Join us for a captivating night of through-provoking tales that delve deep into love, loss, resilience and the search for meaning.

Featured Stories:

A compelling story of a man who reads the stars to avoid unfortunate events. How would he live a day when he knew it was not going to be a lucky day?
A solo, risky adventure turned into a transformative experience that not only strengthened muscles but also healed the heart and shifted the outlook on life.
An original story about a man who sought solace at the end of a long hard day.
When a relationship goes sour, how far can one go to abandon his/her partner? A story of love, loss and betrayal.
A samurai's confidence was shattered when his sword broke. Follow his journey in which he embraced the value of imperfection and eventually regained his strength, confidence and honour.
A story that carries the timeless message that love doesn't seek flawlessness, but truth and tenderness within the flawed.

Recommended for Adults only

📅 Date: 27 September 2025

🕒 Time: 6:30 - 8:15 pm

📍Venue: Central Library basement 1 Room 2

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About the Festival:

The 398.2 Storytelling Festival is a free, family-friendly celebration of oral storytelling that aims to reach communities across every corner of Singapore.

Organised by the Storytelling Association (Singapore), the festival is not only a vibrant platform to serve the public through the magic of live storytelling. The Festival is supported by National Library Board and the National Arts Council.

Find out more https://storytellingsingapore.com/398-2-festival/

This year, as Singapore celebrates SG60, we honour six shining decades of resilience, growth, and unity. Just like a diamond forged under pressure, our nation has emerged strong, diverse, and radiant.

Our festival theme “Shine Bright Like a Diamond” invites audiences to celebrate Singapore’s sparkling spirit through the power of storytelling. With 22 dazzling sessions held online and at libraries island-wide, we encourage everyone – young and old – to let their imagination shine and their joy sparkle.

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About Storytelling Association (Singapore):

Oral Storytelling is an ancient artform that has woven its way into humanity, bringing people close together, imparting wisdom and adding life to the world.

Beginning in 2006, the association is a place for the appreciation of storytelling, to nurture the growth of storytellers, to support professional storytellers and share information on storytelling events in Singapore.

The Association provides members with opportunities to hone their storytelling skills and share oral stories, at home, at work, in schools and in the community such as the 398.2 Festival. This festival has been taking place for 10 years and 2025 is the 11th year. Go to the website to find out more https://storytellingsingapore.com/

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Please note that photos and/or videos of this programme and its participants may be taken. By registering for this event, you agree that Storytelling Association (Singapore) may take photographs and/or videos of you (or your child as applicable) and use the images and/or videos including to archive, exhibit and publish them for publicity3

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