Mr.Yeo and Karen
In this delightful episode, Payal speaks with Mr.Yeo and Ms. Karen, who share their memories of growing up in very different parts of Singapore during the 1950s and ’60s.
Mr. Yeo recalls his early years along Hong Kong Street, near the Singapore River, where he watched bustling scenes of bumboats unloading rice and rubber at Boat Quay and remembers how the once murky river transformed into today’s lively waterfront. He also reminisces about the Cavenagh Bridge, which used to open for large vessels to pass through.
In contrast, Karen paints a charming picture of life in Changi Village…
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