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Feb 13 min read

Firing the Dragon: Guan Huat Dragon Kiln

Photographer Elena Boyce discovers how Singapore potter, Alvin Ng, adds a touch magic to his pottery by using a traditional "dragon kiln."

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Nov 6, 20232 min read

Cheers AWA! You're 88 years old!

A reflection and celebration of the American Women's Association's 88 years of history and legacy in Singapore.

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Nov 5, 20233 min read

An Insider's Time-Capsule: A Pioneer Recalls Her AWA Days (1949-1982)

Martha Smith's letter to the AWA gives us a rare opportunity to experience the early years (1949-1982) with AWA Singapore.

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May 3, 20233 min read

Weaving a Family Legacy: The Singaporean Craft of Rattan Furniture Making

Faces Behind the Makers: Discovering Singapore's Heritage Trades by Elena Boyce The use of rattan as a material for furniture can be...

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Mar 2, 20237 min read

The Vibrant Colors of Kebaya

Faces Behind the Makers: Discovering Singapore's Heritage Trades by Elena Boyce Raymond Wong, one of the last few Peranakan kebaya...

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Dec 31, 20227 min read

Stitching Joy, Luck and Wealth: The Mastery of Keeping the Memories alive

Faces behind the Makers: Discovering Singapore's Heritage Trades by Elena Boyce Entering the Eng Tiang Huat Cultural Heritage shop felt...

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Nov 8, 20223 min read

The Art of Connecting with Tea

Faces Behind the Makers: Discovering Singapore's Heritage Trades by Elena Boyce (first published in the AWA Sep-Oct 2022 issue) The...

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