Tag: Intergenerational
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Youth Retirement Homes: Fad or Future Industry in China and Malaysia?
Introduction: A new housing idea post-pandemic Beyond traditional retirement communities, a novel concept has emerged in Asia: ‘youth retirement homes.’ Reported in both China and Malaysia after the Covid-19 era, these facilities promise social integration, cross-generational interaction, and new economic models for elder care. But is this a sustainable industry with long-term demand, or simply…
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The Carrom Comeback: Singapore’s Kampung Days Rediscovered Across Generations
The Return of a Quiet Classic In Singapore, a quiet revival is unfolding on echoing wooden boards and sliding discs. Carrom, once a familiar feature of kampung days, is making a comeback that transcends age and background. For many families, the game is more than a pastime; it’s a thread that ties the city’s diverse…
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Bungendore’s Country Town Program: Bridging Generations Through Friendship
Bridging Generations in a Small Australian Town In the quiet stillness of a Thursday afternoon, a community hall in Bungendore comes alive not with loud chatter or marching bands, but with something rarer: conversations that cross an age gap. Here, students from the local high school and older members of the community meet for a…
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Intergenerational friendships in Bungendore: age gaps vanish
Bridging Generations in a Small Australian Town In the heart of Bungendore, a town just a short drive from Canberra, a weekly gathering has quietly become a lifeline for both young minds and seasoned hearts. On Thursday afternoons, the local high school’s students walk into a community hall and are greeted not by hall monitors…
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African Elder Collective Launches on Kwanzaa
New Kwanzaa Celebration Opens With Community-Led Purpose A fresh voice in the Twin Cities cultural scene debuts this weekend as an African elder collective launches a six-day Kwanzaa celebration at the Midtown Global Market. The event centers on community, remembrance, and shared creativity, inviting residents to witness how tradition and modern urban life can collide…
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African Elder Collective Launches a Kwanzaa Celebration with Art, Meditation, and Community Gathers
New beginnings for a pan-African community An exciting new chapter unfolds this weekend as an African elder collective officially launches during the annual Kwanzaa celebration. The six-day event brings together art, meditation, and communal gatherings designed to honor heritage, foster intergenerational dialogue, and celebrate the richness of African diasporic cultures. Hosted at the Midtown Global…
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Concerns about ageing society ignore huge opportunities, says population expert
Rethinking the ageing debate: from alarm to opportunity Concerns about an ageing society have dominated public discourse for years. Yet a leading population expert argues that the conversation has focused too much on costs and burdens, while underestimating the expansive potential of a mass cohort of healthy, active, older adults. This perspective does not ignore…
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Embracing the Age Boom: Why an Ageing Society Brings Opportunity, Not Doom
Introduction: Reframing the Ageing Narrative Across many countries, debates about ageing populations have tended to dwell on costs and strain. Yet a leading population expert argues that these concerns overlook a powerful, underutilised resource: a massive cohort of healthy, active, older adults. Far from constituting a looming financial burden, this demographic shift presents opportunities to…
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Crossing Cultures, Disciplines, and Generations: An Art Academy for the Future, 2025 Camping Asia Comes to a Successful Close
Crossing Cultures, Disciplines, and Generations: A Rousing Close to 2025 Camping Asia In a landmark collaboration that bridged continents, Taiwan’s capital hosted the 2025 Camping Asia from November 10 to 21. This year’s installment—organized by the Taipei Performing Arts Center in partnership with France’s Centre National de la Danse (CND) and CHANEL—shaped a new blueprint…