Story Walk 2025 – Digital Stories

‘Story Walk 2025 – Digital Stories’ brings StoryFest’s outdoor storytelling experience to online audiences. Organised by The Storytelling Centre Limited and Arts House Limited, these stories are inspired by Benchmarks, the Civic District’s public art trail.

Experience Singapore's Civic District through three stories that illuminate our iconic landmarks and hidden histories. Each tale, inspired by the Benchmarks public art benches, weaves together personal memories, local legends, and historical transformations. From the modern silhouette of the Esplanade to the mythical origins of the Singapore Stone, these stories reveal the deep connections between art, architecture, and the ever-evolving narrative of our city.

Story Walk is conceptualised by Kamini Ramachandran featuring stories created by Verena Tay. These stories are brought to life by storytellers Laura Kee, Cheyenne Alexandria Phillips, and Hafiz Rashid.

Available on Arts House Limited’s YouTube channel from 11 February 2025.

Storytelling by Laura Kee

Things aren’t always what they seem in Singapore’s iconic skyline. Join storyteller Laura Kee as she uncovers hidden stories behind familiar landmarks, from the Esplanade’s durian-inspired design to the Merlion’s mythical origins and Marina Bay’s transformation from seawater to freshwater reservoir.

This story is inspired by ‘#iykyk’ designed by Jason Wee.

Storytelling by Cheyenne Alexandria Phillips

Journey back to the aromatic days of the old Satay Club with storyteller Cheyenne Alexandria Phillips, where romance and food intertwined along Queen Elizabeth Walk. Discover how this historic waterfront became known as ‘Gor Zhang Chiu Kar’ (under the shade of five trees), witness to countless love stories unfolding against Singapore's changing skyline.

This story is inspired by ‘Sayang! Satay Sayang!’ designed by Jeffrey Tan.

Storytelling by Hafiz Rashid

Delve into ancient legends with storyteller Hafiz Rashid as he shares the tale of the mighty Badang and the mysterious Singapore Stone. From supernatural encounters to historical transformations, explore how the heart of Singapore evolved from a legendary battleground to the modern Fullerton Hotel.

This story is inspired by ‘… all the King’s men’ designed by Yang Jie.

Date:	11 February 2025 – 28 February 2027
Location:	Arts House Limited’s YouTube channel