A Literary Trail around Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve by Cheyenne Alexandria Phillips

Fostering a greater appreciation for wild spaces, particularly targeting those in the arts scene.

By ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity

Story by Cheyenne Alexandria Phillips. Art by Althea Roa

This literary trail invites audiences to consider their relationship and experiences with Sungei Buloh and invites them to reflect on the role this habitat has on their daily lives.

For the best experience please use your headphones.

Inspired by the only wetland on the Asian Heritage Parks list, Cheyenne Alexandria Phillips takes you on a literary trail around Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve. Written as poems inspired by visits to the park, the trail highlights key features of Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve including its importance as a staging area for migratory birds. Accompanying each poem is audio back tracks recorded on site, providing an immersive experience for all who visit listen.

Watercolour painting (2022) by Cheyenne Alexandria PhillipsASEAN Centre for Biodiversity

01 Welcome to Sungei Buloh
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02 The Mangrove and Her Trees
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03 The Intertidal Zone
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04 Migratory Birds
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05 City In Nature
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06 Buried Treasure
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07 Credit Line
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A Literary Trail of Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve- Cheyenne Alexandria Phillips (Cheyenne)ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity

MEET THE YOUNG ASEAN STORYTELLER

"I use words to create powerful narratives that interrogate our relationship with wildlife and the natural environment."

- Cheyenne, Singapore

YAS (Singapore) Cheyenne's Introduction (2022) by Cheyenne Alexandria PhillipsASEAN Centre for Biodiversity

Watecolour painting in the works (2022) by Cheyenne Alexandria PhillipsASEAN Centre for Biodiversity

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Disclaimer:  The views and opinions expressed by the Young ASEAN Storytellers should not be taken, in any way, to reflect the official position or opinion of the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity, its partners, the ASEAN Member States, and the ASEAN Secretariat.

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