These are the entries that were successfully accepted for the “Snapshots of Heritage” Photography competition
To participate in the competition, please submit your entry via email to ourshutterjourney@live.com.sg by Sunday, 19 June 2016 before 11.59pm together with your NRIC, contact number & caption.)
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Accepted Entries 551-600
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Entry: 551
Image by: Suhaimi Abdullah
Caption: Chinese opera performers prepare backstage ahead of their performance on stage. Once used to be a common form of entertainment, the street opera finds it difficult to retain its culture heritage with the changing times and taste in Singapore.
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Entry: 552
Image by: Wong Chek Poh
Caption: The trishaws have been a popular means of transport in the 60s and 70s. Not only did they fetched aunties to the market and children to school, dating couples also used them for outings too. Today, the heritage value of trishaws are now being utilised for fetching tourists sightseeing around downtown.
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Entry: 553
Image by: Suhaimi Abdullah
Caption: People soak in the festive mood in the heart of Chinatown as they begin to usher in the Lunar New Year by visiting seasonal street markets.
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Entry: 554
Image by: Wong Chek Poh
Caption: Sungei Road is where you go for used and bargain items. You may find some heritage items and gems which you cannot find else where. This senior photographer was seen selling his old photographs. A chat with him realised he was selling his award winning photographs of the past competitions. So ironic that I am submitting a picture of him selling his wares for another photo contest.
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Entry: 555
Image by: Dao Nguyen Phu Cuong
Caption: Sri Mariamman Temple was founded in 1827 by Naraina Pillai and is Singapore’s oldest Hindu Temple.
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Entry: 556
Image by: Dao Nguyen Phu Cuong
Caption: Sri Mariamman Temple was founded in 1827 by Naraina Pillai and is Singapore’s oldest Hindu Temple.
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Entry: 557
Image by: Linus Quek
Caption: The empty morning after a busy night in the Jurong Fishery Port. This place really reflected how it was in the past since the 1970s when my grandfather worked here, after which he handed down the business to my dad, who is now retiring. The different colours of the boxes really saturates the dimly lit port.
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Entry: 558
Image by: Teo Guat Ngoh (Sally)
Caption: Day out to Singapore Botanic Gardens – On a bright sunny day, my 2nd brother and cousins brought us to Botanic Gardens for a walk. We were to explore different types of plants and trees as welll as watching the swans swimming in the lake. Then my brother decided to take a snapshot, we assembled according to our heights for the photos.
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Entry: 559
Image by: Wong Chek Poh
Caption: The Singapore Conference Hall has been a historical landmark along Shenton Way. It is a multipurpose building located in the heart of the financial district . Originally built for conference and exhibitions, today it is refurbished and modernized into a concert hall, home to the Singapore Chinese Orchestra. It was gazetted as a national monument in 2010. I remembered the place vividly as my NUS convocation was held there in 1985.
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Entry: 560
Image by: Dao Nguyen Phu Cuong
Caption: Life in Singapore is fast paced and busy. People are catching up with technology in a city where new buildings emerge every day. Beside the modern city look, these street arts help maintain the imaginary and creative side in each and everyone of us. I hope we will appreciate their existence. And the more modern we grow, the more Arts we need to balance out our development. As we are human, we do not only need the materialistic infrastructure, but our souls need to be nurtured and touched as well.
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Entry: 561
Image by: Hadi Azhari Bin Ishak
Caption: Where Champions are made. A group of friends hanging out daily for a game of chess in Toa Payoh void deck.
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Entry: 562
Image by: Hadi Azhari Bin Ishak
Caption: The Call. In the modern technology era where most people own a hand phone foe ease of communication, we should not let these public phones be forgotten. It can be useful when we need it one day.
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Entry: 563
Image by: Hadi Azhari Bin Ishak
Caption: Checkmate. A group of friends hanging out daily for a game of chess in Chinatown.
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Entry: 564
Image by: Dao Nguyen Phu Cuong
Caption: Street Arts in ChinaTown – Life in Singapore is fast paced and busy. People are catching up with technology in a city where new buildings emerge every day. Beside the modern city look, these street arts help maintain the imaginary and creative side in each and everyone of us. I hope we will appreciate their existence. And the more modern we grow, the more Arts we need to balance out our development. As we are human, we do not only need the materialistic infrastructure, but our souls need to be nurtured and touched as well.
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Entry: 565
Image by: Pat Choo
Caption: The Grand Entrance – This is the grand entrance to my grandfather’s Public Accounting office. Passing by this place always reminds me of my Ah Gong, who was a man of few words, but a very talented man. He played tennis regularly and played the violin too. We used to visit him and were treated to his violin renditions.
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Entry: 566
Image by: Chris Lau Cheng Wah
Caption: SINGAPORE CHIJMES formerly know as a catholic convent of the holy infant Jesus. In 1854 it was set up by well-educated and socially conscious nuns known as sisters from France ,a place where distraught mothers abandoned their babies.
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Entry: 567
Image by: Teo Guat Ngoh (Sally)
Caption: Day trip to Har Paw Villa – My Pa took my siblings to Har Paw Villa at Pasir Panjang. In those days, only cheapest transport was by bus. They sighted on the gruesome depictions of Chinese forklone’s 10 Courts of Hell. Things like if you used to tell lies, then when you were casted to hell with your tongue cut off! Kind of scary experience for them but nevertheless, they were happy to pose in the theme park. A day well spent and remembered!
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Entry: 568
Image by: Pat Choo
Caption: My Grandfather’s Workplace – My grandfather had an office in this building more than 60 years ago, which though “modernised” today with glass panels, reflecting the new buildings around it, still holds fond memories for me of him. I remember him as a man of few words, but caring. He also played tennis and practised on his violin regularly.
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Entry: 569
Image by: Nur Hidayah Binte Ishak
Caption: The Opera. Our unsung hero from the backstage.
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Entry: 570
Image by: Nur Hidayah Binte Ishak
Caption: Family Bonding. The railway at Tanjong pagar is a unique place where family can spend time together to enjoy the past in the present way.
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Entry: 571
Image by: Nur Hidayah Binte Ishak
Caption: Like Father Like Son. The railway at Tanjong pagar is a unique place where family can spend time together to enjoy the past in the present way.
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Entry: 572
Image by: Nur Hidayah Binte Ishak
Caption: The Collection. The railway at Tanjong pagar is a unique place where family can spend time together to enjoy the past in the present way.
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Entry: 573
Image by: Ahmad Iskandar Bin Abdullah
Caption: The Prayers – The prayers during the Nine Emperor Gods festival.
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Entry: 574
Image by: Ahmad Iskandar Bin Abdullah
Caption: The Prayers – The prayers during the Nine Emperor Gods festival.
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Entry: 575
Image by: Ahmad Iskandar Bin Abdullah
Caption: The Prayers – The prayers during the Nine Emperor Gods festival.
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Entry: 576
Image by: Ahmad Iskandar Bin Abdullah
Caption: The Chapteh – Friends gathered together to try out how the game of chapteh was being played by our forefathers.
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Entry: 577
Image by: Ahmad Iskandar Bin Abdullah
Caption: The Unsung Hero – Opera performer preparing herself with the makeup at the backstage.
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Entry: 578
Image by: Ahmad Iskandar Bin Abdullah
Caption: It’s your Turn – A game of chongkak being played by our young generations.
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Entry: 579
Image by: Ahmad Iskandar Bin Abdullah
Caption: The Swing – Gasing was played by our forefathers. Now these games will be forgotten if we never showcase to our younger generations.
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Entry: 580
Image by: Ahmad Iskandar Bin Abdullah
Caption: The Unsung Hero – Opera performer preparing herself with the makeup at the backstage.
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Entry: 581
Image by: Dao Nguyen Phu Cuong
Caption: A Western tourist standing in front of a lantern shop in China Town. She is appealed and amazed by Singaporean culture, art and crafts.
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Entry: 582
Image by: Pat Choo
Caption: Reflecting on past treasures – Blast of the past favourite items – the fish shaped cookies, blow balloons, five stones that I used to enjoy, together with the much treasured few photos (i’m there too) left that’s more than 50 years old. It was the wedding of my 11th uncle (paternal side) with the relatives. Sad that many have passed on and my cousins but I’m keeping the bond with them.
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Entry: 583
Image by: Teo Guat Ngoh (Sally)
Caption: Baby Photo Shot at the studio – For every child that my Pa had, he would bring each of us to have our photos taken and some of them had naked shots. Unable to have a copy as they were burned during the fire at Bukit Ho Swee during the 60s. This type of chair was commonly used by the Photo studio.
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Entry: 584
Image by: Tan Song Ya
Caption: Having played witness to numerous key events in Singapore’s history, City Hall is certainly dear to Singapore and every one of its people. First constructed as the Municipal Building by our colonial masters, it was where the Japanese surrendered to the British, marking the end of World War II. Full internal self-governance was also formally declared here, with the unveiling of the National Flag and playing of the National Anthem. Many National Day Parades, including the first, were also held at the Padang in front of it, with City Hall serving as the seating area for VIPs. Most recently, a $532 million makeover, done with input from the public, has thoughtfully weaved it with the Former Supreme Court next door, creating the new National Gallery. Perhaps it is also is a reflection of Singapore as a nation. We started out as an accidental nation. In our quest for survival, we have pursued economic success at the expense of other aspects of life, such as exploring our heritage and the arts. However in recent years, there have been growing opportunities for us to delve into our history, pursue our passions and have a say in national affairs. This is just like how City Hall may have been merely an imposing and distant administrative building in the past but with the opening of the National Gallery, it has become more appealing to the masses. I myself have visited the National Gallery numerous times with a camera in tow and spent hours exploring the treasures it holds since it opened its doors to the public. City Hall is our shared heritage, and one which we can now play a part in as we move forward towards SG100.
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Entry: 585
Image by: Tan Kim Lay
Caption: The mural depicts a scene which is no longer seen now in Singapore. It is not uncommon to see uncles and bird -lovers hanging their bird cages in common areas while they wile away their time sharing nostalgic anecdotes about their past.Some even showing off their prized birds to compete with the others for their melodious shrilling and chirping.
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Entry: 586
Image by: Goh Zhi Hui Joan
Caption: Introducing this bowl of GOODNESS! It has captured the heart and stomach of many people, including mine! With so many cafes opening up, everybody is trying new food and cafe hopping now. They have forgotten this legendary 328 katong laksa!!! Although I don’t stay very near to katong, I always travel down to eat there with my family & friends! Each time I go there to eat, I will always reminisce the past. I hope this photo will allow everyone to walk down into memory lane.
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Entry: 587
Image by: Jacqueline Zoe Tan
Caption: My family moved out of the kampong when I was 4 years old, I only remember that there was a big drain and a car workshop near our house. I know this was the place.
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Entry: 588
Image by: Chester Chen
Caption: A Reflection of Our Past – We are grateful to our ancestors and our heritage. So much so we either preserve the places still standing or we recreate a place for remembrance. By reflection on the past and our heritage we can pass down the knowledge and history for generations to come.
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Entry: 589
Image by: Soh Sun Yi
Caption: I still vividly remember my first Singapore river cruise ride 20 years ago. Back then, there were few buildings and sceneries were less colorful. Recently, I board on the cruise again and will say that I had a totally different experience. It is a real pleasure and eye-opening experience to be able to sit on the cruise and look at night seneries and skyscapers. Looking at how Singapore develop and progress over the years, i feel proud to be a Singaporean. Singapore river is the most iconic place in Singapore where is reflect the past and present of Singapore’s history. Hence, I decided to document the Singapore River Cruise and participate in this heritage competition with the photograph.
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Entry: 590
Image by: Jacqueline Zoe Tan
Caption: My family moved out of the kampong when I was 4 years old, I only know my birthcert indicated my birth place as Kg Eunos. Today I found this road, this tree must have been as old as me.
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Entry: 591
Image by: Tan Kim Lay
Caption: Ramadan is the fasting month for Muslims.It is the period for them to cleanse their bodies and purify their spirits. Hari Raya Light-up is a enchanting display of lights along the streets in Geylang Serai.It is a traditional happening in Singapore.It is a good time to experience Malay culture and heritage.
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Entry: 592
Image by: Nino Jim Bacalso
Caption: Rochor Centre Directory section, now a blank space full of by standers.
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Entry: 593
Image by: Shawnn Tan
Caption: The chime of the ice-cream bell reverberating from a distance. The ice-cream man never fails to bring simple joy to Singaporeans, serving us a cold treat to beat the heat in sunny Singapore.
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Entry: 594
Image by: Nino Jim Bacalso
Caption: “The Wall of Art” – The LASALLE College of Arts was founded on 1984 by Brother Joseph Mcnally and has one of the most iconic and artistic school design and structure, not mentioning its geometrical walls.
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Entry: 595
Image by: Tan Kim Lay
Caption: Growing up in a provision shop , we were used to hearing the cling clang of the shutter every night when dad closed his shop door. The padlock that sling through the ring to secure the safety of ur shop against thefts at that time.We were always fighting for our turns to get a piggy ride on the 3 wheel motorbike, which is now extinct.
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Entry: 596
Image by: Nino Jim Bacalso
Caption: “The Technological Life Mall” – The Funan Digital Life Mall was established in 1985 and is one of the most iconic IT mall in Singapore. It is one of the shopping malls during the late 80’s and was turned into a full electronic and IT mall in the 90’s. Unfortunately is going to be demolished by end of June 2016.
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Entry: 597
Image by: Kae OKI
Caption: This is one of the townscapes from Tiong Bahru area shown by its historical and modern buildings. This geometrically but poetically designed block wall testifies architect’s imagination and his careful attention to the detail of the building. When I passed in front of this building, I was immediately captured by it’s timeless beauty under the clear sunset sky and felt that the architects warm attention is always there with us through the time.
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Entry: 598
Image by: Teo Guat Ngoh (Sally)
Caption: Family Photo Taking at a Studio – In the 60s, to take a proper picture with all members of family is to make a trip to the photo studio to have it taken. On this day, my Pa put on his best with a tie and my Ma had her hairs set at the salon. My siblings {brothers), they wore same outfits and the girls wore differently. As for me(being the 1st daughter born after 4 brothers) got to sit on my Pa’s lap. It was a great day to have our family picture taken.
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Entry: 599
Image by: Richard Torres
Caption: Old Tanjong Pagar Railway station, now a national monument of Singapore is one of my favorite places to go during Singapore holidays as it brings me back in time. The shortest and fastest way to reach my primary/secondary school back then by foot was through the railway station near our house in my hometown hence daily walk on the railway tracks is a must. Daily visit to railway station and walk on its tracks is truly an unforgettable part of my childhood that I will cherish for the rest of my life. Truly “A Walk To Remember”.
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Entry: 600
Image by: Richard Torres
Caption: Thian Hock Keng temple was the very first temple that I have visited during my first few days in Singapore 9 years ago. I have learned back then that Thian Hock Keng is one of the oldest and most important Hokkien temple in Singapore. I never fail to admire the beauty of this temple each time I pass by Telok Ayer till one day I was lucky enough to have my camera with me and capture the temple surrounded by lanterns and shadows.
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