Balik Pulau: A Rediscovery of Singapore Island Heritage
PUBLISHED June 13th, 2014 03:56 am | UPDATED May 9th, 2018 03:13 am
The National Heritage Board presents it latest exhibition, Balik Pulau: A Rediscovery of Singapore’s Island Heritage at the National Museum of Singapore. From now till 10 August 2014, the exhibition is a throwback to the early days of these islands, uncovering the poignant stories of those who lived, worked and played there through a series of video interviews, rare archival images and artefacts, specimens of marine life and personal mementos.
Balik Pulau is a return to the islands, in memory and spirit, to recover the stories of those who lived, worked and played there. Through video interviews, archival images and artefacts such as historic boats, personal mementoes and specimens of marine life, the exhibition charts the changes that have taken place, and how a new generation is rediscovering our islands and forging new links to them.
Singapore is not just one “sunny island, set in the sea”, but an archipelago of more than 70 islands. For centuries, these islands have been important landmarks for sailors, and also home to different communities who lived off their waters. After Singapore gained independence, however, the islands were transformed drastically and nearly all their inhabitants resettled on the mainland.
Balik Pulau is a return to the islands, in memory and spirit, to recover the stories of those who lived, worked and played there. Through video interviews, archival images and artefacts such as historic boats, personal mementoes and specimens of marine life, the exhibition charts the changes that have taken place, and how a new generation is rediscovering our islands and forging new links to them.
Come and explore Singapore’s offshore islands anew, and be inspired to even visit them for yourself!
Admission is free. The exhibition may be viewed Monday – Sunday, 10am – 6pm.
