CNA938 Rewind - Sink Your Teeth into ‘Food Republic’ the Book

On Culture Club, Melanie Oliveiro delves into Food Republic: A Singapore Literary Banquet, a richly layered anthology co-edited by poet and literary critic Daryl Lim Wei Jie. Featuring more than 100 works spanning poetry, fiction and creative non-fiction, the collection offers a vibrant exploration of Singapore’s food culture—revealing how stories of eating, cooking and hawking often speak to deeper questions of identity, memory and belonging.

In this episode, senior lecturer Dr Anitha Devi Pillai discusses her contribution, How Do You Want Your Dumplings?, reflecting on the personal and cultural narratives embedded within food.

Listen to the full conversation here: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/listen/cna938-rewind/sink-your-teeth-food-republic-book-6055741