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In the context of Southeast Asia, kampung refers to a village. However, the word has been used to describe other types of communities as well ? urban slums and enclosed developments within towns or cities in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Cambodia. Using the terms interchangeably can lead to confusion and miscommunication.

The term kampung is also used as a metaphor for community spirit and the idea of close-knit family life. Having a kampung spirit is often associated with higher levels of social capital, which can be beneficial to health and wellbeing. But how exactly can we cultivate a kampung mentality in our modern lives?

One way is by living in a kampung-style community. As you might expect, such communities are often more closely knit, with residents knowing each other, sharing resources and helping out if needed. They can even evoke a sense of nostalgia and tradition.

A great example of a kampung is the Nee Soon Village in Singapore, which dates back to 1850. Its residents share a laundry shop, market, cinema, and mechanic shops.

It’s a great place to get a taste of how things were before HDB flats came along. You might have heard your grandparents or parents talk about their kampung days ? how they would chat with neighbours while walking through the neighbourhood, how chickens were kept in coops outside, and how people always seemed to open their doors to you.

While https://kampung138login.com/ -knit community that was once a hallmark of kampung culture has been replaced by high-rise living, the kampung spirit remains alive in many different ways. We talked to a few people who are ambassadors of this evolving culture, each in their own way.

A 22-year old from the kampung of Ang Mo Kio, Chan Yi Ting uses her 2.6 hectare plot as a home for back-to-basics farming and crafting. She also runs a gamut of weekend programs ranging from harvest-and-lunch sessions to wood-fired pizza workshops, all open to the public.

“A lot of the younger generations equate kampung with being backward,” she says. But she wants to change that perception. Her goal is to give people a deeper understanding of the value of traditional practices and traditions.

This 2.6-hectare plot is the base for a non-profit organisation ? Ground Up Initiative (GUI). Here, members of the public can join in a variety of activities that help people reconnect with nature and with each other.

While the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the development of the SGKAMPUNG app, GUI is planning to relaunch it in early 2022. In the meantime, it’s worth checking out their website and Facebook page for more information.

The SGKAMPUNG app is available on iOS and Android. It will help you connect with your neighbours, find local groups, discover events, and more. You can download it here.

Shawn Manaher is a writer and editor who has contributed to Forbes, Quartz and the Wall Street Journal. He is also the founder and CEO of The Content Authority, a content management company that helps clients write better, faster, and more efficiently.