Gods on Earth: Everyday Sacred in a Global City

This documentary explores Chinese vernacular shrine culture in Singapore. Hear devotees’ stories and myths, witness fascinating rituals, and discover the multi-ethnic communities sustaining these shrines. Meet Chinese and Hindu deities, Datuks, Erawan, Nang Kwak, animal spirits, and other sacred entities, revealing rich daily spiritual practices. In a global city in flux, these shrines serve as vital social spaces, fostering local micro-community ties and solidarity.