼月”。

During this month, the Chinese do not marry, celebrate birthdays, move house, or hold any festivities, for fear of inviting wandering spirits into their homes.

在这个月里,华人不婚嫁、不祝寿、不乔迁、不办各种喜庆之事,以免招引游荡的孤魂野鬼进入门内。

In Buddhism, following Indian custom, the fifteenth day of the seventh month is observed as the Ullambana Festival.

在佛教中,循印度习俗,以七月十五日为盂兰盆节。

Buddhists hold an Ullambana Dharma Assembly to repay the kindness of parents and ancestors.

举行盂兰盆法会,以报答父母、祖先恩德。

Therefore, Buddhists widely regard this month as a time of auspiciousness and filial duty, known as the "Month of Filial Piety".

因此,此月又被佛教信仰者普遍视作吉祥或尽孝之月,称为“孝道月”。


In Vietnam, the seventh month of the lunar calendar is known as the "Month of Wandering Souls" (Tháng Cô hồn), which is similar to the "Ghost Month" observed by Chinese communities.

在越南,农历七月称为“孤魂月”(Tháng Cô hồn),类似华人的“鬼月”。

In Japan, the seventh month of the lunar calendar is known as "Fumizuki" (Month of Letters), a name associated with meanings such as displaying poetry or calligraphy and rice plants bearing ears of grain.

在日本,农历七月被称为“文月”,有“文披挂、稻子含穗”之意。

Sunday, 16 August 2026

Donation 87 捐血

Singapore - HSA

新加坡 — 卫生科学局

Blood donation process.

献血流程。


First, the donor's hand must be sterilised.

首先,必须对捐赠者的手进行消毒。


Next, the needle is inserted, and blood is drawn.

接下来是针和抽血。


Staff members will send the blood for testing to ensure the donated blood is safe.

工作人员会将血液送去检测,以确保捐献的血液安全。


Donors simply need to repeatedly squeeze and release a stress ball throughout the process.

捐献者只需在整个过程中反复捏放解压球即可。


This is my eighty-seventh blood donation.

这是我第八十七次献血。

Saturday, 25 July 2026

Brilliant Design 天才设计

Singapore - Bukit Canberra Hawker Centre

新加坡 — 武吉坎贝拉小贩中心

Bukit Canberra Hawker Centre, which officially opened at the end of 2022, is the first hawker centre in Sembawang.

2022年底正式开业的武吉坎贝拉小贩中心,是三巴旺地区的首个小贩中心。


It won a double honour at the 2025 Singapore Hawker Awards, securing both the public-voted "Most Loved Hawker Centre" title and the inaugural "Healthier-Choice Hawker Centre" award.

在2025年新加坡小贩奖中荣获公众票选的“最受喜爱熟食中心”以及首届“较健康饮食小贩中心”两项双料大奖。


The centre highlights a "dining in a park" atmosphere, incorporating abundant greenery and a design with tropical flair.

该中心营造出“公园用餐”的氛围,融合了丰富的绿植与热带风情的空间设计。


The most mind-blowing thing is the park benches—I really have no idea what genius designed them!

最炸裂的是公园里的长凳,真的不知道是哪个天才设计的!

Wednesday, 22 July 2026

Accompany 陪

Singapore - Mandai Crematorium and Columbarium

新加坡 — 万礼火化场与骨灰瓮安置所

Fortunately, my mommy's urn is interred at Mandai.

幸运的是,我妈咪的骨灰瓮安葬在万礼。


Today, I went to the columbarium to keep my mommy company.

今天,我去骨灰瓮安置所陪伴妈咪。


The overcast, rainy weather today cast a melancholy atmosphere across the entire columbarium.

今天阴雨连绵的天气,给整个骨灰瓮安置所笼罩上了一层忧郁的氛围。


Even though it was raining, having my mommy by my side made me feel warm inside.

尽管下着雨,但有妈咪陪在身边,我感到心里暖暖的。

Friday, 17 July 2026

Hundredth Day 百日

Singapore - Mandai Crematorium and Columbarium

新加坡 — 万礼火化场与骨灰瓮安置所

Today is the hundredth day since my mommy left us.

今天是我妈咪离开我们的第一百天。


As a time marker in funeral customs, the "hundred-day memorial service" is the ceremony held on the hundredth day after the deceased's passing.

作为丧俗时间节点,百日特指逝者离世第一百天的祭奠仪式。


Life spans little more than thirty thousand days, whereas death is eternal.

人生不过三万多天,而死亡却是永恒的。


Cherish your loved ones while they are still by your side.

趁亲人还在身边,好好珍惜他们。

Thursday, 2 July 2026

Ambience 氛围

Singapore - Kelantan Road

新加坡 — 吉兰丹路

Today, let's talk about ambience.

今天,来聊聊氛围。


Arrived at a trendy durian shop.

来到了一家时尚的榴莲店。


The venue is spacious and tranquil.

场地宽敞、清幽。


There is a durian-shaped chair outside the venue.

场馆外有一把榴莲形状的椅子。


The venue includes both indoor and outdoor areas.

该场地包含室内和室外区域。


Although the room is air-conditioned, there is no strong smell of durian.

室内虽是空调室,但并没有强烈的榴莲味。


There are also durian decorations inside the dining hall.

内也有榴莲装饰。


The counter was no different from those of other cafés.

柜台与其他咖啡馆的没什么两样。


Interestingly, this menu looks just like a stock market ticker display.

有趣的是,这份菜单看起来就像股市行情显示屏。


The durian is exquisitely arranged.

榴莲摆放得十分精致。


Nowadays, even the ambience has become important when eating durian.

如今,吃榴莲时,就连环境氛围也变得讲究起来。

Sunday, 28 June 2026

Since 1933 年以来

Singapore - Maude Road (Ming Chung Restaurant)

新加坡 —  茂德路(民众菜馆)

Today, I am introducing a restaurant specialising in traditional Heng Hwa cuisine.

今天,我要向大家介绍一家主打传统兴化菜的餐厅。


This Heng Hwa restaurant was established in 1933 and has a 93-year history.

这家兴化菜馆成立于1933年,拥有93年的历史。


Ming Chung Restaurant was the place where Heng Hwa folks used to gather back in the day to share meals and chat.

民众菜馆可是当年兴化老乡聚集吃饭、话家常的地方。

The restaurant is very unpretentious, with no lavish décor.

菜馆很朴实,没有华丽的装潢。

The food is nothing fancy—just simple, home-style dishes.

食物没什么花哨的——就是些简单的家常菜。


I highly recommend the Lor Mee (braised noodles), Fried Bee Hoon (stir-fried rice vermicelli), Cha Hoon (stew noodles), Trio Golden Platter (fried platter), Fried Batang Fish (pan-fried Spanish mackerel), Braised Bean Curd, and Seaweed Soup.

个人比较推荐的是卤面、炒米粉、擦粉、炸拼盘、煎马鲛鱼、焖豆腐、紫菜汤。


Ming Chung Restaurant Dining Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM

民众菜馆营业时间:周二至周日,下午12点至晚上10点