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Honey, I Shrunk Chinatown

Singapore's heritage as seen in a collection of miniatures.

Tay Suan Chiang
Published Thu, Jan 16, 2020 · 09:50 PM
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Singaporeans Caleb Lin and Terra Chua have an unusual way of remembering the nation's past. They create miniature figures, which they sell through their brand, Miniature Stories.

Their Heritage series focuses on life in Singapore in the 1950s to 1970s, recreating shophouses as well as other notable characters such as the policeman in his khaki shorts, samsui woman, trishaw rider and ka…

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