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SC8127 TELEVISION AND ONLINE JOURNALISM (TOJ) 2012/2013 Semester 1, Continual Assignment 10 Group Video Project cum Written

Assignment

RAMADAN IN SINGAPORE Try Sutrisno Foo Bin Abdul Rahman (1000759) Ng Ching Peng (1020922) Wong Li Yan (1020906) Chan Ziqi Elsa (1021019) Nabila Catherina Goh Shi Huei (1046427) Elitha Navaratnam (1020865)

WRITTEN PROPOSAL 1) Source of the story The source of the story comes from the month of Ramadan itself, which we are currently in the middle of. Around us, Muslims have already begun to practice fasting. Ramadan is a month that does not simply equal fasting, but is a month of spiritual reflection to cleanse the soul. The whole idea of fasting is also not to survive each day, but to minimise all vices and separate from worldly matters such as the need for food or drink. However, not everyone is aware of the meaning behind the practices of Ramadan, or its existence. It is generally understood that it is a month where Muslims fast, but not many Singaporeans understand the meaning behind fasting or the meaning behind Ramadan in general. We are hoping to take a closer look at the Ramadan culture as Singapore is currently in the midst of it, and to bring deeper understanding of Ramadan to viewers. 2) News values of the follow-up story I. Timeliness The month of Ramadan is recently upon us, starting from the 20th July 2012 till 18th August 2012. Singapore is now in the midst of the Ramadan festivities. II. Human Interest Ramadan is celebrated by Muslims throughout the world, and the Geylang Serai bazaar attracts a huge crowd throughout the month of Ramadan. Those who do not know or are not familiar with the festivities may be curious to know more about them. III. Proximity Being Singaporean, having such a month being celebrated by a significantly large ethnic group is noticeable, with all Muslims in Singapore beginning to fast for Ramadan. The story is close to Singaporeans as it concerns the traditions of a month practiced by many locals here. The culture of Ramadan is hence widespread and close to Singaporeans, from muslims to non-muslims nationwide. 3) Our Lead Not everyone is aware it is the fasting month of Ramadan, and people in Singapore generally do not know much about it. 4) Our Angle Not everyone is aware of the true meaning behind the observing of Ramadan as a fasting month, and we are trying to find out what Ramadan means to the people - to both Muslims and non-Muslims. 5) How to make sure the story is balanced and unbiased We will interview Muslims and non-Muslims to get viewpoints from both sides, and to get both ridiculous and non-ridiculous perceptions of Ramadan culture. The footages we show in the news package will complement what is being said. We will make sure that we do not portray non-Muslims as completely ignorant of Ramadan by balancing out the

amount of time given to the chosen voxpops, and picking those that can show the mixed views and varying levels of understanding of Ramadan amongst Singaporeans. 6) Who can we quote We can firstly quote students from school, both muslims and non-muslims. This is to provide a balanced viewpoint from both sides, showing how much the general teenage population knows about Ramadan. We can also quote adults (parents of various ethnicities and religions, parents of friends, school lecturers, etc) so as to provide an adults views on what Ramadan is, so as to make the age group featured in our voxpops more balanced, that we are not only asking for the viewpoints of teenagers. We can also quote figures of authority such as Ustad Mohamed Feisal, Ustad at Masjid Khdaijah & Associate Research Fellow at S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies. Quoting him would provide a credible and well-informed opinion of what Ramadan means in terms of its culture and what it means to the people. 7) What footage we will need We will need general shots of people around the Aljunied area. We also need scenes from the mosque of Muslims during prayer, Muslims breaking fast, and possibly Muslims that are not Malay breaking fast or attending prayer. We will need shots of the mosque itself, as well as the decorations put up around it for Ramadan. We also need general shots of the Geylang Serai bazaar. We need shots of the decorations along the street, traffic, the scene inside the bazaar and the crowd gathered there as well as shots of the different kinds of people you can find at the bazaar, and the things that are sold there. 8) Where can we film to get our appropriate voxpops Voxpops can be done in school, where students and lecturers (both Muslim and nonMuslim) can be interviewed. Voxpops can also be filmed at the bazaar where many are gathered to browse the stalls or in celebration of Ramadan. 9) Where we plan to shoot our PTC We are planning to shoot our PTC at the Masjid Khadijah Mosque in Geylang. It is where we will also be conducting the interview with our figure of authority, Ustad Mohamed Feisal, and the PTC can be done at mosque after the interview. The mosque is also about a 15-minute walk away from the Geylang Serai bazaar, and the mosques position makes it convenient for us to move from location to location to film the shots we need. 10) Points we will cover in the PTC Mosques hosting religious activity during Ramadan The culture of food being given out to worshippers during the breaking of fast Ramadan being celebrated island-wide with the setting up of bazaars, for people of all races and religion to enjoy

TV SCRIPT FOOTAGE General shots of the Masjid Khdaijah mosque. SCRIPT (NATSOT) Call to prayer (VOICEOVER) It is now the month of Ramadan for Muslims all over the world. During this Holy Month, thousands of Muslims in Singapore will be fasting as part of their religious obligation. Voxpop of Muslim student (VOXPOP) It means like a month of holiness, in which I repent myself for that part of the month, to be someone who is actually good in character and to repay back to the community by actually experiencing how the poor feel like through not eating and having difficulties as a normal individual. I think it is necessary for fellow Muslims to actually go through it, to actually know what its like to be a real Muslim. To go through such rituals ingrained in them of these Islamic values, that's actually available through Ramadan. General shot of people in Aljunied/ Geylang (VOICEOVER) but are Singaporeans aware it is that time of the year? (VOXPOP) I don't really know much about it, so yeah, I didn't read up much about it. Do you know anyone who

Voxpop of non-Muslim student in school.

is fasting now: Yeah, some of my classmates are doing it, so they are doing that whole season of fasting now and yeah they seem to be holding up pretty well. Voxpop of non-Muslim student in school. (VOXPOP) I know that, Malays, Muslims will fast. Yes my classmates and neighbors will fast. Its quite difficult for them, i have to be more sensitive when it comes to food around them. (INTERVIEW) (Ustad Mohamed Feisal) Shots of lights & people at the mosque. The month of Ramadan is a month where Muslims all over the world will pause and observe the religious obligation ascribed to them from dawn to dusk, of observing fast that is not to eat and not to drink, and to observe a spiritual understanding from within of the essence of them being created by God and their purpose of living in this life.

WS of people waiting in silence before they break fast. WS of people breaking fast, then cut to MS/CU of people eating.

I think partly is in terms of ignorance cause misconceptions, so ignorance of what is to be done during Ramadan causes misconceptions of what should be done. In terms of misconceptions of Ramadan from those who do not observe Ramadan such as non-Muslims and others, these are the needs for continuous programming like what you guys are doing in terms of educating, in terms of making people know what is the

differences and what are the practices being practiced within Ramadan.

Shots of people of diff ethnicities eating together at mosque. Shots of people walking to return their plates.

In the month of Ramadan in Singapore, there are many observances that are unique to Singaporeans and Singapore itself. You will see the practice of giving food to all those who are fasting, or even to whoever who visits such mosques. So the giving of food becomes a tradition, a part of a culture of Singaporean Muslims practicing fasting. So there are muslims as minority, non-muslims as majorities, there are foreigners coming into the country, there are third generations of foreigners embedded in this nation. So these are the nuances that needs to be maintained.

Cut to shots of: people praying in the Ramadan is that month where you mosque, people walking on the 'steps' introspect, because it helps when to the prayer house. youre hungry and thirsty, it opens up inside you a door of realization. If you fast you feel that, you feel a bit more relaxed. So at that particular moment, theres a lot of things we need to do in terms of meditating, in terms of reflecting, introspecting these are the kind of things you do during this kind of month. Become more relaxed. If not, too fast. Try: Especially in Singapore. Feisal: Especially in Singapore. PTC

During the period of Ramadan, mosques all over Singapore will host extended religious activity. Food is given out to worshippers during the breaking of fast, known as iftar. Ramadan is also commemorated island-wide with bazaars, for people of all races to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Muslim holy month. (NATSOT) Sounds of the crowd at the bazaar (VOICEOVER) Ramadan is a way to bond people of different ethnicities together, as they frequent the bazaar at that time of the year. The bazaar, beyond being a symbol of celebration for Ramadan, is a place where people gather to enjoy themselves, regardless of age, race or religion. We hope for the spirit and culture of Ramadan, like the tradition of the bazaar, can be continued and preserved for generations to come (NATSOT) Sound of the call to prayer And that all Singaporeans will slowly come to understand the true meaning of Ramadan.

Quick cuts of food, steady held-held of stall holders preparing food for customers, people queuing up for food. Shots of crowded traffic at Bazaar, people laughing joyfully.

Shots of people praying at the mosque, general bazaar shots from afar.

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