Every Chinese New Year, the CBD empties out. It grows quiet, reminding us that without people, it is nothing more than concrete and steel. Which made us wonder: in the same way that these buildings serve no purpose without us, who are we without them? Without our obsessions with the rat race? Without our dreams of material things and the good life?
Watch Next
Lights Out at Blujaz
For years, Blujaz Cafe has been a cornerstone of Singapore’s jazz scene, being one of the only venues where young musicians can perform free of judgment. Unfortunately, its public entertainment license has been cancelled, marking the end of an era. In its final days as a live music venue, a young
A Dramatic Reading of A 12-Year-Old’s Inappropriate Fantasy
In this series, we take compositions from Primary School students, and turn them into real life. This composition was written by a 12 year-old Singaporean student based on the following instructions from her English teacher: “Q: It was a Sunday afternoon. You and your family were relaxing in t
Rev. Yap, The Peacemaker
Rev. Yap Kim Hao was a trailblazer in interfaith dialogue with a life mission of standing up for marginalised communities. Once the Bishop of the Methodist Church of Singapore and Malaysia, he became ostracised by the church for his pro-LGBT stance. One year on from his passing, let us commemorate h
More Videos
Tackling Social Inequality With Literacy
Kids from low-income backgrounds don’t compete on an equal footing with those who come from privilege – this is an uncomfortable truth that is not discussed enough. Stephanie believes that one step to correcting social inequality starts with literacy, and she has made it her personal mission
Singapore, Unfiltered
What Do Singaporeans Feel About Covid-19 Becoming Endemic?
With rising COVID-19 infections in September, the sentiment on the ground is divided: some Singaporeans have been confused by the government’s mixed signals, while others think we should cut them some slack. But the question remains: are we ready to embrace Covid-19 as endemic? Can Singaporeans r
“Breakfast, lunch, it’s on us.”
Warm meals and warmer greetings are what individuals receive at Krsna’s Free Meals, a soup kitchen in the heart of Little India. For over 1 and a half years, Dutch volunteer Sabine has been spending her Friday mornings at Krsna’s, where she takes pride in serving food from the heart to our
What Will Your Neighbourhood Look Like In 2071?
What if we were to tell you that the local landmarks etched in our hearts such as Gardens By the Bay, Sembawang hot springs, and even Haji Lane are at risk of being completely submerged by seawater forever? It might sound impossible, but as things stand, this could very well be our reality in 50 yea
Singapore, Unfiltered
Geylang’s Red Light District is Fading
When sex work gets driven out of Geylang, where will it go? With an impending rezoning and the rise of online platforms for dating and sex work, the demand for brothels on the ground have dropped to an all-time low. Amidst their disrupted livelihoods and loss of their second home, the sex workers
Singapore, Unfiltered
Who is responsible for teaching kids about racism? Parents or schools?
2021 has been riddled with incidents of racism, from the Ngee Ann Poly lecturer to the 55-year-old lady who was assaulted while brisk walking. This Racial Harmony Day, we ask: While conversations about racism are advancing in the public sphere, how are we approaching them with our kids? And who i
