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Is Singapore a ghost paradise? Are people living too close for comfort with their dead? Today I'm diving into this hi-tech island's spooky side investigating why Singapore is digging up its cemeteries, looking at the island's violent heritage and multicultural ghost lore. This video features my rap song 'Creatures of the Night' and check out the free eTravel Guide in the comments on YouTube.

Is Singapore a Ghost Paradise Is Singapore a ghost paradise? Are people living too close for comfort with their dead? Today I'm diving into this hi-tech island's spooky side investigating...

Chinatowns fought hard to earn their place in the world's cities, but during the Pandemic they were the targets of anti-Asian hate crimes and suffered badly. So, how are Chinatowns around the World Challenge bouncing back post-COVID?

How Chinatowns are Bouncing Back Post-Covid Chinatowns fought hard to earn their place in the world's cities, but during the Pandemic they were the targets of anti-Asian hate crimes and suffered badly....

Celebrating the national tree and a symbol of epic India with a story and video poem.

The Walking Tree of India Remember Treebeard and the Ents, those tall tree giants from Fangorn Forest in Lord of the Rings? Well, India, has its own ‘walking tree’, the banyan. India'...

From Rainforest to Ruin? 2024 - Palm Oil, Deforestation, Haze, and the Climate Crisis It's a problem that just doesn't go away. Every year, Southeast Asia battles a relentless adversary: the choking transboundary haze from unchecked deforestat...

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Why did China recently remove the name of Israil from baidu.com, the Google maps of China? Here's the latest video from my YouTube Channel, The Talking Turban where I look at the geopolitics of mapmaking history, and how the West 'stole' the East.

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Years ago while travelling on an Indian train I saw a pair of newlyweds dressed in their wedding finery. Here's the million dollar question: why do Indian brides wear red bangles? I was fascinated to learn. My latest video on The Talking Turban goes behind this India wide marriage custom to explore the psychology, botany, science and the mythology associated with the colour red. Keep viewing for the video poem towards the end.

This week's video: my personal encounter with the Taj Mahal, a story of healing and new life direction told with the help of AI design.

From Grief to Grace: My Healing Journey Through the Taj Mahal Story Coping with the loss and grief of losing a loved one is a test for every human being. In this video I chronicle a strange and personal travel experience in I...

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Exploring Asia: Travel with The Talking Turban Travelling to Asia: embark on a voyage of discovery with The Talking Turban community! I'm Dr. Chris Mooney-Singh, an Australian writer, creator, and educato...

Exploring Asia: Travel with The Talking Turban Travelling to Asia: embark on a voyage of discovery with The Talking Turban community! I'm Dr. Chris Mooney-Singh, an Australian writer, creator, and educato...

Coming this Thursday! Celebrating 20 years of Poetry Slam in Singapore!
The Shakespearean Slam
If thou dost love the Bard and his sweet words,
And if thou hast a skill and love for poetry,
Then join us for The Shakespearean Slam,
A merry contest of the mind and tongue
To party for the immortal bard’s birthday.
Thou canst recite thine own inspired verse,
Or act a scene from any of his works,
And win the favour of the crowd and judges.
The victor shall receive a prize and praise.
But there is more! Thou canst also partake
In a Shakespeare insult battle and a quiz.
Do not forgo this chance to honour him
Who said, "The poet's eye, in fine frenzy rolling,
Doth glance from heaven to earth, from earth to heaven."
The event will be on May twenty-fifth\
At seven-thirty at Blu Jaz Cafe.
Prithee sign up as participant or guest.
Make haste, for spots are scarce. The Slam awaits!
Date: THURSDAY 25 May 2023
Time: Doors open 6.30pm (Grab some food and drinks!)
Start: 7.30-9.30pm
Place: Blu Jaz Cafe, Level 2
Tickets: $12 on Eventbrite
Organised by: Word Forward

The Shakespearean Poetry Slam The Singapore Poetry Slam celebrates Shakespeare's birthday -slam contest, open mic, videos and features.

The Truth about Namaste What does it mean to Indians and Asians versus the rest of the world? Article and audio poem.

Some seasonal shorts: "Sending you this postcard between flights. Stepped out of Changi Airport and took a shuttle bus to Orchard Rd. Man! Crazy Christmas decorations everywhere!"

5 Santa Postcards Tiny stories with audioscape & intro to serial microfiction

"Proposal is a tongue in need of a bell."
New Year greetings to all for 2023!

The Whispering Wall A poem proposing marriage

The Animal Jabber Poetry Slam is on October 6th 2022.
Please sign up for the open mic and poetry slam.

Here is a unique animated interpretation of The Tyger by William Blake by West Australian video animation artist Radheya Jegatheva who was a guest at Lit Up Singapore 2018 held at Lasalle College of the Arts. The video has garnered 127,000 views on YouTube and we celebrate it during the final countdown week to Word Forward 's Animal Jabber poetry slam. Radheya Jegatheva, Jay Jay Jegatheva Jegathesan

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The Tyger by William Blake, A Short Animated Film (Award Winner) If you are accessing this for a class, please comment letting us know what class it is.This short film was made as part of a 48-hour challenge using iClone 3...