Thursday, December 4, 2008
Although Singapore is a smallest nation in Southeast but you will be quite surprised by the number of museums in Singapore.
8Q sam
It was established on 15 August 2008 which is an exciting new wing of Singapore Art Museum, located at Queen Street near City Hall. Its location is described as approximately 88 steps away from mother Singapore Art Museum. It is a contemporary art museum in Singapore where you can interact and engage with new form of arts.
The current exhibition having at here is the 8Q-Rate: School from 16/8-9/1. It is an inaugural exhibition focuses on the concept of ‘school’ by 8 curators and 8 artists: Donna Ong, Grace Tan, Jahan Loh, Jason Wee and others.
Address: 8 Queen Street, Singapore 188535
Tel: (65) 6332 3200
Fax: (65) 6334 7919
Opening Hours:
Monday to Sunday: 10am to 7pm
Monday to Friday: 10am to 9pm
Admission Charges:
Adult : $3.00
Student: $1.50
Senior Citizem: $1.50
Reference: http://www.singart.com/8qsam/
Baba House
It was officially opened by President of Singapore, Mr S. R. Nathan on 4 September 2008 located at 157 Neil Road. It is perhaps one of Singapore’s last surviving Peranakan-style houses that have been reserved in its original state for more than 40 years.
It is cited and celebrated today as being a significantly outstanding feature of Singapore’s rich architectural heritage. One of the main features of this heritage home will be the Peranakan bridal chamber revealing the traditional customs, preparations for and rites of a Peranakan wedding.
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Baba House ornate pintu pagar
The Baba House plays a vital role in conserving the unique Peranakan heritage, as well as preserving the memory of a highly respected Peranakan community leader, Tun Tan Cheng Lock (1883-1960). He was the founder and first president of the Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA) which played an important role in negotiating independence from the British.
Tun Tan Cheng Lock
Address: 157 Neil Road, Singapore 088883
Tel: (65) 62275731
Fax: (65) 62278743
Opening Hours: By appointment only
Reference: http://www.nus.edu.sg/museum/baba/index.html
Peranakan Wedding
Reference: http://www.nus.edu.sg/museum/baba/index.html
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