CHANGI CHAPEL & MUSEUM
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Twinned Tour: Changi Chapel & Museum and Old Changi Hospital
Date: 19 February 2022
Time: 9.30am – 11.45am, 10.45am – 1pm (2 sessions)
Uncover stories of World War II (WWII) in Singapore and the experience of prisoners of war (POWs) during the Japanese Occupation (1942-1945) in this special twinned tour of the Changi Chapel and Museum (CCM) and the Old Changi Hospital.
We begin with a docent-led tour of the CCM, exploring the stories of the POWs imprisoned at Changi, followed by an exclusive tour of the Old Changi Hospital, conducted by Jerome Lim of The Long and Winding Road. Uncover the former hospital’s past as a military installation and a POW camp, and get a glimpse of the war history behind the Changi Point area.
Interested parties can register at https://ccm1-och22.peatix.com. More details on the meeting point will be sent to participants upon registration.
About the Guide
Jerome Lim blogs on The Long and Winding Road to capture his experiences of Singapore in a constant state of flux. The site, on which Jerome also celebrates Singapore’s heritage through photographs, was twice awarded the Singapore Blog Award’s Best Photography Blog. For more information, please visit: https://thelongnwindingroad.wordpress.com.
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Tickets at $20 per participant. This tour is for ages 18 and up only. Ticket price includes a multi-sited tour, transport between CCM and Old Changi Hospital, as well as one piece of CCM merchandise per person.
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The Happiness Box Story Narration
Date: 19 February 2022
Time: 3pm – 3.30pm, 4pm – 4.30pm (2 sessions)
Venue: Changi Chapel, Changi Chapel and Museum
Find out more about the inspirational story behind the creation of The Happiness Box, a tale originally written in 1942 for the children who were interned in Changi Prison, in this engaging narration of the picture book The Happiness Box: A Wartime Book of Hope by Mark Greenwood and Andrew McLean, presented by the Storytelling Centre Limited.
This will be followed by a dramatised re-telling of the original book by David Griffin and Leslie Greener (based on the adaptation by Bryony Marks), where three best friends – a lizard, a monkey and a frog – find a magical box and journey through the jungle to discover the secret of happiness.
Abstract of The Happiness Box: A Wartime Book of Hope
In 1942, Sergeant “Griff” Griffin was a prisoner of war. With Christmas approaching, he decided to make a book for the children cooped up in nearby Changi Prison. The book was said to contain the secrets to happiness. But the enemy was suspicious. What happened next?
About The Happiness Box
This tale was originally written in 1942 for the children who were interned in Changi Prison by Australian prisoner of war (POW) David Griffin, and illustrated by fellow POW Leslie Greener. It has been adapted and scored for young audiences by award-winning composer Bryony Marks to capture the sense of wonder, trepidation and delight of the friends’ adventure.
Each ticket admits one child and one adult (parent or grandparent) only. Interested parties can register at https://CCM-happinessbox22.peatix.com.
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Tickets at $10 per adult-child pair. Suitable for families with children aged 5 and up. Admission fees to CCM apply separately for non-Singaporean/Permanent Residents - participants should obtain their gallery admission tickets at the Visitor Services counter before proceeding to the programme venue.
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Curator Tour of Changi Chapel & Museum
Date: 20 February 2022
Time: 9am – 10am
Meeting point: CCM gift shop (next to Visitor Services counter)
Join our curator as they share stories of the prisoner of war experience presented at the Changi Chapel and Museum (CCM) in an exclusive before-hours tour.
Interested parties can register at https://CCM1-curatortour22.peatix.com
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Tickets at $15 per participant. Any child participant of/under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
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EURASIAN HERITAGE GALLERY
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Battle for Singapore Special Tour Programme
Date: 12, 19, 26 February 2022
Time: 2pm – 4pm
Venue: Eurasian Heritage Gallery
As part of Battle for Singapore 2022, the Eurasian Heritage Gallery (EHG) will be organising special WWII-themed tours. The tour will begin with a hands-on poppy-making activity. Wearing their self-made poppy, participants will then discover how the Eurasian community suffered along with other ethnic groups in Singapore during WWII under the Japanese Occupation, and how several war heroes emerged from the trials and tribulations. The tour ends with a sharing by a Eurasian war survivor. Light refreshments will be provided.
Interested parties can register at https://survivingsyonantheeurasianstory.peatix.com.
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Tickets are priced at $10 per pax.
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FORT SILOSO
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Letters from Blakang Mati
Date: Every Saturday & Sunday (beginning 19 February 2022)
Time: 10am – 12.30pm
Venue: Fort Siloso
Learning comes to life through a guided puzzle hunt that gamifies exploration and challenges wits as guests uncovers Fort Siloso through an immersive tour experience. With the help of Pepper our dinosaur mascot, guests will uncover letters written for the wartime generals as they explore Fort Siloso.
Pepper's Grandfather, Paprika used to be a mailman in the army. He has requested for your help to retrieve several letters hidden around Fort Siloso and finally hand them to their intended recipients. The letters will reveal first-hand accounts of Singapore in its various stages of war.
This programme will be led by Monster Day Tours.
Interested parties can register at https://www.sentosa.com.sg/en/things-to-do/events/letters-from-blakang-mati/.
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Tickets at $32.10 per pax (inclusive of GST).
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FORMER FORD FACTORY / NATIONAL ARCHIVES SINGAPORE
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New Light on an Old Tale: 80th Anniversary of the Fall of Singapore
“New Light on an Old Tale” is an exhibition organised by the National Archives of Singapore to mark the 80th Anniversary of the Fall of Singapore (15 February 1942). Showing from 15 February to 30 June 2022, the exhibition showcases artefacts from private collections as well as archival records which hold intimate and little-known stories about World War II and continue to be witnesses to pivotal events that have shaped the history of Singapore.
Accompanying the exhibition is a series of related programmes that together present the events of World War II and the Japanese Occupation of Singapore in a new light.
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“New Light on an Old Tale” Exhibition
Date: 15 February to 31 June 2022
Venue: National Archives of Singapore, Level 3 Atrium
Centred around the Japanese invasion of British colonial Singapore, “New Light on an Old Tale” tells the story of two adversaries who were once allies. Told through artefacts on loan from three private collectors, the exhibition chronicles the changing fortunes of a tiny settlement caught between two empires. In 2022, we mark 80 years since the Fall of Singapore through objects that bear testament to our difficult path to nationhood and the price of peace that was paid by the sacrifices of many.
Learn More: https://go.gov.sg/nlot
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Former Ford Factory Guided Tour & Voices of War: The Role of Oral Accounts in Battlefield History
Date: 19, 20 February 2022
Time: 1.30pm – 3.30pm; 3pm – 5pm
Venue: Former Ford Factory, Level 2 Screening Room
Curious how sites with dark pasts can use oral history to engage audiences? Join Archives Services Manager Lu Wenshi as she uncovers some highlights of oral history accounts on the Japanese Occupation and the value of such accounts when it came to the curation of the exhibition Surviving the Japanese Occupation: War and its Legacies. The session will also cover other historical sites in the region to illustrate the importance of oral accounts when it comes to telling stories from the past.
A short documentary film Life in the Shadow of a Rising Sun, featuring interviews with survivors of the Japanese Occupation of Singapore, will be also be screened. Go on a guided tour of the Former Ford Factory and discover the history of war and the significance of 15 February 1942 to the building.
Programme Line-up:
- ”Voices of War: The Role of Oral Accounts in Battlefield History” by Lu Wenshi (30 mins)
- Film Screening of Documentary “Life in the Shadow of a Rising Sun” (30 mins)
- Docent Tour (1 hour)
About the Speaker
Lu Wenshi is the Manager of Archives Services at the National Archives of Singapore (NAS). She was formerly an Oral History Specialist with the NAS Oral History Centre and the project manager of the revamp of the exhibition Surviving the Japanese Occupation: War and its Legacies. Wenshi appreciates the importance of oral history not just in filling the gaps in historical information, but also in emotionally engaging audiences during their visits to historical sites.
Interested parties can register at https://go.gov.sg/nlot-prog/.
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Archives Invites – Dr Ho Chi Tim: Public Histories of the Japanese Occupation of Singapore
Date: 22 February 2022
Time: 6pm – 7pm
Venue: Conducted via Zoom
While the Japanese Occupation of Singapore took place more than eighty years ago, its impact still resonates today. The memories of survivors have been internalised by the public through various communicative forms. The State regularly commemorates the occupation and the preceding invasion as key milestones in the Singapore Story.
Over time, these public representations have created distinct impressions of the occupation period, some of which may not immediately be congruent with academic scholarship on the topic. Join Dr Ho Chi Tim as he delves into issues arising from public and academic representations of the Japanese Occupation, and how they are part of an understated public history discourse in Singapore.
About the Speaker
Dr Ho Chi Tim is a historian of Singapore and Southeast Asia, with research interests in the histories of social welfare, colonialism/imperialism and public history. He has published works on various aspects of Singapore’s history including social services, nation-building and archival research, and was involved in several public history projects. Chi Tim is currently a lecturer at the Centre for University Core, Singapore University of Social Sciences.
Interested parties can register at https://bit.ly/3zNDeSA.
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Film Screenings
Venue: National Archives of Singapore, Level 3 Oldham Theatre
The film programme is organised by the Asian Film Archive in conjunction with the “New Light on an Old Tale: 80th Anniversary of the Fall of Singapore”.
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Sarjan Hassan (Sergeant Hassan) (1958)
Date:15 February 2022
Time: 8pm
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Spirit of the Overseas Chinese (海外征魂) (1946)
Date: 19 March 2022
Time: 1pm
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Blood and Tears of the Overseas Chinese (华侨血泪) (1946)
Date: 16 April 2022
Time: 1pm
More information at https://www.asianfilmarchive.org/event-calendar/new-light-on-an-old-tale-80th-anniversary-of-the-fall-of-singapore/.
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NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SINGAPORE
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Curator Tour of Dislocations: The Memory and Meaning of the Fall of Singapore, 1942
Date: 26 February 2022
Time: 3pm – 4pm
Meeting point: Exhibition Gallery 1, Basement Level, National Museum of Singapore
Join our curator on an exclusive tour of Dislocations: The Memory and Meaning of the Fall of Singapore, 1942, as they share their insight on the objects and stories on display, and a behind-the-scenes look at how the exhibition came together.
Interested parties can register at https://dislocations-curatortour1.peatix.com.
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Tickets at $15 per participant. Any child participant of/under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
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Interactive Storytelling: Timmy & Tammy Talking to Grandpa about the War
Date: 12 March 2022
Time: 10.15am, 2pm, 3.30pm (45 mins per session)
Venue: The Salon (Level 1), National Museum of Singapore
In this storytelling session based on the popular children’s book Timmy & Tammy Talking to Grandpa about the War, children will learn about banana money and food ration cards that were used during the Japanese Occupation in Singapore, and speak with Great-grandma, who lived through WWII. After the session, explore the Surviving Syonan gallery in your own time with the help of a list of highlights.
Each ticket admits one child and one adult (parent or grandparent) only. Limited to 21 adult-child pairs due to Safe Management Measures.
Interested parties can register at https://familyfunnms.peatix.com.
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Tickets at $10 per adult-child pair. Suitable for families with children aged 5 to 9. Registration opens on 14 February 2022 at 10am
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REFLECTIONS AT BUKIT CHANDU
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Twinned Tour: Battle of Pasir Panjang and Reflections at Bukit Chandu
Date: 12 February 2022
Time: 9am – 11.30am, 11.30am – 2pm (2 sessions)
Explore both Reflections at Bukit Chandu (RBC) and key sights of Pasir Panjang and Kent Ridge, and find out more about the last stand of the Malay Regiment during WWII in Singapore, as well as the story of Bukit Chandu itself.
The tour starts at Kent Ridge, where heritage researcher Sarafian Salleh will trace the route taken by Japanese imperial forces and the 1st Malay Regiment led by Lieutenant Adnan Saidi during the Battle of Pasir Panjang in 1942. Continue on to a docent-guided tour of RBC, which presents a multi-faceted look at Bukit Chandu and Pasir Panjang, while inviting participants to reflect on our nation’s wartime experience and the brave sacrifice of the soldiers.
Interested parties can register at https://RBC1-pasirpanjang22.peatix.com. More details about the meeting point will be shared with participants upon registration.
About the Guide
Sarafian Salleh is an independent heritage researcher and history enthusiast. Since 1985, Sarafian has spent most of his spare time studying and researching the history of the Malay world. His passion intensified when he began constructing his family tree, most of whom are of Bugis descent. His knowledge and authority on the subject have led to him being honorifically called Tuah Bugis on social media. He conducts heritage walks to uncover and share untold stories of Singapore.
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Tickets at $20 per participant. This tour is for ages 13 and up only. Ticket price includes a multi-sited tour as well as one piece of RBC merchandise per person.
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Curator Tour of Reflections at Bukit Chandu
Date: 13 Feb 2021
Time: 9am – 10am
Meeting point: Entrance, Reflections at Bukit Chandu
Join our curator as they bring you through the stories of the Malay Regiment and of Bukit Chandu presented at Reflections at Bukit Chandu (RBC) in an exclusive before-hours tour.
Interested parties can register at https://RBC1-curatortour22.peatix.com.
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Tickets at $15 per participant. Any child participant of/under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
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History through Comics: Lieutenant Adnan and the Last Regiment
Date: 13 Feb 2022
Time: 2pm – 4pm
Venue: Multipurpose Room, Level 2, Reflections at Bukit Chandu
Hear from Danny Jalil and Zaki Ragman, the creators of Lieutenant Adnan and the Last Regiment as they share about the inspiration and creative process behind this engaging comic book. Then, get a chance to tell your own story about the Malay Regiment through the medium of comics in a hands-on workshop guided by Zaki Ragman.
Interested parties can register at https://RBC-comic22.peatix.com.
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Tickets at $10 per participant. Ticket price includes sharing session, workshop, and one set of colouring materials per person, supported by STAEDTLER.
Suitable for children, youth and adults aged 11 and up. Admission fees to RBC apply separately for non-Singaporean/Permanent Residents – participants should obtain their gallery admission tickets at the Visitor Services counter before proceeding to the programme venue.
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SINGAPORE DISCOVERY CENTRE
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When it was Syonan-To Dramatised Tour
Date: 12, 26 February 2022
Time: 12pm and 2pm
Venue: Singapore Discovery Centre
It is 1942 and Singapore has fallen to the Japanese. Singapore is renamed Syonan-To, meaning “Light of the South Island”. Lives are plunged into chaos and you must beat the odds to survive. You meet a pair of fellow survivors who ask you for your help to locate a missing sister and other essential items for survival. Would you be able to survive the Japanese Occupation? Would you be able to help them out?
Interested parties can register at https://www.sdc.com.sg/when-it-was-syonanto/.
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Defence Through the Ages Guided Tour
Date/time: 13 – 18 Feb (12pm, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm)
Date/time: 27 Feb (12pm, 2pm)
Venue: Singapore Discovery Centre
Are we safe? How are we keeping Singapore, our home, safe against the backdrop of evolving security threats? What role can you play? Come with us on a journey through some of the key historical events that have shaped our defence strategy through the years and explore how you can play a part in keeping Singapore safe and secure.
Interested parties can register on their date of visit at the Singapore Discovery Centre, 15 minutes before commencement of the tour. Registration is strictly on a first-come-first-served basis and is capped at a maximum of 20 pax per time slot.
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SAFTI Bus Tour
Date: Daily
Mon – Fri (1pm, 3pm, 5pm)
Sat, Sun, PH (11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5pm)
Venue: Singapore Discovery Centre
Hope onto your SAFTI bus for an exclusive tour around the 88-hectare training ground for officers-to-be. This tour offers a unique glimpse into the life of an officer cadet and the role of SAF in the defence and security of Singapore.
Interested parties can register at https://www.sdc.com.sg/safti-bus-tour/.
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SINGAPORE SPORTS MUSEUM
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Heritage Exhibition Talk – ‘Sport in Syonan: Triumph Over Despair’ by Dr Nick Aplin
Date: 19 February 2022
Time: 11am – 12pm
Venue: Singapore Sports Museum
Date: 26 February 2022
Time: 11am – 12pm
Venue: Sports Hub Library, Giant Chess Area
How did sport sustain the sporting community in the harsh conditions of WWII? Contrary to common belief that fun and games had no place during the war years, there were times when sport remained a buoyant attraction. Not only was there an astonishing amount of sport taking place, but sport also played a significant role in improving the lives of athletes, young people and even POWs during the Japanese Occupation.
Join this talk by sportsman and author, Dr Nick Aplin (Deputy Director, Sport Heritage, Sport Singapore), to gain interesting insights into the impact of war on sport (and into the impact of sport on war), and discover how a future football Olympian, Chia Boon Leong, emerged from the depths of war to thrill newly revitalised Singaporeans.
This heritage exhibition talk is organised by Sport Singapore and supported by Singapore Sports Hub.
Interested parties can register at:
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Free, limited to 30 pax per talk. Registration required.
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