Grandfather speaks dialect, mother converses in Singlish, son uses English.
Grandmother gossips in the void deck, father bets on football, daughter is glued to the computer.

Our heritage is in danger of extinction.

Those born after 1970 have missed out on traditions and heritage which were not passed down, lost in transmission if you like.
It’s the first time in social history, there is this sharp break, a chasm of a generation gap.
Individualism, pursuit of materialistic and selfish values have eroded traditional Confucian and Asian morals.

Mending the cultural gap

Society is producing more senior citizens than babies, Singapore’s population is ageing.
How to restore the transmission channel between generations, and strengthen social cohesion and unity in times of recession?

Hand-me-down: A unique process engaging all segments of the population

Hand-Me-Down is a dynamic process that actively engages the older together with the younger generation of our population.
It offers a revival of both heritage and tradition through active engagement of all segments of the population.

Our Values

Care and share are the core values.

• The value of passing down family traditions
• The young care for and share with their elders
• Bond the cross-generations
• Restore Asian and Confucian values of filial piety
• Encourage solidarity, so children start to learn to take care of ageing parents