What if we let nature 'speak' our emotions to our loved ones when we are far away from them? Drawing inspiration from the practice of belayar (voyage) in the Malay Archipelago during the 19th century, A Voyage of Love and Longing invites visitors to re-trace the complex emotions at its different points, from departure to return, through the William Farquhar Collection of Natural History Drawings.
Discover how the region's flora and fauna feature in tales of love and longing from the Malay world, and send out your favourites to those who matter through a digital flipbook at the end. Or perhaps you prefer to chart your own sea adventure? See what awaits you through an interactive in-app game, and if you can make it back safely to your loved ones.
Click here to choose your own adventure!
Use information found in the exhibition and chart your own sea adventure! Click on the blue button above and try your hands at this online game which mirrors the exhibition's narrative of preparing for voyages, embarking on them, and returning.
This game can be accessed via the museum’s Dome Bot chatbot on mobile devices while at the exhibition. After selecting the language preference, access the game under the category of Interactives.