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Trampolining, pole dancing, clubbing: S’pore seniors redefine ageing through diverse pursuits
Their zest for life and various passions are captured in photos displayed at the Agency for Integrated Care’s Break the Silver Ceiling: One Photo at a Time Exhibition, which aims to transform perceptions of growing older
The seniors featured in this inspiring exhibition do not let age stop them from pursuing their interests. PHOTO: AGENCY FOR INTEGRATED CARE
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Have you ever caught yourself thinking “I’m too old for that”? You are not alone, but a captivating new photo exhibition is proving that age is just a state of mind.
Part of the Break the Silver Ceiling movement launched by the Agency for Integrated Care (AIC), the exhibition showcases Singaporeans from age 60 who are redefining what it means to grow older.
These individuals embody the idea that age is no barrier to pursuing one’s dreams.
The powerful photos were captured by local photographers Aik Beng Chia, Amiera Raushan, Mindy Tan and Zantz Han, who found themselves deeply inspired by their subjects’ zest for life.
While their work forms the majority of the exhibition, it also features select photos from other contributors. “These seniors don’t just redefine what it means to age well today, they are living it. When I grow up, I want to be like them,” says Ms Raushan, 30.
Clockwise from top left:
- Mr Audie Ng, 82, founded The Silver Strings in 1963, opening for The Rolling Stones just two years later at Singapore Badminton Hall.
- Self-professed clubber Sheela Mariappan, 73, has been a dance floor regular for over a decade.
- At 67, Ms Tan Li Leng (right) empowers cancer survivors and seniors through pole dancing classes, evolving from enthusiast to instructor.
- Former policeman Sunny Ong, 75, channels his law enforcement experience into a passion for reading crime novels.
Clockwise from top left:
- From left: Energetic seniors Lee Ping Ping, 70, Jeffrey Ng, 65, Winston Tang, 67, Tan Li Leng, 67, and Sudha Muthukrishnan, 69, burn up to 500 calories hourly in heart-pumping Jumping Fitness classes.
- This group of seniors aged 62 to 89 enjoy making a splash at their weekly AquaFit sessions.
- Ms Suriani Soo, 65, has volunteered with Singapore’s Special Olympics since 1999, coaching bocce and supporting athletes.
- Dr Charlotte Lim, 78, now flexes her physical muscles at the gym thrice weekly, having retired from her corporate human resources career.
Clockwise from top left:
- Motorcycle enthusiast Eddy Ma, 72, has covered 20,000km in four years, including Himalayan and Central Asian adventures.
- Rock climbing devotee Sally Seah, 63, tackles local and international climbs, embracing the physical and mental challenges they bring.
- From right: Ms Maisie Lim, 75, Mr Jimmy Tang, 75, Ms Evelyn Thio, 63, and Mr Philip Tang, 68, found friendship through the video game Counter-Strike 2. Once strangers, they are now the tight-knit team Squad2x2, enjoying weekly esports sessions at their own pace.
- Globetrotters Philip Seah, 69, and his wife Christine, 65, have explored six continents in 41 years of marriage.
