Just a half-hour drive from Sun Moon Lake, the people of Danda Bunun invites you on a unique journey — beginning with a warm welcome ceremony and a toast to the heavens, the earth, and the Bunun ancestors.

In person, Ani Choying Drolma’s “heavenly voice” penetrates into our heart and soul, taking us on a transformative journey of healing.

Kutiyattam, a Sanskrit theatre tradition over 2,000 years old, demonstrates the art of storytelling not through words, but through animated eyes, lively expressions, and evocative gestures.

In its latest exhibition, Storytelling Images, the National Palace Museum harnesses the art of manga to illuminate the profound narratives embedded in traditional ink paintings, breathing new life into these artistic traditions.

Taipei Quyi Tuan’s annual blockbuster, Taipei Dawancha, is a gem of theatrical tradition that offers audiences more than just a rich cultural experience; it promises three hours of laughter and joy, bridging the past and present with humour and heritage.

GuoGuang Opera Company’s Journey through Hell takes us on an extraordinary journey to the Underworld, where a disheartened scholar is appointed as Yama, the King of Hell, for 12 hours. Driven by a desire for justice, he seeks to bring fairness to the spirits who were wronged in life.

To fully explore the rich heritage of the Peranakan communities in Singapore and the Malay-Indonesian archipelago, visit the Peranakan Museum, where you’ll discover their unique cultural expressions.

The jewellery collection at Singapore’s Asian Civilisations Museum is more than just adornment; it tells the stories of Southeast Asia, spanning 5,000 years of history, culture, and its people.

Though I had a basic understanding of Hinduism, it was in Singapore’s Hindu temples where I first immersed myself in puja, a ritual that offers solace and spiritual refuge for troubled souls.

If you ever feel like your senses have been dulled by the hustle and bustle of urban life, a visit to Singapore’s Little India will awaken them.