用照片和音乐书写你的诗意、心情和小故事 : I see, I listen, I write

'A Few Little Words : Stories of Tampines'
Running from 13 October to 1 December 2024, Our Tampines Hub presents a series of writers’ workshops led by Vertical Submarine that will serve as a creative incubator for the community, drawing from everyday experiences and cultural heritage to inspire new narratives that reflect the unique spirit of Tampines. Held in conjunction with the Singapore’s Writers’ Festival (SWF), our lineup of local writers — Wayne Rée, Yeow Kai Chai, Nadiputra, Juliette Yu-Ming Lizeray, and Chow Teck Seng — covers genre-based storytelling across horror, music and poetry, Bangsawan, comics and illustration, and more. Residents from all walks of life and backgrounds are welcome to learn, explore and experiment.

The programme will culminate in a publication co-edited by Quarterly Literary Review Singapore (QLRS) and Vertical Submarine, offering a curated collection of stories that resonate with the collective memory and imagination of Tampines residents released in March 2025. "A Few Little Words" aims to honour the past, capture the present, and inspire the future, one story at a time. This is a chance for all passionate storytellers and aspiring writers to have a chance to have their works published.

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About the Workshop
Date: Saturday, 23 November 2024 / 1 December 2024
Time: 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Venue: Our Tampines Hub
每座城市、每个地方、每个人都有自己的记忆。

记忆中的玩具、身边的小东西、那个大大的喜字、被拆掉的某座建筑、无意拍下的街景、几年前开始装上假牙、逝、真、时间与平凡。

借助一些照片、歌曲和一组汉字，这个小工作坊将让讲者和大约20名参与者在互动和小组活动中，通过联想和其他诗人的诗句，以诗句、歌词、散文和短故事的形式，分享彼此对生命课题的种种记忆、情感、执着和思考。

Every city holds a tapestry of memories, from the toys we cherished to the iconic sights that define our youth. Join us for an engaging workshop where we explore these shared experiences through photographs, songs, and Chinese characters. Led by Mr. Chow Teck Seng, participants will interact and create short poetry, verses, and stories that reflect their personal connections to their surroundings.

Workshop Highlights:

• Creative Expression: Delve into your memories and respond to visual and audio mediums to craft unique literary pieces.
• Interactive Activities: Work in small groups to share your chosen photos and characters, and collaboratively write poetic verses or short stories.
• Sharing and Connection: Present your creations, interact with fellow participants, and celebrate the diverse stories that emerge.

Who Can Join:
This workshop welcomes anyone aged 12 and above who has a basic understanding of reading and writing in Chinese. Whether you're a seasoned writer or a curious newcomer, your voice is valued here.

Logistics:
Participants will have access to materials including photos, writing tools, and a vibrant space for creativity.

Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the rich memories of your city and connect with others through the power of words. Register now to secure your spot!
*Workshops are conducted in Mandarin

About the Writer
周德成，生于新加坡，曾获新加坡文学奖、金笔奖、全国书法赛冠军等。英国剑桥大学博士生，南大教育学院兼任讲师，兼及美术与文学翻译。新诗集为《用整个白天使黑夜安静》（2022早报书选，入围2024新加坡文学奖），部分诗作译成英、法、德文，并改编成微电影、歌曲和绘画。目前正筹备2024年10月中旬个人插画美术展（卓尔书局画廊）。

Chow Teck Seng has won awards including the Singapore Literature Prize, Golden Point Award with his poetry collection "The Story of You & Me". PhD candidate at Cambridge University and part-time lecturer at NIE, he writes poetry, translates and works on art and calligraphy. Besides musicalizing his poetry, he published a new poetry collection "The Daylight Makes the Night Fall into Silence" (Lianhe Zaobao booklist 2022, shortlisted for the 2024 Singapore Literature Prize) ,of which some of the poems translated into English, French, and German, and adapted into short films, songs, and paintings. He is currently preparing for a solo illustration and art exhibition at Zall Bookstore Gallery in mid-October 2024.

Host or Publisher Vertical Submarine