We learn about a unique Singaporean-to-Singaporean term, "Sinkie". It can be an identifier or a horrid insult, and has mysterious origins. Fear not - I have my mate Nasir to help explain this contentious word used To Singaporeans, For Singaporeans, and By Singaporeans

Shaiful Risan wrote this episode and voiced "Nasir"

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#singapore #singlish #comedy #parody #homage #speaksolidsinglish #miniseries #wahlau #kiasu #chope #sinkie #insult 

We learn about a unique Singaporean-to-Singaporean term, "Sinkie". It can be an identifier or a horrid insult, and has mysterious origins. Fear not - I have my mate Nasir to help explain this contentious word used To Singaporeans, For Singaporeans, and By Singaporeans
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/shaifulrisanwork/?hl=en">Shaiful Risan</a> wrote this episode and voiced "Nasir"
<a href="https://www.hearhere.show/">Hear.Hear.Singapore Website</a>
#singapore #singlish #comedy #parody #homage #speaksolidsinglish #miniseries #wahlau #kiasu #chope #sinkie #insult

Be sonically immersed in Singapore, and hear the stories behind the sounds of this Southeast Asian city republic. From immersive location recordings to humours observations of Singlish, every episode brings you to the Lion City. This podcast sounds best on headphones, so you can Hear... Here

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#singlish #speaksolidsinglish #comedy #culture #binaural #stereo #widestereo #surroundsound #immersive #immersivesound #singapore

Visit our website to learn more

Be sonically immersed in Singapore, and hear the stories behind the sounds of this Southeast Asian city republic. From immersive location recordings to humours observations of Singlish, every episode brings you to the Lion City. This podcast sounds best on headphones, so you can Hear... Here
Hosted by Kenn Delbridge
#singlish #speaksolidsinglish #comedy #culture #binaural #stereo #widestereo #surroundsound #immersive #immersivesound #singapore
Visit <a href="https://www.hearhere.show">our website</a> to learn more

Hear. Here. Singapore.

Be sonically immersed in Singapore, and hear the stories behind the sounds of this Southeast Asian city republic. From immersive location recordings to humours observations of Singlish, every episode brings you to the Lion City. This podcast sounds best on headphones, so you can Hear... Here
Hosted by Kenn Delbridge
#singlish #speaksolidsinglish #comedy #culture #binaural #stereo #widestereo #surroundsound #immersive #immersivesound #singapore
Visit <a href="https://www.hearhere.show">our website</a> to learn more

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Speak Solid Singlish - Sinkie

Chinatown MRT Exit A / Pagoda St

Sri Mariamman Temple

Mural No.1 - Cantonese Opera

Mural No.2 - Clog Maker & Kitchenware Shop

Mural No.3 - My Chinatown Home

Buddha Tooth Relic Temple

Ya Kun Toast Shophouse

Mural No.4 - Samsui Woman at Rest

Ann Siang Hill

🎧 Welcome to this special episode for visitors to the Lion City: the Golden Hour Murals in Chinatown Audio Walking Tour. This is a self-guided audio walking tour designed for you to explore Chinatown, Singapore, around 5–6pm, just as the neighbourhood transforms from day to night.

📍 What you’ll need:


Start at Chinatown MRT, Exit A.


A pair of headphones for the best experience.


Mobile data, so you can follow along with Google Maps.

📄 Resources:
Here Here Asia website
Download the Tour's PDF guide 
View the walking route on Google Maps
Map of Singapore SMRT trains routes
Sri Mariamman Temple (244 South Bridge Rd, Singapore 058793)
"Cantonese Opera", "Clog Maker & Kitchenware Shop" & "My Chinatown Home" Mural Artist Yip Yew Chong
Kitchenware Shop Lau Choy Seng
Buddha Tooth Relic Temple & Museum (288 South Bridge Road Singapore 058840)
Ya Kun Toast Local Kopi and Snacks 
Maxwell Food Centre Affordable & authentic local food
Samusui Woman Mural Artist Sean Dunston
Where to Go on Ann Siang Hill

💡 You can pause the audio anytime to explore, shop, or grab a bite. This is your walk, your pace.

🙏 Support the project:
If you enjoyed this tour, consider supporting future walks and bonus content:


Patreon — Support us to help us keep making amazing audio tours (coming soon!)


Substack — articles, behind-the-scenes, and extras for exploring Asian cities

Thank you for walking with us — and enjoy Chinatown at its most beautiful hour!

🎧 Welcome to this special episode for visitors to the Lion City: the Golden Hour Murals in Chinatown Audio Walking Tour. This is a self-guided audio walking tour designed for you to explore&nbsp;<a href="https://chinatown.sg/">Chinatown</a>, Singapore, around 5&ndash;6pm, just as the neighbourhood transforms from day to night.
📍 What you&rsquo;ll need:
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Start at Chinatown MRT, Exit A.
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A pair of headphones for the best experience.
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Mobile data, so you can follow along with&nbsp;<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/DXMD87dLhXFLFr4L9">Google Maps</a>.
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</ul>
📄 Resources:
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<li data-start="663" data-end="697"><a href="https://hearhereasia.com">Here Here Asia website</a></li>
<li>Download the Tour's <a href="https://hearhereasia.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Golden-Hour-Murals-of-Chinatown.pdf" data-start="663" data-end="695">PDF guide</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li data-start="663" data-end="697">View the walking route on <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/DXMD87dLhXFLFr4L9">Google Maps</a></li>
<li data-start="663" data-end="697">Map of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.smrt.com.sg/public-transport/train-information/network-map/">Singapore SMRT trains routes</a></li>
<li><a href="https://smt.org.sg/">Sri Mariamman Temple</a> (244 South Bridge Rd, Singapore 058793)</li>
<li>"Cantonese Opera", "Clog Maker &amp; Kitchenware Shop" &amp; "My Chinatown Home" Mural Artist <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yipyewchong/?hl=en">Yip Yew Chong</a></li>
<li>Kitchenware Shop <a href="https://lauchoyseng.com/">Lau Choy Seng</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.buddhatoothrelictemple.org.sg/">Buddha Tooth Relic Temple &amp; Museum</a> (288 South Bridge Road Singapore 058840)<a href="https://www.instagram.com/seanpdunston/?hl=en"></a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/yakunkayatoastsg/?hl=en">Ya Kun Toast</a> Local Kopi and Snacks&nbsp;</li>
<li><a href="https://chinatown.sg/dine/maxwell-hawker-centre/">Maxwell Food Centre</a> Affordable &amp; authentic local food<a href="https://lauchoyseng.com/"></a></li>
<li>Samusui Woman Mural Artist&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/seanpdunston/?hl=en">Sean Dunston</a></li>
<li>Where to Go on <a href="https://thehoneycombers.com/singapore/neighbourhood-guide-ann-siang-hill-club-street/">Ann Siang Hill</a></li>
</ul>
💡 You can pause the audio anytime to explore, shop, or grab a bite. This is your walk, your pace.
🙏 Support the project: If you enjoyed this tour, consider supporting future walks and bonus content:
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<a href="#" data-start="960" data-end="972">Patreon</a> &mdash; Support us to help us keep making amazing audio tours (coming soon!)
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<a href="https://hearhereasia.substack.com/" data-start="1006" data-end="1019">Substack</a> &mdash; articles, behind-the-scenes, and extras for exploring Asian cities
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</ul>
Thank you for walking with us &mdash; and enjoy Chinatown at its most beautiful hour!

Golden Hour Murals of Chinatown Walking Tour

In this episode of Speak Solid Singlish, our topic is the no.1 Singaporean pastime - gluttony! Things get spicy before they explode with flavours, among other things...

My Singlish friend is Sebastian Sim, and it was written by Jedidiah Huang. Get ready for chow time!

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Sebastian Sim

Jedidiah Huang

#singapore #singlish #comedy #parody #homage #speaksolidsinglish #miniseries #wahlau #kiasu #can #siao #shiok

In this episode of Speak Solid Singlish, our topic is the no.1 Singaporean pastime - gluttony! Things get spicy before they explode with flavours, among other things...
My Singlish friend is Sebastian Sim, and it was written by Jedidiah Huang. Get ready for chow time!
<a href="https://www.hearhere.show/">Hear.Hear.Singapore Website</a>
<a href="https://www.sebastiansim.com/about">Sebastian Sim</a>
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jedidiah-huang-b4a85b168/">Jedidiah Huang</a>
#singapore #singlish #comedy #parody #homage #speaksolidsinglish #miniseries #wahlau #kiasu #can #siao #shiok

Speak Solid Singlish Ep8 - Shiok (Reissue)

The Speak Solid Singlish campaign presents the 3rd and final part of how to speak like a local when it comes to dating! Our faux romcom dating scenario reaches its climax, as the r'ship hits "ai stead mai" status!

My Singlish guest voice is the multi-talented Petrina Kow; this episode was written by Jedidiah Huang.

Hear.Hear.Singapore Website

Petrina Kow

Jedidiah Huang

#singapore #singlish #comedy #parody #homage #speaksolidsinglish #miniseries #dating #love #petrinakow #jedidiahhuang #kenndelbridge

The Speak Solid Singlish campaign presents the 3rd and final part of how to speak like a local when it comes to dating! Our faux romcom dating scenario reaches its climax, as the r'ship hits "ai stead mai" status!
My Singlish guest voice is the multi-talented Petrina Kow; this episode was written by Jedidiah Huang.
<a href="https://www.hearhere.show/">Hear.Hear.Singapore Website</a>
<a href="https://www.petrinakow.com/">Petrina Kow</a>
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jedidiah-huang-b4a85b168/">Jedidiah Huang</a>
#singapore #singlish #comedy #parody #homage #speaksolidsinglish #miniseries #dating #love #petrinakow #jedidiahhuang #kenndelbridge

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