State of the Plate: Where is Singapore's Hawker Culture Headed? | TOYLC26 Highlights
About the Event Singapore’s hawker food as we know it is evolving - but in what direction? What does it mean to preserve our hawker culture, and what are the unstoppable forces that challenge it? Join our panellists as we explore the issues – is it really all doom and gloom, or
时间: 11月14日 周六 · 14:00
地点: National Library Building - Possibility Room (Level 5)
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About the Event Singapore’s hawker food as we know it is evolving - but in what direction? What does it mean to preserve our hawker culture, and what are the unstoppable forces that challenge it? Join our panellists as we explore the issues – is it really all doom and gloom, or if it is possible for us to have our char kway teow and eat it? About the Speakers Ryan Kueh Ryan Kueh is a Singapore-based author and cultural researcher. His book, From Streets to Stalls: The History and Evolution of Hawking and Hawker Centres in Singapore, is a bestselling account of Singapore’s hawker heritage. He holds a master's from Tsinghua University as a Schwarzman Scholar and a bachelor's from Yale-NUS College. He is currently writing a third book exploring the politics, economics, and sociology of hawker culture and Nanyang Chinese food in Singapore. Ryan is also on the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list. Yeo Min Yeo Min is a pastry chef and the author of the award-winning cookbook Chinese Pastry School. She is also the co-founder of Museum of Food, a non-profit dedicated to heritage food education in Singapore. You can sometimes find her geeking about traditional cooking techniques on Instagram @yeomyyyy. Leslie Tay Dr Leslie Tay has spent more than two decades searching for the best food in Singapore. His epic food adventures are documented on his blog, ieatishootipost.sg, as well as across various social media platforms. He is now regarded as one of the foremost authorities on Singapore food and has been featured in numerous publications and TV programmes. Dr Tay has published three books on Singapore food and has delivered talks on Singapore's hawker heritage to audiences both locally and internationally. By day, Dr Tay is a family doctor, practising at Karri Family Clinic in Tampines, where he emphasises healthy eating as a way to combat chronic illness. Jimmy Yap (Moderator) Jimmy Yap is the editor-in-chief of BiblioAsia, a publication of the National Library of Singapore. BiblioAsia focusses on the history and heritage of Singapore and features stories about Singapore -- some unfamiliar, others forgotten, all fascinating. Time of Your Life (TOYL) Celebration 2026 Join us from Oct 2026 – Mar 2027 to immerse yourself in nostalgic exhibitions, learn something new from our programmes, and take part in activities that rekindle the joy of a good read. Whether you’re looking to explore a topic you've always been curious about or simply meet others who share your love of learning, we have something for everyone. ReadSG This programme is part of ReadSG. NLB's national movement to make reading a lifelong habit and a shared culture that nurtures curious minds, critical thinkers and informed citizens. The ReadSG Challenge is NLB's national reading initiative that invites Singaporeans to rediscover the joy of reading through a simple daily reading habit. All it takes is 15 minutes a day to build a reading habit. That's about the time between three MRT stops, waiting for your bus, or enjoying your morning coffee. Click here to find out where reading 15 minutes a day can take you! Read more, Be more. This programme is suitable for seniors. Registration and Attendance Registration is required for this programme. Please register one ticket per person. Attendance will be taken using the NLB Mobile app. Please download the app (https://go.gov.sg/nlbmobile-attendance) or update it to the latest version. Then, scan the QR code at the venue to take your attendance upon entry. Please arrive 10 minutes before the session starts. Seats may be released to walk-in participants if you arrive late. Photography and Videography Notice Please note that photos and/or videos of this programme and its participants may be taken. By participating in this programme, you agree that NLB may take photographs and/or videos of you (or your child as applicable) and use the images and/or videos including to archive, exhibit and publish them for publicity or any other NLB purposes. Wheelchair-friendly Routes and Social Stories To access our wheelchair-friendly routes (bus and MRT) and social stories, please visit https://go.gov.sg/wheelchair-friendly-routes-social-stories and select the respective library to access the information.
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