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Most Digits Recalled For The Square Root Of 61
Emma Lin Ziwei was 8 years 1 month, and managed to write down from memory 510 digits for the square root of 61, an irrational number. She was tested in her home on 17 Mar 2026. She chose to do 61 as this is Singapore’s 61st year of independence. At 7 and 8, she topped the Singapore Primary School Xiang Qi ... Read More »
Longest Straw Fire Dragon Dance
Sar Kong Mun San Fook Tuck Chee Temple and its lion dance troupe performed Singapore’s longest straw fire dragon, measuring 72.5m, on 20 Mar 2026 to celebrate the birthday of the Earth Deity or Tua Pek Kong. It took 76-year-old Master Yan Meng Chye almost a year to craft the straw dragon, working on weekends. Thousands of lighted incense sticks were inserted ... Read More »
Longest Piano Playing Relay
For 24 hours, and ending at noon 28 Mar 2026, Bayfront Station was the stage for more than 50 pianists, aged 5 to 88. The piano relay kicked off SMRT’s plan for a year of piano-related events across its network. The performance was broadcast live on YouTube. Some well-known names who participated include Jonathan Soh (lead coordinator), Danny Koh, Robert ... Read More »
City Square Mall’s Two Blooming Records
After a $50 million renovation, City Square Mall introduced a revamped retail mix, upgraded communal spaces and expanded dining options. On 10 Mar 2026, it marked the revamp with two record entries: the Largest Display of Sequin Art and the Largest Art Display of Recycled Milk Bottles. Using the ‘blooming’ theme, the first record was a 13-by-3.8m interactive flower display ... Read More »
Largest Group Of Seniors Learning Generative AI Tools Together
Bukit Batok CC and SG Digital Office organised a GenAI workshop on 15 Mar 2026 at the Bukit Batok St 21 community hall. 332 people came to learn from Dr Chiew Tuan Kiang, who helms the Digital Club @ Bukit Batok. The initiative aims to empower seniors to stay confident and safe in the digital world. The event followed by ... Read More »
