1st Prize
An Afternoon Rest - Tung Yue Nang
Granny taking a rest in the afternoon with the warm rays casting on the wall hung with photos of her family members and relatives.
Winter Solstice - Ong Yi Chao
The making and eating of glutinuous rice balls during the winter solstice festival symbolises reunion. Every year, my family will make lots of rice balls to celebrate this festival.
3rd Prize
Hanging Out the Laundry - Rayney Chew
The picture above depicts a lady hanging out the laundry on bamboo poles to dry. In time to come, the young boy looking on might be one of few that have seen first-hand the traditional way of drying laundry, many now opting for retractable clothes hangers.
Consolation Prizes
Devotion - Sim Kok Beng
Thaipusam is celebrated by the Hindu community in Singapore, commemorating the devotion of Idumban, a devotee of Lord Subramaniam, who received great burden of offerings to pay homage to his deity. Today, it is believed that any devotee carrying a kavadi or milk pots (as seen with three women) in fulfillment of vows, will have their wishes granted.
Indian Dancers - Nur Arifin Sutanto
These Indian girl dancers was spotted back stage justa moment before the performance. They were performing the Indian's traditional dance in front of senior citizens.
Beyond a simple gesture - Nur Arifin Sutanto
Flowers might lighten one's day, yet nothing beats being greeted with a smile as sunny as this. This granny is a flower vendor to temple prayers. Her satisfaction of life has never been less prominent from the smile. One can never tell that flowers and smiles are such perfect condiments.
Womanhood - Vinothini Rajah
The puberty ceremony marks the coming of age. Celebrating it with traditional rituals upon calling up all close relations acts as an acknowledgement to everyone that the girl has become a woman and is ready to get married. The girl is adorned with traditional costumes, jewellery and flowers given by her maternal uncles.
Getting Ready - Gavin Foo
The traditional Chinese opera is a dying art form. Most roles are performed by women because they can reach the very high pitch required. This woman is getting ready for a performance on Vesak Day.
A Moment in Time with My Son - Carolyn Kumala
A young mother is having the best moment in time in West Coast park with her younger son playing "I can hear you". She spend her precious time to take care of her two sons. For her, to keep balance between work and life are the most important in her life as a career woman in one of biggest semiconductor company in Singapore.
Touch of Prosperity - Suhaimi Bin Abdullah
Traditionally, touching the Buddha statue will grant both wisdom and luck. This belief, practised hundreds years ago, still holds today as shown by the woman in this picture.
Grandma Story Alvin Ng Chin Yan
My grandma will tell me pass history... In the pass we are so poor, no water, no food... Grandma start to cry..... Now the children are so good...
Traditional Threading - Grace Ho
Granny learnt the skill of threading back when she was a girl of 15. She jokes that this traditional skill has kept her looking young till today.
Bathing - Samson Lim
My mother looks after my nephew and niece while their parents are at work. She does the cooking, washing and bathe the kids every day. She is really a wonderful woman.
Am I a Woman? - George James Parel
There is no definition of when she becomes a woman. Or when she becomes a mother. The society and traditions have made her. Her face reflects all the strength, love and courage any woman or any mother could ever have.
Traditional Papercutting - Ong Yi Chao
Traditional papercutting requires a lot of patience. Every year, my mother will design and create beautiful papercuts to decorate the house during Chinese New Year.
Lights of Diwali - Siti Norlela Othman
The lighting of lamps during Diwali symbolizes the victory of good over evil and hope for mankind. This photograph intends to capture the intense yet gentle concentration of a woman lighting up candles in her house, as a celebration to the much awaited Diwali - “Festival of Lights”.
In Emotion - Lim Kok Wee
A traditional Art performance by a veteran who was emotional involved while playing the role during the Puppet Show.
3 Tier Family - Koh Ah Leck
A toddler being blessed by grandmother in a Hindu temple while her mother looks on.
Woman at Work- Bernard Poh Lye Kiat
My tailor also my neighbour tailored for a living. She deligently sews and patches what ever you give her. Remarkable woman.
Family Ties - Tung Yue Nang
A warm gathering between a family of 3 generations enjoying each other's company.
