Storytellers

Storytellers is a community engagement project by RICE Media that engages with the community through the time-honoured tradition of narrative storytelling.

Pointe Shoes and Paychecks: The Price of Ballet Dreams in Singapore

Despite the constant number of young girls attending ballet classes, why do we hear so little about homegrown Singaporean ballet stars?

by Darina Elchaninova January 15, 2025

The Singaporean Fanfiction Writers on Incognito Mode

Are they truly living the Y/N fantasy?

by Andrea Chandra Putri January 8, 2025

The Miseducation of Singapore’s Queer Youth

For what is meant to be a second home for students, schools often end up being an alienating space for LGBTQ+ youth.

by RICE January 5, 2024

In Building a Post-Pandemic World, Have We Forgotten the Elderly?

For elderly people like Mr Teh, they can't help but feel forgotten amidst Singapore's efforts towards a new normal.

by Steven Koh January 12, 2022

Climate & Environment

Where The Wild Things Are: On The Road With ACRES’ Wildlife Rescue Team (Part 2)

In the second instalment of our adventures with ACRES, our writer learns that loving nature and living with it are two very different things.

by Sophie Chew August 3, 2021

The Emotional Cost of Ignoring Our Parents’ Calls

How many times have we let our parents' calls go unanswered?

by Tou Panhchaknut

June 11, 2024

Coming Of Age

Between Two Worlds: The Reality of Being an Expat Child in Singapore

“I've never heard anyone say that they hated living in Singapore. Only that they loved it”.

by Maximus Tan

June 4, 2024

Districts

A Day in the Life of a Void Deck

In moments of happiness or sadness alike, void decks offer a watchful but non-judgemental eye.

by Li Laiyi

May 28, 2024

Coming Of Age

Conditional Love: The Queer Fear of Coming Out to Family in Singapore

It's not easy coming out of the closet—and it feels doubly so as a Singaporean.

by Chloe Ng

February 9, 2024

Coming Of Age

Notes From Within the Friend Zone

On being 'good enough' for a romantic relationship.

by Malcolm Khoo

February 1, 2024