The rich history of Hougang is celebrated in the film. It also sheds light on Hougang’s important role in Singapore’s cultural and political landscape.
The party first posted a trailer for the documentary two years ago, merely saying it was coming soon. WP explained this week that work on the film had started in 2021, but post-production had reached completion only recently.completion has been particularly fortunate, as it coincides with the anniversary of the founding of WP, one of Singapore’s oldest political institutions, on Nov 3, 1957.
They added that the documentary highlights Hougang’s heritage and serves “as a broader chronicle of Singapore’s history over the decades.” “It traces the journey of Hougang from its origins as a settlement of Teochew immigrants from China who first arrived in Singapore during the eighteenth century via Pulau Ubin, eventually settling in ‘Hougang,’ meaning ‘the harbour in the back’ in Chinese,” WP’s media release says.
The journey of Hougang’s Teochew immigrants echoes the broader Singapore story—one of resilience, courage, and the kampung spirit that binds us together,” said Lee Li Lian, the Deputy Head of WP’s Media Team.
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