The Objects That Made Us podcast

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The Objects that Made Us

In a fast-changing city like Singapore, buildings and street scenes familiar to us may not last for long, but upon entering the homes of Singaporeans, you are likely to find personal objects that can evoke the sights and sounds of a bygone era.
The Objects that Made Us is a mini podcast series produced by Amy Sim and Yap Seow Choong. In every episode, we will be inviting a guest to share a personal object and the story behind it. These stories will offer glimpses of Singapore's past, weaving together a tapestry of our collective memories.
Supported by: National Heritage Board
The views expressed here are solely those of the authors in their private capacity and do not in any way represent the views of the National Heritage Board and/or any government agencies.

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The Objects that Made Us

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Riding through life's ups and downs 20:38

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There’s a special place in the heart of educator Nurai’sha Bte Hassan for the red Malaysian-made Proton Saga that has been by her side through many life events.As a child, Nurai’sha had seen her cousin driving the same model, as she grew into a new generation of independent and confident Muslim woman. On passing her driving test in adulthood, Nurai’sha knew exactly which practical no-frills car she wanted to drive for her life’s journey, towards the places she wanted to go.This podcast is pro...…

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A Jawi recipe book records the tastes of home 11:15

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For help with cooking three meals a day to feed her family, a Malay woman sat by the radio, pen and paper in hand, over decades, carefully jotting down recipes shared on radio programmes. The lines of words conscientiously jotted down helped fill her family’s stomachs, and also capture the memories left on their taste buds.In this episode of The Objects that Made Us, leadership coach Zuzanita shares the Jawi recipe book of her late mother and the tastes of home.This podcast is produced by Amy...…

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The Batik sarongs that encapsulate her Peranakan heritage 18:21

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Sarongs once worn by her mother, imbued with memories of childhood – familial objects like that informs one’s sense of identity, and are reminders of what one can be proud of.The most valuable objects found in the home of Cynthia Wee-Hoefer, who has vast experience working in publishing and news, are two century-old batik sarongs. Despite some wear and tear, they remain much cherished for their symbolism, reminders of the Peranakan culture she grew up with. This podcast is produced by Am...…

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The brass steamer that saves our lives 18:43

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In this episode of The Objects that Made Us, the story starts with a brass steamer used to make idli, an Indian steamed cake. Secondary school teacher Tharmendra’s mother came to Singapore in 1966 from South India. She came from a poor family and the only dowry they could afford was the brass steamer.After Tharmendra’s father passed away from illness, his mother became a young widow with no source of income. In these dark days, the brass steamer became a lifeline - she used to make idli which...…

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The dazzling world of Chinese tabloids in 1950s Singapore 19:19

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Copies of unwanted old tabloids chronicle the ebb and flow of bygone eras.For his study of local culture and entertainment, pop culture researcher Su Zhangkai amassed – and pored through – an extensive collection of newspapers and magazines from the 1950s and 60s. The vibrant Chinese tabloids of the 1950s reflected the lives and interests of ordinary citizens of the time, and also recorded grimier chapters of history in the development of our city state. To vie for more readers, many newspape...…

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My father was a snazzy rocker! 27:07

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