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18 Nov 2009
Education • Exhibitions and Shows • Heritage • History • Humanity • Memorials • Others

“The Second Decade – Nation Building In Progress: 1975 – 1985” Exhibition

17 December 2009 – 4 January 2010

10.00 am – 9.00 pm (daily)

Promenade, Level 8

National Library Building

100 Victoria Street

 

The beginning is always the toughest, or is it? 10 years since the birth of our nation in 1965, Singapore arrived at an enviable position after enjoying stabilising peace and rapid economic growth during its first decade.

 

Much has been done to put in place policies, systems and infrastructures, to haul this new country from a time of uncertainty to a period of self-assured sovereignty. Yet fresh challenges abound for the then PM Lee Kuan Yew and his cabinet as Singapore braced herself for another decade of nation building. The challenges ahead, and the benefits to be reaped, in the ten years from 1975 onwards, present both obstacles and opportunities for an evolving Singapore, particularly as a young society.

 

As with its precursor, ‘10 Years that Shaped a Nation’, ‘The Second Decade – Nation Building In Progress: 1975 – 1985’ showcases the struggles, decisions, predicaments faced by Singapore in her journey to achieving what Singaporeans can enjoy today. For enquiries, please contact Ms Vicki Ang at vicki_ang@nhb.gov.sg.

 

Organised By: National Archives Singapore

Venue Sponsored By: National Library Singapore

 

Visit http://golibrary.nlb.gov.sg for more programmes and exhibitions.

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17 Nov 2009
Books • Exhibitions and Shows • Fashion and Style • Fine Art • Heritage • History • Humanity • Memorials • Talks and Seminars

SG101 Heritage: Peranakan Beadwork

Friday, 4 December 2009

7.30 pm – 8.30 pm

The POD, Level 16

National Library Building

100 Victoria Street

 

So integral is the culture of beadworks to the Straits Chinese society that beadworks are apparent not just in kasut manek, the beaded slippers made and worn by Peranakan women but are also featured in bolster-end and table-covers. Reflecting intricacies and a taste for fine arts, bead weaving is an important skill of utmost importance to the Peranakan society.

 

Join Bebe Seet, the Peranakan doyenne of beadworks, as she shares her passion and love for beadworks and embroidery. As part of her recently launched book, Bebe Seet, owner of a Peranakan Heritage boutique shop, Rumah Bebe, will also demonstrate some beading techniques.

 

Due to limited seats, registration is required and can be made via http://golibrary.nlb.gov.sg and surf on to ‘SG101’.

 

Organised By: National Library Singapore

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17 Nov 2009
Attractions • Exhibitions and Shows • Fashion and Style • Heritage • History • Humanity • Memorials • Posts by Users

SG101 Heritage: The Quiet Collector Forum

Wednesday, 2 December 2009

7.30 pm – 9.00 pm

The POD, Level 16

National Library Building

100 Victoria Street

 

There are facets to collecting that are seldom explored. Richard Wee’s exquisite collection of beaded slippers entice with their colour and beauty. Tan Gek Suan shares her passion for cooking. Aileen Lau recorded interviews in Baba Malay as a means to preserve the language. GL Lye’s and Sunny Tan’s fathers both recorded pantuns, capturing the literary wit of a time gone by. Join us for an insightful evening with these collections and the personalities behind them. There will also be a welcome reception from 6.30 – 7.15 pm.

 

Due to limited seats, registration is required and can be made via http://golibrary.nlb.gov.sg and surf on to ‘SG101’.

 

Organised By: Peranakan Association

Supported By: National Library Singapore

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