By Baba Emeric Lau Chris Yap Wooi-Hoe reflects on life as an artist and then some “I was miserable in Paris! It was gastric flu. I couldn’t venture far from the hotel, you know, because I never knew when I would suddenly feel I had to go...and when I did, maybe only a fart would come out...” The self-deprecation and candour above is typical of artist-photographer Chris Yap, the man behind … [Read more...]
President’s Message 2011
March 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
On behalf of The Peranakan Association Singapore (TPAS), I would like to thank the many fellow members, committees, volunteers, businesses, foundations and government agencies who have contributed to and given their support in making 2010 a success for the Association in so many ways. In particular, I would like to acknowledge the strong support and harmonious relationships that TPAS enjoys … [Read more...]
What’s Eating Gunong Sayang?
February 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Nyonya Adelene Lim has the scoop on the venerable troupe’s centennial production, Pagar Makan Padi This year’s production, Pagar Makan Padi, scores many “firsts” – it will be Gunong Sayang's first time staging a production at the Drama Centre; it will be the first time we are inviting actor friends from Malacca for cameo roles; Baba Frederick Soh's first time as a scriptwriter … [Read more...]
