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Climbing Trees Is Serious Business!

Tree climbing is one of those unique outdoor activities that has stood the test of time. Today's middle-aged men have fond memories of shimmying up Tembusu trees in their youth, searching for Y-shaped branches to make into catapults. These days, tree climbing is regarded as an adventure activity, complete with modern safety equipment such as helmets, harnesses and ropes.

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Lifestyle

Journey Through The West

People and Places Lifestyle

In the famous Chinese classical novel 'Journey To The West', the Monkey God and his companions embarked on an epic quest to bring back Buddhist scripture. Along the way, they fought battles with demons, forged wide rivers, and scaled mountains and volcanoes.
Afternoon Delight: Sweet Treats at Bishan Park

Recreation and Activities Lifestyle

Conservation

Seagrass: Dugong Food for Thought

Conservation

Seagrasses are unassuming in their appearance, and are commonly mistaken for seaweed or algae. If you are unfamiliar with seagrasses, it will come as a surprise to you that they are closely related to the lily and ginger families!
Return Of The King

Conservation

Gardening

Pea Sprouts: Easy To Grow, And Tasty Too

Gardening

Pea sprouts, also known as 豆苗 (dòu miáo), are a popular dish at Chinese banquets and at 煮炒('zhi char') meals. They are actually the young seedlings of the pea plant, Pisum sativum.
Getting Festive with Fittonias

Gardening

Facts

We have books, shopping vouchers, calendars and commemorative coins to give away in this issue, especially for nature lovers!