Estate Frequencies Estate Frequencies

In this episode, we explore the origins of the sculpture at Seng Poh Garden, discover Singapore's oldest bomb shelter in a public housing block and consider the present and future of Tiong Bahru in a series of interviews with local residents.
Chapters
(00:00-01:06) Intro
(01:06-03:31) Seng Poh Garden
(03:31-05:20) Moh Guan Terrace
(05:20-08:06) Air Raid Shelter
(08:06-11:12) Back Lanes (Poem)
(11:12-14:54) Kim Cheng Street Blocks
(14:54-18:19) Kim Pong Park
(18:19-22:24) Yong Siak Street
(22:24-25:51) Outro

In the second episode, we explore a forgotten bird singing corner, consider a guardian spirit of Tiong Bahru and learn a little bit more about Seng Poh Road and Seng Poh Garden. This episode also allows for a break to sample the excellent range of local dishes found at Tiong Bahru Market.
Chapters
(00:00-01:10) Intro
(01:10-05:57) Singing Bird Corner
(05:57-09:45) Datuk Kong Shrine
(09:45-16:41) Tiong Bahru Market
(16:41-21:44) Seng Poh Road
(21:44-23:29) Outro

We begin in Tiong Bahru, Singapore’s first purpose-built residential housing estate. It is home to a 100-year-old temple dedicated to a Monkey God, Art Moderne architecture and a World War II air-raid shelter. Estate Frequencies is a creative podcast that explores city neighbourhoods. History, heritage, personal memory and poetry are woven together for a special aural experience.
Chapters
(00:00-01:23) Intro
(01:23-05:10) Tiong Bahru Community Centre
(05:10-08:23) Eu Chin Street
(08:23-14:59) Monkey God Temple
(14:59-18:40) Eng Hoon Street
(18:40-25:42) The French Bookshop
(25:42-26:24) Outro