“I hope that people won't be afraid to express their identities that might be different from what’s trending in the West. We should always incorporate who we are.”
In the middle of Raffles Place Park on a Friday evening, amidst the sea of human rush hour traffic and throngs of Zumba dancing folks, we spotted Sharon, bright-eyed and cradling a bottle of wine. She was dressed comfortably in a simple black skirt and tank top ensemble, but had an air of poise and confidence about her that we just couldn’t ignore.
“Volunteering is something I want to spend a lot more time doing, and conservation is a pet cause of mine—I always carry a reusable bag with me everywhere I go.”
Hanae’s mother taught her that it’s never too late to start something new, something which has probably guided her into her transition as a yoga teacher.