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Male bonding in Singapore
What do men do when they get together? Throw some axes, destroy furniture, climb walls or join a choir?
MALE bonding used to be simple affairs, like a round of beer or game of football. But as life gets more complicated, so do the ways in which men forge friendships and build support networks while navigating a society where the rules of masculinity are being challenged or even upended.
As men find themselves under immense pressure to succeed professionally and personally in Singapore's hustle culture, their emotional well-being is stretched to the limit, say wellness counsellors. In this week's BT Lifestyle, we look at how men are turning to non-traditional approaches to let off steam, express themselves and connect with others.
Meanwhile, in Design, take a look at the transformation of a narrow, old shophouse in Joo Chiat into a spacious, multi-generation home. And in the Arts, we visit a stunning new exhibition featuring the works of much loved artist Chua Mia Tee and his wife, Lee Boon Ngan, whom few know was a pioneering female artist in her own right.
Finally in Dining, we get a taste of modern Indian food at the new restaurant Meh'r by Inderpal, helmed by former Masterchef winner Inderpal Singh.
For all this and more, don't miss this week's BT Lifestyle.
