National Museum of Singapore to create dedicated digital space for visitors
A dedicated digital media space will be established at the National Museum of Singapore in partnership with the National Arts Council, said Parliamentary Secretary for the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY) Baey Yam Keng on Thursday (April 14).
The aim to provide an immersive environment for visitors to engage with traditional arts, he said.
Added Mr Baey: “We will continue to find new ways to engage Singaporeans, especially our digital-savvy youths, whether in sport, arts or heritage. The digital space is one that cuts across boundaries.
“During the SEA Games and ASEAN Para Games last year, we saw how a simple hashtag like #OneTeamSG could connect Singaporeans separated physically, but united in their support for and pride of our athletes.
"And we will continue to tap on digital spaces and social media platforms to encourage “live” participation and interaction, whether you are at a sports centre, gallery or museum.”
DIGITAL-FIRST FOR THE ARTS?
To complement the push for digital engagement, the National Heritage Board (NHB) will also launch a new portal at Roots.sg in mid-April, said Mr Baey.
“Besides providing access to our entire national collection online, Roots.sg presents heritage resources in a much more dynamic manner,” he said.
“If you are a teacher preparing to bring your students on a heritage trail in Kampong Glam, check out Roots.sg. You can view the sites and monuments on the trail, click on links to find out more about the history and download worksheets for your students. Your students, too, can watch videos of traditional trades in Kampong Glam and do further research after the excursion.
"So whether you are a serious researcher, or just a curious young student, Roots.sg will provide a new dimension for you to explore and learn more about our history and heritage.”
MCCY said NHB’s digital engagement strategy will turn its focus towards audience education and engagement, particularly with youths, to foster a digital community of heritage supporters and advocates. At local museums, physical on-site experiences will be complemented with digital content before and after visits.
~News courtesy of Channel News Asia~
A dedicated digital media space will be established at the National Museum of Singapore in partnership with the National Arts Council, said Parliamentary Secretary for the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY) Baey Yam Keng on Thursday (April 14).
The aim to provide an immersive environment for visitors to engage with traditional arts, he said.
Added Mr Baey: “We will continue to find new ways to engage Singaporeans, especially our digital-savvy youths, whether in sport, arts or heritage. The digital space is one that cuts across boundaries.
“During the SEA Games and ASEAN Para Games last year, we saw how a simple hashtag like #OneTeamSG could connect Singaporeans separated physically, but united in their support for and pride of our athletes.
"And we will continue to tap on digital spaces and social media platforms to encourage “live” participation and interaction, whether you are at a sports centre, gallery or museum.”
DIGITAL-FIRST FOR THE ARTS?
To complement the push for digital engagement, the National Heritage Board (NHB) will also launch a new portal at Roots.sg in mid-April, said Mr Baey.
“Besides providing access to our entire national collection online, Roots.sg presents heritage resources in a much more dynamic manner,” he said.
“If you are a teacher preparing to bring your students on a heritage trail in Kampong Glam, check out Roots.sg. You can view the sites and monuments on the trail, click on links to find out more about the history and download worksheets for your students. Your students, too, can watch videos of traditional trades in Kampong Glam and do further research after the excursion.
"So whether you are a serious researcher, or just a curious young student, Roots.sg will provide a new dimension for you to explore and learn more about our history and heritage.”
MCCY said NHB’s digital engagement strategy will turn its focus towards audience education and engagement, particularly with youths, to foster a digital community of heritage supporters and advocates. At local museums, physical on-site experiences will be complemented with digital content before and after visits.
~News courtesy of Channel News Asia~
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