π° Singapore news and culture
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Mediacorp wins broadcaster of the year for second consecutive time β At the 2026 World Media Festivals in Berlin, Mediacorp took home 48 accolades including a grand award, 21 golds and 25 silvers. CNA's documentary One "Orphan" Every Hour led the wins with a grand award and gold. CNA
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SIFA 2026 kicks off this week under "Let's Play!" theme β The Singapore International Festival of Arts runs May 15β30, featuring a Festival Village at Empress Lawn with free nightly performances, the Makan Culture food-inspired interactive theatre, and large-scale international productions. Highlights include Salesman Zhi Si at Victoria Theatre, an interactive Peruvian Hamlet by actors with Down syndrome, and the walking-theatre spectacle A Light Between Rains. sifa.sg
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LASALLE Show Exhibition 2026 opens May 21 β The annual graduating student showcase features over 600 works across Diploma, BA (Hons) and MA programmes at LASALLE College of the Arts. Artrabbit
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Classical theatre returns with Dream in Peony Pavilion β A beautifully staged classical performance of the renowned Chinese opera is currently running at the Esplanade Theatre, celebrating Singapore's multicultural arts heritage.