The Nanyang University Arch located just behind Jurong West Stadium.
Originally posted on 6 Oct ’08 @ 12:00 am
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Sir Stamford Raffles – Singapore’s founder – stands tall and proud in the form of a dark bronze status in front of Victoria Theatre. Its replica, made of pure white polymarble, stands at North Boat Quay, an area commonly known as the Raffles Landing Site. This is the spot where Raffles was believed to have first stepped ashore.
Originally posted on 22 Sep ’08 @ 12:00 am
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Audio Recordings. Listen to what family members, relatives, friends, business associates and beneficiaries have to say about Tan Kah Yee and Lee Kong Chian.
Originally posted on 2 Sep ’08 @ 12:00 am
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Above – Hokkien Huay Kuan and other Exhibition area.
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Date/Time: Friday Jul 18, 10:00am – 9:00pm Venue: Level 10 Lee Kong Chian Reference Library in National Library Language: English Subject: Arts & Humanities Channel: Exhibitions Registration: Not Required The Legacy of Tan Kah Kee and Lee Kong Chian” exhibition (bilingual, in both English and Chinese) highlights the contributions of Tan Kah Kee and Lee Kong Chian to Singapore. Some areas of interests that will be explored in the exhibition include the makings of an entrepreneur, the philosophy of the two men’s strong belief and support for education, and the change of their political identity.
Both men were entrepreneurs, business barons and philanthropists, leaving their combined influence on Singapore for over a century. They were two of Singapore’s most successful entrepreneurs and millionaires, and with their vast fortunes, they were able to endow a multitude of social, cultural and educational institutions, many of which still thrive today. However, it is the fact that they made giving back to society a way of life that puts them in a class of their own when it comes to social philanthropy.
The exhibition is initiated by the National Library Singapore, jointly organised with the Tan Kah Kee Foundation, with the participation of Xiamen Library, sponsored by the National University of Singapore, OCBC and Auric Pacific Group Ltd and contributions from the Tan Kah Kee Museum (China), Furong Foundation of Nan’an, Johor Bahru Rubber Dealers’ Association, National Museum of Singapore, Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan and their affiliated Schools, Hwa Chong Insitution, Lam Ann Association, Singapore Chin Kang Huay Kuan, Rubber Trade Association of Singapore, Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industries and other local institutions. – Source
Originally posted on 19 Aug ’08 @ 12:00 am
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Near the Band Stand which is being maintained. I did a Orton Effect version.
Originally posted on 18 Aug ’08 @ 12:00 am
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Paid another visit to Botanic Gardens on 08/08/08 with a princess. Above, the Catus garden.
Originally posted on 17 Aug ’08 @ 12:00 am
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All the feeding made a swan appear wanting food too.
Originally posted on 16 Aug ’08 @ 12:00 am
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S’pore pays tribute to Philippine national hero Dr Jose Rizal
SINGAPORE: In an affirmation of the strong ties between Singapore and the Philippines, President S R Nathan unveiled a heritage marker dedicated to Dr Jose Rizal, the national hero of the Philippines on Thursday, which marked his 147th birthday.
Dr Rizal advocated reforms in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period.
The marker, at the Asian Civilisations Museum, is part of the National Heritage Board’s (NHB) Friends to Our Shores series of historic markers.
They commemorate visits by eminent personalities by indicating the sites which were visited by them.
The initiative is also aimed at increasing Singaporeans’ understanding of history and how they are intricately linked to the region.
Dr Rizal visited Singapore five times. His first was in 1882.
More @ http://www.joserizal.ph/
Originally posted on 28 Jun ’08 @ 12:35 pm
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I love this! Should have taken more along the way if not for the hot weather…haha
Originally posted on 25 Jun ’08 @ 12:00 am
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Southern Ridges. We went from Alexandra Arch to Henderson Wave. A healthy and hot evening it was, walking from the Arc to the Wave is 2.1km
http://www.nparks.gov.sg/southernridges.html
Originally posted on 17 Jun ’08 @ 12:00 am
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Interesting names they had for their rafts!
Originally posted on 28 May ’08 @ 12:00 am
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