National Library Singapore is back with the Heritage Road Show for the fourth year running!

The theme this year, “I Remember Singapore” celebrates the 50th anniversary of Singapore’s self-governance from 1959 to 2009.

What do you remember from the years of growing up in Singapore? Do you recall the opening of the National Stadium in 1973?

Your experiences and stories form an important part of Singapore’s history and the National Library wants to hear from you! Your stories and photos may be selected and showcased on www.iremember.sg.  Cash prizes of up to $5,000 are up for grabs!

 

Highlights of the Road Show

Launch of “I Remember.sg”   2 pm – 4 pm

Witness the launch of the Heritage Road Show by Guest-of-Honour, RADM (NS) Lui Tuck Yew, Acting Minister for Information, Communications and the Arts.

 

“I Remember.sg”  Goes On Air  11 am – 6 pm

Catch “live” interviews with our special guests as they share their memories in conjunction with Singapore’s 50 years of self-governance! Go retro with “live” band performances of hits as far back as the 1950s!

 

The “50 Firsts” Wedding Aisle  11 am – 6 pm

Do you know any couples who have been married for 50 years, 50 weeks, 50 days or 50 hours? Or whose marriage dates add up to 50? Come listen to personal stories of couples who are celebrating the magical “50”!

 

“Changing Landscapes of Singapore” Photo Exhibition  11 am – 6 pm

Take a breather and soak in the picturesque Singapore’s skyline, buildings, streets and landmarks.

 

Vignettes in Time: Singapore Maps and History through the Centuries

1 August to 31 October , Level 10, National Library Building

Vignettes in Time provides snippets of little-known histories of Singapore through maps. Displayed for the first time are many never-before-seen maps from the collections of National Library Singapore & Lim Shao Bin.

Contributed by Sharmini Chellapandi, National Library