Revitalise* A Moment in Time

2007-03-31T10:58:00.000+08:00

Congratulations to all winners of the Revitalise* A Moment in Time Photo Contest! The carnival had been a success! Hope you've all enjoyed yourselves!

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.

2nd Prize

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.

2007-03-06T23:28:00.000+08:00

Want to see for yourself who the top 20 finalists for our Revitalise* A Moment in Time Photo Contest are?

Come join us on March 10, Saturday, to visit our photo showcase, as well as revitalise yourself with a day of funfilled activities like bhangrarobics and salsa dances, health talks, yummy traditional food, massages and much more!

2007-02-28T15:54:00.001+08:00

Thank you so much for your keen participation in our Revitalise* A Moment in Time Photo Contest! This photo contest has been a success with an overwhelming number of entries!

The participants who have their entries shortlisted as one of the twenty finalists will be informed by phone on March 3, Saturday.

Meanwhile, please mark the date of March 10, Saturday down on your calendar, and grab your tickets from our SCWO centre or all Giordano shops, in order to witness the prize giving ceremony to our top 3 winners by Mrs S R Nathan, as well as view the showcases of the top 20 finalists.

There will also be a range of exciting activities like bhangrarobics and salsa dances, health talks and yummy traditional food! Witness too for yourself, the launch of the Women's Register, the first of its kind in Singapore, an initiative by SCWO.

See you there!

2007-02-28T15:50:00.000+08:00

Family Ties
A warm gathering between a family of 3 generations enjoying each other's company.

-- Tung Yue Nang

2007-02-28T15:46:00.000+08:00

In Conversation
A good conversation between siblings on sharing the recent happenings around each other's life.

-- Tung Yue Nang

2007-02-28T15:44:00.000+08:00

Dinner Chat
The sisters are relaxing with the fruits refreshment after a day's hard work and a quality time spent with the family during Dinner.

-- Tung Yue Nang

2007-02-28T03:58:00.000+08:00

Woman at Work
My tailor also my neighbour tailored for a living. She diligently sews and patches what ever you give her. Remarkable woman.

-- Bernard Poh

2007-02-28T03:54:00.000+08:00

Beauty , No Pencil.. Loveliness , Needs Not the Foreign Aid of Ornament
This photo was capturing the moment of traditional lady with beautiful smile, her beauty and loveliness.

-- Claudia Liu

2007-02-28T03:52:00.000+08:00

Enjoy the Meal Under the Sun
In a moment like this, this traditional lady doesn’t have to worry whether it rain, shine or loneliness, she enjoys having the lunch with the sun accompanying her.

-- Claudia Liu

2007-02-28T03:49:00.000+08:00

Outside The Queue
In a moment like this, it is the best time for this traditional lady to earn her living outside the queue by compiling all the boxes thrown away by the shop owner.

-- Claudia Liu

2007-02-28T03:39:00.000+08:00

Joys are our Wings, Nothing Great will Achieved Without Enthusiasm & Confidence
Capturing a happy and joys moment like this, the traditional lady managed to build her confidence by spread out her hand like the wings and allow the birds landed safely.

-- Claudia Liu

2007-02-28T03:25:00.000+08:00

Hey, Pretty Lady..Do You Know to the World You may be One Person, But to Me.. You are the World
Every special moment, I wish I can whisper you this words, “Do you know the world you may be one person but to me you are the world?” But all I can do now just to look at you.

-- Claudia Liu

2007-02-28T03:23:00.000+08:00

This photo illustrates the traditional dressing of Iranian Ladies in Abyaneh, an ancient village of central Iran. It is really wonderful to find such these traditions just next to modern cities in this area.

-- Maryam Ashoori

2007-02-28T03:22:00.000+08:00

This photo depicts the daily life of the farmer ladies in Madurai, South India.This Photo depicts the daily life of the farmer ladies in Madurai, South India.

-- Maryam Ashoori

2007-02-28T03:20:00.000+08:00

She is a very poor Indian lady whom I visited outside of a temple. She is a very poor Indian lady whom I visited outside of a temple.

-- Maryam Ashoori

2007-02-28T03:16:00.000+08:00

This Singaporean Lady is selling her hand made dolls in Clark Quay and her customers are generally tourists of this area.

-- Maryam Ashoori

2007-02-28T03:14:00.000+08:00

It is a Hindu South Indian Wedding. In Their culture, Fire is the only Witness of Marriage. And here, my friend and her husband are promising to support each others forever.

-- Maryam Ashoori

2007-02-28T03:10:00.000+08:00

School Girl
Writing notes properly as what teacher said - notes of the subject are very useful when we face the exam.

-- Krisantius Ryandi

2007-02-28T03:08:00.000+08:00

Blowing
Blowing hot food is what every people do.

-- Krisantius Ryandi

2007-02-28T03:05:00.000+08:00

Waiting
Waiting in standing position and looking into the window for destination station is what everyone does in the MRT.

-- Krisantius Ryandi

2007-02-28T02:57:00.000+08:00

Walking to Work
Every morning they walk to work all they way for around 2km. These woman are tough - they have to help their husband because of their economic problems. Farming is their job. This photo was taken in Baturetno Village, Central Java.

-- Krisantius Ryandi

2007-02-28T02:47:00.000+08:00

A Small Performance
My sister gets ready for a Small Performance on the Liu Qin at home. Liu Qin is considered a rather traditional instrument.

-- Eugene Soh

2007-02-28T02:33:00.000+08:00

Batik Maker
A Balinese woman patiently applies wax with a canting to form the intricate pattern of a batik cloth. Despite the prevalence of factory made fabrics, the traditional art of batik making is very much preserved in Indonesia.

-- Raphael Maravilla Las Marias

2007-02-28T02:30:00.000+08:00

3 Tier Family
A toddler being blessed by grandmother in a Hindu temple while her mother looks on.

-- Koh Ah Leck

2007-02-28T02:25:00.000+08:00

She Loves to Walk
Nothing beats a long walk up and down the rocky hill but a foot massage. After the massage, she smiled, sighed and said, "anyone up for another round up the hill?"

-- Ahmad Fuad Bin Wahid

2007-02-28T02:17:00.000+08:00

Importance
Two importance in life, my mother and God.

-- Ahmad Fuad Bin Wahid

2007-02-28T02:12:00.000+08:00

I Can Fly
Shirley the professional dancer warming up for her dance session.

-- Koh Beng Chye

2007-02-28T02:08:00.000+08:00

Smelling that Baby's Scent
Grandma is breathing in that delicious baby's scent, loving her new grandchild with each look. How is any childhood complete without this wise and respectable woman?

-- Katherine Kee

2007-02-28T02:02:00.000+08:00

Two Biggest Women in My Life
A happy grandma fawning over the newly born grandson, as mummy looks on. This is as traditional as it gets, innate even. For no childhood will be complete without a grandma that we run to whenever we cry, and no lifetime is complete without the teachings of a mother.

-- Katherine Kee

2007-02-28T01:56:00.000+08:00

She Taught me that Photographs are Evidence that Someone has Ever Lived
Life has not been easy for her, having endured so many historical events: Holland colonialism, Japanese occupation, and riots. Photographs are her treasures that she will save first when fire and flood disasters happen. Through photographs she has told her next three generations stories from the past and inspired us.

-- Suryani Lukman

2007-02-28T01:46:00.000+08:00

Teamwork
During Hari Raya Haji, the female devotees helps to distribute the sacrifice to the families.

-- Koh Beng Chye

2007-02-28T01:39:00.000+08:00

The Florist
Florist Packing her customer's order during Chinese New Year Eve.

-- Koh Beng Chye

2007-02-28T01:36:00.000+08:00

Keeping Art Alive
Seen here in the role of a tree spirit in the Chinese opera "The Haunted Temple", Madam Cai is a senior instructor at the Chinese Opera Institute and coordinates the Arts Education Programme, a initiative by NAC that aims to preserve this dying art-form by teaching it to Singaporean youths.

-- Jane Huang

2007-02-28T01:32:00.000+08:00

Sewing
A tender scene of a mother sewing while her young child looks on. Already a rare sight due to the time constraint by our hectic lifestyle, the art of sewing is slowly but surely being replaced by modern machinery nowadays.

-- Rayney Chew

2007-02-28T01:29:00.000+08:00

Hanging out the Laundry
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.

-- Rayney Chew

2007-02-28T01:22:00.000+08:00

Origami
Few people of today remember the art of origami. For the older generation, like my mum shown in the picture, folding paper rabbits and cranes used to be a favourite pastime in their childhood. Origami is slowly dying out as children of today grow up in the world of technology.

-- Rayney Chew

2007-02-28T01:18:00.000+08:00

In Emotion
A traditional art performance by a veteran who was emotional involved while playing the role during the Puppet Show.

-- Lim Kok Wee

2007-02-28T01:11:00.000+08:00

My Mother
A tradition for women to be like the sun; to be able to ripen the grapes in the vineyard and make a flower blossom and all this while behave as though it is not a part of the solar system. To be strong and smile no matter what.

-- Siti Amalia Bte Azmy

2007-02-28T01:09:00.000+08:00

Thai Roadstall
A woman I saw at a road stall everyday while I was on a holiday in Thailand. Despite the working environment, she still worked everyday. A strong soul, a woman’s tradition.

-- Siti Amalia Bte Azmy

2007-02-27T12:24:00.000+08:00

Afternoon Rest
Granny taking a rest in the afternoon with the warm rays casting on the wall hung with photos of her family members and relatives.

-- Tung Yue Nang

2007-02-27T12:08:00.000+08:00

Glamour
Beauty always the priority of women.

-- Tan Choon Lai

2007-02-27T11:24:00.000+08:00

Staying Fit
Keeping fit a lifelong passion...

-- Tan Choon Lai

2007-02-27T11:23:00.000+08:00

Some Things Never Change
Regardless of the fashion trend, one's dress sense still holds fond memories of the past.

-- Tan Choon Lai

2007-02-27T11:15:00.000+08:00

Young @ Heart
It is heartening to see someone growing old yet old and growing in body, mind and soul.

-- Tan Choon Lai

2007-02-27T03:57:00.000+08:00

The Supper
Nenek (grandmother in Malay), clad in her kain sarung uniform feeding her youngest grandchild. Nenek is still using the old light blue metal plate which she had since the kampung days. Future heirloom perhaps?

-- Suriani Alisya Pua

2007-02-27T03:52:00.000+08:00

Lessons of Two Generations
Nenek (grandmother in Malay) in her kain sarung teaching her youngest grandchild to recite the Holy Quran. They were interrupted when nenek's mobile phone rung and grandchild came to the rescue and taught her how to answer the phone.

-- Suriani Alisya Pua

2007-02-27T03:50:00.000+08:00

Heart to Heart
The feeling that I want to potray for the heart-to-heart is the kind of connection between the mummy and the child. The kind of bonding.

-- Ng Zhi Wei

2007-02-27T03:46:00.000+08:00

Bubble of Hope
This picture is titled 'Bubble of Hope' because my mum will be going for an operation next month. I see it as a bubble of hope for her to get well even better.

-- Ng Zhi Wei

2007-02-27T03:28:00.000+08:00

Heart to Heart
The feeling that i want to potray for the heart-to-heart is the kind of connection between the mummy and the child. The kind of bonding.

-- Ng Zhi Wei

2007-02-27T03:25:00.000+08:00

Revitalising with a good time with colleagues.

-- Angelia Ng

2007-02-27T03:17:00.000+08:00

Accepting Chinese traditional customs after office hours to revitalise.

-- Angelia Ng

2007-02-27T03:13:00.000+08:00

Woman of great responsibilities also needs a well deserved break after a hard day's of organising and board meetings.

-- Angelia Ng

2007-02-27T02:50:00.000+08:00

Recharge oneself after a hard day of work with the boss.

-- Angelia Ng

2007-02-27T02:48:00.000+08:00

Welcome the Prosperity
This photo was taken during the Chinese New Year Celebration Preparation. The family need to paste the Chinese distiches and the "FU (fortune)" label on the doors and the door frames. This is to bless the family to have good fortune and happiness for the coming new year.

-- Wei Xin

2007-02-27T02:42:00.000+08:00

I’m Lost And Where Am I Now
A grandmother came approach me and asked for some directions and said, “I’m Lost and where am I now?” At this moment, capturing traditional moments of finding direction of either right or left.

-- Kati Rasid

2007-02-27T02:39:00.000+08:00

Visualizing
The picture portrayed the owner of A-Roy Thai visualizing her plan to serve a better service, higher quality and more delicious Thai food in Singapore. She has to plan her way to keep her customer happy.

-- Kati Rasid

2007-02-27T02:35:00.000+08:00

I Want To Be Close To You
Every special moment like this, I always want to be close to you no matter rain or shine, we do it together and make our Singapore proud by presenting the best of our performance.

-- Kati Rasid

2007-02-27T02:33:00.000+08:00

Scarifying
This photo is taken when a traditional Malay mother tries to remove her mole at her hand as in traditional Chinese believe, moles on the hand will not bring good luck. It shows no matter how much the pain is, she is 'scarifying' herself to do it.

-- Kati Rasid

2007-02-27T02:12:00.000+08:00

Regardless of Race, Language or Religion
A moment like this, the traditional Malay lady sang the Christmas song with her others friends. It shows that regardless of race, language or religion, we can achieve happiness, prosperity, harmony and our nation togetherness.

-- Kati Rasid

2007-02-27T02:07:00.000+08:00

Is This Right for Me?

-- Wee Soon Heng

2007-02-27T02:04:00.000+08:00

Remove Facial Hair to Look Pretty

-- Wee Soon Heng

2007-02-27T02:01:00.000+08:00

Enjoy While We Can

-- Wee Soon Heng

2007-02-27T01:47:00.000+08:00

Belly Dancing

-- Wee Soon Heng

2007-02-27T01:35:00.000+08:00

Enjoy the Best We Can

-- Wee Soon Heng

2007-02-27T01:13:00.000+08:00

Moment
Keiko in a moment in time. Taiko, a traditional Japanese activity, with adrenaline, tempo, spirituality and discipline. This photo shows her full discilpine movement and spritual self when performing the Taiko.

-- Luke Bartholomew Tan

2007-02-27T01:11:00.000+08:00

Russian Folk Dance
The Russian Folk Dance is traditonally performed during celebrations and ceremonies. The female dance steps are gentle and daint, while the men make bolder more acrobatic moves - much like the way society views the two genders. Today, these dancers entertain audiences from all over the world as Russia sheds its Soviet legacy and opens itself up to tourist dollars.

-- Tan Peng Koon

2007-02-27T01:09:00.000+08:00

Flower Girl
The flower girl's traditional role in a wedding is to walk in front of the bride to scatter flowers. Here, my baby cousin (Nicole, aged 6) adds a more upbeat and modern twist to the age old tradition, choosing instead to blow bubbles for my elder sister's wedding.

-- Tan Peng Koon

2007-02-27T00:54:00.000+08:00

Taiji
My mother always like to do these Taiji exercises. Really Traditional. You see her practicing her moves while watching the Taiji video on TV.

-- Eugene Soh

2007-02-27T00:49:00.000+08:00

Lao Mian
Lao Mian has always been a tradition but it always seems to be the Man who starts to Lao Mian, This time, times are different. You see in this photo the females are the one who are leading while the men look on.

-- Eugene Soh

2007-02-26T14:43:00.000+08:00

A Morning Meal
My Mother having her traditional morning bowl of porridge. The porridge is more like rice cooked with too much water.
A morning meal is always important, It has always been a… Tradition.

-- Eugene Soh

2007-02-26T11:27:00.000+08:00

A Coconut for 2 Dollars
This Ah mah has been cracking coconuts for cyclists at Pulao Ubin for $2 each for several years now. Sad as it may sound she is still happy and contented with life.

-- Eugene Soh

2007-02-26T11:01:00.000+08:00

The Wait
Traditional way to welcome for the groom by the bride’s sisters in Punjabi Wedding. The ribbon is to tease him and ask him for gifts before they let them in. My cousin sisters gleaming with energy and anticipation for the groom.

-- Amanpreet Singh

2007-02-26T10:58:00.000+08:00

A New Beginning
A very traditional Punjabi custom during the weddings. It get the bride ready for her new beginning so that she is fresh, energetic and pure before the wedding. Here my sister is getting the yellow (turmeric powder paste) applied on her by her aunts, mum and the other ladies of the house.

-- Amanpreet Singh

2007-02-26T10:55:00.000+08:00

Décor!
My sister, getting the henna painted on her hand. Henna gives a cool sensation on the hands and the cool breeze from the poolside just put her in a even merrier mood. The smile and the expressive eyes show her bliss!

-- Amanpreet Singh

2007-02-26T10:54:00.000+08:00

Something's Cookin'
This is my American friend who had come to visit me in India. Here she is trying her hand on the very traditional Mattar (peas) pranthas, an authentic Punjabi cuisine! Sure she loved her experience.

-- Amanpreet Singh

2007-02-26T10:48:00.000+08:00

Bedazzeled
This picture was taken in Lund, Sweden during the Lundakarneval 2006. It happens once in 4 years. This year’s them was två meaning dual. And this caravan was showcasing the 2 different sides – the angel and devil. I could capture the Devil, full of energy and relishing her role with the whip.

-- Amanpreet Singh

2007-02-26T02:30:00.000+08:00

Threading
Threading is a traditional skill that sadly might die off in time if it is not passed down from the previous generation of women.Thankfully, we have shops in Little India like "Good Day" run by young Indian women that still provide threading services.Women, and men, of all races come here to get their eyebrows shaped professionally-cheap and good.

-- Nuria Ling

2007-02-26T02:24:00.000+08:00

Lights of Diwali

-- Siti Norlela Othman

2007-02-26T02:20:00.000+08:00

A Tinge of Modernism
My maid was doing the ironing and I thought it was interesting to show the relationship between the traditionalistic and modernistic environment. Somehow I feel kind of sad that in today’s culture, people are fast depending on technology and they soon forget about traditional roots.

-- Saraphina Ching

2007-02-26T02:17:00.000+08:00

A Clothes Affair
Capturing my mum hanging the clothes came spontaneously. To me, that is an act of love which is present everyday for the family. However I feel this is sometimes taken for granted and overshadowed by other elements that are deemed more important in our fast paced life. Sometimes we just got to stop and smell the flowers.

-- Saraphina Ching

2007-02-26T02:12:00.000+08:00

Mahjong Craze
My grandmother’s favourite pastime is playing mahjong as she believes it would help exercise her memory skills. In here, I decided to capture a happy moment of her enjoying the traditional game. Simultaneously, the fast movement of the other players on the table is a juxtaposition of that moment of happiness seen on my grandmother’s face.

-- Saraphina Ching

2007-02-26T02:04:00.000+08:00

Preserving a Tradition
Preserving a handed-down recipe from yester-generations, this is a scene from a coffee-shop adorn with auspicious CNY sayings. Here the lady-boss is preparing for a well-liked local dish – BakKutTeh.

-- Selina Lai

2007-02-26T01:50:00.000+08:00

Winter Solstice Festival
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.

-- Ong Yi Chao

2007-02-26T01:41:00.000+08:00

Traditional Papercutting
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.

-- Ong Yi Chao

2007-02-26T01:33:00.000+08:00

Never Too Old
These two ladies are performing in this year Chingay 2007. And it never too old to participate in the performance that is a favourite program in the Singapore Calendar for both the locals and tourists.

-- Jennifer Sim

2007-02-26T01:25:00.000+08:00

The Chinese Lantern
The 15th day of the new year is called the Lantern Festival, a traditional activity celebrated at night with lantern displays and people carrying lanterns in a parade.

-- Cheryl Kong

2007-02-26T01:22:00.000+08:00

The Oranges
The traditional exchange activity of oranges and tangerines which symbolize for abundant happiness.

-- Cheryl Kong

2007-02-26T01:19:00.000+08:00

Celebrating Chinese New Year
The traditional activities of cleaning and decorating up the house, wearing new clothes, visiting kins and friends, exchanging of oranges, giving of red packets and eating traditional food.

-- Cheryl Kong

2007-02-26T01:15:00.000+08:00

Plants & Flowers
A traditional Chinese household should have live blooming plants to symbolize rebirth and new growth. Flowers are believed to be symbolic of wealth and high position in one's career.

-- Cheryl Kong

2007-02-26T01:08:00.000+08:00

No reunion dinner would be complete without delicacies like duck. For my elderly mother shown above, the experience with which she welds the chopper is the result of numerous reunion dinners gone by. For the newer generation though, the reunion dinner is becoming a dying tradition in certain households.

-- Rayney Chew

2007-02-26T00:59:00.000+08:00

In Memory Of...
During this Chinese New Year, I chanced upon a unique sight. A child paying her respects to her deceased relatives. Fulfilling her duty as a filial grand-daughter.

-- Emily Cheah

2007-02-26T00:56:00.000+08:00

Domestic Reality
With Singapore becoming increasingly modern in the 21st century, we can no longer deny that domestic helpers have stepped in to fulfil the role of housekeeper, cook, nanny and friend. Here is a tribute to all domestic workers, who in my opinion, are keepers of a woman's traditional role in the household.

-- Emily Cheah

2007-02-26T00:52:00.000+08:00

Chicken Chop
I have always considered the ability to chop chicken a skill. A display of precision and of flying hands, clanking steel and the dull thud of wood. I watch in amazement as Lin divides in rapid speed, chicken.

-- Emily Cheah

2007-02-26T00:47:00.000+08:00

Baby's First Yu Sheng
Chinese New Year is always a time of great happiness and joy. And what more when Baby finally does her first Yu Sheng!

-- Emily Cheah

2007-02-26T00:44:00.000+08:00

Well Wishes for the New Year
Red packets (紅包) are often presented on family occasions such as the Chinese New Year. The red color of the packet symbolizes good luck. During the Qing Dynasty, elders would tie coins together with red string. The tradition evolved to the modern red envelopes after printing presses became common in China.

-- Lawrence Ang

2007-02-26T00:39:00.000+08:00

Arrival the 20th
Syaz'wan bin Malik Grandma is happy to receive the arrival of her 20th grandson. Feel to cuddle and sing lullaby for him.

-- Mega Suria Bte Hashim

2007-02-26T00:36:00.000+08:00

The girl with the 'Pink' Bag
Beware of the pink bag spy!!!! She's captured and investigated all the movement in her surroundings and frozen in her tiny camera.

-- Mega Suria Bte Hashim

2007-02-26T00:33:00.000+08:00

Strike a Pose
Her seductive posed had attracted a beetle juice among the roses. Busy posing till she hasn't notice that her pose was captured by the beetle juice. Taken during last year Singapore Garden Festival Show 2006.

-- Mega Suria Bte Hashim

2007-02-26T00:31:00.000+08:00

Do I Look like the "Thinker"?
She's posed zupper the artwork by Roden - The Thinker. Her feminine gender do not deter her passion for genius. Maybe it's not a masculine pose...but she has been excused for that subject.

-- Mega Suria Bte Hashim

2007-02-26T00:28:00.000+08:00

Desperate Housewife
It has been the busiest weekend for me. A glimpse of moment for hairdo will do the right job to let the hair down. Ownself taken at one of the Hair Saloon in Joo Chiat Complex. After attending wedding ceremony, now it's recuperating time for tonite. Party!!!!!

-- Mega Suria Bte Hashim