Aliwal Tracks: Mr Gelam and the potential of virtual worldbuilding
about 39 months ago (02/06/2021)
Aliwal Tracks: Mr Gelam and the potential of virtual worldbuilding | ArtsEquator Thinking and Talking about Arts and Culture in Southeast Asia ArtsEquator Viewpoints February 6, 2021 Walk around Kampong Gelam today and it’s easy to forget how much of a rich historical site it used to be. Historical markers abound, and yet, grab any young person hanging out in its many hip dining establishments and they might not know, for example, why Kampong Gelam is so named. Uncle: “It’s even medicinal, it’s in Tiger Balm.” Niece: “Tiger Balm?