Video: An animated short running through 80 years of Singapore history

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Video: An animated short running through 80 years of Singapore history

By Coconuts Singapore July 16, 2015 / 13:38 SGT
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Animated this may be, but its historical depiction of Singapore is still as accurate as ever. Revolving around the lifetime of a violin, the short film flits gorgeously through the timeline of Singapore from its British colonial period in the 1930s till today.

It even captures the spirit of progress throughout the nation's formative years with forgotten landmarks such as the Singapore National Theatre and the Old National Library Building, as well as historic moments such as the construction of HDB flats, the deployment of the public bus and MRT services — complete with Samsui women on the trains.

The violin in subject then makes full circle right where the short film started — at the Singapore river.






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Bata shoes and more in National Museum's Made in Singapore Products exhibition

By Coconuts Singapore July 16, 2015 / 12:54 SGT
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Not many know of our early achievements in manufacturing, and now an exhibition at the National Museum of Singapore aims to educate and perhaps instil a little pride for some made-in-Singapore products.

Running now till Sep 6 at the Glass Atrium on Level 2 of the museum, marvel at the fact that Singapore has been home to beloved products such as Axe Brand medicated oils, Van Houten chocolates, Pan-Electric refrigerators, Bridgestone tyres and of course, classic Bata shoes. Check out how, when and why they were made during those formative years through text, photos and other memoribilia.

The National Heritage Board collaborated with 36 partner companies, which contributed their products (dating from the 1930s to the 1990s!) for display.

“This exhibition is guaranteed to be an eye-opener for many Singaporeans who will be pleasantly surprised to learn that many of the products which have been part of our daily lives, used to have, or continue to have, a manufacturing presence here in Singapore," says Assistant Chief Executive of Policy and Development Alvin Tan.

Admission is free to the 50 Made in Singapore Products exhibition— more details on the museum's website.

Photo: National Heritage Board Facebook page


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