Anywhere Adventures: Katong-Joo Chiat

Jessica Heng and Bambby Cheuk

Ongoing pin locationStarting Point: Joo Chiat Complex

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Description

Go on a self-guided audio journey through the soul of Katong-Joo Chiat, guided by neighbourhood natives Jessica Heng and Bambby Cheuk. This uniquely crafted audio adventure weaves personal memories with fascinating tales of the area's rich entertainment and cultural heritage. From bustling theatres and bangsawan performances, to beloved leisure spots and historic bus routes, discover how this precinct became a beating heart of local cinema and entertainment. Enjoy the stories that unfold through oral history accounts and rich sound effect as you explore the neighbourhood's colourful past!

This Call for Collaboration project is supported by Katong Culture and part of the Heritage Activation Nodes initiative, organised by Bambby Cheuk and Jessica Heng.

Important Notes for Participants

Listen to the episodes below or click into Spotify for more details on the podcast route and credits. This trail will consist of walking portions and short bus rides, where each track in the Spotify playlist corresponds to the different location pitstops. There will be directions and arrival notifications throughout the tracks.

0 - EXT. JOO CHIAT COMPLEX

Starting point: Exterior of Joo Chiat Complex
Ending point: Level 1 Joo Chiat Complex

1 - INT. JOO CHIAT COMPLEX

Starting point: Level 1 Joo Chiat Complex
Ending point: Joo Chiat Road Open Field

2 - EXT. JOO CHIAT RD OPEN FIELD

Starting point: Joo Chiat Road Open Field
Ending point: Joo Chiat Place

3 - EXT. JOO CHIAT PLACE

Starting point: Joo Chiat Place
Ending point: 190A Joo Chiat Place

4 - 190A JOO CHIAT PLACE, FORMER ZUBIR SAID RESIDENCE

Starting point: 190A Joo Chiat Place
Ending point: On board bus 155 from Bus Stop 83299 “Aft Lor G Telok Kurau”

5 - EXT. AFT LOR G TELOK KURAU BUS STOP

Starting point: On board bus 155 from Bus Stop 83299 “Aft Lor G Telok Kurau”
Ending point: Bus Stop 93051 “Aft Dunbar Walk”

6 - EXT. AFT DUNBAR WALK BUS STOP

Starting point: Bus Stop 93051 “Aft Dunbar Walk”
Ending point: On bus 10/ 12/ 14/ 32/ 40 from Bus Stop 93059 “Aft Jln Buloh Perindu”

7 - EXT. AFT JLN BULOH PERINDU BUS STOP

Starting point: On bus
Ending point: Bus Stop 92129 “The Holy Family Ch”

8 - EXT. KATONG NEIGHBOURHOOD

Starting point: Bus Stop 92129 “The Holy Family Ch”
Ending point: Roxy Square

9 - EXT. OVERHEAD BRIDGE AT ROXY SQUARE

Starting point: Roxy Square
Ending point: The Odeon

10 - EXT. THE ODEON

Starting point: The Odeon
Ending point: The Odeon

 

ABOUT JESSICA HENG AND BAMBBY CHEUK

Jessica Heng and Bambby Cheuk are a dynamic creative duo whose collaborative work spans documentaries, films, immersive audio tours, children’s programmes, art installations, and beyond. Trained in documentary filmmaking, Jessica and Bambby share a deep-rooted impulse to document with purpose, striving to make their work meaningful and beneficial for the communities they engage with. From intimate stories to immersive experiences, their art reveals a commitment to storytelling that is as heartfelt as their own friendship. Together, they bridge creativity and community, offering unique perspectives on everyday life and shared history.

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