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What is a "Kampung"?
What is a "Kampung"?
"Kampung" is the malay word for village, and was where many ethnic Malays settled down during early Singapore.
"Kampung" is the malay word for village, and was where many ethnic Malays settled down during early Singapore.
Houses were built in close proximity and roofs were built with attap leaves. They were also raised above the ground.
Houses were built in close proximity and roofs were built with attap leaves. They were also raised above the ground.
What is the "Kampung Spirit" ?
What is the "Kampung Spirit" ?
As those living in "Kampungs" were often living in close proximity, there was s strong sense of social cohesion and belonging in the community which is built through the understanding, mutual respect and compromise between neighbours.
As those living in "Kampungs" were often living in close proximity, there was s strong sense of social cohesion and belonging in the community which is built through the understanding, mutual respect and compromise between neighbours.
The meaning of "Kampung" spirit today is the sense of belonging and social cohesion, but it also had taken on a deeper meaning, in which represents our humble beginnings and sense of 'home'.
The meaning of "Kampung" spirit today is the sense of belonging and social cohesion, but it also had taken on a deeper meaning, in which represents our humble beginnings and sense of 'home'.
How is "Kampung" Spirit related to Traditional Games?
How is "Kampung" Spirit related to Traditional Games?
In the current society, it seems that this "Kampung" spirit has somewhat faded. This has mainly got to do with the increased sense of 'privacy' and the increased amount of stress at work and school.
In the current society, it seems that this "Kampung" spirit has somewhat faded. This has mainly got to do with the increased sense of 'privacy' and the increased amount of stress at work and school.
Also, Singapore has built a culture of "Complain King/Queen" where many Singaporeans would voice anger and distaste of certain people and actions. This results in massive unhappiness within the community and constant squabbles.
Also, Singapore has built a culture of "Complain King/Queen" where many Singaporeans would voice anger and distaste of certain people and actions. This results in massive unhappiness within the community and constant squabbles.
The rise of social media has made this 'complaining' culture in Singapore much more prominent as users are able to spread the word a simple click of the button without the need to be physical present.
The rise of social media has made this 'complaining' culture in Singapore much more prominent as users are able to spread the word a simple click of the button without the need to be physical present.
We feel that what brought people together regardless of age and amount of free time was traditional games. Traditional games was best thing closest to entertainment they could get back then. Neighbours would often gather around to play together and spend time together
We feel that what brought people together regardless of age and amount of free time was traditional games. Traditional games was best thing closest to entertainment they could get back then. Neighbours would often gather around to play together and spend time together
However, in the modern era, entertainment is easily accessible be it videos, movies or online game, all on a single device. This has resulted in less time spent together, and more time spent alone, straining the already weak "Kampung" spirit in Singapore.
However, in the modern era, entertainment is easily accessible be it videos, movies or online game, all on a single device. This has resulted in less time spent together, and more time spent alone, straining the already weak "Kampung" spirit in Singapore.
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