PA Grassroots Organisations (GROs) Bicentennial Commemorations

No. Name Date Venue Description 1 Peranakan Food 23-Feb-19 KINEX Mall (Let's Join us at our Peranakan Food Photography Workshop to learn how you can Photography Workshop Play Corner) accentuate one's culture through photography. Learn mobile phone (Mobile) 11 Tanjong photography tips and techniques that you can apply on a daily basis! Road Singapore 437157 2 SB Exhibition @ 9-Mar-19 Our Hub Singapore Bicentennial @ Tampines will capture reflections and stories at both Tampines - Festive Walk East the national and local level. Iconic landmarks in Tampines such as the Round Market and the Chinese Temple will be featured, and residents will get to share their stories about growing up and living in Tampines. 3 Retracing Footsteps: 9-Mar-19 to Blk 105 Ring Art and photo exhibition illustrating the olden /Nee Soon. At the From Chong Pang City to 10-Mar-19 Road Chong Pang event, nostaglic game booths are available for residents to try out. Chye Kay Village City Amphitheatre 4 Guided 16-Mar-19 Masjid Al Huda, Come join us in this guided tour to learn more about the interesting facts and Heritage Tour Fong Yun Thai history during our Bukit Timah Heritage Trail. We will visit places such as the Association & Hoon Masjid Al Huda Mosque and Fong Yun Thai Association. San Temple 5 Photo Walk - A Walk 23-Mar-19 Starting Point: For all those who love the cultural vibe along with an exploration of Peranakan Through of Singapore's Old Bibik's History and Heritage in Singapore, you will discover hidden gems and private Peranakan Culture in Peranakan Kitchen museum such as Katong Antique House, etc. during the Photo Walk. A & Joo 328 Peranakan House Party will also be held in Joo Chiat CC where participants can Chiat #01-02 immerse themselves in the many prominent Peranakan past-times and Singapore 427585 activities. 6 Photography 8-Feb-19 to 3- NA (Online The Peranakan Culture, comprising a mix of the Chinese and Malay cultures, Competition - "Our Apr-19 competition) reflects the diversity that Singapore embraces. Themed "Our Cultural Blend", all Cultural Blend" are welcome to join our Photography Competition and submit your photographs depicting the Peranakan Culture in Singapore. There will be two categories - Youth and Open; and you will stand a chance to win attractive prizes! 7 - GRC 27-Apr-19 Open space outside The “Marsiling-Yew Tee GRC Bicentennial Roving Exhibition” aims to provide an Bicentennial Roving Marsiling MRT opportunity for residents to reflect and look deeply at Marsiling-Yew Tee GRC Exhibition history. 8 The Passage of Time 27-Apr-19 Heartbeat@ Learn about the history of Bedok through artwork contributed by the local through Kampong Chai community! Pick up interesting factoids and find out how you can be a part of Chee the exciting murals and art trails coming soon. 9 The Peranakan Festival 27-Apr-19 Wisma Join us in celebrating the Peranakan Culture and Heritage in Singapore through a Serai series of Peranakan-inspired activities, stage programmes and curated 1 Engku Aman Turn workshops. Winning works from the photography competition themed, "Our Singapore 408528 Cultural Blend" will also be exhibited. 10 Marsiling-Yew Tee GRC 1-May-19 Yew Tee Point The “Marsiling-Yew Tee GRC Bicentennial Roving Exhibition” aims to provide an Bicentennial Roving Atrium opportunity for residents to reflect and look deeply at Marsiling-Yew Tee GRC Exhibition history. 11 Marsiling-Yew Tee GRC 18-May-19 The Republic Marsiling-Yew Tee GRC presents a musical play production which will re-enact MY Bicentennial Play Polytechnic significant historical moments in Marsiling – Yew Tee GRC. The play will reflect Production "MY Bridge Cultural Centre the determination of the residents in the past as they reenact their trials during of Light" the Japanese Occupation and the sacrifices of our forefathers. 12 Bishan- 25-May-19 Bishan CC, 51 Calling all friends and family members to form a team of 4-6 to participate in our Commemorates Bishan St 13, Amazing Race competition where we get to learn interesting facts and the Singapore Bicentennial S579799 history behind prominent landmarks. For those young at heart, fret not as we do 2019 have heritage trails suitable for all ages. Did you know that Kwong Wai Siew Pek San Teng existed back in the 1870s as a cemetery? 13 Trace your Heritage @ 25-May-19 Community Snap photos of heritage places in Whampoa! Join us in our Photography Whampoa Club Auditorium Competition and share your perspective of Whampoa through the various 45 landmarks. Attractive prizes to be won. In addition, there will be a Heritage Road, S339771 Carnival with nostalgic games, cultural food and stage performances for all to enjoy. 14 and 25-May-19 Open space near For the Heritage Trail Amazing Race, teams will have to answer questions based Queenstown Heritage Blk 88 Halt on the history and heritage of Buona Vista and Queenstown before they are Trail Amazing Race given clues to their next check point.

The race will help residents understand the rich culture and history of the various sites, especially for the younger generation. 15 "Our Stories of Buona 25-May-19 Open space near "Our stories of Buona Vista and Queenstown" depicts the past and present of Vista and Queenstown" Blk 88 Tanglin Halt both constituencies with fun-filled games, food kiosks and interesting facts - Family Carnival about Queenstown, Holland Village, Red bricks houses at Holland Drive and other iconic landmarks. It is a family carnival which serves as a platform for the young and the seniors to appreciate the history of Buona Vista and Queenstown and enjoy the fun activities simultaneously. 16 Bicentennial Heritage 25-May-19 CC Join us in visiting historical spots in Changi and reliving the past! These sites Tour include the Johore Battery, NEWater Plant, Changi Chapel, Old Changkat Changi School Sites, and more! Bus tour and lunch is included. 17 Happily, Ever After: 26-May-19 Teck Ghee Calling out to residents of GRC and West SMC! Come Then and Now Community Club, journey through the times with us as we explore the Wedding Ceremonies and 861 Ang Mo Kio Customs of times long gone to today. See it and hear it for yourself as we Avenue 10 explore the evolution of wedding customs of various racial groups from the S569734 1920s to 2017. Share with us your nostalgic photographs of Ang Mo Kio and be a part of this experience! 18 Heritage Trail 1-Jun-19 Radin Mas Come and join us as we tour the present and past iconic landmarks in Radin - Iconic Landmarks Past Community Club, Mas, which together depict the developments in the area and the progress that and Present 51 the nation has made. Learn more about the interesting facts and history behind Crescent Singapore prominent landmarks such as Kampong Radin Mas, the black-and-white 098917, and bungalows, Carmelite Monastery and many more. various locations. 19 Brick Art Peranakan 20-May-19 to Tanglin CC, 245 Lego Bricks 2D and 3D Exhibition Panels, which have been co-created by Showcase 6-Jun-2019 Whitley Road residents, students and Brick Art IG members, will showcase Singapore’s culture. S297829 The Brick Art creation will allow residents to take part in a structured programme, which will highlight the Peranakan culture. For example, a vintage car that was used in the past, can be replicated in a form of the Brick Art Lego creation. 20 Our Heritage, Our 16-Jun-19 Henderson Join us to learn more about the rich culture and heritage of Hong San See History Community Club, Temple, Chettiars Temple, Queenstown Jamek Mosque and 500 Presbyterian Church. The heritage trail will end with a hawker fare of popular View traditional food. Singapore 159682 21 Tampines Trail - 22-Jun-19 Starts from various Similar to an amazing race, participants in groups of 4 will use clues that will Amazing Race CCs in Tampines bring them around iconic or significant landmarks in Tampines. At each station, and ends at Our participants will also perform tasks such as kampong games or jobs carried out Tampines Hub in the past. 22 Remembering Rail 22-Jun-19 1 Bukit Timah Join us as we share the history of the rail corridor and Ulu Pandan, as well as its Corridor Railway Station, significance in transforming Singapore from its early days in 1900s to the Singapore 599938 modern Singapore we have today. This will be shared through a guided tour with the display of exhibition panels and some nostalgic games, food and beverage stalls. 23 Down the Memory Lane 22-Jun-19 CC Join us as we showcase Singapore’s unique history in Kebun Baru through @ Kebun Baru 216 Ang Mo Kio technology. Learn about the history of Kebun Baru through AR technology by Ave 4 S569897 looking at photos and videos in a whole new way. 24 Exploring Yishun @ Nee 29-Jun-19 Yishun Town Yishun residents can find their place in history through discovering and Soon Central Square, 3 collecting aspects of community history. You can draw, paint or take a photo of Northpoint Drive a significant part of the Yishun and tell us what that means to you. Singapore 768020 25 Kolam Ayer- 28-May-19 to National Library Come join us to learn more about the happenings of the Kallang River 700 years Our Home by the 30-Jun-19 Board ago. You will also get to know more about the present and future of Kallang Kallang River Past, Basement 1 River through our exhibition. Please contact Kolam Ayer CC for more. Present and Future 26 Sayang - 29-Jun-19 to Kampung Learn about the history of Sembawang, significant landmarks and the way of life Sembawang GRC 3-Jul-19 Admiralty, in the past at the interactive 5-day exhibition at Kampung Admiralty! You will be Singapore Bicentennial Community Plaza fascinated to discover the various remnants from the past that still stand in Project Sembawang today. 27 The Kreta Ayer People’s 14-Jul-19 Kreta Ayer People's The Kreta Ayer Heritage Gallery and Kreta Ayer People’s Theatre (KAPT) Theatre Memory Lane Theatre, 30A Kreta Exhibition Walkway is an exhibition that showcases the history of the early and Kreta Ayer Heritage Ayer Rd S088997 settlement village for the Chinese in the precursor of early Chinatown. The Gallery and exhibition will be dated back to the 1900s and provide a recollection of activities Kreta Ayer CC, 28A by the Chinese settlers such as Traders, Chinese Coolies, Ma Jie (domestic Kreta Ayer Rd servants) and Samsui Women in the early days at Chinatown. The walkway will S088995 also highlight the chronological development of KAPT from an open space stage to the current fully air-conditioned theatre. Chinese opera had been a source of popular public entertainment in Singapore since the early colonial period. This declined from the 1950s to 1960s. The KAPT that opened in 1969 gave a boost to the revival of the local Chinese opera scene.

The Kreta Ayer Heritage Gallery will display the rich intangible cultural heritage of the Chinese through exhibits donated or loaned from the community to showcase the Traditional Arts & Culture such as Chinese Opera, Chinese Puppetry, Nanyin Music, Chinese Calligraphy and Painting and Tea Appreciation Arts. This exhibition will be launched on 14-Jul-19, as part of the Singapore Bicentennial Commemoration, and will be on-going for a year. The committee aims to inspire our children and youths, in particular, to explore and appreciate our local heritage, arts and culture; and to engage visitors to appreciate the unique heritage of our neighbourhood by reconnecting with these stories.

28 Nee Soon South Mural 14-Jul-19 Blk 813 Yishun Ring Come join us in the 4th edition launch of the Nee Soon South Mural Town Launch Road Launch to learn more about the history of Yishun and Khatib; prominent historical areas such as the Sembawang Hot Springs. Nee Soon's very own pineapple plantation will be featured! 29 - Street 21-Jul-19 TBC Come join us for a fun filled day at the Pasir Ris - Punggol Street Parade Carnival Parade Carnival (Bicentennial Edition). The Carnival will include local fares and carinival rides for (Singapore Bicentennial residents. . There will be a series of exhibition panels showcasing the past, Edition) present and future of Pasir Ris - Punggol. The Annual Punggol North Street Parade will also feature performing groups from different schools. 30 Clementi Racial 21-Jul-19 TBC In conjunction with the Racial Harmony Day, Clementi CCC will be collaborating Harmony Day with Clementi IRCC, Darussalam Mosque, Community of Praise Baptish Church and Schools to organise the inaugural Racial Harmony Carnival in Clementi Town Centre. The carnival will showcase the different types of local food, Customs and Ceremonies of our rich ethnic backgrounds, with hands-on experiences and games. Another highlight of the carnival is a GenFUNtastic Race where participating groups will visit the heritage landmarks in Clementi. Each participating group will have inter-gen and multi-race/religious participants. A better understanding and awareness of our history and multi-racial and culture practices will be inculcated among the residents through such fun games and bonding among them. This will also provide a platform for residents to reflect on Singapore's history - on how our multi-cultural and multi-racial roots came about; despite all the challenges which Singapore has to go through as a little red dot. 31 Teochews of 27-Jul-19 Open Field next to Join us in a journey of Teochews from China in the 1800s. Many of these Hougang MRT Teochews moved to the Hougang area and they were great contributors to Singapore. Travel back in time where street wayangs, itinerant Chinese medicine men and story tellers spinning yarns in one of the biggest Teochew Village of Tua Jia Kha or Sompah Village at Hougang Street 21. 32 Rediscovering our 27-Jul-19 Various locations Did you know that tigers used to roam in Singapore, especially in Bukit Timah, Home: Chua Chua Kang around the GRC Chua Chu Kang and ? The last wild tiger was shot by hunters at GRC & North Chua Chua Kang in 1930s! Did you also know that despite being an urban city, SMC Keat Hong CC, we still have several farms here in Singapore? Level 1 Atrium ( Come take part in a series of heritage walks around the estate of Chua Chu Kang Loop, S689687 GRC and Hong Kah North SMC to discover the untold stories and interesting facts about the landmarks. 33 Passage of Time - Our 28-Jul-19 Open Field in front Do you know that , means ‘cut sand’ in Malay? Potong Pasir was a Potong Pasir of Blk 142 Potong major sand quarry from the early 1900s to the 1950s. There were also many Pasir Ave 3 agricultural activities in the 1970s! Being a low-lying area, flooding was also a major concern in Potong Pasir and villagers would take refuge in the nearby school situated on higher grounds. Come and join us in our guided tour and exhibitions to find out more about the interesting stories and heritage. 34 Recollecting our Past, 3-Aug-19 Open Field behind Recollecting our Past, Embracing our Future @ Nee Soon East (RPEF @ NSE) Embracing our Future @ Yishun North NPC, aims to bring Yishun residents back on a journey of exploration, discovery and Nee Soon East 31 Yishun Central appreciation of the heritage / culture that we have in northern enclave of Singapore. RPEF @ NSE is part of the annual National Day Celebrations at Nee Soon East, that has consistently attracted more than 4,000 residents for the past two years. 35 *Event title TBC 4-Aug-19 TBC - Bedok Come join us on a journey through time, as we explore the rich history of Bedok. Aside from the immersive informative displays, enjoy a gastronomic affair that not only traces the origins of Singapore’s food culture, but also the role that it has played in our multi-cultural society. 36 Malay Culture @ Jul/Aug 19 Eunos Community Come see the rich Malay culture and history in Eunos from early 1900s to Kampung Eunos – Then (TBC) Club, 180 Bedok present. Did you know that Jalan Eunos was also home to one of the last Malay & Now Reservoir Rd, settlements in Singapore? Jalan Eunos has evolved from a Malay settlement Singapore 479220 village in the late 1920s to become a modern high-rise private and public housing area as well as industrial estates in its vicinity. 37 Nostalgia Map 9-Sep-19 to Pek Kio CC, 21 The project is a collection of old photographs from residents all over the division 30-Nov-19 Gloucester Road to form a “Nostalgia Map”.

Residents will be asked to contribute pictures that they have in their collection, to be pasted on the "map" which takes viewers through the lives of Singaporeans and migrants in the past. The photographs can be in form of clothes they used to wear, the cars they own, their stalls/shops, or even family photos.

Black and white photographs would bring out the contrast between the old and new. Through this exercise, residents can reflect the lives of the people in the past, their forefathers, and how they have played a part in creating the current Singapore. 38 Heritage Jan to Dec Tiong Bahru CC Join us for a Heritage Tour of the Tiong Bahru estate, and learn about the Trail 2019 entrance interesting facts and history behind these prominent landmarks such as the Horseshoe terrace and the air raid shelter. 39 Remembering our 3rd Quarter of Malay Heritage Do you know about the history of ? Heritage in Kampong 2019 Centre Come join us in this guided tour to have a better understanding of how a Glam 85 Sultan Gate thriving trading port is now developed into an urban area with trendy food Singapore 198501 places. 40 East EXP TBC Around Bukit Batok Bukit Batok East will incorporate the bicentennial commemoration via a East Division exploration trail that brings residents to the iconic places within Bukit Batok East and around Singapore, such as the Bukit Batok East Point and the 12-zodiac connector. Teams will complete in this exploration trail competition to unveil and learn more about the past and present.