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Lauryn Ishak

Passing on recipes between family and friends cultivates the sense of community central to Singapore's kampongs.

Feasts are meant for sharing in Singapore – this one includes fish fried in kedondong pesto, stir-fried clams with curry leaves and prawns dressed in passionfruit.

Sharp citrus, and earthy aromatics like garlic and shallots, make up the base flavours of many of Singapore's signature dishes.

Mamma Soh's garden is full of fresh ingredients: there are chillies and turmeric, ginger, coriander and limes.

Bushels of fragrant, hanging herbs drape the stalls that line Singapore's colourful markets.

Lunch at Mamma Soh's is accompanied by a post-meal family singing session.

Chinese chess is a game played every day in Chinatown.

Making prata in Tekka Market in Little India.

Street market in Chinatown, where shophouses have been reimagined as intimate bars and restaurants.

The Cloud Forest at Gardens by the Bay.