National Archives of Singapore, Singapore Videos

Join Artist Michael Ng (Mindflyer) as he delves into the narrative and creative process behind his mural at the National Archives of Singapore. Discover how this artwork celebrates the vibrant spirit of fun and play in the precinct. 👉 Register now via https://bit.ly/3yDhPPL 🗓️ Sat, 6 Sep 2024 ⏰ 8 pm – 9 pm 📍 Archives Reading Room, Level 2, National Archives Building Watch Mindflyer live in action painting at the National Archives Building on 30 and 31 Aug 2024! https://bit.ly/3yydI7J This programme is part of All Things Singapore (AT SG) 2024, held in conjunction with the Singapore Night Festival. For more programmes, check out: https://bit.ly/4fFSMw2 #NationalArchivesSG #SGNightFest #SNF2024

Catch the film "Hang Tuah (1956)" as we celebrate P. Ramlee’s profound impact on Singapore’s artists, audiences, and film industry, past and present. 👉 Register now via https://bit.ly/3WZPTPp 🗓️ Sat, 24 Aug 2024 ⏰ 8.30 pm – 10.30 pm 📍 Oldham Theatre, Level 3, National Archives Building Directed by: Phani Majumdar Produced by: Malay Film Productions (Shaw Bros.) Asian Film Archive Runtime: 120 minutes Language: Malay (with English subtitles) Rating: PG Hang Tuah, the fabled warrior of 15th century Melaka, and Laksamana (Admiral) to Sultan Mansur Shah, faced many trials and tribulations to prove his skills and, particularly, his loyalty to the Sultan. The film "Hang Tuah (1956)" is a familiar hero’s journey and one of the rare Malay-language films of the era that was rendered in ‘Eastmancolor'. This programme is part of All Things Singapore (AT SG) 2024, held in conjunction with the Singapore Night Festival. For more programmes, check out: http://go.gov.sg/atsg2024 #NationalArchivesSG #SGNightFest #SNF2024

Chang Yang Fa, founder of the Mint Museum of Toys, will share insights about some of the earliest toys and games made and played in Singapore in the 1950s and 1960s, through collectables from MINT Museum’s vintage collection. 👉 Register now via https://bit.ly/3WA52p6 🗓️ Fri, 23 Aug 2024 ⏰ 7 pm – 8 pm 📍 Oldham Theatre, Level 3, National Archives Building This programme is part of All Things Singapore (AT SG) 2024, held in conjunction with the Singapore Night Festival. For more programmes, check out: http://go.gov.sg/atsg2024 #NationalArchivesSG #SGNightFest #SNF2024

Causeway Centenary
Before the existence of land routes between Singapore and Johor, one would have to set sail across the Johor Straits to commute between the two places! The official opening of the Causeway in 1924 allowed commuters to travel by land, and it has become an iconic landmark that connects the two countries together. Join us in a range of commemorative events in this 100th year of the official opening of the Johor-Singapore Causeway: https://bit.ly/3zG93AC Image Credits: RAFSA Collection, courtesy of National Archives of Singapore #Causeway100 #NationalArchivesSG

SARBICA 2023
#OnThisDay 56 years ago, the Southeast Asia Regional Branch of the International Council on Archives (SARBICA) was established, with the aim of fostering collaborative relations among the Southeast Asian archival institutions to collectively strengthen the protection of archival heritage in the region. As a member of SARBICA (www.fb.com/sarbica.ica), the National Archives of Singapore regularly participates in SARBICA events. Recently, our archivists attended the 24th SARBICA Executive Board Meeting and International Symposium, an annual gathering to strengthen relations and exchange knowledge among archivist professionals in Southeast Asia. Hosted by the National Archives of Thailand, the theme was “Archives in Digital Era: Changes, Adaptations, Achievements”. Archivists exchanged ideas and shared experiences about navigating through the analog-to-digital transition, which brought about significant changes in the archives world. Credit: NAS photo by Gayathri Kaur #SARBICA #NationalArchivesSG

The Causeway Centenary
When the Johor-Singapore Causeway officially opened on 28 June 1924, it was described as "one of the greatest engineering works that (had) been undertaken in the Far East". A century later, the Causeway serves up to 300,000 commuters travelling between the two countries daily, and this figure is expected to increase further. Have you ever wondered why the Causeway was built, where its raw materials were sourced, or even the personal memories that were forged through its history? Find out more: https://bit.ly/3RLKXuJ Image Credits: 1. Roland Craske Collection, courtesy of National Archives of Singapore 2. Courtesy of National Archives of Singapore #Causeway100 #NationalArchivesSG

Building our oral history collection
This #InternationalArchivesDay, take a look back to our earlier years in building our oral history collection! In June 1981, the Oral History Unit of the Archives and Oral History Department launched a special project to capture Singaporeans' reminiscences of the past, recording both everyday life and milestone events. Individuals like retired civil service officer Attan bin Idris and ex-journalist Peng Song Toh answered the call, contributing their invaluable stories. Today, the National Archives of Singapore continues to collect and preserve the rich oral history of our nation. Discover these powerful narratives and learn more about our heritage at Archives Online: https://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/oral_history_interviews/ Government Record: Special Project: Progress Report for June 1981, Tan Beng Luan, 3 July 1981, Special Projects, OHU 25-81, NA 3485, Oral History Centre (OHC) collection, courtesy of National Archives of Singapore Images: Courtesy of National Archives of Singapore #NationalArchivesSG #FromOurArchives

Oral History Interview with Ch'ng Jit Koon
Former veteran politician and Senior Minister of State Ch'ng Jit Koon started his political career in 1968. He served as a Member of Parliament (MP) in Tiong Bahru for over 20 years, and then later in Bukit Merah from 1991 to 1996. He was also second adviser to Tanjong Pagar grassroots from 1975 to 1996. Mr Ch'ng served as Senior Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister, and later Minister of State and Senior Minister of State in the Ministry of Community Development. In this interview excerpt, Mr Ch'ng talked about the importance of nurturing talent and social trust as vital to securing Singapore's future. From the oral history interview of Ch'ng Jit Koon (Accession No. 001549, Track 15), Oral History Centre, National Archives of Singapore. #NationalArchivesSG #OralHistory #FromOurArchives

Museum Showcase
Discover the rich history of Singapore the next time you fly with SIA! ✈️ Explore the aerial evolution of Singapore, trace Singapore’s food heritage, and learn more about Singapore food with “Museum Showcase”, a virtual museum experience presented by Singapore Airlines in partnership with National Archives of Singapore. #NationalArchivesSG

1960 Toa Payoh Town
Did you know that Toa Payoh was the second satellite town built after Queenstown? Established in 1960, this new township was projected to house a population of 150,000 to 200,000. The more prominent buildings within the vicinity are the Y-shaped Block 53, the bat-shaped Block 116 and the curving Block 157. Catch this Berita Singapura newsreel of Toa Payoh’s first tenants moving in in 1966. Credits: Ministry of Culture, courtesy of the National Archives of Singapore #NationalArchivesSG #FromOurArchives

Buy Singapore Goods Campaign
How many items in your home are “Made in Singapore”? 🇸🇬 In an effort to promote Singapore-made products, the “Buy Singapore Goods” campaign was introduced in 1956 by the then Ministry of Commerce and Industry, and the Singapore Manufacturers’ Association. The campaign sought to shift public perceptions that locally made products were of lower quality than imported goods and to bolster Singapore’s growing manufacturing industry. Tune into this video to witness the opening of the new Product and Design Centre in Raffles Place, featuring a diverse range of consumer goods made in Singapore. Credits: Ministry of Culture, courtesy of National Archives of Singapore #NationalArchivesSG #FromOurArchives

Van Kleef Aquarium
The Van Kleef Aquarium was Singapore’s first public aquarium and it opened on 8 September 1955, at the foot of Fort Canning Hill.🐠🦀 The aquarium housed more than 180 varieties of fishes in different marine environments which appealed to many Singaporeans and tourists alike. By the late 1970s, its vistorship peaked at an annual average of 400,000 visitors. Despite the permanent closure of the aquarium in 1996, its name found new purpose when the National University of Singapore’s decided to name its water research facility “Van Kleef Centre” in 2013. Credits: Ministry of Culture, courtesy of the National Archives of Singapore #NationalArchivesSG #FromOurArchives

[GIVEAWAY] Caption this!
[GIVEAWAY] We have another five 35mm film cameras up for grabs! Simply caption this 1880s photo of John and his four sons in the comments section to stand a chance to take one home! The most creative and original captions win. Credit: Courtesy of National Archives of Singapore *Terms and conditions apply. Visit https://go.gov.sg/nas-captionthis2-tcs for more details. Contest ends 21 December 2023, 2359 hrs. #NationalArchivesSG

Explore Dr Polunin’s materials
Dr Ivan Polunin was a British-born medical doctor who left the UK in 1948 to serve his national service at hospitals in Malaya and Singapore. He also started tenure as a university professor at the National University of Singapore (then known as University of Malaya) in 1952, where he taught students till his retirement in 1980. During his stay in Singapore, he took unique photographic and filmographic shots of the island, providing rare and fascinating glimpses of Singapore’s past. These materials document the natural, social, and cultural aspects of Singapore’s society as well as the lives of everyday locals. Explore Dr Polunin’s materials and witness the often unseen and vanished sights in Singapore’s history at the National Archives of Singapore or visit nas.gov.sg/archivesonline Credit: Dr Ivan Polunin, Ivan Polunin Archives #NationalArchivesSG #FromOurArchives

Celebrated by Hindus around the world, Deepavali marks the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness. Wishing all our Hindu friends a 🪔 Happy Deepavali! 🪔 #Deepavali #NationalArchivesSG Credit: Ministry of Information and the Arts Collection, courtesy of National Archives of Singapore

Relocation of the Merlion
The mythical Merlion, which possesses the body of a fish and head of a lion is regarded as a national emblem for tourism and stands as one of Singapore’s most popular attractions to date. Today, you can find this impressive 8.6-metre-tall statue at Merlion Park, adjacent to One Fullerton at the Marina Bay waterfront. Its relocation from Esplanade Bridge to Merlion Park was no easy feat - the entire operation took days and it even required Esplanade Drive to be closed off. The statue was unveiled on 15 September 2002 in a simple ceremony to also celebrate the Merlion’s 30th birthday. Credits: Courtesy of National Archives of Singapore #NationalArchivesSG #FromOurArchives

Opening of the National Stadium
The National Stadium is a national icon that held many fond memories for Singaporeans. Since its opening on 21 July 1973, the venue has played host to a myriad of of sports, cultural and entertainment events such as the 1983 and 1993 Southeast Asian Games, second-leg final of the 2004 Tiger Cup and a series of National Day Parades held between 1976 to 2006!🏅⚽️ Tune into this video to hear Founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew share his vision behind this iconic landmark. Credit: Courtesy of Mediacorp Pte Ltd

Pulau Senang Prison
Imagine a prison without bars in Singapore, where prisoners are allowed to roam freely on their own. This was the case back in 1960, when Pulau Senang, one of the southern islands in Singapore, was used as an experiment to rehabilitate prisoners through manual labour. Unfortunately, things went awry on 12 July 1963 when a riot broke out. Many inmates on the island set fire to buildings, and the prison was destroyed in just 40 minutes. Superintendent Daniel Dutton and two other staff were also gruesomely killed in the incident. 18 men were eventually convicted of murder and sentenced to death by hanging — the largest number of executions ever carried out on a single day in Singapore.  #HistoryUnderAMinute #PulauSenang #Throwback