Books

Although many may have savoured Hainanese chicken rice, one of our national dishes, some are still strangers to the dialect. While the recipe for Hainanese chicken rice has not been included, this book features the names of everyday objects in Hainanese. It provides the perfect introduction for the uninitiated and the ideal refresher for those who would like to reconnect with this dialect. Although many may have savoured Hainanese chicken rice, one of our national dishes, some are still strangers to the dialect. While the recipe for Hainanese chicken rice has not been included, this book features the names of everyday objects in Hainanese. It provides the perfect introduction for the uninitiated and the ideal refresher for those who would like to reconnect with this dialect.

Building Memories is an interactive art book documenting the intrinsic histories, as well as personal and collective memories of four public buildings which have helped shape the nation. These were the National Library (1960), the National Theatre (1963), the Singapore Conference Hall and Trade Union House (1965) and the National Stadium (1973).

We are all familiar with the story of the Red Riding Hood. A story we grew up with which was not in Singlish. The Original Story by Charles Perrault in French about 17th Century. Later by Brothers Grimms in the 19th Century. Now by Casey Chen in the 21st Century and in Singlish.

While English is widely spoken in Singapore, there is also Singlish – a unique Singaporean language which is influenced by the different languages spoken in our multi-racial society. As most Singaporeans use Singlish in our conversations, it may be confusing for our foreign friends to understand what we mean.