Superstition
Exploring the ongoing popularity of Feng Shui in Singaporean society
In modern Singapore, belief in the superstitious practice of Feng Shui remains high, as inhabitants look to old traditions to grasp control of their lives
Is there a role in modern Singapore for superstitions and the little ways they control us?
Iowa Cheung reflects upon the local superstitions followed by Singaporeans, and whether they - even indirectly - have value in the modern world
Where mental illness is blamed on spirits, we need to be human to reach people
Some religious cultures misattribute mental health issues to spiritual possession - they won't seek help if care directly challenges their faith
Kumanthong, Ghost Babies, and Child Angels: the persistence of superstition in Singapore
Kumanthong are said to be the spirits of foetuses, who must be adopted and cared for in order to bring luck, health and prosperity.
Food for thought: the Hungry Ghost Festival of Singapore
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Singapore's Hungry Ghost Festival is said to honour memories of the dead, but has this tradition run its course in today's modern society?
‘A Mystery to Ourselves’: from the Witches of Warboys, to an epidemic of Tik Tok tics
Our lives, our peers and the times we live in can have compelling effects on the afflictions we experience - whether those afflictions are physical, or psychological
The mystery of the Gedriya: Unexplained lights over the Arabian Desert
When a mysterious light appeared over the Hadhramaut desert, Bedouins agreed it must be the Gedriya - said to grant wishes during Ramadan
Behind the times: living in a modern era doesn’t inoculate us against believing in curses
Belief in the supernatural doesn’t thrive or decline by decree - even in a technological society such as ours, superstition can take hold
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