What does Singapore lose when the wrecking ball swings?
Tey Yong How remembers running along the shores of eastern Singapore as a child, the sea breeze mingling with the smell of sizzling seafood. Birthday dinners here meant three or four tables pushed together, with cousins chasing each other between the chairs as the adults pulled apart succulent chilli crab. “My childhood memories will linger there,” the 47-year-old said on a recent Wednesday evening of the seafood restaurants at East Coast Park. “Whatever may become of it in t
A 47-year-old Singaporean man, Tey Yong How, reminisces about his childhood spent at East Coast Park, recalling fond memories of family gatherings and the scent of seafood. He describes birthday celebrations with multiple tables and the joy of children playing while adults enjoyed meals like chili crab. These personal experiences highlight the emotional significance of the location for him.
This story highlights the potential loss of personal and collective memories tied to public spaces as they undergo redevelopment.
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