Scented Stories is an alchemy of memories conjured by Smell through an installation of images, jars, objects, and text that represents diverse “scentimental” stories from all walks of life. Aromas include citrusy peonies, crisp household soaps, smoky joss sticks, sulfury curry leaves, sweet jasmine oil, nose-tickling hair cream, the wild earthiness of fresh rain, raw dirt, and sandy beaches – and more! Through this installation, we want the caregivers and members of the public to connect with their loved ones through the sense of smell and how this can be a catalyst for engagement between generations and their carers. The focus is on the stories and how these objects brings back precious memories, especially for caregivers whose loved ones had passed on.

The Enabling Festival is presented by Enable Asia^[2], a volunteer-driven social enterprise by caregivers, for caregivers, in collaboration with the Dementia-Friendly Singapore (DFSG) initiative and with support from Festival Partners, The Majurity Trust and The Agency for Integrated Care (AIC). This is the Festival’s 6th edition since 2018, following themes of Sight, Sound, Taste, and Touch – and now, Smell, with Festival Director, Jeremiah Choy.

Scented Stories - a touring exhibition (FREE admission)

16 - 30 Sep 2023 - Punggol Regional Library, Singapore

1 - 31 Oct 2023 - Jurong Regional Library, Singapore

To contribute your own Scented Stories, click the Festival padlet link ^[3]on the Festival website at https://www.enableasia.org/enabling-festival-2023^[4].

The rest of 2023 and 2024 is open for interested partners, collaborators and like-minded organisations in Singapore and neighbouring cities.

To host the exhibition in your community, contact the Festival Team at [email protected]^[5].

Workshops in Singapore - by registration with a small fee to support the cause

The SenEssential Oil Workshop - 1 Oct (4pm - 6pm), 15 Oct (9am - 1pm)

Somatic Movements by Vincent Yong, Part 1: Unappreciated - 8 Nov (7.30pm - 8.45pm)

Fidget Cushion - 25 Nov (10.30am - 12.30pm, 2pm - 4.30pm), 2 Dec (2pm - 4.30pm)

For more details and to register, visit https://enablingfestival.peatix.com/^[6]

The Little Red Couch - a Facebook ‘Live’ talk series

Like or Follow https://www.facebook.com/EnableASIASG/^[7] to receive the Live notifications.

MEDIA ENQUIRIES: Daniel Lim +65 9009 8898 [email protected] ^[8]| Kim Dy-Liacco +63 917 6500631 [email protected]^[9]

Hashtag: #enablingfestival #caregiving #caregivers #scentedstories #dementia #enableasia

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References

1. ^{^} Media OutReach (www.media-outreach.com)
2. ^{^} Enable Asia (www.enableasia.org)
3. ^{^} padlet link (padlet.com)
4. ^{^} https://www.enableasia.org/enabling-festival-2023 (www.enableasia.org)
5. ^{^} [email protected] (www.media-outreach.com)
6. ^{^} https://enablingfestival.peatix.com/ (enablingfestival.peatix.com)
7. ^{^} https://www.facebook.com/EnableASIASG/ (www.facebook.com)
8. ^{^} [email protected] (www.media-outreach.com)
9. ^{^} [email protected] (www.media-outreach.com)