SHENTONISTA

“I used to listen to more traditional Chinese music, but I got into heavier music through a friend. I actually want to form a rock or experimental music band!”

“As an architect, my favourite building in Singapore is the new Pan Pacific Hotel. I love to see these overseas clients exploring more unique designs.”

“I think my partner and I are at a very good stage now. We’re planning to settle down, not anytime soon, but he’s someone that I know I want to spend the rest of my life with.”

“I’ve been doing MMA and Muay Thai for four years now. I’m mainly there for the people. I’ve actually made a lot of my closer friends through MMA and Muay Thai.”

“The Southeast Asian archaeology circle is very male-dominated, and I experienced harassment in my early twenties, so I left the industry and went into film programming.”

“I’m Peranakan, and our kebaya is now on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Wearing it is how I represent my identity.”

“The skate scene in Singapore is honestly very chill lah. Everybody mixes around with everyone. Some people, we don’t fit in on the outside, but here, we accept anyone.”

“I’ve been a hairstylist for a couple of decades, and many of my clients are like friends or even family to me now. In fact, I met my lovely wife when I was hairdressing!”

“I’m curious about what it’s like to set up a music festival. The physical labour, the backstage planning—all of it. I love helping things come together.”

“I’m an introvert, but ever since I got into fashion, I’ve met a lot of people who share the same interest, and have made a lot of friends, most of whom are older than me.”

“To me, life is all about the experience. Through my career switches, I’ve gained skill sets that I can apply in any job and industry, even now as an interior designer.”

“I’m 21 years old now in my third and final year of polytechnic, and in 10 years’ time, I hope to be living a happy life.”