Singapores hawker centres are more than just a part of the countrys heritage, they are a lifeline offering authentic, affordable meals that reflect cultural diversity.
Singapore’s hawker culture has been recognized by UNESCO, but there are questions about its sustainability.
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January 13, 2021
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If there is one thing Singaporeans are known for, it is their deep-seated love for food. The sight of people staying in snaking queues for hours in hopes of securing a packet of locally fried
char kway teow (a stir-fried rice noodle dish) or a piping hot bowl of prawn noodles is not uncommon. In fact, this “foodie” culture has made its way to the international stage with UNESCO’s recent decision to recognize the country’s hawker culture as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity.
January 12, 2021
Ms Ang and Mr Tan with their signature crispy black carrot cake, which has become a hot seller on their menu.
The Straits Times
SINGAPORE - Ms Elayne Ang had worked for more than 15 years in the banking industry when she decided to take a leap to become a hawker.
The big switch in 2019 saw her opening a stall to sell carrot cake and hokkien mee, and fielding questions from well-meaning friends about her decision to forgo a stable, successful job with a steady income for the uncertainties of the trade.
Ms Ang, 40, who set up the stall with her partner, told The Straits Times on Monday (Jan 11): When people found out about it, they asked if we were crazy. But we just felt that we could do it and we went ahead.
The New Paper
She takes leap to be hawker after years in banking sector
Ms Elayne Ang and her partner Samuel Tan at Tian Kee Carrot Cake and Hokkien Mee in Marine Parade. Yesterday, Ms Ang received the Promising New Hawker Award at the first Singapore Hawkers Awards. TNP PHOTO: JOEL CHAN
Couple s leap of faith pays off with Promising New Hawker Award
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Ms Elayne Ang had worked for more than 15 years in the banking industry when she decided to take a leap to become a hawker.
The big switch in 2019 saw her opening a stall to sell carrot cake and Hokkien mee, and fielding questions from well-meaning friends about forgoing a stable, successful job with a steady income for the uncertainties of the hawker trade.