Started in 1995 in the US, National Siblings Day, which falls on April 10 and celebrates the bond between siblings, has been gaining traction online, including in Singapore, where some people are marking the day.
Here’s what young people in Singapore have to say about their relationship with their brothers and sisters.
Mr Zepth Yeo (second from left) with his sister and brother.
PHOTO: COURTESY OF ZEPTH YEO
“I have two siblings, a younger brother who is 17 and a younger sister who is eight. I think my best moments with them were on our family trip to Sarawak, Malaysia, in 2023. I remember those times when we were joking and messing around, donning goofy glasses and just enjoying each other’s company without the distractions such as phones.
“The best thing about having siblings is knowing that someone always has my back. My father passed away recently, leaving us and our mother to take care of each other. It is also comforting to know that wherever I go, no matter what place I am in, I’ll never be truly alone or an outcast. In fact, there’s a saying among our community that ‘there’s never a dull moment with the Yeos’, and that is really true. I may be wacky at times, but I know there is always another oddball beside me goofing around with me.” – Mr Zepth Yeo, 18, who is waiting to enter university.
Mr Nathan Lim Shin Luh (second from left) with his twin and younger brothers.
PHOTO: COURTESY OF NATHAN LIM SHIN LUH
“I am very close to my twin brother. Our most memorable hangout was when we decided to watch the newly released Mario movie after school by ourselves. It was a special moment between the two of us because we don’t usually hang out solely with each other.
