Post by Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS)

Can storytelling be a key to active and healthy ageing? 🧠 At the recent launch of the mother tongue editions of My Little Chingay Float by Senior Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth, and Trade and Industry, Ms Low Yen Ling, we caught a glimpse of how stories can bring generations together. Through the Chingay Children's Book Storytellers Programme, a collaborative initiative by the People's Association, supported by SUSS with the efforts of Dr Kelvin Tan (陈正见) and the NSHD team, and the National Heritage Board, senior volunteers are being equipped with storytelling skills to share Singapore's living heritage with younger generations. As part of the programme, SUSS delivered storytelling training for senior volunteers, supporting opportunities for continued learning, social engagement and meaningful participation in the community. Beyond preserving cultural stories, storytelling has been shown to support active ageing by stimulating memory recall, language use and social connection, while fostering a renewed sense of purpose among participants. We are grateful to partner with Lions Befrienders, Vanguard Healthcare Pte Ltd and PCF Sparkle Care Active Ageing Centres in bringing this meaningful initiative to life. Here's to celebrating our seniors, our heritage and the power of community. ✨ 📸 Photo credits: People's Association