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Lighting up the sky

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A long exposure reveals the colourful streaks made by remote controlled kites above a field near Clarke Quay. Members of Go Fly Kite (GFK), or otherwise known as “The Night Flyers” began playing on the field due to proximity reasons – the only shop that supplies the kites and accessories is located in Riverside Point.

Written by Sam Kang Li

January 20, 2009 at 2:56 am

Posted in Economic, People, Play, Visuals

Step Up 2

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Line dancing hobbyists gather at the concourse of UE Square along River Valley Road every Saturday to indulge in their favourite recreation. They dance from 6:00pm till 10:00pm, taking breaks whenever they like, while the music continues playing for four straight hours. Philip, coordinator for the weekly sessions, says the smooth marbled surface provides a suitable dance floor for line dancers.

Written by Sam Kang Li

January 19, 2009 at 10:23 pm

Posted in Community, People, Play, Visuals

Fair weather sports

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Church-goers enjoy a game of Sunday football outside St. Andrew’s Cathedral. They play every week from 4-7 p.m. in an open field bordered by the city’s busy traffic.

Written by Sam Kang Li

January 9, 2009 at 1:11 pm

Posted in Community, People, Play, Visuals

Sepak Tak-roar

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At an open field near Kallang Stadium, construction workers take a break from work to play Sepak Takraw. The temporary court is made from plastic poles and tapes.

Written by Sam Kang Li

January 9, 2009 at 1:09 pm

Step up to the groove

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Written by Sam Kang Li

January 4, 2009 at 2:35 pm

Posted in Community, People, Play, Visuals

Street Artist

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Roadsworth is a street artist in Montreal who has really integrated his art with the streets and they are really very thought-provoking. Check him out here! I want to get hold of the video about him man, watch the trailer at the same site where he discusses his rational, legal issues and whether he sold out…

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November 28, 2008 at 11:54 am

Posted in Links, Play, Visuals

Stick them in

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Written by Sam Kang Li

October 23, 2008 at 1:08 pm

Posted in Foreigners, People, Play, Visuals

Urban cricket

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Catch no ball: Indian foreign workers of Toh Guan dormitories enjoy a game of cricket at a nearby open field. A sandy patch has emerged in the middle of the field, like a man-made Mediterranean sea, after years of cricket games at the same site.

Written by Sam Kang Li

October 5, 2008 at 12:14 am

Skaterboys

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Written by Sam Kang Li

October 4, 2008 at 11:59 pm

Posted in Community, Play, Visuals

The world is my playground

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Bring it on: A foreign worker from Toh Guan dormitories retrieves the ball during a Sunday football game on an open field nearby. The Sunday kickabout has brought together foreign workers of many nationalities, including Malaysians, Thais, Myanmese and Chinese, who enjoy a great time despite the unkempt condition of the field.

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One last juggle: The players strip their football gear in preparation to return to their dormitories. Meanwhile, a few continue to monkey around with the ball as if they have not had enough fun for the past three hours.

Written by Sam Kang Li

September 30, 2008 at 2:42 am

Posted in Foreigners, Play, Visuals