Take a walk down memory lane and revisit Old Places in Singapore once again. Be sure to catch okto’s Special National Day Documentary Feature – Old Places. Featuring the voices of Singaporeans as they recall their memories of disappearing places in Singapore.
Reminisce yesterday’s past today. A Chuan pictures productions, conceptualised by Royston Tan, directed by Eva Tang, Victric Thng and Royston Tan. Join us for a 1 and a half hrs journey down memory lane.
Coming to you this Sunday on OKTO, 8 August at 10pm.
Also check out this interview by Royston Tan about the film.
17 Responses
Hi, is it possible to show the addresses of the places shown? I really wanna visit them all
Posted on August 8th, 2010 at 11:41 pm
Where can I buy a copy of the documentary film? Thanks.
Posted on August 9th, 2010 at 11:00 am
Hi Royston,
Thank you for bring Singapore closer to the heart of the Singapore with the Old Places.
I have never seen any production like this before..
I came across the trailer, but I have never imagine the impact I had after the whole show… it did not just open my eyes to Singapore, but also brought back many sweets memories I had for some of the places.
I hope you can roll out the DVD soon so that I can keep a copy so that i can watch it again, and share my happiness with my next generation.
Posted on August 9th, 2010 at 11:57 am
Currently the DVD of the film is not available. But we’ll definitely let you know when it does.
As for the addresses, we’re not sure. You’ll have to check with the production team.
Posted on August 10th, 2010 at 1:56 pm
Will definitely buy the DVD when it’s available, no matter the price. I love the way the film presents the interviews with the imagery that evokes the sense of nostalgia. And many of these places would possibly disappear within the next decade. One suggestion to the production team is that they can include the addresses of the places on the DVD as an extra feature.
Posted on August 10th, 2010 at 2:26 pm
I totally agree with Wei Kiang!
Posted on August 10th, 2010 at 10:12 pm
Hi it is possible to send some shots of the barber.
Posted on August 15th, 2010 at 3:14 pm
Yeah! there’s a repeat telecast of Old Places next Tue 24 Aug 9pm!
well done, Royston Tan!
love the documentary.
Posted on August 16th, 2010 at 7:59 am
hi ppl~
the last dragon playground is at Toa Payoh Lorong 6.
the last rabbit and tortoise is at this playground in Dover Vista Park.
for more old playground, go to http://www.cnngo.com/singapore/play/singapores-playgrounds-yesterday-483500.
as for the dragon statue, it’s at whampoa housing estate.=)
i hope this helps=)
Posted on August 24th, 2010 at 6:24 pm
last dragon playground is at Toa Payoh Lorong 6.
last pelican, rabbit and tortoise at this playground in Dover Vista Park.
for more old playgrounds go to http://www.cnngo.com/singapore/play/singapores-playgrounds-yesterday-483500.
dragon statue is at whampoa housing estate.
hope that helps=)
Posted on August 24th, 2010 at 6:33 pm
It really brought back fond memories of my childhood, especially the playground. Can we have the exact locations?
Posted on August 24th, 2010 at 9:21 pm
last dragon playground is at Toa Payoh Lorong 6. last pelican, rabbit and tortoise at this playground in Dover Vista Park.dragon statue is at whampoa housing estate. hope that helps=)
Posted on August 25th, 2010 at 1:27 am
i found this website that provide more old playground which still exist in sg…but this site wont allow me to post…
Posted on August 25th, 2010 at 1:28 am
Hi hi.
will be posting a series of where the locations in “Old Places” are.
follow me at
http://timhann.blogspot.com/search/label/Royston%20Tan%27s%20Old%20Places
Posted on August 25th, 2010 at 4:50 pm
Will there be more like part 2 & 3..?..I believe there are more old places in Singapore that really bring back fond memories…I love the Polyclinic in Queenstown..the big canal infront of the Queenstown bowl….used to catch fishes there
Posted on August 27th, 2010 at 5:22 pm
“Old Places (2010)” by Royston Tan
will be screened ar National Art Gallery Open Hoouse on
10th October (Sunday) 7:00pm
http://timhann.blogspot.com/2010/10/national-art-gallery-singapore-open.html
Posted on October 9th, 2010 at 12:22 am
Yes, the dragon u saw is beside Blk95 Whampoa Dr,
Be’cas I live there when I was 9.
Now, my parent still live there.
Last time, there was no highway, it was a big garden.
Now ,it is Cte.
Posted on October 18th, 2010 at 7:53 pm
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