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Relive the Glorious Past at Singapore HeritageFest

Walter — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 22:46:00 +0000

Join in the heritage party this July! Celebrating its 9th year at 9 heartland malls, 2 satellite hubs and lots of other places, Singapore HeritageFest 2012 serves you a yummy spread of heritage goodies across the island. With the theme Recollect, Reflect and Reconnect, the National Heritage Board’s annual extravaganza promises lots of activities that […]

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Celebrating Our Home @ Singapore HeritageFest 2011

Walter — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 11:22:00 +0000

With the theme “Home – What We Love About It”, Singapore HeritageFest 2011 kicked off yesterday, across multiple venues around the island, in colourful fashion. Targeting 2 million visitors, this annual cultural extravaganza happening from 15 to 31 July offers a buffet of cultural experiences. There is something for everybody – nostalgic exhibitions, heritage trails, […]

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Colourful World of Costumes and Cultures

Walter — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 00:41:00 +0000

Check out Singapore HeritageFest these two weeks! Feeling bored this weekend? Don’t! There are tonnes of activities to do as the inaugural Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games (YOG) opens today, with a smorgasbord of 26 sports, culture & education, and outdoor activities awaiting. Other than the Marina Bay area which is teeming with free concerts […]

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What Do Celebrities, Chefs, Cars & Charities Have in Common?

Walter — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 23:44:00 +0000

We’ve been extremely busy with Explore Singapore! 2008, NHB’s award winning programme (we won the Singapore Media Award’s Grand Prix and Best Value Media prizes in 2007) aimed at getting ordinary folks to enjoy museums. Our focus this year is on the family, and our theme is simply this – “Let’s Have Fun!” What’s so […]

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Hot Heroes and Magical Museums

Walter — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 04:49:00 +0000

Check out this National Day video done in celebration of the achievements of the everyday Singaporean. Done by Spin Network and commissioned by the National Heritage Board, it has a nice and cheerful ditty which makes you wanna tap your feet and sway along to the rhythm. Oh and while you are at it, do […]

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Win Nikon Cameras with Explore Singapore!

Walter — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 14:50:00 +0000

Are you an avid photoblogger? Have an interest in Singapore’s unique and fascinating heritage? Why not satisfy both passions and have a chance to bring home a brand new Nikon camera! Take part in NHB’s first photoblogging contest and participate in Explore Singapore! Simply follow these easy steps: 1) Attend an Explore Singapore! event. Take […]

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A Blast from the Past

Walter — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 17:05:00 +0000

Just returned from the Sound Stories Concert, a celebration of old-time bands from the past at Zouk – the icon of cool in Singapore. Held in conjunction with the Singapore HeritageFest, the bash brought back many vintage acts like Max Surin (of Tokyo Square fame), Matthew and the Mandarins, Vernon Cornelius, Jive Talkin’, and Robert […]

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Get High on Heritage!

Walter — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 14:40:00 +0000

Back again for the fourth year in a row, the highly popular Singapore HeritageFest 2007 (SHF 2007) is a key event on our cultural calendar. Happening 18 to 29 July at Suntec City Tropics Atrium and multiple venues around Singapore, the theme of this year’s celebration – “What’s Your Story?” – looks at getting everybody […]

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Museums Are Alive!

Walter — Sat, 19 May 2007 02:25:00 +0000

I don’t normally plug my own events but I am making an exception this time around. International Museum Day 2007 or IMD’07 was launched yesterday by MICA‘s Minister at the National Museum of Singapore. It is going to be a blast from the past with more than 80 activities across 24 museums for everybody! I […]

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Peranakan Museum Akan Datang!

Walter — Thu, 07 Dec 2006 08:17:00 +0000

Spotted this just outside my office at Armenian Street. I am so looking forward to its opening, just like I am really excited about attending the official opening of National Museum of Singapore tonight!

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