Accepted Entries Page 11

These are the entries that were successfully accepted for the “Snapshots of Heritage” Photography competition

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Entry: 503
Image by: Wong Chek Poh

Caption: Yueh Hai Ching Temple is one of the oldest Taoist temples in Singapore.  The temple is built in a traditional Chinese architectural style and is famous for housing the shrine of Tian Hou, the Mother of Heavenly Sages.  The temple is well decoration with ornamentation and elevation; elaborate curvings and paintings cover the interior walls.  Many devotees turned up to offer prayers during the Chinese New Year and Chinese festivals.

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Entry: 504
Image by: Wong Chek Poh

Caption: Yueh Hai Ching Temple is one of the oldest Taoist temples in Singapore.  The temple is built in a traditional Chinese architectural style and is famous for housing the shrine of Tian Hou, the Mother of Heavenly Sages.  The temple is well decoration with ornamentation and elevation; elaborate curvings and paintings cover the interior walls.  Many devotees turned up to offer prayers during the Chinese New Year and Chinese festivals.

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Entry: 505
Image by: Moses Fam

Caption: Down the aisle, Bliss on her face, On him a smile, Heart’s running a race. In the house of God, They swore their vows, Love they have sought, The moment is now, Family and friends on their feet, Eyes with awe, on them they glue. And love was complete, As they said” I do, I do” – This photo shows the interior of Saint Joseph Catholic Church located in Victoria Street in Singapore. Being there is like taking a step into history to where it all started with the preserved Gothic architecture and stunning interior. The origins of Roman Catholicism in Singapore dates all the way back to 1511 when the Portuguese colonized Malacca and introduce their religion to the people. Missionaries from Malacca slowly came to Singapore and planted seeds of the Roman Catholic Gospel. Slowly, the Roman Catholic community started to bud and grow in Singapore. In 1821, due to the needs of those Roman Catholic, the first Priest set foot in Singapore. Since then, many Roman Catholic Churches began to be established in the country. Saint Joseph church was one of them. It was constructed by the Portuguese Mission with a Gothic Revival Style from 1906 and it took 6 years to be completed. In 2005, the church was gazetted a national monument. Till today, its still standing right where it is.

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Entry: 506
Image by: Ong Zhiyan, Evadne

Caption: When we were young, our playground and toys were everything which we could find that was around us – the puddle after the rain, the sand at the beach, the sticks and branches on the field and water fountains like this. It’s unusual to see children playing like this these days, relishing in the fun and enjoyment with every inch of their body. Now, we more often see their eyes and hands glued to screens and devices.

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Entry: 507
Image by: Wong Chek Poh

Caption: The traditional opera show is a dying art form in Singapore.  Favourite amongst the older generations, the elaborate-costume-performance is unable to attract the interest of the younger generations.   This opera performer, getting ready with her make-up, was taken at the opera show during the The Nine Emperor Gods in Jalan Kayu.

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Entry: 508
Image by: Wong Chek Poh

Caption: Chinatown is traditionally an ethnic enclave located within the Outram district in the Central Area of Singapore.  It has a historically concentrated ethnic Chinese population rich in heritage and culture.  Many older generations love to come here and sit around watching the world go by.

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Entry: 509
Image by: Wong Chek Poh

Caption: Chinatown is traditionally an ethnic enclave located within the Outram district in the Central Business District of Singapore.  It has a historically concentrated ethnic Chinese population rich in heritage and culture.  Many older generations love to come here and sit around watching the world go by.

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Entry: 510
Image by: Aaron Tang

Caption: Intensive ponders, Calculate the moves. The sound of mutters, Which path to choose. With men to protect, On grid that is stagnant, And kings to attack, With pieces not dormant. What shall I do? “I’ve made my move” that he said. I played my turn, kept my cool, Sorry pal, it’s a check mate. Also known as English Draughts, Checkers is a game that has long history. Tracing its origins is seemingly impossible but many argue that it might originate from the Land of Ur some 5000 years ago where a board resembling the game today was found. The game was played throughout the centuries primarily in Europe. In the early 1840s, competitive Checkers was introduce as men from all over the western world come to together to fight it out on the grid. In this photo, the game was played between two Chinese men, attracting keen onlookers. This was taken in Chinatown, Singapore, which has history that dates back to 1330 when Chinese traveller Wang Dayuan notes that there was a chinese community within a then lesser known island in South China Sea known as Temasek, now called Singapore. And the chinese community mainly gathered in Chinatown. Under the subsequent Raffles Plan of Singapore to divide the island’s land based on ethnic groups, the identity of Chinatown as a neighborhood for Chinese people grew and more Chinese immigrants flocked. Through this photo, we see the come together of both Chinese and European heritages as Chinese people are enjoying the European game with zest. And as a melting pot of many different races, this is a common sight in Singapore.

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Entry: 511
Image by: Jaya Suryana

Caption: This is a photo of Chinatown area with part of Singapore skyline taken from the 50th floor viewing deck of Pinnacle @ Duxton. Over the years, Chinatown has changed and evolved, but it remains our beloved enclave of culture and tradition, defined by the very people who live, work and play on its streets. I especially like the blend of modern and old architecture in the photograph as it reflects Singapore’s status as a modern nation with strong traditional values.

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Entry: 512
Image by: Lynnette Toh

Caption: I alighted somewhere along the East Coast Road, where the Katong Antique House was situated. Armed with two lenses, I took a couple of shots before it started to drizzle. Many foreign women and men, as well as locals, made their way along the East Coast pathways. An older man in particular, caught my attention. He was on the other side of the road, walking back and forth with no destination in mind.

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Entry: 513
Image by: Lemuel Jose Lucas

Caption: “The Bandstand” – Location: Singapore Botanic Gardens – The gazebo of better known as the Bandstand on top of a hill is perhaps the most iconic landmark of the Singapore Botanic Gardens.  It stood the test of time and retained its original form through the years.  Today, it is a favorite spot for small weddings and engagement photo shoots for couples that are getting married.

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Entry: 514
Image by: Hang Loo Ming

Caption: The heritage sand-based dragon playground used to be very popular in the 1970s. It really brings back many of my childhood memories when I used to played with my friends at the playground. However this national icon is now a vanishing sight in Singapore. Hopefully, the few remaining ones can be conserved as part of our national heritage.

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Entry: 515
Image by: Hang Loo Ming

Caption: Birdsinging corners are special aviaries for birdlovers around our island to gather and form part of our colourful diversity of heritage. The kampong spirit in these corners makes living in our heartlands so endearing and fills us with nostalgic memories of the place where we grew up.

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Entry: 516
Image by: Dao Nguyen Phu Cuong

Caption: Kampong Buangkok – there are only less than 30 households left in Kampong Buangkok. Most of them are Malay and Chinese living with harmony. The roads are with red dirt and houses are made of woods. Cats, dogs are roaming around. It gave me a totally different feelings when entering the kampong premises. It still feels like Singapore, but not at the current time. The life here seems slow and relaxing, opposite to the busy city just a few kilometres away.

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Entry: 517
Image by: Michael Sng

Caption: Dakota Crescent – My past playground – Located off Old Airport Road, Dakota Crescent’s mix of low-rise HDB blocks have been unchanged since they were first built in 1958 and it is one of Singapore’s oldest HDB estates. The estate has drawn visitors to its old-school architecture since news of the redevelopment broke.

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Entry: 518
Image by: Dao Nguyen Phu Cuong

Caption: Kampong Buangkok – There are only less than 30 households left in Kampong Buangkok. Most of them are Malay and Chinese living with harmony. The roads are with red dirt and houses are made of woods. Cats, dogs are roaming around. It gave me a totally different feelings when entering the kampong premises. It still feels like Singapore, but not at the current time. The life here seems slow and relaxing, opposite to the busy city just a few kilometres away.

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Entry: 519
Image by: Dao Nguyen Phu Cuong

Caption: Kampong Buangkok – There are only less than 30 households left in Kampong Buangkok. Most of them are Malay and Chinese living with harmony. The roads are with red dirt and houses are made of woods. Cats, dogs are roaming around. It gave me a totally different feelings when entering the kampong premises. It still feels like Singapore, but not at the current time. The life here seems slow and relaxing, opposite to the busy city just a few kilometres away.

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Entry: 520
Image by: Ng Chin Leong

Caption: Traditional puppets show, most of them are seniors watching the show. They are recalling  their oldies memories.

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Entry: 521
Image by: Dao Nguyen Phu Cuong

Caption: Kampong Buangkok – There are only less than 30 households left in Kampong Buangkok. Most of them are Malay and Chinese living with harmony. The roads are with red dirt and houses are made of woods. Cats, dogs are roaming around. It gave me a totally different feelings when entering the kampong premises. It still feels like Singapore, but not at the current time. The life here seems slow and relaxing, opposite to the busy city just a few kilometres away.

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Entry: 522
Image by: Dao Nguyen Phu Cuong

Caption: Kampong Buangkok – There are only less than 30 households left in Kampong Buangkok. Most of them are Malay and Chinese living with harmony. The roads are with red dirt and houses are made of woods. Cats, dogs are roaming around. It gave me a totally different feelings when entering the kampong premises. It still feels like Singapore, but not at the current time. The life here seems slow and relaxing, opposite to the busy city just a few kilometres away.

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Entry: 523
Image by: Dao Nguyen Phu Cuong

Caption: Kampong Buangkok – There are only less than 30 households left in Kampong Buangkok. Most of them are Malay and Chinese living with harmony. The roads are with red dirt and houses are made of woods. Cats, dogs are roaming around. It gave me a totally different feelings when entering the kampong premises. It still feels like Singapore, but not at the current time. The life here seems slow and relaxing, opposite to the busy city just a few kilometres away.

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Entry: 524
Image by: Dao Nguyen Phu Cuong

Caption: Kampong Buangkok – There are only less than 30 households left in Kampong Buangkok. Most of them are Malay and Chinese living with harmony. The roads are with red dirt and houses are made of woods. Cats, dogs are roaming around. It gave me a totally different feelings when entering the kampong premises. It still feels like Singapore, but not at the current time. The life here seems slow and relaxing, opposite to the busy city just a few kilometres away.

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Entry: 525
Image by: Dao Nguyen Phu Cuong

Caption: Kampong Buangkok – There are only less than 30 households left in Kampong Buangkok. Most of them are Malay and Chinese living with harmony. The roads are with red dirt and houses are made of woods. Cats, dogs are roaming around. It gave me a totally different feelings when entering the kampong premises. It still feels like Singapore, but not at the current time. The life here seems slow and relaxing, opposite to the busy city just a few kilometres away.

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Entry: 526
Image by: Dao Nguyen Phu Cuong

Caption: Kampong Buangkok – There are only less than 30 households left in Kampong Buangkok. Most of them are Malay and Chinese living with harmony. The roads are with red dirt and houses are made of woods. Cats, dogs are roaming around. It gave me a totally different feelings when entering the kampong premises. It still feels like Singapore, but not at the current time. The life here seems slow and relaxing, opposite to the busy city just a few kilometres away.

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Entry: 527
Image by: Dao Nguyen Phu Cuong

Caption: Kampong Buangkok – There are only less than 30 households left in Kampong Buangkok. Most of them are Malay and Chinese living with harmony. The roads are with red dirt and houses are made of woods. Cats, dogs are roaming around. It gave me a totally different feelings when entering the kampong premises. It still feels like Singapore, but not at the current time. The life here seems slow and relaxing, opposite to the busy city just a few kilometres away.

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Entry: 528
Image by: Dao Nguyen Phu Cuong

Caption: Kampong Buangkok – There are only less than 30 households left in Kampong Buangkok. Most of them are Malay and Chinese living with harmony. The roads are with red dirt and houses are made of woods. Cats, dogs are roaming around. It gave me a totally different feelings when entering the kampong premises. It still feels like Singapore, but not at the current time. The life here seems slow and relaxing, opposite to the busy city just a few kilometres away.

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Entry: 529
Image by: Dao Nguyen Phu Cuong

Caption: Kampong Buangkok – There are only less than 30 households left in Kampong Buangkok. Most of them are Malay and Chinese living with harmony. The roads are with red dirt and houses are made of woods. Cats, dogs are roaming around. It gave me a totally different feelings when entering the kampong premises. It still feels like Singapore, but not at the current time. The life here seems slow and relaxing, opposite to the busy city just a few kilometres away.

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Entry: 530
Image by: Hang Loo Ming

Caption: The traditional Chinese puppet show is a rare sight nowadays. The performers have to manipulate the puppets and sing or talk at the same time, making it a difficult art to master. I hope new successors can be found to continue the art in order to preserve our cultural heritage.

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Entry: 531
Image by: Low Tze Seng

Caption: Chinatown, don’t let the name fool you, this is a place where we can see all kind of people walking around, even at the Chinese Temple. This is one of Singapore’s finest heritage that I personally wish will last forever.

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Entry: 532
Image by: Michael Sng

Caption: Tiong Bahru – Smooth Curves – The oldest public estate in Singapore, it was developed in the 1930s by the Singapore Improvement Trust (SIT), predecessor to the Housing Development Board (HDB). These estate are a beautiful testament to the Art Deco period, which was fashionable at the time. Long horizontal lines, smoothly curving corners, exterior spiral staircases, flat rooftops and round porthole windows in stairwells are just some of the rich architectural details of these flats.

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Entry: 533
Image by: Michael Sng

Caption: Tanjong Rhu Footbridge – Connect leisure to sports –Tanjong Rhu suspension footbridge was was built in 1998. The bridge spans the Geylang River and allows residents of Tanjong Rhu to cross over to the National Stadium. This is also the first suspension footbridge built by the government of Singapore.

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Entry: 534
Image by: Low Tze Seng

Caption: Switches, everyone knows it, everyone uses it, years goes by, switches change their faces time over times, but only some of the old skool switches may bring the childhood memories, few generations down, our children might not have a chance to see it except in pictures.

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Entry: 535
Image by: Michael Sng

Caption: Katong Shopping Centre – Katong pride – Built in 1971 and officially opened to public in 1973 – the first air conditioned shopping centre in Singapore. Katong Shopping center is also one of premier shopping complex of that era that has been able to stand the test of time with its impeccable architectural design.

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Entry: 536
Image by: Michael Sng

Caption: Central Fire Station – aka Hillstreet Fire Station – Located along Hillstreet, the Central Fire Station is the oldest existing fire station in Singapore. Built in 1908 with a watch tower and living quarters for firemen.Today it housed the  SCDF heritage gallery showcasing the  history of firefighting in Singapore. This building has been the landmark of many Singaporeans who patronize the Funan IT Mall, which happened to be located opposite this fire station.

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Entry: 537
Image by: Michael Sng

Caption: Peranakan culture – The diluted culture –Mention Joo Chiat or Katong and Peranakan culture springs to mind for many. Over time, the culture has been diluted, as few Peranakan parents educate their children about their heritage.

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Entry: 538
Image by: Low Tze Seng

Caption: Pulau Ubin, one of the few Singapore’s Kampung that still around. Take a boat and visit the island, it practically turn into a time travel machine that bring one back to Singapore 20 years ago…

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Entry: 539
Image by: Jasline Tan

Caption: This traditional bakery in Balestier is one of the remaining few left in Singapore. Stepping into the heritage bakery with its olden day mosaic floor tiles and traditional ovens, you can immediately savour the whiff of charred bread crust as the staff expertly slice off the crust of each loaf to reveal the soft white and delicious bread. I hope successors can be found to continue this local heritage delicacy.

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Entry: 540
Image by: Jez Shi Siew Luan

Caption: Traditionally eaten during the Dragon Boat Festival (端午节), rice dumplings pay homage to the rich Chinese history. The festival is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month in remembrance of the patriotic poet Qu Yuan from the Zhou Dynasty.

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Entry: 541
Image by: Andrew Bi

Caption: Dragon boat race is a traditional Chinese culture to celebrate the Duan Wu Festival. In this year DBS Marina Regatta, the participants are beyond Chinese. Dragon boat racing requires team work and never-say-die spirit.

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Entry: 542
Image by: Kelvin Ng

Caption: Keeping the flag up high – The Singapore flag fly pass have been an iconic event since 1974.  Kite flyers have shown their national day spirit by also flying the Singapore flag up high using their kites during the national day period.  A kid as looking on and admiring the kites and the flag.  Such moment gives a sense of pride and joy of being a Singaporean.

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Entry: 543
Image by: Wong Chek Poh

Caption: The spiral staircase was a standard design for the back façade of walkup apartment in the 1950 to 1970s.  It’s unique shape and design has been an inspiration of today’s architecture.   It was design as an escape route for residents in case of emergency.  This spiral staircase can be found in Tiong Bahru.

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Entry: 544
Image by: Steven Yee

Caption: Traditional coffee and tea making in a coffee shop: I think the use of tin cans for take-away beverages is uniquely Singapore.  However, I do realize that some coffee shops do not use tin cans anymore but switch to use plastic bags instead.  I personally feel that the coffee taste better in a tin can.

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Entry: 545
Image by: Wong Chek Poh

Caption: The spiral staircase was a standard design for the back façade of walkup apartment in the 1950 to 1970s.  It’s unique shape and design has been an inspiration of today’s architecture.   It was design as an escape route for residents in case of emergency.  This spiral staircase can be found in Tiong Bahru.

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Entry: 546
Image by: Wong Chek Poh

Caption: The days of the back alley barbers are numbered.  Once a common sight in back alleys, they will be history when these older generation barbers retire.  From what I heard, only four such street barbers believed to be the last in Singapore will soon hang up their scissors, clippers and razor blades – and call it a day.

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Entry: 547
Image by: Suhaimi Abdullah

Caption: Built in 1938, the Command House at Kheam Hock Road was the Combined Operations Headquarters of the British Army and Air Force during World War 2, which later became the residence of the Sngapore Speaker of Parliament, the President of Singapore and now is an educational institution. The building was gazetted as a national monument in 2009.

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Entry: 548
Image by: Wong Chek Poh

Caption: The days of the back alley barbers are numbered.  Once a common sight in back alleys, they will be history when these older generation barbers retire.  From what I heard, only four such street barbers believed to be the last in Singapore will soon hang up their scissors, clippers and razor blades – and call it a day.

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Entry: 549
Image by: Suhaimi Abdullah

Caption: Thaipusam is a day for devotees to celebrate the fulfilment of their vows during the full moon in the Tamil month. Let us preserve the heritage for our future generation.

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Entry: 550
Image by: Hans Ding

Caption: Through this photo, it tells a story of a person life, the culture and attitude in the everyday of Little India. Without even showing who or who it belong to, you can tell by looking at all the elements and the colours filled within the frame.

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