Editor's Note

Masking up is now an everyday routine due to the pandemic. Under our masks, we can hide what we don’t want others to see and keep it a mystery. So we can’t help but wonder, what other things do we mask up in life and how can we uncover them? 

In CATCH’s 35th edition, we delve into the theme of unmasking. As we unmask and dive deeper, we learn and uncover more about the things around us as we remove the mask on the surface level. 

In artistry, we learn more about a once flourishing art form in Singapore — Chinese Opera — from Nick Shen of Mediacorp’s Channel 5 drama, Titoudao and the leader of two Chinese Opera troupes. 

For tastebuds, take a trip to Nashville, Tennessee with Chix Hot Chicken’s Nashville-style fried chicken. Then treat yourself to dessert with Three’s A Crowd’s signature waffles with ice cream. 

Under skills, let’s hear from the successors of Roger&Sons — a carpentry collective — on their commentary of the sunset trade in Singapore. We also check in with photographer, YK, and what he’s been up to since tours for the American singer, Lauv had to be cancelled due to the pandemic. 

Lastly in individuality, let’s discover more about ourselves and behaviours. Hear from Alex Lim, an ex-convict-turned successful entrepreneur as he made amends with his past mistakes. 

We hope that you’ll learn something new from our stories like we did while writing them. 

Always,
Merrilyn

Editor-In-Chief