We are tempted to think preserving, documenting and remembering old places is a kind of nostalgia that holds us back from moving on. Not so, says sociologist Terence Heng.
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Three pioneer tenants of Bras Basah Complex – a Chinese art supplies shop, a design bookstore and a Chinese bookstore fight to keep the legacy of the book city and their family businesses going.
Bras Basah Complex - a go-to spot for all things prints and art. With each store filled with the promise of new discoveries, you could travel back to the past and experience the cherished memories of many Singaporeans, often embodied in the second-hand treasures you stumble upon. Fast forward to today, and it's still this magical treasure trove of hidden.