Singapore HeritageFest returns with more activities
Guides introduce various landmarks along the Seletar heritage trail.
Singaporeans are invited to share their memories as the Singapore HeritageFest returns for the tenth year.
This year, there are more than 20 programmes, many initiated by community groups.
Angelita Teo, director of Singapore HeritageFest 2013, said: "Last year we probably had about 10 activities. This year we have more than 20. I think it will grow with every year because every time when the festival ends, people realise that things that interest them have heritage value as well. We see this as the natural way for the festival to grow year after year.
"A lot of people actually approached us at the end of last year's festival, to come up with ideas and things that interest them about Singapore's heritage. We do work very closely with them. We work with schools like CHIJ, and we actually help them to curate an exhibition about how kueh-kuehs are made. We also work with individuals who have special interests like in art decor, sculptures and buildings around Singapore."
The National Heritage Board's annual signature festival takes place from 19 to 28 July, at 10 hubs.
Five lucky people will also get a chance to admire the Singapore skyline on private jets like the Diamond DA40, a light aircraft that can seat three passengers.
They will be introduced to the history and geography of certain landmarks and may even get a go at the aircraft controls.
It is part of a contest to share cherished memories.
Contest details will be announced on the festival website.
Even before the festival's launch, one highlight - the Seletar heritage trail - is already fully subscribed.
Ng Yeow Meng, managing director at WingsOverAsia, said: "Seletar has actually changed quite a bit in the short span of 10 years, and especially in the last five years. So we will like to take this opportunity to try and share, whether it is photographs, actual narratives from the people who used to live here and work here, and also through our youth group who is planning the itinerary. And as they learn about the past, they share all these experiences with the people of Singapore through the heritage festival."
Other activities include exhibitions on local magicians' performances over the years and the growth of Singapore’s literary scene.
This year's festival hopes to reach out to over one million visitors.
~News courtesy of Channel Newsasia~
Guides introduce various landmarks along the Seletar heritage trail.
Singaporeans are invited to share their memories as the Singapore HeritageFest returns for the tenth year.
This year, there are more than 20 programmes, many initiated by community groups.
Angelita Teo, director of Singapore HeritageFest 2013, said: "Last year we probably had about 10 activities. This year we have more than 20. I think it will grow with every year because every time when the festival ends, people realise that things that interest them have heritage value as well. We see this as the natural way for the festival to grow year after year.
"A lot of people actually approached us at the end of last year's festival, to come up with ideas and things that interest them about Singapore's heritage. We do work very closely with them. We work with schools like CHIJ, and we actually help them to curate an exhibition about how kueh-kuehs are made. We also work with individuals who have special interests like in art decor, sculptures and buildings around Singapore."
The National Heritage Board's annual signature festival takes place from 19 to 28 July, at 10 hubs.
Five lucky people will also get a chance to admire the Singapore skyline on private jets like the Diamond DA40, a light aircraft that can seat three passengers.
They will be introduced to the history and geography of certain landmarks and may even get a go at the aircraft controls.
It is part of a contest to share cherished memories.
Contest details will be announced on the festival website.
Even before the festival's launch, one highlight - the Seletar heritage trail - is already fully subscribed.
Ng Yeow Meng, managing director at WingsOverAsia, said: "Seletar has actually changed quite a bit in the short span of 10 years, and especially in the last five years. So we will like to take this opportunity to try and share, whether it is photographs, actual narratives from the people who used to live here and work here, and also through our youth group who is planning the itinerary. And as they learn about the past, they share all these experiences with the people of Singapore through the heritage festival."
Other activities include exhibitions on local magicians' performances over the years and the growth of Singapore’s literary scene.
This year's festival hopes to reach out to over one million visitors.
~News courtesy of Channel Newsasia~
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