National Heritage Board

Looking to embark on a heritage project and would like some funding support?

NHB Heritage Grants Scheme (comprising of the Minor and Major Project Grants) is open for application. Interested parties may apply via https://oursggrants.gov.sg.

The application window will be closing soon on 15 September 2024 at 2359hrs, so hurry and apply today!

Participate in the exciting line-up of heritage programmes and experiences organised for the HAN@Clementi Launch Festival! Explore the neighbourhood through digital adventure walks, heritage trails, and more!

Register now at go.gov.sg/hanclementi-festival



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Embark on a car-free adventure by choosing to ! 🚶🚴‍♂️🚌🚇

Learn more about the exciting lineup of car-free activities throughout September by visiting go.gov.sg/mycarfreeadventure !

Embark on an enriching journey through Clementi’s history and share in the cherished memories of past and existing residents at Heritage Activation Node (HAN) @ Clementi launch festival!

A collaborative effort between the National Heritage Board and Ngee Ann Polytechnic, HAN@Clementi offers youths opportunities to actively participate in developing and presenting heritage.

Join us in vibrant youth-led programmes that celebrate and highlight the heritage of Clementi, while also contributing to the thriving community spirit!

Visit go.gov.sg/hanclementi-festival for more details!

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On 16 March 1911, the first aircraft took flight in Singapore, when a Bristol Boxkite biplane piloted by Joseph Christiaens rose into the air from the old Race Course at Farrer Park.

Read more about Singapore's aviation history at go.gov.sg/singapore-takes-flight.

Looking to embark on a heritage project and would like some funding support?

NHB Heritage Grants Scheme (comprising of the Minor and Major Project Grants) is now open for application!

The application window closes on 15 September 2024 at 2359hrs.

Apply via https://oursggrants.gov.sg today!

What's it like to manage museum exhibitions? Muhammad Noor Aliff Bin Ghani, Assistant Director (Collections & Exhibitions) at the National Heritage Board, tells us more about his work behind the scenes in bringing history life for museum visitors.

Read more on go.gov.sg/meetaliff

Orchid cultivation is part of our living heritage. Closely tied to our history and culture, cultivating orchids was at its peak during the 1950s to 1980s, facilitated by strong research and hybridisation. Our nation was home to over 220 native species of orchids, and around 60 of them are still flowering in the wild today.

For more on these beautiful flowering plants, check out go.gov.sg/orchid-cultivation or the link in bio.

Thank you for sharing with us your living heritage stories! We enjoyed reading and learning about the different kinds of traditions that you cherish and continue to practise today.

Swipe to see the 5 winners who have won themselves a pair of NDP tickets to watch the 9 August parade!

For more on our living heritage, visit go.gov.sg/ich

Discover the hidden gems and sights of Clementi! Hannie is back to explore Clementi, as part of Heritage Activation Nodes initiative ✨

Join the “Sights and Secrets of Clementi: Photography Competition” from 1 to 23 August and share your pictures for a chance to win amazing prizes from Canon and be featured on the Heritage Wall at Clementi Public Library! 📷

📅 Competition: 1-23 August 2024

Visit go.gov.sg/clementiphotocomp for more details!



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Calling all youths! Don't miss this unique opportunity to join NHB Officer, Jeng Woon, who helped develop the Ang Mo Kio Heritage Trail, on an exclusive guided tour. Uncover the art of crafting heritage trails and how they unveil the rich history and heritage of our very own neighbourhoods. You'll also have the chance to visit key landmarks in Ang Mo Kio and meet a special guest from the Kebun Baru Birdsinging Club!

Register for the Learning Journey at https://go.gov.sg/ycm-yhkf-learning-journey.

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Postcards provide historical clues and enrich the layers of historical knowledge that we accumulate about people, places, dressing and habits of the past. Postcards may also be looked upon as a nostalgic material culture that is part of heritage preservation. Yet, it is important to recognise that still images captured by the camera have for the longest time served as a basis for the construction of inaccurate perceptions and opinions, stereotypes and half-truths of those being studied, while affording those who engage with them the legitimacy of ‘science’.

Read more about the alternative ways of looking at these images not as passive artefacts, but a study of power and agency – go.gov.sg/early-20th-century-postcards or the link in bio.

Stand a chance to win actual day NDP tickets!

This year’s NDP music video spotlights various forms of our Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH), also known as our living heritage, which is an important part of our everyday lives and a reflection of our Singaporean identity.

Share with us your living heritage story in the comments section below by 31 July 2359 and stand a chance to win a pair of NDP tickets to the 9 Aug parade! Five winners will be selected collectively from the comments section on Facebook and Instagram.

Learn more about our ICH and the elements in our inventory at go.gov.sg/ich!

What do Confucius, a unicorn and a celebratory dance have in common?

The qilin was said to have been the mythical creature that correctly predicted the birth and greatness of the famed sage Confucius to his mother. Often believed to be an excellent judge of character, the qilin is associated with righteousness, benevolence and virtue.

Depicted as a ‘Chinese Unicorn’ from the Qing dynasty, the qilin may be depicted with one, two or more horns. It is a mythical creature with a fierce demeanour, yet a peaceful disposition.

In Singapore, the most significant representation of the qilin is in a contemporary dance mainly performed by the Hakka community, though there are few remaining dance troupes today.

The qilin dance originated as a ritual to cleanse areas where farmers dwelled to drive away evil spirits, given that the Hakka people historically subsisted by cultivating the earth. The dances also invoked and celebrated good harvests for the farming community.

Now that’s legendary.

Read more on the history and significance of qilin dance at go.gov.sg/qilin-dance or our link in bio.

Join us in celebrating the heritage of our neighbourhoods at the HAN@Clementi Launch Festival this September 2024! Become a part of our volunteer team as a Heritage Champion where you can:

- Be the face of HAN events and contribute to visitor experience;
- Facilitate HAN programmes, activities, and trails;
- Befriend HAN participants, and more!

Don’t miss our information session on 10 August 2024, to learn more about the HAN initiative, the responsibilities of a HAN Heritage Champion, the upcoming HAN@Clementi Launch Festival, and the exciting volunteering opportunities available.

Register now at go.gov.sg/HANCFV-CLEMENTI24

Calling all Bridgerton fans! From fashion to architecture, the show has given us a peek into the past, and we thought to call out one of Singapore’s very own icons, CHIJMES.

Founded as a Catholic girls’ school in 1854, CHIJMES has had a very colourful history as a convent, school, orphanage, and now a lifestyle destination.

Gazetted collectively as National Monuments (Caldwell House and CHIJMES Hall) in 1990, uncover the rich history behind these beautiful works of architecture.

Find out more at go.gov.sg/roots-chijmes or the link in bio.

Calling out to those interested in starting a heritage project! Are you seeking funding support and tips on how to execute your project? Join our upcoming Heritage Grants Clinic to learn more!

This is an online event. Register now at https://go.gov.sg/nhb-grants-clinic (registration closes 19 July 2024).

The open call for nominations for the Stewards of Intangible Cultural Heritage Award is extended to 5 August 2024.

If you know of individuals or organisations that should be celebrated as a Steward of our living heritage, this is your final chance to nominate them this year!

To nominate or find out more about the award, visit go.gov.sg/stewardsofich.

Mark your calendars! Love, Kebaya is on the move again! Visit this travelling exhibition to learn more about the kebaya, its significance to our region’s shared cultural identity and living heritage, and the multinational nomination of kebaya by Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand for inscription onto the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) of Humanity. Thank you to our venue partners IMM outlet mall, Bugis Junction x Bugis+ , Wisma Geylang Serai, and i12 Katong for their support.

Participate in our newly launched Love, Kebaya Exhibition Hunt for a chance to win e-vouchers from Singapore’s kebaya makers and entrepreneurs! Simply scan the QR code at the exhibition and you could be one of the lucky winners!

Learn more about the travelling exhibition, the nomination and kebaya at go.gov.sg/kebaya-nomination

Check out HAN Explorer @ Katong-Joo Chiat, a digital companion for your visit to the various heritage sites in the Katong-Joo Chiat neighbourhood. Unlock tidbits of heritage information and earn rewards when you perform check-ins at each of the locations.

Start your journey now at go.gov.sg/hanexplorer

Do you have any stories about the Singapore-Johor Causeway? Whether it’s family road trips or your experience working or schooling across the border, we’d love to hear from you!

Comment below your fond memories and unforgettable stories of the Causeway as we commemorate its 100th year with the launch of NHB’s new travelling exhibition, The Causeway: A Century of Connections.

For more information on the travelling exhibition, visit go.gov.sg/nhb-hotm

, a hundred years ago, the Causeway was officially opened, connecting Singapore and Malaysia both physically and metaphorically. As one of the busiest land border crossings in the world, it links two countries bound by geography, history, culture, and kinship, and is also a symbol of deep, abiding international ties and innumerable personal ones.

To celebrate 100 years of the Singapore-Johor Causeway, NHB has launched a new travelling exhibition, The Causeway: A Century of Connections The exhibition traces the origins of the Causeway, from the conditions in the 19th century that led to its construction and how it was built, to its development alongside the rapid post-war growth of the region and its evolution through tumultuous events such as the Japanese Occupation and the COVID-19 pandemic.

The exhibition begins its run on 28 June 2024 at Woodlands Civic Centre. For more information, visit go.gov.sg/nhb-hotm

Join archivists Hamizah and Jing Jing as they explore the pivotal roles and functions of the Causeway over the past 100 years!

Register now at https://bit.ly/44b8CJO

Archives Unlocked: The Causeway: The Line That Ties The Causeway is an important transportation link between Singapore and Malaysia that has deep historical significance.

Don't miss this exciting opportunity to learn more about the significance of the Causeway with senior archivist Nurul Azizi bin Sapihee!

Register now at https://bit.ly/3UmuNt6

Johore Causeway: Archival Materials in the National Archives of Malaysia Join Senior Archivist Nurul Azizi bin Sapihee @ Shafie as he explores these resources in detail.

Last call to submit your nominations for the Stewards of Intangible Cultural Heritage Award 2024!

The Award recognises individuals and organisations who are dedicated to the promotion and transmission of our living heritage, including traditional arts, crafts, food, and other traditional practices.

To nominate or find out more about the award, do visit go.gov.sg/stewardsofich