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Heartland Tales - S1E6: A Peranakan home which is also a lovingly curated museum | EP 6

Heartland Tales - S1E6: A Peranakan home which is also a lovingly curated museum | EP 6
22 Apr 2022 08:33AM
6 mins

The first-generation Peranakans were born here over 200 years ago and since then, a strong Peranakan culture has emerged. While many elements of the culture exist today, much has also been lost over time. In this episode of Heartland Tales, CNA938’s Aslam Shah visits a 7th generation Peranakan who has been collecting antiques for 30 years. They are displayed at his Peranakan home in Joo Chiat, which is also an award-winning museum.

 

Heartland Tales - S1E3: Singapore’s 'kopi' culture | EP 3

Long before modern cafés came to Singapore, the fishing village had a thriving coffee culture. Our kopi-o kosong and kopi c have survived for generations and so did the sock, floral porcelain cups and the huge teapot. From housing “kopi girls” to being a veil for illegal activities, our coffeeshops have evolved. CNA938’s Aslam Shah takes a sip of history in this episode of Heartland Tales.

01/04/2022 5 mins

Heartland Tales - S1E2: The 1994 Malaysia Cup Final | EP 2

Singapore’s final match in the Malaysia Cup is arguably its greatest in history – winning 4-0 against arch-rivals Pahang to become champions. Abbas Saad scored a hat-trick that night in front of a packed Shah Alam stadium with tens of thousands of travelling Singapore fans. Abbas and several die-hard fans relived their experiences with CNA938's Aslam Shah.

24/03/2022 6 mins

Heartland Tales - S1E1: History of ‘Rasa Sayang Re’ | EP 1

The song “Rasa Sayang Re” is familiar to Singaporeans but its origins and even meaning is still being disputed. CNA 938’s Aslam Shah explores the song’s representation in popular media – from a Japanese propaganda film in the 40s to a Bollywood blockbuster in the 60s and what it means to both Singaporeans and Malaysians.

17/03/2022 5 mins