Stories, Updates, and Deeper Dives

The blog is where we share articles about Singapore's cultural heritage, provide context for oral history interviews, publish project updates, and explore the bigger questions around preservation and memory.

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Sallim Mattar Mosque

Mr. Haady Mattar, a member of the Arab Network Association and Under Youth Collective, is also the descendant of the Mattar family in Singapore, with his great-great-grandfather, Mr. Sallim Mattar, being the primary benefactor of the mosque.

Christine Oh 7/31/26 Christine Oh 7/31/26

ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute

Ms. Afra Alatas is a Senior Research Officer who explores the history of Muslim communities in Southeast Asia and is a descendant of the Alatas Arab Family

Christine Oh 7/3/26 Christine Oh 7/3/26

Kampong Lorong Buangkok

Madam Sng Mui Hong is the owner and chief of Kampong Lorong Buangkok, the last surviving Kampong in mainland Singapore.

Christine Oh 4/30/26 Christine Oh 4/30/26

UNESCO & NUS

Dr. Ho Puay Peng is a professor at the NUS Department of Architecture and the current UNESCO Chair on Architectural Heritage Conservation and Management in Asia.

Christine Oh 4/18/26 Christine Oh 4/18/26

Tian De Temple

Tian De Temple in Singapore opens its doors to all faiths, generations, and needs—a living heritage site where community, culture, and service converge.

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The House of Sharing

Inside the House of Sharing, WWII comfort women survivors share stories of resilience, justice, and a history that demands to be remembered.