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Taking the bigger picture means stepping back, broadening your per- spective, and framing the shot with a wider lens. It means recognising the different, individual elements that form the composition, yet allow- ing them to tell a story that is greater than the sum of their parts. This is what NHB is attempting to do with our Heritage Plan for Singapore.

As we look back on FY2016, we also look forward. The world is chang- ing at an exponential pace, making the stewardship of heritage more important than ever before. It is imperative that we have in place a co- hesive, comprehensive national blueprint for heritage that charts our path in the direction we want to go.

It is with this in mind that we will formulate our strategies for the next lap; plans that weave all the parts of Singapore’s heritage into a unified whole, to enable us to better tell the Singapore story, and showcase our Singaporean identity.

Our Vision » Pride in Our Past, Legacy for Our Future Our Mission » To Preserve and Celebrate Our Shared Heritage | CHAIRMAN’S FOREWORD |

“HERITAGE IS MORE THAN FEEL-GOOD NOSTALGIA — IT DEFINES OUR FUTURE” The SG50 celebrations in 2015 marked a coming of age for the Heritage Plan. It has helped us to further the reach our nation. We reflected, celebrated and commemorated. of our work, and amplify access to audiences. In 2015, The festivities ended on a high note, and gave us a sense of NHB launched its consolidated heritage resource portal, renewed confidence even as we looked ahead to a future Roots.sg. I am happy to share that reception to this has with new challenges and uncertainties. been excellent, with 1.2 million users one year into its launch. This has exceeded our expectations. It has often been said that heritage is the stabilising force that underpins our very existence as a nation. Our shared With the Heritage Plan, NHB is working on the next phase stories help to create awareness and common ground, and of its Digital Engagement Strategy, with the goal of optimis- these contribute to understanding and cohesion amongst ing the heritage experience for our visitors; whether online groups of people from diverse backgrounds. In the volatility or at our museums and heritage institutions, harnessing that is the 21st century – the uncertainty of the global econ- the best technology available. This is the case of the Na- omy, the rapid pace of change, the increasing complexity of tional Museum of Singapore’s new Story of the Forest in- society – heritage is all the more important as a ballast and stallation and digital space Gallery10, which shine spot- anchor. lights on the beauty and stories of our National Collection and people. In the wake of SG50, the challenge was striking a balance between keeping an eye firmly on our past, without losing Credit for the hard work in 2016 goes to all my colleagues at sight of what may come in the future. Some might question NHB, led by Mrs Rosa Daniel. In her time at NHB, Rosa had the relevance of NHB. The answer to this is always the same overseen key changes and milestone projects, including the – to preserve and promote our heritage and culture upon revamps at the Asian Civilisations Museum and National which our dreams and aspirations are built. Heritage is Museum, the gazetting of Singapore’s first UNESCO World much more than feel-good nostalgia – it defines our future. Heritage Site, as well as kicking off work on the Heritage Plan. It has been a pleasure working with her, and on behalf With this in mind, the Heritage Plan for Singapore was an- of everyone at NHB, I would like to extend my thanks for nounced during the Committee of Supply debate in March her dedication and hard work. 2017. The Heritage Plan will encompass a range of areas to form a cohesive heritage roadmap for the future. Covering On the same note, we welcome Ms Chang Hwee Nee as tangible and intangible heritage, museum excellence, com- NHB’s new CEO. Hwee Nee is no stranger to us, having munity engagement and capabilities development, it will served on our board from 2009 to 2015. I am confident that provide the bigger picture of our heritage, without ignoring she will build on the good work done, bringing to the table the details that make all the difference to our unique cul- her diverse and invaluable experience. ture and identity. Finally, I would like to convey my gratitude to my fellow An integral part of the Heritage Plan is NHB’s launch of the board members serving on the various NHB boards, our inaugural Intangible Cultural Heritage Survey, or ICH Sur- partners, patrons, docents, volunteers and staff who have vey for short. To many, ICH is something less familiar; in worked so hard to bring NHB to where we are today. Every land scarce Singapore, we tend to focus on what we can see, one of us has an important role to play, and it is when we feel and touch – our tangible or built heritage. come together that the whole becomes more than the sum of its parts. Let us continue to work towards ensuring a her- There are the obvious and natural examples of ICH, includ- itage for our future. ing the traditional arts, customs and traditions, and food. But there are also the lesser known elements; oral history traditions, folklore, and even geomancy. The survey, when complete, will enable us to better understand ICH in Singa- pore’s multi-cultural context; helping each of us broaden our awareness of the practices of our own, as well as of oth- er communities. MR ONG YEW HUAT Digital engagement was another integral part of NHB’s CHAIRMAN, NATIONAL HERITAGE BOARD work in the past year, and will also feature prominently in | CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S MESSAGE |

“THE HERITAGE PLAN IS A SIGNIFICANT BLUEPRINT WHICH WILL COMPREHENSIVELY OUTLINE THE STRATEGIES IN THE NEXT FIVE YEARS ON THE ROADMAP TO OUR COLLECTIVE VISION FOR SINGAPORE’S HERITAGE LANDSCAPE IN 2030.” FY2016/2017 marked the start of an exciting chapter for us at extended its support to the funding of regular maintenance NHB. We began to lay the groundwork for the inaugural Heri- works at the National Monuments. This allows preventive main- tage Plan for Singapore. It is neither a small nor easy task given tenance to be carried out before more serious restoration be- Singapore’s diverse and multi-faceted heritage. But in consulta- comes necessary. Such support is critical for the responsible up- tion with various partners, stakeholders and members of the keep and preservation of our National Monuments. community, we have successfully embarked on the journey to take stock of the areas Singapore has done well in, as well as NHB is committed to greater accessibility and inclusivity. We identify gaps and future opportunities for improvement, change will look into enhancing our programmes to achieve this in the and growth in preserving and celebrating our heritage. coming years. In 2016, our national museums and heritage insti- tutions, on top of free admission for Singaporeans and PRs, ex- Singapore’s heritage landscape has evolved and expanded in a tended free entry to persons with disabilities, and their primary short span of time. The proliferation of technology, a growing caretakers. More than just providing physical access, we will awareness and involvement in heritage among the community, work on enhancing the museum and heritage experience so that and the evolution of traditions and practices – all these contrib- people from all walks of life can enjoy our heritage and culture. ute to the shifting landscape. NHB has to stay in touch with changes and also actively leverage opportunities in this environ- On that note, HeritageCares, I am glad to share, has continued to ment. The Heritage Plan is a significant blueprint which will provide more access to our museums and heritage. New part- comprehensively outline the strategies in the next five years on ners have come on board to join in the giving through heritage, the roadmap to our collective vision for Singapore’s heritage such as Youth Corps Singapore, whose youth volunteers de- landscape in 2030. signed A Walk to Remember, a programme featuring games and activities for underserved children at Jubilee Walk sites. Our Our museums, institutions and divisions have worked hard to reach to the young also continued with programmes such as the present exhibitions, programmes, festivals, heritage trails and Heritage Explorers Programme and Singapore’s Little Treasures, more, that are a means to fulfilling our mission of safeguarding with the latter bagging the International Council of Museum’s and promoting our shared heritage, and making heritage more “Best Practice Award” for museum education. accessible to, and inclusive for all. 2016 also marked my last year as Chief Executive Officer of The Indian Heritage Centre staged its inaugural special exhibi- NHB, and while I am sad to be going, I am also very proud of all tion, Once Upon a Time in Little India, that gave a fresh lens to we have achieved together in the last four years. Credit goes to Little India, from the stories of the people who settled and my team at NHB, who have worked alongside me to reach our worked there, and also from the broader perspective of the Indi- goals for the heritage sector. I also leave knowing that NHB is in an diaspora around the world. The Asian Civilisations Muse- good hands. Hwee Nee brings with her a wealth of experience um’s Port Cities: Multicultural Emporiums of Asia, 1500 – 1900, and know-how, as well as a genuine love for our heritage and explored different port cities that were confluences of econom- culture. I wish her all the best in her new role. ic, social and artistic interactions. These remind us of the diver- sity of our cultural influences, and the fact that we exist as part It leaves me to thank our Chairman, Mr Ong Yew Huat, and the of a larger whole. various boards and partners for your support during my tenure. I couldn’t have done it without you, and I count myself privi- In our communities, the Bedok and Little India Heritage Trails leged to have worked with each and every one of you. Together, were launched as our 15th and 16th heritage trails respectively, your work and efforts will help paint the bigger picture of our highlighting the lesser-known tales and interesting facts about shared heritage in Singapore. these well-loved precincts. Similarly, the 2016 edition of the Sin- gapore Heritage Festival focused on sharing the hidden stories of our shared spaces and ways of life, a highlight being guided tours and activities carried out on Pulau Ubin. The programmes brought out the stories of those who still call the island home, as well as the shared memories Singaporeans have of the space.

2016 was also a good year for our National Monuments, which MRS ROSA DANIEL received unprecedented support for their restoration and CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, maintenance. For the first time, our National Monuments Fund NATIONAL HERITAGE BOARD NHB BOARD MEMBERS

Mr Ong Yew Huat Mrs Rosa Daniel Mrs Kelvyna Chan Mr Warren Fernandez Dr Derek Heng Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, Divisional Director, Editor, Associate Professor of National Heritage National Heritage Curriculum Planning & The Straits Times, Humanities & Head of Board Board Development Division 2 Singapore Press Studies (History) Holdings – until 31 May 2016

Mr Vincent Hoong Mr Gaurav Kripalani Mr Patrick Lee Mr Paul Ma Dr Suriani Suratman Registrar, Artistic Director, Executive Chairman, Chairman, Senior Lecturer, Supreme Court of Singapore Repertory Sing Lun Holdings Mapletree Logistics Department of Malay Singapore Theatre Limited Trust Management Ltd Studies, National University of Singapore

Mr Michael Tay Mr Tham Tuck Cheong Mr Richard Eu Mr Zahidi Abdul Rahman Group Managing Managing Director, Group Director, CIAP Architects Pte Ltd Chief Executive Officer, Principal Architect, The Hour Glass Limited Eu Yan Sang Zahidi A R Arkitek International Limited MEMBERS OF BOARDS, ADVISORY PANELS & COUNCILS

ASIAN CIVILISATIONS MUSEUM Ms Ho Peng Dr Suriani Suratman ADVISORY BOARD Advisor, Deputy Chairman Ministry of Education Senior Lecturer, Department of Malay Studies, Mr Loh Lik Peng National University of Singapore Chairman Mr John Koh Owner/Director, Unlisted Collection Mr Edwin Ignatious M Brigadier-General Kenneth Liow Deputy Director (Legal), Mr Arrif Ziaudeen Chief Armour Officer, Legal Services Section, CEO, The Chope Group Pte Ltd Ministry of Defence Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority

Professor Kwok Kian Woon Mr Suhaimi Rafdi Dr Lai Ah Eng Professor of Sociology, Director, Adjunct Senior Fellow, Nanyang Technological University Tampines Town Hub, People’s Association University Scholars Programme, National University of Singapore Mrs Maniza Jumabhoy We sincerely thank Mr Baey Yam Keng, Mrs Betty Chen, Mr Edward Chia, Mr Eli Manasseh (Nash) Mr Muhammad Nazri Muhd Dr Melanie Chew Benjamin, Ms Lee Huay Leng and Mrs Vivienne Executive Chairman & Group CEO, Managing Director / Historian, Tan for their valuable contributions. Vector Scorecard (Asia Pacific) Pte Ltd Resource Pacific Holdings INDIAN HERITAGE CENTRE Mdm Siti Habibah Siraj Ms Rachel Teo ADVISORY BOARD Principal Architect Director, SZ Architects Daniel Teo & Associates Pte Ltd Ambassador Gopinath Pillai Ambassador-at-Large; Mr Zafilin Abdul Hamid Mr Timothy Chia Special Envoy to Andhra Pradesh, Deputy Director, Chairman, Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Mother Tongue Languages Branch, Hup Soon Global Corporation Pte Ltd & Chairman of the Institute of South Asian Curriculum Planning and Development 1 Studies, Singapore Ministry of Education Mr Whang Shang Ying Executive Director, Ambassador R Jeyachandran Mr Zahidi bin Abd Rahman Lam Soon Singapore Pte Ltd High Commissioner to Mauritius; Principal Architect, Chairman, Hindu Endowments Board; Zahidi A.R. Arkitek Mr Sherman Kwek & Board of Trustees for SINDA CEO-Designate, Mdm Zuraida Hj Md Din City Developments Limited Dr Ma Swan Hoo Finance Manager, Member, Advisory Board, Jamiyah Singapore We sincerely thank Ms Coonoor Kripalani- Apsaras Arts; & Member, Kwong Wai Shiu Thadani and Mrs Deborah Tan for their Hospital Heritage Gallery Advisory Committee SUN YAT SEN NANYANG MEMORIAL HALL valuable contributions. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Professor Tan Tai Yong NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SINGAPORE Executive Vice President (Academic Affairs) Mr Wu Hsioh Kwang ADVISORY BOARD Yale-NUS College; & Member, Chairman Institute of South Asian Studies Executive Chairman, Mr Richard Eu Management Board Straco Corporation Ltd Chairman Group Chief Executive Officer, Associate Professor Rajesh Rai Mr Thomas Chua Kee Seng Eu Yan Sang International Limited Associate Professor & Deputy Head, Advisor South Asian Studies Programme, Chairman & Managing Director, Associate Professor Albert Lau National University of Singapore Teckwah Industrial Department of History, Corporation Ltd National University of Singapore Mr Haji Naseer Bin Ghani Head of Department, Mr Teo Siong Seng Mr Ashvinkumar s/o Kantilal PE & CCA, New Town Primary; Advisor Group Chief Operating Officer, & President, Managing Director, Architecture, Ong & Ong Pte Ltd Singapore Kadayanallur Muslim League Pacific International Lines (Pte) Ltd

Mr Eric Chin MALAY HERITAGE FOUNDATION Mr Adrian Peh Nam Chuan Director, BOARD OF DIRECTORS Managing Director, National Archives of Singapore; Yeo-Leong & Peh LLC & General Counsel, National Library Board Mdm Zuraidah binte Abdullah Chairman Mr Charles Ho Nai Chuen Professor Heng Chye Kiang Domain Commander (Air), Integrated Managing Director, Dean, Checkpoints Command (Air Domain), On Cheong Co Pte Ltd School of Design & Environment, Immigration & Checkpoints Authority National University of Singapore MEMBERS OF BOARDS, ADVISORY PANELS & COUNCILS

Mr Francis Ko Oon Joo MALAY LANGUAGE COUNCIL, Mr Zaqy Mohamad Managing Director, SINGAPORE Member of Parliament, Hong Aik Property Pte Ltd Chua Chu Kang GRC Associate Professor Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim Mr Zhong Sheng Jian Chairman Mr Farizan Md Amin Executive Chairman, Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Education School Staff Developer, Yanlord Holdings Pte Ltd and Ministry of Social and Family Development Townsville Primary School

Dr Lee Peng Shu Associate Professor Dr Hadijah Rahmat Mr Riz Sunawan Chairman, Deputy Chairperson Head, Tea Chapter Trading Pte Ltd Deputy Head of the Asian Languages Strategic Communications, and Culture, National Institute of Education, Strategic Unit, MUIS Mr Wan Shung Ming Nanyang Technological University Executive Director, Ms Aidli Mosbit Tin Sing Goldsmiths Pte Ltd Mr Tajudin Jaffar Section Head (Student Development), Secretary Temasek Polytechnic Mr Chia Kim Huat Assistant Director, Company Secretary, Malay Language, & Senior Specialist, Ms Nafisah Ismail Regional Head (Corporate Ministry of Education Assistant Director, & Transactional Practice), Media Analytics & Operations Dept, Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP Mr Juffri Supa’at Media Division Deputy Secretary Translation Dept, Public Communications SINGAPORE PHILATELIC Senior Librarian, National Library Board Division, MCI MUSEUM BOARD Mr Abdul Harris Sumardi PROMOTE MANDARIN COUNCIL Mr Loh Lik Peng – until 31 August 2016 Vice President, Chairman Malay Language Teachers’ Association Mr Seow Choke Meng Managing Director, Chairman Unlisted Collection Hotels & Restaurants Dr Azhar Ibrahim Alwie Business Consultant, Visiting Fellow, Malay Studies, Chinese Media Group & Times Properties, Professor Cheah Jin Seng National University of Singapore Singapore Press Holdings Ltd Emeritus Consultant, Department of Medicine, Mr Hassan Salleh Mr Adrian Peh Nam Chuan National University Hospital (S) Pte Ltd Vice President, Programming, Managing Director, Malay Broadcast Division, MediaCorp Yeo-Leong & Peh LLC; Dr Chua Eu Tiong & Chairman, Culture, Education & Community Head, Mr Ibrahim Hassan Affairs Committee, Singapore Chinese Chamber Department of Radiation Oncology, Executive Editor, of Commerce and Industry National Cancer Centre, Malay News & Current Affairs, MediaCorp Singapore General Hospital Mr Alvin Pang Dr Intan Azura Binte Mokhtar Director, Mr Kennie Ting Member of Parliament, The Literary Centre Director, Asian Civilisations Museum Ang Mo Kio GRC Group Director, Museums Mr Charles Ho Nai Chuen National Heritage Board Dr Jazlan Joosoph Managing Director, Specialist, On Cheong Co Pte Ltd; Mr Lo Khee Tian Mark Obstetrics and Gynaecology, & Chairman, Research & Publications Principal, Raffles Women’s Centre, Raffles Hospital Committee, Singapore Chinese Chamber of St Andrew’s Junior College Commerce & Industry Mr Mohd Saat Abdul Rahman Mr Ong Tong San Editor, Berita Harian / Berita Minggu, Ms Chew Lee Ching Cluster Director, Singapore Press Holdings Managing Director, Competition & Resilience Development, Mandate Advertising International Pte Ltd Infocomm Media Development Authority Mr Omar Ismail Acting Chairman, MESRA, Mr Chew Wee Kai Mr Woo Keng Leong People’s Association Chairman, CEO (Postal Services), Hua Language Centre Singapore Post Ltd Ms Rahayu Mahzam Member of Parliament, Ms Fanny Lai Jurong GRC Writer / Illustrator

Mr Sujimy Mohamad Associate Professor Lee Cher Leng Managing Director, Deputy Head, Screenbox Pte Ltd Department of Chinese Studies, National University of Singapore MEMBERS OF BOARDS, ADVISORY PANELS & COUNCILS

Ms Lee Kuan Fung Mr Jeffrey Low Ms Vijayalakshmi Jagadeesh Head, Principal, Deputy Secretary Digital Strategy, Chinese Media Group, English Language Institute of Singapore Managing Director, Singapore Press Holdings Ltd JVKM Group of Companies Dr Ludwig Tan Mr Leong Weng Kam Vice-Dean, Mr A Palaniappan Senior Writer, (School of Arts & Social Sciences), Head Specialist The Straits Times, Singapore Press Holdings Ltd SIM University (Languages – English / Tamil Language Services Department), Ms Loh Gek Khim Mr Yeow Kai Chai Singapore Parliament Director, Director, Skills Development Division, Singapore Writers Festival, Ms Darshini Radha Krishnan Singapore Workforce Development Agency National Arts Council Subject Head, National Junior College Mr Nah Juay Hng Ms Catherine Lau Group Director, Assistant Chief Executive, Mr Harikrishnan s/o Muthusamy Engagement Cluster – Arts & Culture, National Library Board President, People’s Association Tamil Language & Cultural Society Mr Jeff Cheong Mr Ng Keng Song President, Mr Irshath Mohamed District Head, Tribal Worldwide Asia Pacific Graduate, National University of Singapore Pre-School Management Division, PAP Community Foundation Ms Greta Georges Ms Jayasutha Samuthiran Creative Director, Senior Officer, Mr Ng Siew Quan Cloudy South Productions SPRING Singapore Partner, PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP; Chairman, Finance Committee, Singapore Ms Melissa Low Mr K Ramamoorthy Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Research Fellow, Chairman, & Honorary Treasurer, Singapore Chinese Energy Studies Institute People’s Association – Narpani Pearavei Cultural Centre TAMIL LANGUAGE COUNCIL Mr Karthik Ramasamy Mr Pang Choon How Associate II (Reading Initiatives), Director, Mr V P Jothi National Library Board Mother Tongue Languages, Honorary Chairman Curriculum Planning & Development, Vice- Chairman, Mr M Thilagaraja Ministry of Education Mini Environment Service Pte Ltd Programming Director, Indian Broadcast Division, MediaCorp Ms Rebecca Yap Mr R Rajaram Assistant Vice President, Chairman Ms Pushpalatha Devi Naidu Chinese Programming, Radio MediaCorp Director (Office of Admissions), Associate II (Engagement), National University of Singapore National Library Board Dr Tan Chee Lay Deputy Executive Director and Lecturer, Mr Naseer Ghani Mr Raj Kumar Chandra Singapore Centre for Chinese Language Vice-Chairman Chairman, HOD (PE/ CCA), Little India Shopkeepers Mr Wan Shung Ming New Town Primary School; and Heritage Association Executive Director, & Chairman, Singapore Kadayanallur Tin Sing Goldsmiths Pte Ltd; Muslim League Mr S Nalluraj & Chairman, Cultural Committee, Singapore General Secretary, Federation of Chinese Clan Associations Mr Narayana Mohan Singapore Tamil Teachers’ Union Vice-Chairman SPEAK GOOD ENGLISH MOVEMENT Senior Partner, Natarajan & Swaminathan- Mr T Venugobal STEERING COMMITTEE Certified Public Accountants; Assistant Director, & Chairman, Singapore Indian Chamber of (Tamil Language Unit, CPDD), Ministry of Mr Goh Eck Kheng Commerce and Industries Education; & Secretary, Tamil Language Chairman Learning and Promotion Committee Publisher and Managing Director, Mr J Manikavachagam Landmark Books Pte Ltd Treasurer Mr V Pandiyan Managing Director, Assistant Director, Ms Judith d’Silva Sri Vinayaka Exports Pte Ltd Community Justice and Tribunals Division, Deputy Chairman State Courts; & General Secretary, Deputy Director (Engagement Dept), Mr R Anbarasu Tamils Representative Council NEXUS Secretary Centre Director, Umar Pulavar Tamil Language Centre MEMBERS OF BOARDS, ADVISORY PANELS & COUNCILS

PRESERVATION OF SITES HERITAGE ADVISORY PANEL Committees Council (Narpani Pearavai), AND MONUMENTS ADVISORY BOARD People’s Association Professor Brenda Yeoh Mr Tan Kok Hiang Chair Mr Kelvin Ang Chairman Vice Provost (Graduate Education), Director, Principal, Office of the Provost, Conservation Management Forum Architects Pte Ltd National University of Singapore Urban Redevelopment Authority

Mr Ler Seng Ann Professor Kwok Kian Woon Dr Noor Aisha Bte Abdul Rahman Group Director, Deputy Chair Associate Professor & Development Services, Associate Provost (Students Life), Head of Department of Malay Studies, Urban Redevelopment Authority President’s Office National University of Singapore Professor of Sociology, Associate Professor Johannes Widodo School of Social Sciences Mr Wan Shung Ming Department of Architecture, Nanyang Technological University Council Member, National University of Singapore Singapore Federation of Chinese Clan Mr Eric Chin Associations; & Executive Director, Mr Ashvinkumar Kantilal Director, Tin Sing Goldsmiths Pte Ltd Group CEO (Architecture), National Archives of Singapore Ong & Ong Pte Ltd We sincerely thank Mr Arun Mahizhnan, Mr Choo Associate Professor Goh Beng Lan Thiam Siew, Mr Kua Bak Lim and Ms Lena Lim Dr Chang Jiat Hwee Department of Southeast Asian Studies, for their valuable contributions. Assistant Professor, National University of Singapore Department of Architecture, NATIONAL COLLECTION National University of Singapore Dr Koh Keng We ADVISORY PANEL Assistant Professor, School of Humanities and Mr Chew Keat Chuan Social Sciences, College of Humanities, Professor Tan Tai Yong Group Director, Arts and Social Sciences, Chairman Building Engineering Group, Nanyang Technological University Executive Vice-President, Building & Construction Authority Academic Affairs, Yale-NUS College Mr Leong Weng Kam Mr Fong Hoo Cheong Senior Writer, Professor Brenda Yeoh Principal Architect, The Straits Times Vice Provost (Graduate Education), HCF & Associates (Singapore) Office of the Provost, Mr Ler Seng Ann National University of Singapore Mr John Chung Group Director, Partner, Development Services, Associate Professor Goh Beng Lan Kelvin Chia Partnership Urban Redevelopment Authority Department of Southeast Asian Studies, National University of Singapore Mr Raymond Woo Associate Professor Rajesh Rai Principal Architect, South Asian Studies and Dr Jack Tsen-Ta Lee Raymond Woo & Associates Architects Assistant Director, School of Law, Institute of South Asian Studies, Singapore Management University Mr Tan Boon Khai National University of Singapore Chief Executive Officer, Dr June Yap Singapore Land Authority Dr Yeo Kang Shua Independent Curator Assistant Professor, Ms Wo Mei Lan Department of Architecture Mr Kwa Chong Guan Director, and Sustainable Design, Senior Fellow, Liu & Wo Architects Pte Ltd Singapore University of Technology and Design S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Nanyang Technological University Mr Wong Mun Summ Mr Zahidi Abdul Rahman Joint-Founding Director, Principal Architect, Professor Kwok Kian Woon WOHA Architects Pte Ltd Zahidi A R Arkitek Associate Provost (Students Life), President’s Office We sincerely thank Mr Tham Tuck Cheong, HERITAGE GRANTS Professor of Sociology, Mr Mok Wei Wei and Mr Shankar N Ramasamy EXTERNAL ASSESSMENT PANEL School of Social Sciences for their valuable contributions. Nanyang Technological University Dr Chua Ai Lin President, Mr Milenko Prvacki Singapore Heritage Society Senior Fellow, Office of the President, Mr K Ramamoorthy LASALLE College of the Arts Senior Lecturer, Republic Polytechnic; & Chairman, Indian Activity Executive NHB ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE

Internal Audit Chief Executive Officer Ms Chua Boon Cher Mrs Rosa Daniel Director (As of 31 March 2017)

Assistant Chief Executive Group Director Assistant Chief Executive (Policy & Community) (Museums) (Corporate Development) Mr Alvin Tan Mr Kennie Ting Ms Jennifer Chan

Collections & International Relations Asian Civilisations Museum Strategic Communications Ms Loh Heng Noi Mr Kennie Ting & Development Director Director Ms Cheryl Koh Director Heritage Conservation Centre National Museum of Singapore Mr Sean Lee Ms Angelita Teo Strategic Communications Director Director & Digital Ms Lynn Xu International Relations Museum Roundtable Senior Assistant Director Mr Gerald Wee Ms Norsaleen Salleh Deputy Director Deputy Director I.T. Ms Cheryl Koh National Collection Retail & Merchandising Director (Covering) Mr Chun Boon Beng Ms Norsaleen Salleh Senior Assistant Director Deputy Director Operations & Administration Ms Julie Tan Preservation of Sites & Monuments Festivals & Precinct Development Director Ms Jean Wee Ms Christie Chua Director Senior Assistant Director Strategic Planning Ms Jennifer Quong Heritage Research & Assessment The Peranakan Museum Deputy Director Mr Yeo Kirk Siang Mr John Teo Director General Manager Culture Academy Ms Thangamma Karthigesu Education & Community Outreach Singapore Philatelic Museum Director Ms Sim Wan Hui Ms Tresnawati Prihadi Director General Manager Infrastructure & Projects Mr Ang Boon Yee Heritage Institutions Volunteer Engagement Director Ms Trudy Loh Ms Jennifer Yin Director Director Human Resource & Organisation Development Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall Philanthropy Ms Han Twee Heng Mr Alvin Ting Ms Wendy Ong Director Senior Manager Deputy Director Finance & Procurement Malay Heritage Centre Ms Ong Chiew Yen Mr Harneis Hadir Director General Manager Legal Unit Indian Heritage Centre Ms Louisa Tan Mr Saravanan Sadanandom Senior Legal Counsel General Manager NHB SENIOR MANAGEMENT

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11. Mr Alvin Tan 12. Ms Julie Tan 13. Ms Angelita Teo Assistant Chief Executive, Director, Director, Policy & Community Operations & Administration National Museum of Singapore

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17. Ms Jean Wee 18. Mr Yeo Kirk Siang 19. Ms Jennifer Yin Director, Director, Director, Preservation of Heritage Research Volunteer Engagement Sites & Monuments & Assessment Story of the Forest at the National Museum of Singapore 01 —

BUILDING MUSEUMS OF THE FUTURE – FOUNDATIONS, EXCELLENCE, CONTINUITY

Our national museums and heritage institutions are cornerstones of preserving and celebrating our heritage. They are not just repositories of our past, but also cultural beacons for our future. They offer physical reminders of our journey as a nation, and serve as rallying points for our communities in challenging times.

More than just edifices of brick and stone, museums encompass both the tangible and intangible – the priceless treasures that are our National Collection, and the precious stories and memories they hold. This is why it is vital for our museums and institutions to continue being accessible to all, for all. Our shared goal is to make the Singapore museum experience enjoyable and inclusive, and this has been done in both traditional and digital ways. Ultimately, this ensures that our heritage remains a source of reflection and inspiration for us all. ASIAN CIVILISATIONS MUSEUM CHRISTIANITY IN ASIA: SACRED ART AND VISUAL SPLENDOUR 27 MAY — 11 SEP 2016

This internationally acclaimed exhibition gave Singaporeans the chance to get up close to masterpieces from the Asian Civilisations Museum’s (ACM) own collection, as well as those from major international museums including the Musée du Louvre, Bibliothèque nationale de France, and Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga, Lisbon. In all, the exhibition featured objects from 20 institutions and private collectors across six countries.

The exhibition covered 1,200 years of the history of Christianity in Asia, and explored the spread of the Christian faith across the continent. Artworks displayed included paintings, ivory figures, ceramics, furniture, altar pieces and shrines. These revealed how Eastern and Western artistic styles and craftsmanship were fused in the production of unique forms of Christian art. ASIAN CIVILISATIONS MUSEUM

PORT CITIES: MULTICULTURAL provided visitors with accounts of people and By examining historic patterns of trade and EMPORIUMS OF ASIA, 1500–1900 fascinating objects from many different Asian migration, Port Cities also threw a spotlight on 4 NOV 2016 — 19 FEB 2017 port cities, highlighting the connections and cultural adaptation and evolution, in particular, interactions between these cities, and how the emergence of hybrid communities such as Port Cities told the story of cosmopolitan, these interactions led to the development of those of the Eurasians and the Peranakans in multicultural Asian port cities that came distinctive hybrid forms of fashion, furniture, Asian Port Cities. The same elements of before Singapore. The show revealed how jewellery, and art. Artworks featured came cross-culturalism are reflected in Singapore’s globalisation and cosmopolitan life are not from ACM’s collection, as well as from 22 multicultural society today, a reminder of the modern phenomena, but have actually existed different museums, places of worship, and important role our island nation played in since at least the 1500s. The exhibition private collections across seven countries. global and regional trade historically.

View of Singapore from Mount Wallich Singapore, 1856 Percy Carpenter

ASIAN CIVILISATIONS MUSEUM CITIES AND KINGS: ANCIENT TREASURES FROM MYANMAR 2 DEC 2016 — 5 MAR 2017

With works of art from the National Museum Collections of Myanmar, Cities and Kings showcased three significant eras in Myanmar’s history: the formative Pyu and Mon Period, where early city-states emerged; the famed Bagan Period, where Buddhist temple architecture flourished; and the Mandalay period, with its celebrated courtly arts. Many of the objects were on display in Singapore for the first time, and some were on their first trip outside Myanmar. The exhibition also demonstrated the strong bilateral relations between Singapore and Myanmar.

(Right): State Counsellor of Myanmar, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, and Prime Minister of Singapore, Lee Hsien Loong, were Guests of Honour at the opening. NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SINGAPORE ART OF THE REHEARSAL ONGOING

Art of the Rehearsal is an immersive video installation by multidisciplinary artist Sarah Choo Jing. This artwork depicts Singaporean dancers from various cultures practising along the back lanes of cultural districts in the city. Reflect- ing on the rigorous and intense training behind the performance, the artist seeks to bring out the consistent determination of the performers. The empha- sis of the work is on the process, rather than on the final outcome.

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SINGAPORE WINGS OF A RICH MANOEUVRE ONGOING

Wings of a Rich Manoeuvre by home- grown artist Suzann Victor presents a chorus of eight kinetic chandeliers that “sing” with movement as they sway in a dramatic mid-air choreography of light. Each chandelier is constructed from stainless steel and studded with a sparkling array of Swarovski crystals. Together, the chandeliers create breath- taking aerial calligraphy as they morph from one hypnotic pattern to another, high above the bridge linking the National Museum’s original 19th century colonial building with its modern glass wing. NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SINGAPORE SINGAPORE, VERY OLD TREE ONGOING

At the base of the museum’s Glass Rotunda is the Singapore, Very Old Tree exhibit by local NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SINGAPORE photographer and artist, Robert Zhao. Inspired by one of the oldest postcards WHAT IS NOT VISIBLE IS NOT INVISIBLE found in the National Archives of Singapore, 7 OCT 2016 — 19 FEB 2017 which depicts an unspecified tree dating from back to the year 1904, the exhibition What is Not Visible is Not Invisible broadly surveyed the imaginary and the temporary showcases 17 images of trees around through selected artworks from the French Regional Collections of Contemporary Art, Singapore and tells intimate stories of each and featured 34 artworks by 32 French and international artists. These navigated a one. Together, they provide visitors with an transient journey through both the philosophical and the physical by means of alternative perspective of Singapore’s unconventional approaches to art-making. Audiences were encouraged to interact with history, and the personal connections that and explore the intangible, emotional and volatile relationship between the abstract, Singaporeans have with our local trees. the organic and the structured. NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SINGAPORE STORY OF THE FOREST ONGOING

Drawing inspiration from the National Museum’s prized William Farquhar Collection of Natural History Drawings, Story of the Forest is an immersive installation by internationally renowned art collective teamLab that brings to life 69 flora and fauna drawings from the collection. Animals native to 20th century Malaya such as the tapir and mouse deer “interact” with visitors as they descend through the museum’s Glass Rotunda. Visitors can also go on “hunts” to “capture” the different flora and fauna that call the Glass Rotunda home, through the Story of the Forest application on their personal mobile devices.

To extend the Story of the Forest experience, the National Museum hosted an immersive “secret garden” exhibit titled Second Nature, which encouraged visitors to interact with elements from the William Farquhar Collection of Natural History Drawings. Visitors got to engage with the exhibit; contributing to the installation by folding origami flowers and attaching them to the flowering board.

PERANAKAN MUSEUM NYONYA NEEDLEWORK: EMBROIDERY AND BEADWORK IN THE PERANAKAN WORLD 24 JUN 2016 — 18 JUN 2017

This exhibition was the first in the world dedicated to a comprehensive showcase of beaded and embroidered Peranakan works of art. It attests to 30 years of dedicated collecting by Singapore’s museums: the country now holds the largest collection of nyonya needlework in public hands. SINGAPORE PHILATELIC MUSEUM Guest curator Cheah Hwei-Fe’n selected choice loans, including from SHAKING IT WITH SHAKESPEARE the National Museum of World 14 MAY 2016 — 26 MAR 2017 Cultures in the Netherlands and from private collections, to complement To mark the 400th death anniversary of William Shakespeare in 2016, the Singapore Philatelic the Peranakan Museum’s stunning Museum (SPM) presented the Shaking It With Shakespeare exhibition to celebrate the life and works. The show revealed the enduring legacy of the world’s greatest playwright. Through over 400 stamps and philatelic materials cosmopolitan world of the Peranakan issued by 70 countries, century-old picture postcards, original books from Shakespeare’s day, Chinese through nearly 200 historical Tudor-era replicas and animal specimens, the activity-based and fun-filled exhibition invited intricately crafted objects in beads, families to uncover nuggets of information about the literary giant. gold, and silk.

SINGAPORE PHILATELIC MUSEUM THE SINGAPORE JOURNEY: 50 YEARS THROUGH STAMPS 1 NOV — 2 DEC 2016, HONG KONG

The Singapore Journey, a travelling exhibition curated by SPM to celebrate Singapore’s Golden Jubilee, was brought to Hong Kong when the Consulate-General of Singapore in Hong Kong organised its first-ever philatelic exhibition. The exhibition, which traced the birth of Singapore as an independent nation in 1965, travelled to three places – Olympian City in Tai Kok Tsui, Citywalk in Tsuen Wan, and E-max at KITEC in Kowloon Bay.

SINGAPORE PHILATELIC MUSEUM COLLECTING MAGIC: FROM STAMPS TO WANDS 2 NOV 2016 – 18 JUN 2017

Fans of the series were spellbound by a comprehensive collection of SINGAPORE PHILATELIC MUSEUM Harry Potter stamps from all over the world, including Singapore, Taiwan, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States, as well as CHICKEN AND EGG: A FOWL TALE movie memorabilia and collectibles on loan from private collectors. 20 JAN — 18 JUN 2017 On display were the first licensed Harry Potter stamps, First Day Covers, postcards, special cancellations, unusual stamp labels, limited SPM welcomed the zodiac year of the Rooster with an edition books and DVDs, prop replicas, movie posters, toys and more. exhibition tracing the role of the chicken in society – from prehistory to the present. The chicken, a favourite in Interactive multimedia exhibits accompanying the exhibition, such as cuisines all over the world, also plays other roles – in faith, a unique heat-sensitive stamp display that uncovered “spells”, served entertainment, medical aid and recreation. The exhibition to enhance the “magical” experience for visitors. These were specially featured over 200 stamps, dating from 1962 to the latest created by a team of students from Nanyang Polytechnic’s School of zodiac rooster stamps from Singapore and the Åland Interactive & Digital Media. Islands, as well as fun, hands-on exhibits. INDIAN HERITAGE CENTRE ONCE UPON A TIME IN LITTLE INDIA 22 OCT 2016 — 21 JUL 2017

Across the world, “Little India” has come to connote an enclave with a concentration of Indian and South Asian communities. Once Upon a Time in Little India told the story of Singapore’s very own Little India through historical and contemporary lenses, and drew parallels with diasporic settlements across the globe. Recreating moments past and present, this exhibition presented an appealing mix of historical artefacts and contemporary installations by artists Kumari Nahappan, Navin Rawanchaikul, and K Rajagopal. MALAY HERITAGE CENTRE MALAY HERITAGE CENTRE PUSÅKÅ: HERITAGE AND CULTURE MEREKA UTUSAN: IMPRINTING MALAY OF THE JAVANESE IN SINGAPORE MODERNITY, 1920s -1960s 29 MAY — 28 AUG 2016 16 OCT 2016 — 25 JUN 2017

This community co-curated exhibition was part of the Malay MHC’s fifth special exhibition, titled Mereka Utusan, affirms the Heritage Centre’s (MHC) Se-Nusantara (Of the Same importance of language to a community by tracing the development Archipelago) series. It traced the social and cultural history of of Malay modernity and identity through print, advertisements and the Javanese who settled in Singapore, and showcased the editorial cartoons. The exhibition provided insights into how the ways through which they maintained their cultural identity and Malay community in Singapore used the power of mass media to heritage. The exhibition featured a diverse range of artefacts discuss and respond to historical events such as the Great on loan from members of the Singapore–Javanese community, Depression, World War II, and the nationalist movements that including a number of family heirlooms which have been swept across Southeast Asia in the post-war years. It also featured passed down from one generation to the next. two specially commissioned artworks by Singapore art collective Vertical Submarine, and international artist Mojoko. In partnership with the Javanese Association of Singapore

SUN YAT SEN NANYANG MEMORIAL HALL ONE NIGHT IN WUCHANG: 1911 REVOLUTION AND NANYANG 5 NOV 2016 — 30 APR 2017

One Night in Wuchang was a special exhibition co-presented by Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall (SYSNMH) and Guangzhou’s The Memorial of Wuchang Uprising of 1911 Revolution. It featured more than 130 exhibits, including 88 artefacts which were displayed for the first time outside of China. The exhibition showcased the fateful night’s events, as well as the personalities behind the plot. It also presented the responses of the overseas Chinese community in Singapore, expressed through platforms such as the print media. The exhibition was accompanied by a series of public lectures that explored the various facets of the Revolution and its socio-political impact. TRAVELLING EXHIBITIONS OUR MUSEUM@TAMAN JURONG BY THE HERITAGE INSTITUTIONS Our Museum@Taman Jurong UNIQUELY INDIAN: RITUALS (OM@TJ) celebrated its fourth anniversary in January 2017. AND FESTIVALS IN SINGAPORE Since its establishment, the NOV 2016 — NOV 2017 museum has sought to deepen its engagement with the local Indian Heritage Centre (IHC) produced a community and resident travelling exhibition focusing on Indian festivals volunteers to tell the many celebrated in Singapore. It featured some of the stories of Taman Jurong and major Indian festivals, including the Indian Singapore. harvest festivals Thaipusam, Holi, Onam and Deepavali. Apart from being special occasions In 2016 and 2017, OM@TJ for their respective communities, these festivals featured a series of three also serve as opportunities for Indians across community co-created thematic Singapore to come together in celebration. exhibitions to document and highlight the social history and heritage of Jurong. Play at TJ CELEBRATING HARI RAYA: – Our Memories of Recreational STORIES FROM THE COMMUNITY Sites in Taman Jurong, Eat at TJ – Our Hawker Centres and Food 3 JUN — 21 JUL 2016 SUN YAT SEN NANYANG MEMORIAL HALL Heritage, and Work at TJ – The Industrious Pioneers of Jurong, In partnership with eight students from Tanjong narrate the stories and Katong Secondary School, MHC produced EARLY CHINESE NEWSPAPERS memories of past and present a travelling exhibition on Hari Raya Puasa. IN SINGAPORE (1881 – 1942) residents who have lived, The exhibition focused on how the festival is worked and played in Jurong. 28 MAY — 9 OCT 2016 celebrated in Singapore, little-known facts and also quotes from interviews conducted by the This special exhibition charted the history students. The panels also featured reflections INCREASING INCLUSIVITY and development of Chinese newspapers from the students and what they learnt from TO OUR MUSEUMS from 1881 to the outbreak of World War II in interviewing the community. Singapore. Through more than 100 images At the 2016 Committee of and artefacts, the exhibition explored stories Supply debate, Minister for of prominent individuals who shaped the Culture, Community and Youth newspaper and print industries in their early SYSNMH’S TRAVELLING Grace Fu announced a series of years. Regular guided tours for visitors were EXHIBITIONS AND initiatives aimed at fostering a conducted weekly, with the assistance of PUBLIC LECTURES more inclusive and caring SYSNMH’s volunteer guides. community amongst SYSNMH worked with various schools to pres- Singaporeans. Since June 2016, ent a number of travelling exhibitions. A Moment NHB museums and institutions in History: Singapore and the 1911 Revolution was have been offering special a collaboration with Hwa Chong Institution, concessions for persons with narrating the historical links bet­ween Singapore, disabilities, and their primary China, and Dr Sun Yat Sen prior to the revolu- caretakers. NHB, and its tion. The More We Get Together: Festivals and museums and institutions, will Festivities in Singapore, an exhibition featuring continue to work towards festivals celebrated by the different communities making the museum and in Singapore, was jointly curated by SYSNMH, heritage experience more Chung Cheng High School (Main) and River inclusive and enjoyable for the Valley High School for River Hongbao 2017. underserved, with enhanced training for staff, docents and SYSNMH also hosted a series of public lectures volunteers. not just related to its exhibitions and festivals, but to Singapore Chinese culture in general. These included One Newspaper, Two Countries: The Unique Story of Lianhe Zaobao and The Balestiers: The First American Residents of Singapore. Dumpling Festival at the Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall 02 — STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY OWNERSHIP — RELATIONSHIPS, ENGAGEMENT, CHAMPIONS

Heritage is about people. Living and breathing, it is something that we experience collectively, and yet, is deeply personal at the same time. Drawing such connections between our national, community and personal histories is what underscores NHB’s calendar of festivals and community outreach initiatives.

Our festivals, language campaigns, heritage trails, education programmes and community grants harness our partnerships with the community, establish long-standing relationships that allow us to collectively recognise and celebrate our shared heritage. 01 FESTIVALS

SINGAPORE HERITAGE CHILDREN’S SEASON 2016 SINGAPORE NIGHT FESTIVAL 2016 FESTIVAL 2016 28 May to 26 June 2016 19 to 27 August 2016 29 April to 15 May 2016 The ninth edition of NHB’s annual festival 550,000 FESTIVAL-GOERS 1.6 MILLION FESTIVAL-GOERS for children welcomed over 250,000 70 BBB PARTNERS 100 PROGRAMMES visitors of all ages to 24 participating RENOWNED LOCAL & INTERNATIONAL ACTS 120 COMMUNITY PARTNERS museums island-wide, including NHB museums and institutions, and members of With the theme Inventions and Innovation, Spanning three weekends, the 13th edition the Museum Roundtable (MR). the Bras Basah.Bugis (BBB) arts and heritage of NHB’s signature heritage festival precinct was once again transformed into a continued to highlight the hidden and Masak Masak at the National Museum wonderland by night with the ninth edition of lesser-known stories about our shared saw collaborations with both local and the Singapore Night Festival (SNF). Featuring spaces and ways of life. With more than international artists, as well as students a stellar line-up of both Singaporean and 100 programme offerings and 120 partners, from the School of the Arts and the international artists, dazzling light art the festival enabled Singapore’s varied National University of Singapore’s Division installations and spectacular street theatre communities to share their stories with of Industrial Design. Together, they performances attracted over 550,000 visitors others in a celebration of our diverse presented installations which encouraged to Singapore’s arts and cultural belt. cultural heritage. social interaction, and emphasised the value of kinship and friendship. The Asian Over the two weekends, visitors got to enjoy Over 1.6 million visitors enjoyed a myriad Civilisations Museum (ACM) staged the the steampunk-inspired House of Curiosities of activities, including an exhibition titled Once Upon a Time in Asia: The Missing Mouse presented by local performance company Celebrating Radio: Sounds from the Past, exhibition, featuring a life-sized maze, Sweet Tooth by Cake, as well as roving artists which celebrated 80 years of radio in workshops, programmes and tours inspired such as VJ Suave from Brazil, who projected Singapore; learning about Bedok’s history by real and mythical animals in Asian art. mesmerising characters across building with the newly launched Bedok Heritage facades. Trail; and experiencing a different side of 18 MR museums extended the festival’s our National Monuments through specialist repertoire of programmes, which included Night Lights continued to be a hit with a series architectural tours and music recitals. the Army Museum’s special exhibition of light art installations sprawled across Our Army, Our Nation’s Strength and an the precinct. Three such installations were Pulau Ubin was a highlight of Singapore accompanying parent-child laser-tag game, selected from the inaugural Night Lights Heritage Festival 2016, and visitors were and the Intan’s collaboration with Kidzania Open Call, including the #Showerthoughts invited to enjoy the rustic beauty of the to organise a children’s Peranakan fashion installation, developed by a group of local island at dusk with film screenings and parade. students. music programmes, alongside guided tours. Festival-goers were also treated to a gastronomic walk down memory lane with a re-creation of the street hawker scene RIVER NIGHTS 2016 ARMENIAN STREET PARTY 2017 from yesteryear on the National Museum of 21 to 29 October 2016 10 and 11 March 2017 Singapore’s front lawn. There, Singapore’s new generation of young “hawkerpreneurs” Presented by ACM with the National Arts The Armenian Street Party is an annual dished out favourite local treats such as Council, River Nights returned for the third outdoor event held in the BBB precinct, led wanton mee and kueh tutu for all to enjoy. time to enliven the Singapore River and by the Peranakan Museum. 2017’s theme, Empress Place precinct. This edition was Old School paid homage to the former Tao themed Phantasmagoria, and featured Nan School building in which the Peranakan programmes aimed at engaging the public Museum is currently housed, as well as through cross-cultural experiences, art, the other schools that once existed in the technology, and personal responses. ACM’s vicinity. signature Halloween offering, ACM After Dark 2016, was supported by the Embassy of the United States, and was held on the final night of River Nights 2016. Singapore Heritage Festival 2016

Children’s Season 2016 River Nights 2016 Senior Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth, Ms Sim Ann at the Singapore Night Festival 2016

Singapore Night Festival 2016 02 LANGUAGE CAMPAIGNS

BULAN BAHASA 2016 Soon, Sembawang and Tampines. Organised honour their teacher-mentors who made an by residents of the respective constituencies, impact in their teaching journeys, and careers Bulan Bahasa (Malay Language Month) is the celebrations were held to engage the in education. These teacher-mentors were presented by the Malay Language Council, wider community in appreciating the beauty also presented with tokens of appreciation Singapore, and the 2016 edition was and versatility of the Malay language. for their contribution to the development of launched at the National Museum. At the the award recipients. launch weekend, Rakan Bahasa (Friends of the Throughout the year, the Rakan Bahasa Language) held guided tours in Malay also attended various training sessions and SPEAK MANDARIN CAMPAIGN and English within the Singapore History programmes, which provided them with skills Gallery, taking visitors through the stories and learning resources to build their Malay The Speak Mandarin Campaign 2016 was behind exhibits, artefacts and historical language capabilities. officially launched by Deputy Prime Minister milestones of importance to the Malay Teo Chee Hean, who shared his own community. Visitors to the museum were ANUGERAH GURU experience and challenges faced in learning also treated to a night concert held on the ARIF BUDIMAN 2016 Mandarin, and encouraged everyone to build museum’s lawn. a strong basic foundation of the language. The Anugerah Guru Arif Budiman (Malay Two months of exciting programmes and Language Teachers’ Award) celebrated its In response to popular feedback, the activities followed, showcasing the Malay 10th anniversary in 2016. At the ceremony campaign’s signature event, the Parent-Child language as Bahasa Ilmu (knowledge), Bahasa graced by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Talent Competition, launched a new category Budaya (culture) and Bahasa Mesra (relation- outstanding Malay language teachers were that encouraged pre-schoolers to participate ships). Bulan Bahasa was also brought to the recognised for their achievements. All award in the competition with their parents. Other heartlands of Chua Chu Kang, Jurong, Nee recipients also took the opportunity to new programmes were also rolled out to

Bulan Bahasa 2016 Speak Mandarin Campaign allow the public to better experience and at the Singapore Philatelic Museum (SPM) The second edition of the Living Language, appreciate Mandarin and the Chinese and SYSNMH, and proved very popular with Living Heritage notebook was published, culture. These included a Public Lecture 10,000 copies distributed in a matter of days. in a continuing collaboration with the presentation by Professor Yu Dan from Umar Pulavar Tamil Language Centre. The Beijing Normal University, as well as a series The Inspiring Teacher of English Award, notebook featured a collection of artefacts of Story Challenge Roadshows presented to presented by the Speak Good English and motivational song lyrics, and was well primary and secondary school students. Movement and The Straits Times, and received by schools and the general public. supported by the Ministry of Education, The Speak Mandarin Campaign also collabo- celebrated the achievements of four rated with the Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memori- “Teaching Award” winners and three al Hall (SYSNMH) to present its programmes “Leadership Award” winners. at the Wan Qing CultureFest 2016. TAMIL LANGUAGE FESTIVAL SPEAK GOOD ENGLISH MOVEMENT 2016’s Tamil Language Festival presented a month of new and interesting Tamil The Speak Good English Movement released language programmes, dramas, cultural Grammar Rules, an English language grammar activities, literature appreciation sessions and guidebook covering major grammar topics oratorical programmes for Tamil-speaking and common English language errors made Singaporeans, encouraging them to “Love by Singaporeans. The books were distributed Tamil. Speak Tamil”, and embrace their free-of-charge to members of the public mother tongue in their daily lives.

(Left) Speak Good English Movement & Tamil Language Festival Wan Qing Mid-Autumn Festival 2016 03 COMMUNITY FESTIVALS

WAN QING MID-AUTUMN WAN QING FESTIVAL OF music. Visitors were treated to a host of FESTIVAL 2016 SPRING CELEBRATIONS 2017 programmes covering a variety of subjects, 9 to 18 September 2016 13 January to 11 February 2017 including song-writing, letterpress and silk- screening workshops, lectures on the Malay SYSNMH celebrated the Mid-Autumn SYSNMH’s annual Wan Qing Festival of language and Jawi writing, and even the Festival with a display of five larger-than- Spring Celebrations brought together visitors basics of playing the gambus – a traditional life lantern installations inspired by local of different ethnic groups and cultural Malay string instrument. playgrounds, including the iconic dragon backgrounds to celebrate the Chinese New and pelican-shaped playgrounds. These Year. A highlight of the celebrations was a IHC CULTUREFEST 2016 proved to be a hit with visitors. A special zodiac-inspired installation, A New Dawn, 22 to 23 July and 29 to 30 July 2016 weekend of festivities was also held on 10 which comprised 52 red roosters nesting on and 11 September with evening performances, the front lawn of the memorial hall. Indian Heritage Centre presented a lantern-making workshops, and a special talk programme over two weekends which by local author and illustrator Lee Kow Fong The festival featured programmes that celebrated the diversity of Indian culture, (Ah Guo). included evening cultural performances, arts and heritage. The festival featured outdoor film screenings, special exhibition classical and contemporary Indian dance WAN QING CULTUREFEST 2016 guided tours led by Mediacorp YES 933FM performances, as well as opportunities to 5 to 13 November 2016 DJ Zhong Kunhua, and storytelling sessions. learn about the South Indian martial art form Kalaripayattu, sari-tying, and rangoli SYSNMH’s sixth Wan Qing CultureFest sought MALAY CULTUREFEST 2016 art. Visitors also got to learn more about the to foster a greater appreciation of Chinese 15 October to 5 November 2016 history of Little India through a showcase of arts, culture and language through various old street photos from the archives of the offerings, both contemporary and traditional. In celebration of the richness and diversity Urban Redevelopment Authority. Programmes included evening performances of Malay culture and heritage, the Malay headlined by Mediacorp artistes, family Heritage Centre (MHC) organised its annual friendly workshops such as terrarium Malay CultureFest with the theme of Bahasa and clay figurine-making, public lectures (language). The festival presented the conducted by local and visiting historians, Malay language through various creative exhibitions, heritage trails and dramatised and dynamic platforms such as oratorical storytelling sessions for children. performances, multimedia, dance, and

04 HERITAGECARES

Launched in March 2016, HeritageCares beneficiaries from over 100 voluntary welfare from low-income families. This project will reaches out to the underserved, such as organisations. see around 100 beneficiaries and 150 youth families in difficulty, persons with disabilities volunteers coming on board each year. and/or special needs, senior citizens and One of HeritageCares’ key initiatives for 2017 Such programmes, which bring together youths-at-risk, through a range of heritage to 2019 is the A Walk to Remember (AWTR) Singaporeans of all ages and walks of life, programmes at our national museums, programme, developed in collaboration with encourage giving back to society through heritage institutions and heritage sites. Part Youth Corps Singapore (YCS). AWTR features heritage programmes, and enable heritage of NHB’s overall community outreach efforts, heritage-related activities and games at to be more accessible and inclusive for the initiative is supported by donations from Jubilee Walk sites, all of which are specially everyone. Patek Philippe and Cortina Watch Pte Ltd. designed by youth volunteers from YCS, in In 2016, HeritageCares reached out to 3,500 consultation with NHB, to cater to children Malay CultureFest 2016 Wan Qing CultureFest 2016

IHC CultureFest 2016 05 HERITAGE TRAILS

BEDOK HERITAGE TRAIL LITTLE INDIA HERITAGE TRAIL JUBILEE WALK GUIDED TOURS

Launched in April 2016, the Bedok Heritage The Little India Heritage Trail, NHB’s 16th The Jubilee Walk is an eight-kilometre Trail, NHB’s 15th heritage trail, invites heritage trail, was introduced to narrate heritage trail around the Civic District and visitors to explore the lesser–known tales the story of Little India’s history, which Marina Bay area conceptualised to celebrate of the precinct’s history. The trail traces the dates back to the 1800s. This is also NHB’s SG50, and connects the past, present and evolution of Bedok’s residential dwellings first trail to offer short, thematic routes to future elements of the Singapore story. from kampong to modern estate, and cater to time-pressed trail-goers. The three Over 80 Jubilee Walk guided tours and narrates its history through tales of well- bite-sized thematic routes — “Serangoon programmes were organised in 2016, with a loved landmarks that include food markets, in the 1900s”, “Walk of Faiths” and “Shop total of 5,850 participants from all walks of military lookouts and old seawalls found Till You Drop” — touch on different aspects life. Jubilee Walk programmes will continue far inland today. Along the way, visitors can of Little India; its rich history, its strong in 2017, and include learning journeys and also stop by famous food spots and enjoy co-existence of different religions and tours for public agencies, community groups a taste of the leisurely lifestyle so often communities, as well as its well-known and underserved groups. associated with the East. status as a shopping haven.

Bedok Heritage Trail 06 TRAVELLING EXHIBITIONS

JUBILEE WALK

A travelling exhibition of the Jubilee Walk was specially curated to present the 24 historic locations on the trail. It features landmarks and sites that are associated with significant events in our nation’s development, and highlights how Singaporeans overcame the odds and thrived by working together. The exhibition travelled to eight libraries across the island. 50 YEARS OF Jubilee Walk NATIONAL DAY PARADES

50 Years of National Day Parades, a travelling exhibition curated in conjunction with the National Day Parade (NDP) 2016, takes visitors on a journey from the very first parade in 1966, to 2015’s Jubilee celebrations at the Padang. Featuring more than 100 images and items of NDP, the exhibition charts the many firsts and highlights of Singapore’s NDPs over the years, and shares behind-the-scenes stories of past parade participants and organisers.

07 HERITAGE GRANTS

50 Years of National Day Parades and Travelling Exhibitions More than 240 heritage projects with a total value exceeding S$5 million, championed by individuals and community groups, have been supported by NHB’s Heritage Grant Scheme. The scheme, launched in 2013, aims to promote greater community ownership and participation in the creation of heritage content.

A wide range of projects have benefitted from the scheme, from publications and documentaries, to exhibitions and events, adding to the variety of heritage touch-points and offerings. Some highlights include an info-documentary series titled Legacy of Malay Comedy Opera, documenting the art form of Malay comedy opera or Jenaka Bangsawan; a publication named The House on Palmer Road; as well as the Teochew Festival 2016, which showcased the best of Teochew heritage and culture.

Teochew Festival 2016 08 MUSEUM ROUNDTABLE

The Museum Roundtable (MR), an MUSEUM ROUNDTABLE: For BSG 2017, NHB collaborated with MR association of over 55 museums and A 20-YEAR JOURNEY museums such as the Former Ford Factory, heritage galleries in Singapore chaired by 2 November 2016 to 26 February 2017 which officially reopened on 15 February 2017 NHB, continued to encourage a museum- after a year-long revamp, as well as heritage going culture through its signature 2016 also marked MR’s 20th anniversary, groups such as MyCommunity, All Things programmes, and the development of which was commemorated with the Museum Bukit Brown and the NUS History Society, museum professionals. Recognising the Roundtable: A 20-year Journey exhibition held which introduced new walking trails. potential to expand the role of museums at the National Museum. The exhibition, in early childhood education, NHB worked featuring the diverse collections of 13 MR On the digital front, NHB released articles with the SEED Institute and Melbourne museums, charted the tremendous growth and videos on our heritage portal, Roots.sg, Museum to provide training to MR and development of Singapore’s museum and social media platforms, which depicted members on museum programme design landscape over the years. the lesser known aspects of the Japanese and facilitation for pre-school audiences. Occupation. A collaboration with photo­ grapher Nicky Loh on a photo essay of war Annual NHB events, including Children’s 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FALL survivors also revealed the grit and resilience Season, Battle for Singapore and Istana Art OF SINGAPORE & BATTLE FOR demonstrated by our pioneers in those hard Event also saw the enthusiastic participation SINGAPORE 2017 times. NHB’s commemoration of the 75th of MR members. MR’s regular calendar of 15 February to 12 March 2017 Anniversary of the Fall of Singapore will sharing sessions touched on relevant and conclude with a World War II exhibition, useful topics such as the use of robotic The Battle for Singapore (BSG) kicked off the titled Witness to War: Remembering 1942 at museum guides, virtual reality applications, 75th Anniversary of the Fall of Singapore. the National Museum in September 2017. cloud-based collections management, and A series of guided tours to 11 World War II- online ticketing systems. related sites and structures, along with spe- cial programmes and public talks, provided rare insights and personal accounts about this key milestone in Singapore’s history.

09 HERITAGE EDUCATION

HERITAGE EXPLORERS PROGRAMME reached out to 70 primary schools, and creative, engaging and purposeful classroom more than 35,000 students have signed activities, and subsequent museum visits. The Heritage Explorers Programme enables up to be young Heritage Explorers. This primary school students to experience life programme aims to reach out to all primary Apart from providing the programme in as a curator, historian, designer, educator schools by 2022. English, the programme also promotes and heritage ambassador. Through creative Singapore’s multicultural heritage in the three role-playing, the programme creates SINGAPORE’S LITTLE TREASURES official mother tongue languages — Malay, enjoyable experiences with the aim of raising Mandarin and Tamil. In the two years since its awareness of Singapore’s heritage amongst Singapore’s Little Treasures is NHB’s first launch, Singapore’s Little Treasures has brought the young. heritage education programme dedicated the young ones to NHB’s museums and to pre-schoolers. Since its launch in May heritage institutions after they learn about The programme complements the learning 2014, the programme has reached out to the different museums and their collections of Social Studies, National Education, and more than 117 pre-schools, with over 236 in their classrooms. In 2016, the programme Character and Citizenship Education in teachers trained, and almost 4,000 pre- was awarded a “Best Practice Award” by the schools, while also emphasising school- schoolers engaged. The programme aims to International Council of Museums for best parent partnerships, and greater parent- provide pre-schoolers with the opportunity practices in museum education. child bonding. To date, this programme has to discover our multicultural heritage through Museum Roundtable: A 20-Year Journey Singapore’s Little Treasures

Heritage Explorers Traditional Chinese calligraphy 03 — PRESERVING OUR HERITAGE — THE TANGIBLE AND THE INTANGIBLE

Preserving the past and planning for the future are two sides of the same coin. Both are essential for a healthy heritage landscape, just as how acknowledging and preserving the tangible and intangible aspects of our heritage are a must for the transmission of our cultural legacy.

NHB’s mandate, as the custodian of Singapore’s heritage, is to preserve, commemorate and promote our tangible and intangible cultural heritage. We have done this in many ways – from the physical preservation and promotion of our heritage assets such as our National Monuments, National Collection, national muse- ums and institutions, and heritage trails; to the documentation and celebration of our shared traditions, beliefs and ways of life, through exhibitions, festivals, Heritage Grant projects and more.

Image by Nicholas Chen by Image Together, these are what make us Singaporean. Cathedral of the Good Shepherd NATIONAL MONUMENTS: STRENGTHENING SUPPORT AND ENHANCING ACCESS

NATIONAL MONUMENTS FUND

23 grant recipients S$2.32 million awarded Greater support with new maintenance funding

Gazetting our National Monuments as a homage to our nation’s built heritage is important; ensuring their responsible maintenance and up- keep is equally vital. The National Monuments Fund (NMF), administered by the Preservation of Sites and Monuments division of NHB, enables this. The NMF was set up in 2008 to provide funding support for the restoration of National Monuments owned and managed by non-profit or religious organisations. Support through the NMF continued in the past year with 23 National Monuments awarded grants amounting to Hajjah Fatimah Mosque S$2.32 million. To better cater to the needs of monument owners, a new category of NMF funding that supports maintenance works was introduced.

In FY2016/2017, eight National Monuments received funding for resto- ration works, and these included the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd, which received the largest disbursement at S$1.37 million, Hajjah Fati- mah Mosque, Nagore Dargah Indian Muslim Heritage Centre and Tan Si Chong Su. Of the eight, four are second-time recipients. This illus- trates the sustainable support the NMF provides to monument owners.

For the first time, regular maintenance works such as termite inspec- tions, investigations of building defects, and minor repairs were also funded under the NMF, with about S$100,000 disbursed to 20 National Monuments for this purpose. The new NMF Maintenance Fund was set Sri Mariamman Temple up to restrain building deterioration, prevent unaddressed works from snowballing into significant restoration costs, and ultimately provide greater support for monument owners in their preservation efforts.

NEW ISTANA HERITAGE GALLERY

With its grounds only accessible during the Istana Open House Days held on public holidays, Singaporeans and visitors alike can now enjoy a glimpse into the history of the Istana – a National Monument gazetted in 1992 – all year round with the new Istana Heritage Gallery. Unveiled on 7 October 2016 by President Tony Tan, the gallery showcases the historical, architectural and community significance of the Istana. Lo- cated within the Istana Park, it provides an accessible platform for the public to learn about the Istana’s illustrious history, as well as view the President Tony Tan launches the Istana Heritage Gallery precious State gifts from our international friends and counterparts. PRESERVING OUR HERITAGE: SPEARHEADING RESEARCH AND STRENGTHENING OUR HERITAGE RESOURCES

PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION DRIVE FOR TANGIBLE HERITAGE SURVEY

The two-year nation-wide survey of Singapore’s tangible heritage was launched in September 2015, and work on the Tangible Heritage Sur- vey is ongoing. This includes research and documentation of buildings and sites of historic or cultural interest found on mainland Singapore, completed in or before 1980. To enhance findings from the survey, an online Public Contribution Drive was launched to gather photographs and memories on selected buildings and sites from the heritage sur- vey, including schools, civic institutions and community spaces. These memories of Singaporeans are an invaluable addition to NHB’s reposi- tory of information and research on Singapore’s built heritage.

LAUNCH OF INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE SURVEY

NHB launched a nation-wide Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) Survey in November 2016. The survey involves the research and documen- tation of ICH elements in Singapore, including traditional trades and crafts, oral traditions and expressions, performing arts, rituals, festive events and food heritage, amongst others.

This represents the first attempt to systematically research and docu- Statuary at Haw Par Villa ment Singapore’s rich ICH. When completed, the ICH Survey will help us better understand ICH in Singapore, as well as its significance to the different communities, and society at large. The survey’s findings will also be used to help shape future initiatives and promotional ef- Since 2015, NHB has been using aerial drones to document icon- forts on Singapore’s ICH. ic structures around Singapore, as part of a heritage documentary series titled Eye in the Sky. To date, nine episodes have been released RESEARCH AND on NHB’s heritage portal, Roots.sg, and feature places such as the DOCUMENTATION PROJECTS Jurong Hill Lookout Tower, the “Forgotten Reservoir” at Keppel Hill, and Dakota Crescent Estate. NHB commissioned a research study on Haw Par Villa in June 2016, in partnership with the Singapore Tourism Board. The study covers the In January 2017, a collaboration with heritage enthusiasts, Mr Ang Yik built structures and statuary of Haw Par Villa, and documents their Han and Mr Victor Yue, produced two other videos on Chinese tem- historical, architectural and social significance. This is the first time ples. One episode focused on the Yueh Hai Ching Temple, and the oth- that a comprehensive study of Haw Par Villa’s built heritage is being er on the Thien Hock Keng and Singapore Yu Huang Gong Temples, all conducted since it ceased to be a commercial theme park in 2001. of which are National Monuments. The aerial drones video-recorded Findings will guide the development of a management plan for Haw hard-to-reach areas, such as the roof and ceiling features, and offers Par Villa to ensure the long term protection of its heritage. The study viewers a close-up view of temple ornaments and tableaus that fea- is expected to be completed in late 2017. ture Chinese myths and symbols. Toa Payoh Town Park Observation Tower HERITAGE CONSERVATION CENTRE: CONSERVING FOR POSTERITY

The Heritage Conservation Centre (HCC) continued to support the museums and institutions in the areas of new acquisitions, ex- hibitions, rotations, installations and de-installations, and loans.

CONSERVATION TALKS

In addition to the work done behind-the-scenes, HCC conserva- tors also participated in outreach efforts, in collaboration with NHB museums. These included fronting sharing sessions about conservation, such as through the National Museum’s series of talks which celebrates Singapore’s diverse multicultural heritage – A Lighter Side of History. In a talk titled Caring for your Heirloom, HCC conservators shared useful tips and knowledge on how to properly care for family heirlooms. The secrets behind prepar- ing textiles were also expounded on at Conserva-tour, a talk done in conjunction with the Peranakan Museum’s special exhibition, Nyonya Needlework.

Conservators at HCC

MOU WITH SHAANXI RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF CULTURAL HERITAGE

HCC embarked on an international collaboration, in the form of a conservation and research cooperation project with the Shaanxi Research Institute of Cultural Heritage (SIPCH). A Memoran- dum of Understanding on Cooperation on Painted Clay Sculp- ture, Painted Wooden Sculpture and Stone Relic Conservation and Research was signed between SIPCH and NHB. This will see HCC and SIPCH cooperating on several projects, including Con- servation Research on Standing Buddha Sculptures, Conservation Research on Guan Gong Sculptures and Research on Biological Weathering of Stone Relics.

ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CONSERVATION SCIENCE LABORATORY

An important step forward in capability development saw the undertaking of the first phase of the establishment of HCC’s Conservation Science Laboratory. The project began in 2015 with the furnishing of the laboratory with essential analytical equip- ment, and the first instruments were installed in 2016. When complete, the laboratory will enable HCC’s Conservation Science section to conduct scientific analysis of the National Collection; allow the identification of the material make-up of objects; and enhance the understanding of their deterioration. This will in turn allow HCC to achieve higher standards in the care of our nation’s artefacts and artworks.

ATTAINING ISO 9001:2015 CERTIFICATION

As a tangible reminder of HCC’s good work, the centre was award- ed ISO 9001:2015 certification in November 2016. This recognis- es HCC’s commitment to the maintenance of high standards of quality and service, and to continual improvement. Object Lab at HCC Parliamentary Secretary for Culture, Community and Youth, Mr Baey Yam Keng at the Digital in Cultural Spaces Conference 04 — BUILDING CAPABILITIES — PLANS, GROWTH, SUSTAINABILITY

Planning for the future and growing capabilities go hand in hand. Together, they strengthen our ability to preserve and document our shared heritage, encourage a culture of museum excellence, and deepen our engagements with the community.

Through enhancing the skillsets of our museum and heritage professionals, harnessing the strengths of technology in all aspects of our work, and embarking on collaborations with our partners, we will, collectively, lay a firm foundation for Singapore’s heritage that will guide us well into the future. THE NEXT LAP FOR NHB’S DIGITAL ENGAGEMENT STRATEGY

Story of the Forest

Roots.sg was conceived in 2014 to bring the involved the cataloguing of 100,000 artefacts to be synonymous with “Google” for every- contents of our National Collection, Nation- and multimedia resources. thing related to Singapore’s history, heritage al Monuments, heritage trails, historic sites, and culture. and other heritage resources, such as videos Since its launch, 1.2 million individuals have and documentaries, together in a single, one- visited Roots.sg, and this has also resulted in Moving forward, NHB will focus on developing stop heritage portal. Since its launch in 2016, an increase in the engagement of visitors on knowledge management and customer rela- Roots.sg has enabled NHB to extend the heri- NHB’s Facebook page. In the six months follow- tionship management systems that will am- tage and museum experience online, granting ing the launch of Roots.sg, the time each visitor plify the digital reach of NHB’s offerings and Singaporeans greater access to our repository spends per visit has tripled from one minute resources, as well as allow for better commu- of heritage resources. This is the first time that to three minutes, with individuals averaging nications and marketing to this audience. Singapore’s diverse heritage resources have three pages per visit. The goal of Roots.sg is to been collated in such a comprehensive and be the foremost digital concierge for people holistic manner on a digital platform, and it wanting to delve into Singapore’s heritage, and 0:21 / 2:58 THE WORK OF CULTURE ACADEMY SINGAPORE

The Digital in Cultural Spaces Conference

The Culture Academy Singapore (CA) was In Conversation sessions, one Distinguished development workshops on The Role of the 21st established in 2015 by the Ministry of Cul- Speaker Series lecture and a Thought Leadership Century Curator and Designing Engaging Exhi- ture, Community and Youth (MCCY) to be a Conference. bitions. CA’s monthly Curatorial Talks, which centre of excellence for the development of feature NHB curators, extended its platform to culture professionals and administrators in EDUCATION AND curators from the National Gallery Singapore Singapore’s public sector. The academy’s work CAPABILITY DEVELOPMENT and Singapore Art Museum. spans three broad areas – education and capa- In our efforts to increase the capabilities of cul- bility development; research and scholarship; ture sector administrators and professionals, RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP and the promotion of thought leadership in the and to sustain a strong leadership in the sec- Cultural Connections is the first ever journal arts and culture sector. In FY2016/2017, a to- tor, CA collaborated with international institu- published by the public sector to champion tal of 1,090 people attended two professional tions such as the Smithsonian Institution and thought leadership in cultural work, and aims development courses, 12 Curatorial Talks, two Museums Victoria to co-create professional to develop a body of resources and facilitate Designing Engaging Exhibitions Workshop

knowledge management. The inaugural issue Centre Pompidou, Paris, in partnership with Singapore, Australia, the Netherlands, Hong contains essays from prominent thought lead- National Gallery Singapore. An In Conversa- Kong and the United States. The dialogue ers from within the MCCY family of agencies, tion talk titled A New Vision of Universal Culture, expounded on how cultural institutions have as well as other cultural professions. by Dr Yannick Lintz, Director of the Islamic used technology in their work, and how they Department, Musée du Louvre, was also held in innovate, democratise and cultivate existing THOUGHT LEADERSHIP partnership with the Asian Civilisations Muse- and new inclusive communities of users and Local and international thought leaders offered um (ACM). The talk focused on the challenges producers. their insights in a series of programmes organ- faced by the museum in including Islamic art ised to bolster cultural training and scholarship and culture within the Western framework in the region. These included a Distinguished of a universal culture museum. The inaugural Speaker Series lecture by Mr Bernard Blistène, Thought Leadership Conference, titled The Dig- Director of the Musée National d’Art Moderne, ital in Cultural Spaces, saw 23 speakers from BUILDING NHB’S INTERNATIONAL STANDING

ICOM-Japan International Museum Day Symposium

24th ICOM GENERAL CONFERENCE PAC Board also puts NHB is a good position to role and work amongst the museum commu- 3 – 9 JULY 2016 facilitate tie-ups and links between ASEMUS nity in Japan. and ICOM ASPAC. Mrs Rosa Daniel, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) NHB’S PARTICIPATION IN of NHB and ICOM-Singapore Chairperson, led NHB’s participation at the 24th ICOM Gener- ASEAN-RUSSIA FESTIVAL OF CULTURES an NHB/ICOM Singapore delegation to attend al Conference also led to the development of 19 – 20 MAY 2016 the 24th International Council of Museums an NHB international strategy for the engage- (ICOM) General Conference held in Milan, ment of ICOM, with identified priorities in the NHB’s relations with ASEAN and Russia were Italy. During the conference, NHB successful- areas of education, audio-visual technologies, boosted by a Peranakan showcase put up at ly facilitated the election of Mr Kennie Ting, preservation and conservation. an ethnological fair, organised by Russia at the Group Director (Museums) and Director of ASEAN-Russia Festival of Cultures held in Sochi, ACM, onto the Board of the ICOM Asia Pacific ICOM-JAPAN INTERNATIONAL Russia. Presented by the Peranakan Museum, Alliance (ICOM ASPAC). This represents the MUSEUM DAY SYMPOSIUM NHB brought a slice of Peranakan culture to first time an officer from NHB has been elected 22 MAY 2016 the audience, who were given the opportunity onto the board of an ICOM regional alliance. to embark on a virtual tour of the exhibition, Mrs Rosa Daniel, CEO of NHB and ICOM- Sarong Kebaya: Peranakan Fashion and Its Inter- Kennie’s appointment, and the experience Singapore Chairperson, delivered a keynote national Sources. The special showcase also gained from NHB’s attendance at the confer- speech about partnerships and sustainable allowed visitors to gain insights into Peranakan ence, has placed NHB in a better position to heritage development in Singapore at the 2016 culture, sample Peranakan snacks, and ex- play a larger role in ICOM, and to have an in- International Museum Day Symposium organ- perience dressing up in Peranakan attire. The fluence on ICOM ASPAC’s work priorities and ised by ICOM-Japan in Tokyo, Japan. Themed showcase was visited by Prime Minister Lee processes. As Kennie is also the Vice-Chair- “Museums and Cultural Landscapes”, this was Hsien Loong, who was in Russia to attend the man of the Asia Europe Museums Network NHB’s inaugural keynote address at the sym- ASEAN-Russia Summit. (ASEMUS), his election onto the ICOM AS- posium, leading to greater awareness of NHB’s GIVING BACK TO AND THROUGH HERITAGE

Patron of Heritage Awards 2016

CULTURAL PHILANTHROPY supported by EZ-Link Pte Ltd, Wirecard Singa- PATRON OF HERITAGE pore Pte Ltd, and Xylvie Huang, Brick Artist. AWARDS 2016 Every dollar counts and all donations, big or Into its 11th year, the Patron of Heritage Awards small, make a difference. To encourage more INDIAN HERITAGE CENTRE’S DONATE 2016 honoured the generosity of 74 individuals active contributions to the heritage and muse- AND BRING HOME A MEMENTO and organisations who contributed generous­ly um sector, NHB worked on several initiatives to Singapore’s museums and institutions, and and events in 2016 to promote cultural philan- With every donation to the Indian Heritage the heritage sector. A total of S$8.13 million thropy. Centre, visitors got to take home a memento worth of donations and loans were received – a capsule of saga seeds – part of the centre’s in 2016. These contributions — cash, in-kind SINGAPORE NIGHT FESTIVAL 2016 special exhibition, Once Upon a Time in Little support, and gifts and loans of personal arte- TAP TO DONATE India. The fundraising initiative was inspired facts and family heirlooms — supported out- by The Weighing Scale installation by artist reach programmes, exhibitions, heritage and Visitors to the Singapore Night Festival (SNF) Kumari Nahappan. It featured over two tonnes language festivals, as well as research and had the opportunity to show their support for of saga seeds that referenced the goldsmith scholarships. The invaluable gifts from the do- the festival with a tap of their EZ-link cards. trade in Little India, which traditionally used the nors contribute­ to the strong foundation on Each contribution to the festival earned the seeds as a weighing measure for gold and pre- which we build a dynamic and enduring heri- donor a brick, which they added on to a special cious metals. This initiative was supported by tage and cultural sector. SNF LEGO wall installation. This initiative was Kumari Nahappan and Sunny Day Concept. HERITAGE VOLUNTEERS

The vast contribution by our family of volun- their time and passion since 2004 to guiding at Tiong Bahru, Geylang Serai, Jurong, Little In- teers is significant in supporting our mission of at our museums and institutions on week- dia, Balestier and Queenstown. Volunteers of promoting Singapore’s heritage, and enriching ends and public holidays. Their growth is a NHB’s Preservation of Sites and Monuments the visitor experience at our museums and in- testament to the flourishing interest in her- division conduct tours which focus on Singa- stitutions. itage amongst working professionals and pore’s National Monuments and heritage sites. executives. There are also individuals who have volun- Members of the Friends of the Museums, teered their valuable time and energy at NHB’s NHB’s long-standing partner of 39 years, con- The Mandarin Guides since 2003 and Man- festivals and programmes. tinued to guide actively at our museums and darin Docents since 2006 are our two volun- heritage institutions on weekdays. The FOM- teer groups committed to serving our visitors NHB’s achievements would not have been NHB Heritage Grant has also provided 20 NHB through Mandarin and dialect tours. Our Japa- possible without these passionate individuals officers with opportunities for attachments nese Docents went beyond their guiding duties who are invaluable assets to our museum and with overseas museums since 2008, enabling by engaging the Japanese-speaking commu- heritage landscape, championing an apprecia- them to acquire new skills, knowledge, and nity, and sharing their guiding experiences tion and love for our heritage. ideas to promote museum and heritage edu- through blogs, and on Expat Radio 96.3FM. cation to our audiences. Among other volunteers are community Museum Volunteers Singapore consists of groups who have collaborated with NHB in working adults who have been committing conducting guided tours of our heritage trails VISITS BY FOREIGN DIGNATARIES

1. His Excellency Tr n Đ i Quang, President of Vietnam visited the Ho Chi Minh Marker, 29 August 2016

2. Her Royal Highness Maha Chakri Sirindhorn of Thailand visited the National Museum of Singapore, 25 September 2016

3. Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, State Counsellor of Myanmar attended the launch of Cities and Kings at Asian Civilisations Museum, 1 Dec 2016

His Excellency Saleumxay Kommasith on a tour of the National Museum of Singapore 4. Her Royal Highness The Permaisuri Of Johor, Raja Zarith Sofiavisited the National Museum of Singapore, 8 February 2017

5. His Excellency Saleumxay Kommasith, Minister Of Foreign Affairs from Lao People’s Democratic Republic visited the National Museum of Singapore, 12 February 2017

6. Her Royal Highness The Permaisuri of Johor, Raja Zarith Sofiahvisited the Heritage Conservation Centre, 16 March 2017

Her Royal Highness The Permaisuri of Johor, Raja Zarith Sofia (fifth from left) at the Heritage Conservation Centre NHB SCHOLARSHIPS

The NHB Scholarship scheme supports promising talent in Singapore by sponsoring the pursuit of full-time undergraduate or postgraduate studies in the fields of heritage, culture, and museum management or administration. In 2016, two scholarships were awarded, to enable the recipients to further their passion for the growth, development and preservation of Singapore’s heritage.

Ms Louisa Tan, NHB’s Senior Legal Counsel, will be pursuing a master’s degree in the area of art law. Ms Clare Lim, Assistant Conservator (Objects) with HCC, is pursuing a master’s degree in the conservation for archaeology and museums at the University College London. Her Royal Highness Maha Chakri Sirindhorn visited the National Museum of Singapore TAKING HOME A PIECE OF HERITAGE

The new Trade Gallery at the Asian Civilisations Museum displays a selection of exquisite works of art created out of the cultural and commercial exchanges through history. Objects on display range from simple everyday necessities to precious luxuries. To celebrate the opening of the gallery, MUSEUM LABEL has specially produced a range of merchandise that is inspired by the the artefacts from these ancient trade routes. MUSEUM LABEL products are available at:

National Museum of Singapore 93 Stamford Road

Asian Civilisations Museum 1 Empress Place A collection of natural history drawings was commissioned by William Farquhar, the first Resident and Commandant of Singapore (1819-1823). They depict the flora Malay Heritage Centre 85 Sultan Gate and fauna of the Malay Peninsula, most likely accomplished by local Chinese artists, with inscriptions identifying the species by their English and Malay names. MUSEUM Indian Heritage Centre LABEL has developed a series of merchandise inspired by these drawings. 5 Campbell Lane OUR DONORS & PATRONS

PATRON Mr Harry Chin Chun Wah Keisuke Singapore Pte Ltd (Nominees who have cumulatively ERCO Lighting Pte Ltd Mr and Mrs Lee Kip Lee contributed between S$1 million to Mr Richard Eu Mr Keith Magnus S$1,999,999 between 1 Jan and 31 Dec 2016) Mrs Lee Choon Guan Trust Fund Mr and Mrs Nair Lee Foundation Mrs Julia Oh Singapore Press Holdings Ltd Professor Ng Yew Kwang His Excellency Ambassador Dato’ N Parameswaran Ong Family Family of Gnanapragasam Pillai Showtec Communications Pte Ltd Plaza Singapura and Westgate PARTNER Mr Loren Shuster PSA International Pte Ltd (Nominees who have cumulatively Singapore Art Museum Raffles Singapore contributed between S$150,000 to Mr Tan Teo Kwang Rex Cinemas Pte Ltd S$999,999 between 1 Jan and 31 Dec 2016) Mr Winson Tan Sin Chew Woodpaq Pte Ltd Yuvabharathi International School Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce Foundation Air France Singapore Management University Broadcast Professional Pte Ltd SUPPORTER Mr Laurent and Mrs Dominique Solomon Changi Airport Group Singapore Pte Ltd (Nominees who have cumulatively South Beach Consortium Pte Ltd Mr Edmond Chin contributed between S$10,000 to Mr Ernest Tan and Mr Ronald Tan Givaudan Singapore Pte Ltd S$49,999 between 1 Jan and 31 Dec 2016) Ms Jeanette Tan KidZania Singapore Mr Michael Tay Lien Shih Sheng Youth Chinese Literature Fund Mr Ang Keng Lam Mr Anil Thadani Panasonic System Solutions Asia Pacific Asia Culture Communications Pte Ltd The Silent Foundation Ltd SBS Transit Ltd Association of Singapore Philatelists Thekchen Choling (Singapore) Singapore Post Limited Capitol Investment Holdings Pte Ltd U.S. Embassy Singapore The Hour Glass Limited Mrs Shelly and Mr Michael Dee Velocity@Novena Square ECPark Pte Ltd Ms Xylvie Wong FRIEND Estate of H. Somapah (decd) (Nominees who have cumulatively EZ-Link Pte Ltd (Some donors have requested to remain anonymous) contributed between S$50,000 to Mr Edgar Talusan Fernandez S$149,999 between 1 Jan and 31 Dec 2016) Friends of the Museums, Singapore Ms Gan Ee Bee American Express Foundation Global Indian International School Armenian Apostolic Church of Havas Singapore St. Gregory the Illuminator Singapore Hotel Royal @ Queens Dr William Chan and Mrs Chan Tsok Fah Kaki Bukit Developments Pte Ltd

NATIONAL MONUMENTS FUND RECIPIENTS

LIST OF 2016 RECIPIENTS OF LIST OF 2016 RECIPIENTS OF NMF’S MAINTENANCE FUND NMF’S RESTORATION FUND

1. Abdul Gafoor Mosque 11. Prinsep Street Presbyterian Church 2008 & 2016 — Church of Our Lady of Lourdes 2. Al-Abrar Mosque 12. Singapore Yu Huang Gong 2010 & 2016 — Cathedral of the Good Shepherd 3. Alkaff pperU Serangoon Mosque 13. Sri Mariamman Temple 2011 & 2016 — St Joseph’s Church 4. Armenian Church of St Gregory 14. Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple 2014 & 2016 — Nagore Dargah Indian Muslim Heritage Centre 5. Chesed-El Synagogue 15. St George’s Church 2016 — Armenian Church of St Gregory 6. Church of Our Lady of Lourdes 16. St Joseph’s Church 2016 — Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary 7. Church of St Teresa 17. Sultan Mosque 2016 — Hajjah Fatimah Mosque 8. Hong San See 18. Tan Si Chong Su 2016 — Tan Si Chong Su 9. Jamae Mosque 19. Thian Hock Keng 10. Nagore Dargah Indian Muslim Heritage Centre 20. Ying Fo Fui Kun HERITAGE GRANTS

RECIPIENTS OF THE Hup Yick: An Archival of 50 Metres: Our Swimming Pools Xishan Heritage Room RECIPIENT OF THE HERITAGE PROJECT GRANT Jalan Besar (2nd edition) Xishan Primary School MARITIME HERITAGE Xin Xiao Chang Jocelyn Lau PARTICIPATION FUND Upgrading of the HDB: Homes of Singapore Eurasian Heritage Centre The Little Book of Singapore My Queenstown Heritage Trail Eitaro Ogawa History of Singapore - Eurasian Association Malay Languages series (August 2016 to July 2017) Islands and Islanders Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital Nor Hidayah Binte Mohd Amin My Community Greater Than the Sum of Its Parts Frederick James Francis (KWSH) Heritage Gallery Singapore Hospice Council Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital Singapore Chess: Methodist Girls’ School RECIPIENTS OF THE A History 1945-1986 Heritage Centre Seah Eu Chin: His Life & Times HERITAGE RESEARCH Armenian Heritage Centre Seah Li Song Shawn Armenian Apostolic Church Shashi Jayakumar Methodist Girl’s School GRANT of St. Gregory the Illuminator Alumnae Association Singapore Young Authors Programme Retracing the Lines of Heritage Values of Chinese - Publication of 2 books on The CZ Story Omar Bin Mohamed Gempih - Schools as Cultural Spaces Singapore Comics - Peranakan Culture Chongzheng Primary School A pre-war architect History and Heritage Dr Qu Jingyi, Nanyang Chua Hak Lien Teck Whye Primary School Nur Haqam Bin Abdul Latiff Technological University The Bendemeer Heartbeat Cantonese contribution to The Family History Project: Bendemeer Secondary School The 1st Kristang Modern Values and Innovation the Singapore community Toolkit Language Festival of Chinese Opera in Singapore Lee Kok Leong Joy Wong LH 70 Heritage Tower Kevin Martens Wong Zhi Qiang Dr Wang Bing, National Institute Curating Whampoa Lianhua Primary School of Education Tsao Foundation Till We Meet Again Singapore Heritage Short Film - Rochor Centre, Singapore Living Treasures: Singapore’s Competition 2017 Collective Biography of the The Last Artisan Lau Eng Seng heritage homes brought to life Singapore Film Society Craig Brand McTurk Singapore Chinese Community Wan Hussin Zoohri (1922–1972): The Digitization and The English Volume of Legacy of Malay Comedy Opera Heritage Fiesta 2017 - Analysis of the Bukit Brown Burial “A General History of the in Singapore The Untold Story of the Its Past, Now Its Name Records in the National Archives Chinese in Singapore” Mohamed Safri Bin Abdul Manaf ‘Lancing Girls’, Huang Shin Yi Professor Kenneth Dean Singapore Federation of Life in the Big Three Worlds Chinese Clan Associations Asia Research Institute, National Singh in the Lion City Adeline Yeo Wai May The Way Finder University of Singapore Hong San See Temple, Uptake Media @Bukit Brown Cemetary Singapore, the Journey Queenstown Lutheran Church, Singapore Heritage Society Singapore’s Tangible Heritage in to UNESCO Traces of Time - A Community & Virtual and Augmented Reality The Research Centre for Lost Landmarks of Radin Mas Heritage of Queenstown Indian Short Films of Singapore National Monuments Dr Yeung Sai-Kit, Singapore Radin Mas Citizens’ Queenstown Lutheran Church Mohamed Saleem Abdul Hadi University of Technology & Design The Songs We Sang Consultative Committee Eva Tang Poh Chooi The House on Palmer Road A Temasek Tale Theatres of History and Memory: Singapore Tamil Youth Joyceline See Hui Hui Temasek Junior College Industrial Heritage of The Peranakan Garden Conference 2016 Sylvia Tan Siok Han 20th Century Singapore NUS Tamil Language Society If Doors Could Speak: St. Stephen’s School Dr Loh Kah Seng 6th Singapore Hokkien Festival Stories of Transformation - Heritage Room Economic Growth Centre, and Publication KCPPS Heritage Canossa Convent St. Stephen’s School Nanyang Technological Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan Experiential Hub Primary School University Heritage Space @ Admiralty From CPU to CNA - Creating Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Our Collective Consciousness Primary School Teochew Festival 2016 Admiralty Secondary School Study on the Perceptions Naleeza binte Ebrahim Kunhi Teochew Poit Ip Huay Kuan T.I.M.E.S Heritage Guiding of Singapore’s Built Heritage AMKSS Heritage through Dramatisation and Landmarks Enhancement of Kampong Staircase Gallery Nursery Rhymes School Show Teck Whye Primary School Gelam Heritage Trail with Ms Seah Chia Shih Paveena Heritage Markers Ang Mo Kio Secondary School The Theatre Practice Ltd Institute of Policy Studies, The Malay Heritage Ponthuk National University of Singapore Foundation Ltd Gems Avenue Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan Persatuan Bawean Singapura Casuarina Primary School Heritage Gallery Designing Cultures: RECIPIENTS OF THE Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan Singapore’s Chinese Culture Rising cultural understanding HERITAGE PARTICIPATION Heritage Corner at Paya Lebar and Communities in the and multicultural appreciation GRANT Methodist Girls’ Secondary Nanyang Primary School Late Qing Dynasty through Singapore’s oral Paya Lebar Methodist Girls’ Heritage Gallery Wong Chee Meng traditions and location mapping T.I.M.E.S Heritage Space of Secondary School Nanyang Primary School Associate Professor Jesvin Teck Whye Primary School Young Authors Programme Puay-Hwa Yeo, Teck Whye Primary School Heritage Wall@TPSS NE Legacy - 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NHB POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP THE PROF KOH AWARD 2017 Chin Jia Hui, Priscilla LONG SERVICE AWARD Louisa Tan Hui Ru The Prof Koh Award was established Officer 10-YEAR LONG SERVICE Senior Legal Counsel, Legal in 2011 to recognise and reward staff (Outreach and Education) Chew Eu Jin David Master in Arts in Art Law innovation and excellence. Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall Soh Leng Leng Angela It is funded through donations from Koh Zhen Qi Phyllis NHB SPONSORSHIP NHB’s Honorary Chairman, Foo Min Li Wee Ann Jee Clare Lim Li Yan Professor Tommy Koh. Senior Manager Abdul Mutalib Bin Abbas Assistant Conservator (Objects) (Curatorial and Outreach) Muhammad Rizal Bin Anwardeen Heritage Conservation Centre » Most Visited Exhibition 2017 National Museum of Singapore Trudy Loh Ping Ling Master of Science in Conservation for Celebrating Radio: Muhammad Irfan Bin Mohamed Awi Archaeology & Museums Sounds from the Past Ong Fei Kuan Christine University College London (National Museum of Singapore) SPECIAL APPRECIATION AWARD Sin Wei Yang Warren Ng Sock Hwee Eileen Nazlinah Bte Naina Mohamad JULIA OH–NHB INTERNATIONAL » Best Selling Publication 2017 Reddy Philomena Goh Sze Mein Sylvia CONTINUING EDUCATION GRANT Connections: Koh Wan Yuen Cheryl Noorashikin Binte Zulkifli History and Architecture, LONG SERVICE AWARD Curator (West Asia) City Hall and Supreme Court 5-YEAR LONG SERVICE LONG SERVICE AWARD Asian Civilisations Museum (Preservation of Sites and Chow Jia Min Charlotte 15-YEAR LONG SERVICE Monuments) Goh Ai Lynn Jenna Tan Teck Heng Jenny Phyllis Koh Zhen Qi Lee Jin Min Luis Tan Szan Conservator (Paper) » EPIC Award 2017 Nur Farhana Binte Salleh Wong Hong Suen Heritage Conservation Centre Miki Komatsu Richard Earle Lingner Senior Conservator (Textiles) Theresa Mccullough LONG SERVICE AWARD Cindy Lau Shin Yee Heritage Conservation Centre Chong Lee Li 20-YEAR LONG SERVICE Assistant Conservator (Objects) Lee Bee Cheng Hanafi Bin Ahmad Heritage Conservation Centre Chua Li Koon Low Zhi Wei Manager Chan Yen Li June LONG SERVICE AWARD FRIENDS OF (Language Councils Secretariat Heng Wan Hui Samantha 30-YEAR LONG SERVICE THE MUSEUMS (FOM)– and Corporate Development) Ho Tack Cheong Loh Heng Noi NHB HERITAGE GRANT Heritage Institutions Sng Peck Li Muhammad Qazim Bin Abdul Karim Chua Hui Ru Lynn NATIONAL DAY AWARDS 2016 Assistant Manager Sin Lye Kuan Josephine Lim Li Yan Clare (Outreach & Education) Manager Mo Kang Ho PUBLIC SERVICE MEDAL Malay Heritage Centre Education and Community Outreach Tay Ann Ann Diana Mr Tham Tuck Cheong Lee Min Jie Chairman Sharon Chen Peiling Martini Binte Ali Wafar Mohamed Hafiz Bin Mohamed Shariff Preservation of Sites and Monuments Manager (Audience) Senior Officer Suhaili Binte Osman Advisory Board Asian Civilisations Museum (Festivals and Precincts) Tan Lim Him Felix Festivals and Precincts Development Ting Liangfa Alvin PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION MEDAL Amanda Claire Chan Choon Guat Kwok Jung Yun John (Silver) Senior Manager Ding Xiao Wei Daphne Chew Kian Chin Ms Loh Heng Noi International Relations Senior Visitor Services Officer Chu Tang Wei Director Asian Civilisations Museum Erina Kirsten Yeo National Collection Foo Shyuan Huey Joyce Chua Puay Kiang Siti Maria Binte Abdul Manaf PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION MEDAL Driver Wee Jin Ann Gerald (Bronze) Operations and Administration Mary Ho Kwek Phin Ms Trudy Loh Ping Ling Tan Hui Ru Louisa Director Chen Zhihui Adeline Chua Su-E Christie Heritage Institutions Registrar Lim Liang Hong Vivien (Collections Management) Ng Pee Lian EFFICIENCY MEDAL Heritage Conservation Centre Toh En Ping Miss Nor Aini Binte Omar Vatsala D/O Veerasamy Assistant Conservator (Paper) Chia Shao Xiong Yap Soo Ei Heritage Conservation Centre Manager (Project Management) Tee Siew Khuan Cindy Asian Civilisations Museum Cheong Yu-Lin Sharon Lee Meiyi Gillian Anne Huang Shiqi Jermaine Manager (Programmes and Outreach) National Museum of Singapore OUR VOLUNTEERS

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MANGA MALAI (MANGO GARLAND OR NECKLACE) Late 19th / early 20th century, South India 31 x 25 x 2cm

The manga malai is a typical Tamil necklace worn for celebratory occasions such as weddings and/or as part of dance costumes by bharatanatyam dancers. Nature inspired jewellery, featuring flora and fauna are common in South India. The manga malai design can be traced as far back as the Chola period, as seen in bronzes produced at that time. This necklace is a superior example of south Indian gold craftsmanship and is representative of the material culture of Tamils in the region. AN ICOSAHEDRON Batavia/India, 18th century Height 4.3cm

This extraordinary and rare box is hollow and has twenty triangular sides. Each side is made of particularly fine, solid silver filigree. One of the triangular sides is hinged and opens, permitting access to the interior. The form fits into the oeuvre of scientific and mathematical devices in the Islamic world, perhaps tempered with mysticism and notions of magic. It is possible that this example was made there for export for the Islamic market in India, perhaps as a diplomatic gift. It also has a small Dutch import mark for foreign silver which bolsters the case that it was made in the Dutch East Indies.

BIBLE BOX TWO MONKEYS Sri Lanka, 19th century China, Qing dynasty (Qianlong period, 1736–1795) 10.2 x 5.9 x 2cm Porcelain with overglaze polychrome enamels and gold, height 26cm This is a rare dutch colonial bible box made in Sri Lanka for the colonial market. These boxes would have traditionally held a small personal This playful porcelain group is realistically modelled, bible. It is conventional in design with a hinged lid and is thicker at the and shows why Chinese porcelain figures were so front than at the back to emulate a leather-bound book. It has chased highly sought after in Europe during the 16th through and engraved silver mounts along the peripheries and along the ‘spine’, 18th century. The younger monkey is painted in dark and the box itself is made of tortoiseshell. The hinged lid is kept closed grey to contrast with the adult. The unevenly painted by two silver clasps, engraved with floral motifs, while the remaining fine parallel lines nicely simulate body hair. silver mounts are decorated with foliate arabesques. GIFTS & ACQUISITIONS

PORTRAIT OF ROBERT FULLERTON Attributed to George Chinnery Early 19th century Oil on canvas

Robert Fullerton was the governor of Penang from 1824 to 1826, and subsequently the first governor of the Straits Settlements upon its establishment in 1826, serving in that capacity until 1830. This portrait was most likely painted in Fullerton’s younger days when he was an East India Company officer stationed in Madras. The painter of the portrait is almost certainly George Chinnery, a London-born artist who painted in Madras from 1802 to 1807 before heading to Calcutta and later the China coast.

SINGAPORE FROM CAIRN HILL Percy Carpenter, 1858 Watercolour on paper

This view of Singapore was painted by Percy Carpenter, an English artist who resided in Singapore from 1855 until he moved to Calcutta by 1859. The foreground of this watercolour work depicts John James Greenshields, a partner of Guthrie & Co. and member of the Singapore Municipal Committee, together with his wife, looking outwards from their residence at Cairn Hill. Government Hill is visible at the centre of this landscape, flanked by Mount Sophia on the left and Institution Hill on the right. This idyllic, picturesque view shows hints of Singapore’s busy trade, with glimpses of shipping scenes in the background. SHI HOU GUANYIN China, 14th or 15th century Bronze, height 52.7cm

The presence of the tiny figure of Amitabha Buddha in the headdress identifies this figure as Guanyin. The lion is here because its roar (“Simhanada”) symbolises the force of enlightenment. Depictions like this developed around the 11th or 12th century in India, where they were called Sinhanada Avalokiteshvara. The earliest Chinese examples are dated to the 12th century. GIFTS & ACQUISITIONS

A PAIR OF MOTHER-OF-PEARL DOORS Gujarat, India, 18th century 179x77cm

This is a rare pair of Indian hardwood painted doors, clad in mother-of-pearl and secured with gilt-metal pins and rosettes. On each narrow door, there is a gilt-bronze ring handle. The surface of the doors is entirely decorated with a mother-of-pearl geometric design and inset with mother-of-pearl flowers overlaid on top of painted mica. These doors are made in the same Gujarati tradition as mother-of- pearl decorated objects made for the export market (mainly to Portugal) during the 16th and 17th centuries. During this period, mother-of-pearl Kunstkammer works were highly sought after by European collectors. In terms of technique, these doors share the same decorative characteristics as the luxury caskets, powder horns, rifles and daggers produced in Gujarat. 1 2

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1) CHINESE BARBER SHOP 2) MIAN PRATAP CHAND 3) BUILT FROM THE GROUND UP, 4) 1906 CHINESE REVOLUTION By Ernst Christiaan Leonard OF LAMBAGRAON HUNTING A LAYER AT A TIME GOVERNMENT FUND RAISING Agerbeek (1903-1945), WITH THE MINISTER SHIVA Loke Hong Seng, 1970 BOND (100 DOLLARS) dated 1928, Indonesia India, Sirmur, dated 1843 Digital print on archival 1906, 21 x 13cm Oil on canvas, 60.9 x 80cm Opaque watercolours on paper cotton pape Gift of Dr Wan Thiam Teik 24.5 x 35.5cm This painting shows a scene Loke Hong Seng was working as This bond was reported to have in the lives of working class Pratap Chand is shown hunting a radio announcer with Radio been ordered by Dr Sun Yat Sen Chinese immigrants, living with his minister, Shiva, who Television Singapore in the 1960s himself and printed in France. It under the legacy of Dutch according to the inscriptions is when he picked up photography was shipped to Singapore and separatist policies in Indonesia. depicted twice. All three figures and subsequently grew to received by Mr Teo Eng Hock, The artist depicted several lean down from their horses specialise in street photography. before being shipped to Hong common trade objects of the simultaneously to strike their His images of 1960s and 1970s Kong and China for revolutionary period. The painting reflects prey with their swords. Pratap Singapore offer a candid view of fund raising purposes. on the harsh realities of Chand’s prey is a gazelle, while everyday life in the early days immigration and urban poverty. his companion brings down of the nation’s development. The artist, Ernst Christiaan a boar and a young pig. The This photograph shows workers Leonard Agerbeek, was born in appearance of Pratap Chand with at a HDB rooftop working on Bandung, Indonesia and died in his light chin beard and budding the construction of the Toa Java during the Japanese war. moustache suggests he is in his Payoh HDB new town. Newly late teens, which would coincide constructed blocks can be seen in with the date of 1843. the background. PUBLICATIONS

PORT CITIES: ONE NIGHT IN WUCHANG: MULTICULTURAL EMPORIUMS 1911 REVOLUTION AND OF ASIA 1500–1900 NANYANG

The Asian Civilsations Museum’s (ACM) Port Cities The exhibition catalogue for One Night in perfectly encapsulates a fundamental human Wuchang: 1911 Revolution and Nanyang explores and cultural process that has existed since time the impact of the uprising on Chinese society and immemorial–the constant mixing of things together. examines responses from the Chinese community Such places, and the powerful cultural dynamics that in Singapore through print media and archival took place within and between them, reflect how documents. While paying tribute to Dr Sun Yat Sen people, ideas, and objects circulate, and how culture and his revolutionary supporters, the exhibition is formed, spread, and shared. Four essays and a also presented new interpretations of Chinese catalogue section of stunning objects make up a traditions, as well as ideas such as republicanism, illustrated book to accompany the special exhibition. national identity and citizenship. NYONYA NEEDLEWORK : CULTURAL CONNECTIONS EMBROIDERY AND BEADWORK VOLUME II IN THE PERANAKAN WORLD

Nyonya Needlework expands on a special exhibition The second issue of Cultural Connections looks held during 2016–17 at the Peranakan Museum. Guest at how the arts, heritage and culture contribute, curator Cheah Hwei-Fe’n examines parallel techniques and indeed are essential elements, to the making of embroidery, work with gold thread, lace, and drawn of liveable cities. This volume explores how great needlework in this profusely illustrated volume. In her cities such as New York and Singapore have careful analysis of the techniques associated with embraced diversity as a unifying factor, making Peranakan objects, she reveals a complex network of them liveable cities with heart and soul. This theme cultural connections. The various types of needlework will be of interest not just to heritage and culture were practised by women and men, and drew upon practitioners, but also to readers involved in city techniques from Europe, India, China, and the Malay planning, architecture and public policy related to world. There are many cross-cultural surprises within: urban development. gold embroidery derives not only from European military brocade but from ancient Chinese thread techniques of gold strips wrapped around paper. Many other techniques were long practised in remote islands of the Malay Archipelago. PUBLICATIONS

THE TANG SHIPWRECK: CONNECTIONS: HISTORY AND ART AND EXCHANGE ARCHITECTURE, CITY HALL IN THE 9TH CENTURY AND SUPREME COURT

This book tells the story of the Tang Shipwreck, The Preservation of Sites and Monuments division’s discovered off Belitung Island in Indonesia in 1998, Connections: History and Architecture, City Hall and and now housed at ACM in Singapore. It is one of Supreme Court examines two of Singapore’s most the most significant archaeological discoveries prominent National Monuments – the former City of recent times. The ten essays in this illustrated Hall and former Supreme Court. The histories of the volume discuss the ceramics and other commodities buildings, their architecture and transformation are found on board; the ship’s construction and possible presented in three parts: History and Architecture, origin; China’s maritime trade in the Tang period; Dreams and Visions, and Restoration and Chinese ceramic production; ports of call in Asia and Preservation. Connections received the Prof Tommy Southeast Asia; and life on board the ship. Koh Award for best-selling NHB publication in 2016. KAMPONG GELAM: NALANDA, SRIVIJAYA AND BEYOND THE PORT TOWN BEYOND: RE-EXPLORING EXHIBITION CATALOGUE BUDDHIST ART IN ASIA

The catalogue for Malay Heritage Centre’s Kampong Recent studies of intra-Asian trade and Buddhist Gelam: Beyond the Port Town exhibition tells the story of networks have brought fresh perspectives to the Kampong Gelam – a historic and regionally recognised understanding of the pre-modern interaction precinct that has defined and transformed the lives of between South and Southeast Asia. This collection Singaporeans across generations, through an exploration of essays, based on a conference held in conjunction of its diverse ethnic and commercial make-up over the with On the Nalanda Trail: Buddhism in India, China course of five decades. The publication, which features and Southeast Asia, an exhibition organised by artefacts and images from the exhibition, also reveals the ACM in 2008, is a re-exploration of Buddhist art, stories of residents, shopkeepers and visitors to the area, archaeology, and epigraphy. and what Kampong Gelam means to them.