Photo Essay on Chong Pang

Class Assignment

A photo essay done for Editorial and Feature Writing module, on Chong Pang City

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CHONG PANG CITY HAS A LONG AND RICH HERITAGE. ALTHOUGH IT HAS CHANGED OVER THE YEARS, NOSTALGIC MEMORIES ARE BROUGHT BACK WITH A WALK AROUND THIS NEIGHBOURHOOD.

By: Rusyda Aris and Yeow Chin Chin

TRAVELLING THROUGH TIME: Chong Pang City was named after Lim Chong Pang. It is a place with many outstanding business pioneers. Now, it is transformed into a vibrant and busy neighbourhood centre. Photo: Rusyda Aris

MOM’S BEST FRIEND: Canes have different uses. Parents use it to punish their children when they misbehave, and some schools use them to punish male students who have serious misconduct. Photo: Yeow Chin Chin

SINGING IN HARMONY: Bird cages are placed neatly in rows for birds to sing. It is a tune that is both soothing and relaxing. Gathering birds is a form of hobby. Photo:Rusyda Aris

AUTHENTIC: Snacks are kept in big, transparent containers. When a customer wants to buy some, the store owner opens up the red caps and takes the amount asked for. These snacks are priced according to the number of grams bought. Photo: Yeow Chin Chin

COMES IN PACKAGES: With a wide variety displayed, customers may have trouble choosing their favourite biscuits. These biscuits range from savoury to sweet ones, and from long to chunky ones. Photo: Rusyda Aris

A FAMILIAR SIGHT: Some locals may have grown up eating these snacks. Even till today, many still purchase these snacks to enjoy them. Snacks like these have strong flavours that the locals like. Photo: Yeow Chin Chin

HAPPIEST MOMENT: No matter how much time has passed, toys are still everyone’s childhood best friend. Photo: Rusyda Aris

PONG: Mahjong is developed in 500 BC. This traditional game is a form of relaxation. Many locals still play this game even today. Photo: Yeow Chin Chin

BRINGING BACK MEMORIES: A customer is fascinated by the old board games that this shop has displayed. This shop sells a mix of both old and new things, like how Chong Pang is as a neighbourhood. Photo: Rusyda Aris