An interview with Mr Soh Cheow Seng and his brother Mr Soh Cheow Chin, the Vice Head, Public Relations and the Auditor respectively, of the 37th council of Tung Ann District

The brothers look much alike even in the eyes of the strangers. 59-year-old Cheow Seng (in sleeveless T-shirt) is older than his brother, Cheow Chin by one year. Both would brisk walk at MacRitchie Reservoir thrice a week.

Learning karate to protect his loved ones -an interview with Tung Ann District Guild Deputy Head of Lifestyle Section Mr Chua Hong Tat

Sitting before me on a weekday at lunch, Hong Tat dons a professional outfit that stands out amongst the weekday (school holiday) crowd.

From a Construction Worker to a Coffeeshop Boss - An interview with Mr Shen Wu Peng, Deputy Honorary Secretary of Tung Ann District Guild, 2009

A man of little words and some shyness, this is the first impression one would have of 46-year-old, Mr Shen Wu Peng. And those who have worked with him would vouch for that this quite man would deliver what he has promised.

The Man with a Design Mission - An interview with Mr Ang Shiuh, 2009 to 2011 TADG Vice-Head of Property

Since young, Ang Shiuh has been listening to stories about his grandfather Mr Ang Own Him visiting their Tung Ann home town in China. As a former student of Nan Qiao Primary School and the then Chinese High School (now Hwa Chong Institution), Ang Shiuh also appreciates the mutual help spirit demonstrated by his clansmen...

TongAnese and the Tongkangs - an interview with Mr Lim Peng Tong, Tung Ann District Guild's Deputy Head of Leisure and Entertainment

Have you ever noticed those tongkangs anchored at Clarke Quay serving as floating restaurants? Or have you ever had your meal on one of those tongkangs? These boats were closely linked to the lives of immigrants from TongAn county, a Hokkien province.

A Yoga and Travel Enthusiast

If you watch Chinese TV news closely, you may have seen the Chinese characters林丽平 shown on TV frequently. She is none other than Ms Lim Li Peng, a council member of Tung Ann District Guild. Being bilingual in English and Chinese, Ms Lim is presently the anchor editor of Mediacorp Chinese News, covering news for Channel 8 and Channel U.

Man and Reptile capturing - an interview with Mr Tan Khai Seng, head of the Welfare Committee of the 36th council of Tung Ann District Guild

Khai Seng worked for many years in former TADG Chairman Sun Bing Yen’s Sim Lim Group. However he only joined TADG in 1988 with his friend Chan Hay Kiong after some persuasion by former Honorary Secretary Chen Song He and upon recommendation by former council member Lin Chen Fu.

The man 'in aid of Korea'

This 58-year-old Singaporean knew nothing about his fate when he was born to the Chiang family in Zenglin Village, Fujian province MaXiang District, Tong An county in China in 1950, the year the Korea war broke out. He was later named ‘in aid of Korea’.

Those were the Days

Need a car? Council members know who to contact first: he is our Head of Public Relations Mr William Chan Hay Kiong. Mr Chan has 36 years of experience in selling and maintaining cars. He knows everything about cars at the back of his hands.

Spreading the Spirit of Mutual Help

Set up, aim and swing. The little white ball rolls down the green. Mr Goh Soon Poh, the Deputy Head of Property of Tung Ann District Guild practices his strokes weekly.

Mixing design art with oriental and western cultures

For people who have visited Tung Ann District Guild, the 11-storey Tung Ann Association Building on the busy Cecil Street may come to mind. The building which was completed in 1984 has a column in the lift foyer which tells the history of the Guild and its premises.

Reading with Pleasure and Adopting the Idiot Investment Strategy

Within our association, there are many book lovers and writers, Mr Chua Leong Kian is one of them. He heads the Cultural and Educational section. One can easily find him inside the National Library and Bras Basah Complex. However, you will be wrong if you think that he is just a book worm.

From a Hawker to a Writer

The ship sounded her horn as she sailed into the harbour. A 14 year-old Yeo Poh Chuan (The current Deputy Head, Culture and Education, Tung Ann District Guild) boarded the ship with his dad, peddling coffee, bread and biscuits to the crew and passengers. This was in 1952 when the Korean Civil War broke out...

Looking for undervalued businesses

Riding this Ducati sports bike, the Treasurer of Tung Ann District Guild Mr Teo Choo Kiat looks confident and posed. But don't be deceived by his look, he does not ride in real life. He is confident and posed because he knows the inside out of the sports bike as he is the Singapore agent of this Italian brand of 'the Ferrari sports bike'.

The cabbie who reads faces

This cabbie is not only a driver but also a face reader. He not only drives you to your destination but also makes your journey more enjoyable. At least this is what veteran cabbie Mr Chew Hock Lay believes in. The 61 year old Deputy Honorary Secretary of Tung Ann District Guild has been driving taxi for ten years...

Cordyceps and Essence of Chicken

There are a number of council members of Tung Ann District Guild who look and behave like scholars, Vice President Mr Lim Ai Gin is one of them. The health products wholesaler cum distributor joined the Guild in 1991 upon the introduction by fellow Vice President Mr Ang Kah Joo.

The Unregrettable Love of Beijing Opera

Mr Tan Bock Hwee loves listening to Beijing opera singing, he loves singing it too. Ever since he indulges his time in amatuer Beijing opera performance, he has no regrets.

A jolly good man - an exemplary Mr Wang

Borned in Xiamen, China, Mr Wang Chin Pang, the 75 year-old Vice President of Tung Ann District Guild moved to Singapore with his dad in the 1930s. During the Japanese occupation, the 10 year-old Mr Wang worked as a newspapers delivery boy...

Let's drink, sing and be merry

If you attend any of Tung Ann District Guild's functions and hear Hokkien songs related to wine and brotherhood, it is most likely that Mr Ang Kah Joo, the Vice President of TADG is present.

What makes a cup of good coffee?

What makes a cup of good coffee? Pose this question to TADG's Vice Honorary Secretary Mr Tan Tiong Hoo and expect to get answers so detailed you can write a thesis about it.

Like Father Like Son

The Guild is launching a new series known as the Personality Features. We have the head start by introducing the President and Honorary Secretary of Tung Ann District Guild. Not to mention that they are father and son, both of them were selected with the highest votes in the 36th Council Election in 2007.