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![The Hougang Documentary Honours The Past. Will It Sway Tomorrow’s Voters?]()
The Hougang documentary that went up on Sunday is a touching tribute to Hougang's history and culture. At the same time, it's also a love letter to the the site of the Workers' Party's biggest electoral wins. And Low Thia Khiang's back for the documentary, too.
But it's also being released amidst a period of massive upheaval for the party. Will the power of nostalgia and Low Thia Khiang be enough to recoup the electorate's trust?
The Hougang Documentary Honours The Past. Will It Sway Tomorrow’s Voters?
The Hougang documentary that went up on Sunday is a touching tribute to Hougang's history and culture. At the same time, it's also a love letter to the the site of the Workers' Party's biggest electoral wins. And Low Thia Khiang's back for the documentary, too.
But it's also being released amidst a period of massive upheaval for the party. Will the power of nostalgia and Low Thia Khiang be enough to recoup the electorate's trust?
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