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Unveiling Singapore’s lesser-known Stories: A Journey of Belonging<\/b><\/p>\n
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Uncovering the hidden gems and stories of Singapore enhances our comprehension and admiration of our cultural heritage. 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sporting heritage and its public transportation history as part of this year\u2019s theme. <\/span>Photo Courtesy of National Heritage Board (NHB).<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”fc11c624-29d0-4bb0-90fa-a99635dac95a” text_font=”Montreal Medium||||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_line_height=”1.7em” custom_margin=”|-415px|0px|-616px|false|false” custom_padding=”|0px||0px|false|false” inline_fonts=”Montreal Medium” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Singapore Heritage Festival (SHF) 2023 20th edition celebrates fostering a greater sense of belonging to Singapore by bringing unpopular narratives to the community through cultural heritage experiences.<\/span><\/p>\n With over 80 programmes across our little red dot, visitors who went to the festival had the opportunity to explore various immersive and insightful programmes, while gaining knowledge about Singapore\u2019s achievements in sports and its public transport system over the years.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Mr Teo Wei Feng, 21, a national serviceman said, \u201cThis year\u2019s theme [Sports and Public Transportation] is a lot more special to me because I love playing sports, so I am more interested to learn how sports have evolved over the years in Singapore.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n One of the key programmes was the Homeground exhibition, at the National Museum. It offered visitors the opportunity to rediscover 10 popular Heritage Trails curated by the National Heritage Board (NHB). Through engaging activities like quizzes, storytelling sessions, and various drop-in activities, visitors could uncover little-known facts about the city.<\/span><\/p>\n Ms Leung Wing, who prefers to be known as Ms Kris, 30, was one of the visitors at the Homeground exhibition. She said that Homeground has many meaningful displays that educate people about the less well-known history of Singapore.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/hypesingapore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Fun-Fact.jpg” title_text=”Fun Fact” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ text_font=”Montreal Medium||||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ transform_scale_tablet=”” transform_scale_phone=”” transform_scale_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_translate=”0px|-22px” transform_translate_tablet=”” transform_translate_phone=”” transform_translate_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_translate_linked=”off” transform_rotate_tablet=”” transform_rotate_phone=”” transform_rotate_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_skew_tablet=”” transform_skew_phone=”” transform_skew_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_origin_tablet=”” transform_origin_phone=”” transform_origin_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_styles_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_margin=”31px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ text_font_size_tablet=”” text_font_size_phone=”14px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” transform_styles_tablet=”” transform_styles_phone=”” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Fun facts are displayed at the Homeground exhibition located at the National Museum of Singapore. <\/span>Photo by Neo Kai Ting.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”fc11c624-29d0-4bb0-90fa-a99635dac95a” text_font=”Montreal Medium||||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_line_height=”1.7em” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”|0px|30px|0px|false|false” locked=”off” inline_fonts=”Abhaya Libre” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n According to NHB, more Singaporeans are showing an understanding of the significance of Singapore\u2019s heritage. The National Heritage Board’s latest Heritage Awareness Survey in 2022 revealed that 92 per cent of Singaporeans recognise the importance of understanding our history and heritage.<\/span><\/p>\n Through NHB’s interactions with youths, they have also found that young Singaporeans do appreciate Singapore\u2019s heritage, and also have their \u201cown unique perspectives and input\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cI feel it [has] increased my sense of belonging to Singapore,\u201d said Ms Kris.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cIt helped me bond with my family through the activities and increased my sense of belonging towards Singapore because I got to understand the country I live in and appreciate the comfort we have now thanks to the past generations,\u201d said Mr Teo.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/hypesingapore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Scan-QR-code.jpg” title_text=”Scan QR code” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” 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interacted with visitors through online quizzes where visitors could answer questions and learn more about Singapore\u2019s history. <\/span>Photo by Neo Kai Ting.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” inline_fonts=”Montreal Medium” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The NHB aims to continue nurturing a sense of belonging in youths through a diverse range of programmes that foster stronger connections and shared memories among Singaporeans.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/hypesingapore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/the-homeground.jpeg” title_text=”the homeground” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ text_font=”Montreal Medium||||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ transform_scale_tablet=”” transform_scale_phone=”” transform_scale_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_translate=”0px|-22px” 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custom_padding=”||0px|||” inline_fonts=”Montreal Medium” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n NHB added that since youths are the next generation of leaders who will safeguard and promote our Singapore heritage, it is vital for them to engage in such heritage experiences.<\/span><\/p>\n However, one of the key challenges NHB faces is keeping Singaporeans \u201ctruly engaged and interested\u201d in Singapore\u2019s history and heritage.<\/span><\/p>\n To attract more youths to attend SHF, Mr Teo suggests adding upbeat background music to enliven the exhibitions.<\/span><\/p>\n He added, \u201cThere can also be more interactive games and not just quizzes\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n Similarly, Ms Kris expressed the possibility of developing three-dimensional (3D) interactive games catered to children, providing educational opportunities from an early stage.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/hypesingapore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Example-of-children-activity.jpg” 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transform_styles_tablet=”” transform_styles_phone=”” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Colouring activity for children to express their creativity at the Homeground exhibition. <\/span>Photo by Neo Kai Ting.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” inline_fonts=”Montreal Medium” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n With anticipation for the next edition of SHF, this celebration of Singapore’s rich history will continue to captivate and inspire Singaporeans for future generations.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cWe believe that heritage belongs to everyone. 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Neo Kai Ting<\/b>
Editorial Admin Manager<\/b><\/b><\/p>\nPublished on<\/h5>\n
June 7, 2023<\/h5>\n