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by Rovik Robert, Elliot Tan and Charmian Tan

5.0(6 reviews)
54 episodes
Updated Daily
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Become a Paid Subscriber: <a href="https://anchor.fm/sg-explained/subscribe" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/sg-explained/subscribe</a> SGExplained follows Rovik, Elliot and Charmian, three regular Singaporeans trying to understand how Singapore is what it is. We explore institutions, histories, events and phenomena in Singapore and get into the details of it all. You'll see Singapore like you never have before.

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December 18, 2022

Season 5 Review

<p>We can't believe we're finally here but 21 episodes later and it's time to wrap up Season 5 of SGExplained. This is a full banter episode as Charmian, Elliot and Rovik look back on their favourite episodes of the season and discuss some of the fresher elements in the show, including our new co-host Mian. We also look forward to what the series' future could look like and when we will be returning. Tune in now, and send in your feedback to let us know your thoughts as well!</p> <p><strong>___</strong></p> <p><strong>Intro Music: From </strong><a href="https://pixabay.com/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=music&amp;utm_content=1167" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pixabay</a><strong>; Outro Music: </strong><a href="https://users/nielizas-19737962/?tab=audio&amp;utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=audio&amp;utm_content=2072" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nielizas</a><strong> from </strong><a href="https://pixabay.com/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=music&amp;utm_content=2072" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pixabay</a><strong>;</strong></p>

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December 4, 2022

Peranakan Culture

<p>You can't talk about Singapore without talking about the Peranakans - a sub-community with a heritage associated with being Straits-born amidst a time of heavy immigration. Elliot, a Peranakan himself, shares his stories of growing up with some exposure to the culture and how he stays in touch with it. In this episode, you can look forward to:</p> <ul> <li>Learning about the first Peranakans and how their ancestors came to Singapore (note: there are some traces of slavery as well)</li> <li>Exploring the various aspects of Peranakan culture including food, arts and marriage customs</li> <li>Adding to your list of Peranakan restaurants to check out in Singapore</li> </ul> <p><strong>___</strong></p> <p><strong>Intro Music: From </strong><a href="https://pixabay.com/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=music&amp;utm_content=1167" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pixabay</a><strong>; Outro Music: </strong><a href="https://users/nielizas-19737962/?tab=audio&amp;utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=audio&amp;utm_content=2072" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nielizas</a><strong> from </strong><a href="https://pixabay.com/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=music&amp;utm_content=2072" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pixabay</a><strong>;</strong></p> <p><strong>Sources:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_2013-08-30_181745.html" target="_blank">Peranakan (Straits Chinese) community</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peranakans" target="_blank">Wikipedia</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nhb.gov.sg/peranakanmuseum/~/media/tpm/document/exhibitions/english%20gallery%20guide.pdf" target="_blank">GREAT PERANAKANS</a></li> </ul>

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November 6, 2022

People with Intellectual Disabilities in Singapore

<p>In partnership with <a href="https://www.myg.org.sg/" target="_blank">MINDS MYG</a>, this episode introduces the important People with Intellectual Disabilities (PWID) community in Singapore. We hear from Jessica (not her real name), a caregiver and volunteer about her experience directly, and as you can imagine from previous SGExplained episodes, this gets inspirational very quickly. In this episode, you can look forward to:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Getting a more specific definition of what Intellectual Disabilities entail&nbsp;</li> <li>Debunk myths about PWIDs e.g. whether autism and intellectual disability are the same&nbsp;</li> <li>Learn about how caregivers can also practice self-care as they support PWIDs&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>You can volunteer by signing up on the <a href="https://www.myg.org.sg/" target="_blank">MINDS MYG homepage here.&nbsp;</a></p> <p>___</p> <p><strong>&nbsp;Intro Music: </strong>From Pixabay; Outro Music: Nielizas from Pixabay;&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Images</strong> used in Cover Image and Marketing Collateral are provided courtesy of MINDS MYG.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Sources:&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://acc.edu.sg/en/developmental-disabilities-myths-vs-facts/" target="_blank">Developmental Disabilities – Myths vs. Facts&nbsp;</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.myg.org.sg/intellectually-disable" target="_blank">What is Intellectual Disability?</a></li> </ul>

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SGExplained follows Rovik, Elliot and Charmian, three regular Singaporeans trying to understand how Singapore is what it is. We explore institutions, histories, events and phenomena in Singapore and get into the details of it all. You'll see Singapore like you never have before.

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