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FESTIVALS
HO YEAH FESTIVAL:
SINGAPORE'S FIRST CANTONESE & HAKKA FESTIVAL
PROJECT DIRECTOR (2018)
“Ho Yeah Festival” is the first-ever Cantonese and Hakka themed festival aimed at inspiring fellow youths to connect with their roots. Graced by Minister Josephine Teo and Senior Minister of State Mr Chee Hong Tat, this ground-up youth initiative was made possible with the support of 18 organisations and over 100 youth volunteers. Lined with a whole range of exciting programmes, Ho Yeah Festival attracted over 1,000 members of public.
More event photos/videos at: https://www.facebook.com/hoyeahfestival/
MEDIA REPORTS:
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March 23, 2018 (聯合早報): 年轻人发起 “好嘢节” 推广客粤文化
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March 26, 2018 (聯合早報): 披戴 “红头巾” 了解广东和客家文化历史
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1 of 20 Selected projects featured in Our SG Fund “Our Ideas Our Home” 2018 Publication
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March 25, 2018: Opening address by Minister Josephine Teo in Cantonese
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March 25, 2018: Public address by Senior Minister of State Chee Hong Tat
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April 3, 2018: Minister Josephine Teo’s Facebook Post about Ho Yeah Festival
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April 20, 2018: Senior Minister of State Chee Hong Tat’s Facebook Post about Ho Yeah Festival
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Singapore Heritage Festival 2020:
A Digital Edition
"Ordinary Objects with Extraordinary Stories"
PROGRAMME CO-HOST (2020)
The "Ordinary Objects with Extraordinary Stories" programme is a collaboration between the National Heritage Board and Singapore Heritage Society (SHS). In her capacity as co-investigator for SHS' two-year research project on historic places of worship in Telok Ayer, Tanjong Malang and Tanjong Pagar, Lynn shared about the unique stories of historic places of worship in Singapore and the roles they play in society through a series of ordinary everyday objects.
Video of Live-stream at: https://www.heritagefestival.gov.sg/programmes/ordinary-objects-with-extraordinary-stories?fbclid=IwAR1f79m-lj_rR7TTwPERdI9EpfKuFML_hhgo7OXqXX-d7AsSAkAXWBzIttU
FOLLOW-UP MEDIA INTERVIEW:
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Jul 3, 2020 (Captial 95.8 FM): 城市琪遇记
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Silver Friends CNY Carnival
PROJECT CO-DIRECTOR & VOLUNTEER TEAM MANAGER (2017)
Silver Friends Chinese New Year Carnival (11th Feb 2017) is jointly organised by the Central Singapore Community Development Council, People’s Association, Leng Kee CCMC, Team Young NTUC Volunteers, SMU Rotaract Club and NTUC Health Silverace Senior Activity Centres.
We reached out to a total of 170 senior citizens from Lengkok, Bukit Merah, Redhill, Telok Blangah and Whampoa, and engaged 96 youth volunteers. Besides wonderful performances by p.L.a.Y!, Lengkok SAC, Bukit Merah SAC, and Lengkok CC, the feeling of nostalgia was in the air as we relived the Professions in early Singapore with specially designed carnival game booths and fashion parade featuring Majie, Samsui Woman, Pawnbroker, Orang Laut, Getai Performer, Kachang Puteh Man, Satayman, and Mata-Mata!
EXHIBITIONS
“New World, New Life” Exhibition
(落地生根，开拓新家园)
CURATOR & RESEARCHER (2018)
The “New World, New Life” Exhibition is the biggest and longest multi-sensory exhibition ever held in 33 years of Singapore Federation of Chinese Clan Associations (SFCCA)’s history.
Curated to commemorate Singapore Bicentennial in 2019 and pay homage to our forefathers, the 260-square-meter-exhibition is opened daily from 11.30am to 6.00pm to the public from 19 November 2018 until 28 April 2019 at the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre Level 1 Ho Bee Concourse.
Visitors include diverse profiles, including distinguished guests such as President Halimah Yacob and Minister of Education Ong Ye Kung.
360-degree virtual exhibition version is available at: www.sfcca.sg/nwnlvrtour
MEDIA REPORTS:
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Nov 5, 2018 (Straits Times): Singapore Federation of Chinese Clan Associations to roll out calendar of events for bicentennial
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Nov 5, 2018 (Channel 8 新闻): 宗乡总会推出“无名英雄” 系列活动 向先辈致敬
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Nov 6, 2018 (Channel 8: 十分访谈): 我国开埠两百年 纪念先辈血汗史
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Nov 11, 2018 (聯合早報): “开拓新家园” 展听《过番歌》忆先辈
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Nov 12, 2018: 《狮城有约》新加坡开埠 200周年：重现先辈生活面貌
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Nov 19, 2018 (聯合早報): 感受被 “卖猪仔” 经历 宗乡总会 “落地生根” 展览开幕
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“Teachers at the Heart of History” Exhibition
CURATOR & GRAPHIC DESIGNER (2019)
As part of the bicentennial commemoration, “Teachers at the Heart of History” exhibition was curated for National Institute of Education (Singapore) Visitor Learning Centre to remember the contributions of teachers as well as reflect on the role of education in Singapore’s rich and storied history.
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WORKSHOPS
BICENTENNIAL WALKING WORKSHOP
CURATOR, RESEARCHER & TOUR GUIDE (2019)
To commemorate the Singapore Bicentennial, the Singapore Heritage Society (SHS) conducted a four-part walking workshop series developed based on SHS’s two-year research project on 21 historic places of worship in Telok Ayer, Tanjong Pagar and Tanjong Malang. This project was supported by the National Integration Council, National Heritage Board, Our SG Fund, and Singapore Bicentennial Committee.
Participants were guided by SHS researchers, Lynn Wong and Fauzy Ismail, to places of worship to understand how custodians of these sites view their history, their needs, as well as the challenges for sustaining their communities.
This was followed by a discussion workshop facilitated by Dr Chua Ai Lin, Executive Director of SHS, introducing concepts relevant to the theme and group discussion by the participants.
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29 Sept 2019: Between skyscrapers & MRT: Historic places of worship in Tg Pagar & Tg Malang
This walking workshop focused on the theme of land use and development and the challenges faced by four places of worship amidst rapid urban change.
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27 Oct 2019: Life and soul: Historic places of worship in Telok Ayer
This walking workshop in Telok Ayer focused on how six places of worship have tried to create vibrancy and stay relevant in modern Singapore.
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24 Nov 2019: Continuity and succession: Historic places of worship in Cantonment & Bukit Pasoh
This walking workshop focused on the theme of succession in the historically-continuous communities at these four places of worship.
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29 Dec 2019: Culture and Memory: Historic places of worship in Ann Siang and Kreta Ayer
This walking workshop focused on how custodians of these places of worship transmit cultural knowledge and social memory across generations.
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Dramatised Guided Tour
Student Docent Training
for “New World, New Life” Exhibition (落地生根，开拓新家园)
SCRIPTWRITER & LEAD TRAINER (2018 - 2019)
Scripted and conducted dramatised guided tour training for 136 secondary one and two students from Dunman High School, River Valley High School, Nan Chiau High School, Xinmin Secondary School, Anderson Secondary School, and Queensway Secondary School.
These student docents guided over 2,000 primary and secondary school students from January to April 2019.
Selected student docents also guided distinguished visitors such as the Minister of Education Mr Ong Ye Kung (official launch on 18th November 2018) and the President of the Republic of Singapore Mdm Halimah Yacob (7th February 2019).
360-degree virtual exhibition version is available at: www.sfcca.sg/nwnlvrtour
MEDIA REPORTS:
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Nov 5, 2018 (Straits Times): Singapore Federation of Chinese Clan Associations to roll out calendar of events for bicentennial
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Nov 5, 2018 (Channel 8 新闻): 宗乡总会推出“无名英雄” 系列活动 向先辈致敬
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Nov 6, 2018 (Channel 8: 十分访谈): 我国开埠两百年 纪念先辈血汗史
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Nov 11, 2018 (聯合早報): “开拓新家园” 展听《过番歌》忆先辈
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Nov 12, 2018: 《狮城有约》新加坡开埠 200周年：重现先辈生活面貌
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Nov 19, 2018 (聯合早報): 感受被 “卖猪仔” 经历 宗乡总会 “落地生根” 展览开幕
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Intergenerational Cooking Workshops
True Origins Social Initiative
CO-FOUNDER (2016 - PRESENT)
True Origins wants to fundamentally change the way society perceives eldercare by empowering seniors to revive nostalgic foods as well as pass down their stories, values, and wisdom to future generations.
Some of True Origins’ past intergeneration cooking projects for locals and international students:
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Mdm Chai’s Hakka Leicha
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Auntie Poh Lin’s Soon Kueh
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Auntie Janet and Annie’s Ang Ku Kueh
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Auntie Maya’s Ondeh Ondeh
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Mdm Choo’s Abacus Seeds
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Auntie Rama’s Muruku
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2018: SG Cares Brochure
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Nov 7, 2016: Social Enterprise Incubated by raiSE Singapore – Centre for Social Enterprise
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Other Customised Workshops /
Talks / Keynote
SPEAKER & WORKSHOP FACILITATOR
Workshops are customised according to client's needs. Please get in touch to enquire.
Some past workshops conducted:
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May 29, 2021 | Speaker for Singapore Heritage Fest x Kwong Wai Siew Lee Clan Association online talk on "My Journey As A Milliennial Growing Up In Clan Associations" | Size: 49 Participants | 3-hours
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July 28, 2020 | Eunoia Junior College's Deep Dive Day: Leaders with Courage | Size: 25 Students | 2-hours
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Feb 18, 2020 | Singapore Heritage Festival Partner Sharing x Singapore Management University | Size: 50 International and Local Students | 45-mins
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Nov 2018 | Theme: Reviving Our Disappearing Cultural Heritage | Size: 50 Youths from 11 Countries | 2-hours
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Oct 16, 2018 | Speaker for “Singapore Chinese Culture Appreciation” Seminar | Size: 28 Youth Leaders Representing
Singapore as Ambassadors at Ship for Southeast Asian & Japanese Youth Programme (SSEAYP) | 2-hours -
April 15, 2018 | Stories of Lion Dance 醒狮的故事 | Singapore Heritage Festival 2018 | Size: 300 members of public | 30-mins
