This is Home
A series of love letters drawn and written by Bukit Panjang residents from the Pop-up Engagement at 256 Bangkit Road on the 14th and 21st March 2020. PHOTO: SHOPHOUSE & CO
Shownotes: PODSCAPE Bukit Panjang
Episode 4, This is Home
Summary
What does home and a sense of belonging look like in Bukit Panjang?
This episode unpacks this huge question with stories from residents who share about their multi-cultural experiences with neighbours, the reasons they keep returning to the heart of Bangkit, and the incredible story of how Bukit Panjang inspired a toddler’s first words!
Also in this episode:
Stories of shared experiences that makes the community feel that Bukit Panjang is home
We discuss the concept of ‘Kampong spirit’ in today’s neighbourhoods
Why is there a sense of community pride in Bukit Panjang?
We read out love letters written by residents to their neighbourhood of Bukit Panjang. It features intergenerational living, community spirit, and a warm down-to-earth feeling all round.
“It is not the features that make a place a home but the outcome, and the outcome is a sense of familiarity, a sense of comfort and a sense of belonging. Those are the things you cannot replace when you upgrade to a bigger condominium or flat.”
“This resident loved the place so much, that she said even if given a chance to move, she will still find a smaller place in Bukit Panjang… and she thinks that she wants to live in Bukit Panjang till her last days.” ”
About PODSCAPE
PODSCAPE - Sounds & Stories of The City is a creative placemaking engagement tool, a community collaboration platform and a public space catalyst. Comprising of a travelling mobile recording booth and a podcast, it aims to foster a sense of community through the shared experiences of recording and preserving the memories the stories of the neighbourhood.
It made its debut season in Bukit Panjang on 14th and 21st of March 2020 at National Arts Council’s Arts In Your Neighbourhood March 2020.
Made with love
Produced by Shophouse & Co.
This season is hosted by Dan & Rebecca of Litolabs with editing and sound design by Artwave Studio and branding design by TOFU.
PODSCAPE is first commissioned under the National Arts Council’s Arts In Your Neighbourhood March 2020.
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