A new perspective on family and reunions (and proof that a C grade in Higher Chinese can still take you places, like the Prime Minister’s social media feed).
Chinese New Year is one of the most time-honoured festivals. But even such a festival has seen its traditions, form and meaning evolve over time: why we gather (or not at all), who we choose to cramp elbow-to-elbow around the reunion dinner table with, and how we usher in the new year.
As Singapore geared up for another Chinese New Year, we celebrated the beauty and warmth of relationships, and the resilience and inclusiveness of a community that characterises the nation. In doing so, we created Singapore’s top-performing festive film in recent years.
(This one’s for you, Ding Ni 老师. And in true C6 fashion, I have no clue how her name’s written.)
Watch the film here.
Directed by the one and only Royston Tan.
A made-in-Singapore story that made more than a couple of regional ‘Best of CNY’ lists.
And even moved the man with the magic teacup.
(Fun fact: It’s not a given for ministers to share the work. So I’d like to think he might’ve shed a tear or two.)