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In this series, we profile individuals whose stories and experiences have been left out by mainstream narratives.
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Confessions of a Chinese Major: Learning A Forgotten Language
“Whenever people hear that you're studying Chinese, the first response would be a very shocked one." In an English-educated society where the relevancy of Chinese is dwindling, what are the challenges and experiences of students learning the language? Are they sufficiently equipped to apprecia
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Explaining Heritage to the Next Gen Through Branyo
‘European’ but also ‘Asian,’ what constitutes ‘culture’ for the Eurasian ethnicity? Branyo, a social dance often accompanied by the Kristang song ‘Jinkli Nona’, is one tradition that Veron Ann wishes to continue with her children, in hopes that they will be more in touch with thei
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From Underground Gangster to Healer of Bodies
A Tukang Urut, also known as a healer and practitioner of traditional Malay massage, is typically known via word of mouth among the elder Malay-Singaporean community. 10 years into his craft, Firdaus opens up about how the job has helped him to walk away from violence and darker times in his youth.
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The Man Who Divines Destinies Through Emails
Would you trust your future to be told via an email report? Or would you think it’s a scam? As an ancient divinity technique, Ba Zi (八字) was first devised to forecast disasters and find opportunities for success. Today, Sean has modernised the same philosophies to preserve this sacred art o
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The Coolest Card Trick Club You’ll Ever Meet
When you have a fear of making mistakes, you start to question everything you do. Growing up with low self-esteem became a self-fulfilling prophecy for Leon, who constantly wondered what went wrong and how he "turned out this way". Then cardistry happened, and everything shuffled into place.
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The Girl Who Finds Comfort in Ball-Jointed Dolls
Some ball-jointed doll collectors say that their dolls are a reflection of their personalities. We speak to Mei An, who suffers from anxiety attacks. When she wakes up at night in a panic, she looks over at her dolls and feels reassured. They tell her that everything will be OK. That they’ll get t
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The Nightclub Owner Finding Love At 61
If you were 60, successful, and single, would you still look for love? Addie has earned himself a name as a prominent figure in Singapore's fashion and nightlife scene. Running the now closed Taboo nightclub since the '90s has been his claim to fame—but the limelight has also scared potential s
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Heartland Voodoo: An Afternoon with a Singaporean Witch
Many people associate witchcraft with Satanism, but that couldn't be further from the truth. For Nara, who was once outcasted by peers, being a witch is more than just about charms and hexes. It has given her the gift of feeling comfortable in her own skin. Because of this, she realises that some
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