Over the past few months, we’ve been working on finalizing our largest project yet. "Words of Wisdom" it’s is an initiative started by Charlotte Goh alongside Folklory to capture and share the life lessons of seniors aged 60 and above. 2025 will be Singapore’s 60th birthday and we want to capture 60 such stories as a part fo the SG60 celebrations.
Through this series of podcasts, we will talk to 60 seniors, delving into their rich life experiences, diverse perspectives, and profound insights. The main goal is to create an enlightening series that not only preserves the wisdom of our senior citizens for the generations to follow but also creates a repository of collective knowledge for the wider public to benefit from.
The project will feature folklories with seniors from various backgrounds, ethnicities, and walks of life on topics including personal growth, resilience, relationships, career advice, and reflections on societal changes in Singapore over the years. We’ll upload all these folklories to all podcast players and the "Words of Wisdom" podcasts will be available for free to everyone.
The project aims to foster intergenerational understanding, promote empathy, and celebrate the rich tapestry of life experiences within the senior community. By sharing the profound insights of the interviewees, we hope to inspire younger listeners to reflect on their own lives, gain new perspectives, and appreciate the collective wisdom that transcends generations.
The project is backed by the Ministry of Culture, Community, and Youth via the Our SG Fund. We’re also accepting sponsorship from other organizations who’d like to be part of this project. For sponsorship inquiries, please contact Terence Chia at terence@folklory.com or +65 9863 2031
This is going to be a year-long project and we can’t wait to get started! If you know that you think we must interview as a part of this project, drop us a line.
Until next time,
The Folklory Team