Category Archives: Social history from the coffeeshop
East Coast Park – A Photo Series
While technically centred more towards the South-Eastern coast of Singapore, East Coast Park is more of a park rather than a beach. Strangely, it is pretty rare to see people in swimsuits here even though the shore is a mere
East Coast Park – A Photo Series
While technically centred more towards the South-Eastern coast of Singapore, East Coast Park is more of a park rather than a beach. Strangely, it is pretty rare to see people in swimsuits here even though the shore is a mere
Architectural Gold along Beach Road
Starting from the tip of the War Memorial Park up to the mouth of the Kallang River, Beach Road is a historic stretch that is home to perhaps some of the most underappreciated architectural gems in Singapore. Located along the
Architectural Gold along Beach Road
Starting from the tip of the War Memorial Park up to the mouth of the Kallang River, Beach Road is a historic stretch that is home to perhaps some of the most underappreciated architectural gems in Singapore. Located along the
Dibashram – A Communal-Cultural Space for Singapore’s Migrant Workers
For 24-year old Shujjal, who recently appeared in a play titled ‘No Man’s Land’ as part of the 2015 edition of OH! Open House edition-Joo Chiat, Dibashram has been his home away from home for the past two years, a
Dibashram – A Communal-Cultural Space for Singapore’s Migrant Workers
For 24-year old Shujjal, who recently appeared in a play titled ‘No Man’s Land’ as part of the 2015 edition of OH! Open House edition-Joo Chiat, Dibashram has been his home away from home for the past two years, a
The uncommon side of Commonwealth and Holland Village
From a very ‘Royal’ HDB to Singapore’s last remaining Hakka Cemetery, visitors can now explore the more uncommon parts of Commonwealth and Holland Village, thanks to a careful designed tour by the team at My Community. Chip Bee Gardens &
The uncommon side of Commonwealth and Holland Village
From a very ‘Royal’ HDB to Singapore’s last remaining Hakka Cemetery, visitors can now explore the more uncommon parts of Commonwealth and Holland Village, thanks to a careful designed tour by the team at My Community. Chip Bee Gardens &
Foo Leong Record Store (富 良 唱片）
“Aunty 有没有英文的歌?” (do you have English songs) “有啊, 有 Justin Bieber ah.” (yes yes, we have Justin Bieber) So began my conversation with 75-year old Mrs Wong, owner of the institution that is Foo Leong Record Store (富 良 唱片),
Foo Leong Record Store (富 良 唱片）
“Aunty 有没有英文的歌?” (do you have English songs) “有啊, 有 Justin Bieber ah.” (yes yes, we have Justin Bieber) So began my conversation with 75-year old Mrs Wong, owner of the institution that is Foo Leong Record Store (富 良 唱片),
What does ‘Support Local’ really mean?
The term ‘support local’ today is primarily used to show support for individuals and independent business that market themselves as new creators of made-in Singapore content. Often, the ‘content’ in mind relates to that of the arts, fashion and the
What does ‘Support Local’ really mean?
The term ‘support local’ today is primarily used to show support for individuals and independent business that market themselves as new creators of made-in Singapore content. Often, the ‘content’ in mind relates to that of the arts, fashion and the
Life in Hougang SMC – Is it any different?
Much has been made about my constituency of Hougang SMC, the second longest opposition held ward since 1991, and a place that I’ve lived all my life. It’s an area that’s been constantly at the centre of political attention, particularly
Life in Hougang SMC – Is it any different?
Much has been made about my constituency of Hougang SMC, the second longest opposition held ward since 1991, and a place that I’ve lived all my life. It’s an area that’s been constantly at the centre of political attention, particularly
What is Singapore Music?
British Invasion, Seattle Sound (Grunge) and even K-Pop are some of the more commonly known genres of music born from their respective nations/states of origin. Which brings a question to mind, is there such as thing as Singapore Music? For
What is Singapore Music?
British Invasion, Seattle Sound (Grunge) and even K-Pop are some of the more commonly known genres of music born from their respective nations/states of origin. Which brings a question to mind, is there such as thing as Singapore Music? For
Ang Mo Kio Swimming Complex
Swimming Complexes in Singapore often have an endearing trait attached to them. For most, it’s a place where we first learnt to swim, a necessity not just for survival but also because it was perhaps the best way to beat
Ang Mo Kio Swimming Complex
Swimming Complexes in Singapore often have an endearing trait attached to them. For most, it’s a place where we first learnt to swim, a necessity not just for survival but also because it was perhaps the best way to beat
Time with a wartime survivour
It’s hard to believe, but within the better part of the next two decades, there will be next to no survivours of the Japanese Occupation, and with it, their personal stories that history textbooks would never tell you about. Thankfully,
Time with a wartime survivour
It’s hard to believe, but within the better part of the next two decades, there will be next to no survivours of the Japanese Occupation, and with it, their personal stories that history textbooks would never tell you about. Thankfully,
Ghim Moh Estate
Unlike its more illustrious surrounding neighbourhoods of Holland Village and Buona Vista (which it is actually part of), Ghim Moh estate is a comparatively quiet enclave that is trying to hold on to its history in the wake of continuous
Ghim Moh Estate
Unlike its more illustrious surrounding neighbourhoods of Holland Village and Buona Vista (which it is actually part of), Ghim Moh estate is a comparatively quiet enclave that is trying to hold on to its history in the wake of continuous
My Queenstown – By residents
More often than not, the idea behind the preservation of monuments in Singapore is usually reserved for buildings or places that have a strong political, religious or national identity. Yet a journey through the recently launched My Queenstown Heritage Trail perhaps
My Queenstown – By residents
More often than not, the idea behind the preservation of monuments in Singapore is usually reserved for buildings or places that have a strong political, religious or national identity. Yet a journey through the recently launched My Queenstown Heritage Trail perhaps
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