Accepted Entries Page 07

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

Image by: Jasline Tan

Caption: This lovely gown is a wedding cheongsam which has been treasured and kept safely by my mum for 6 decades. Worn by her during her wedding in 1956, it has a special significance to our family as it has been with us from the tumultous early years of Singapore in the kampong days to modern and peaceful Singapore. Having been with our family through our many house changes over the past 60 years, it has become part of our family heritage and has a special place in our hearts.

Image by: Kelvin Ng

Caption: Fort Canning Park – Fort canning hill which was created in 1822 and is slightly jigher than 60 meters. The Mural wall which was carved by Balinese artists tells a series of events that had happened in the 14th century.

Image by: Nicole (Missing Surname)

Caption: I’ve been living with my grandparents for the past 18 years and every single day without fail in the evening around 5.30pm, my grandmother would place joss sticks into this bronze pot. Even the days when she was in hospital my grandfather would offer the joss sticks in her place. Remarkably, ashes in the pot have not been cleared since she purchased the it some 30 years back. While this may not be a practice I will continue, it is definitely one of the most striking examples of heritage I can find in my life. This unwavering sense of tradition and daily routine passed down from the previous generation is also something I really find extremely admirable.

Image by: Chee Wee Teck

Caption: Capital Building Interior – Capital Building was listed for preservation by the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) in August 1983. Most people are familiar with its external facade, but how many people are familiar of the conserved interior?

Image by: Chua Yang Kiat

Caption: “Spare Parts Tiam”, a shop selling spare parts for automobile and motor bike. This shop can be in Singapore more than half a century. I am lucky to have Mr. Charles Lew consent to take a picture of him and his shop located at Desker Road . To have business for so many years it definitely a part of Singapore heritage.

Image by: Guo Changming

Caption: Holding on to our heritage. I used to frequent a bookshop located just behind the old hill street police station. Whilst matching an old photograph with the current building, I was amazed that even with the passage of time, the building had been so carefully preserved!

Image by: Guo Changming

Caption: Sharing our heritage. Each Chinese New Year, we would have a barbecue in our condominium. We would invite our friends and residents from many cultures to share in this happy occasion. A lion dance team would be invited and would be the highlight of the event.

Image by: Sharon Ng

Caption: Fullerton – This neo-classical architecture is an inspiring display of Singapore’s modern eloquence. From housing the General Post Office, Singapore Club, exchange rooms and government offices to a renowned boutique hotel today, Fullerton Building’s timeless beauty facade dates all the way back to 1928. Being a prestigious hotel and with the conservation efforts to maintain the architectural wealth within its walls, Fullerton Building is now a national monument and a tourist must-visit place in Singapore.

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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Image by: Mohd Yusof Bin Noor

Caption: Silat Pengantin (usually performed for royalties & being part of Singapore’s Malay Culture) are being performed by a young child at a wedding. And this symbolised as a blessings to the newly wed couple.

Entry: 311
Image by: Jason Lim

Caption: Elgin Bridge – Elgin Bridge, which crosses the Singapore River and links North and South Bridge Roads, is located in the Downtown Core of the Central Region. In 1863, the iron bridge originally named Thomson’s Bridge was renamed Elgin Bridge, after Lord James Bruce Elgin, the Governor-General of India (1862-1863). Singapore’s first bridge was erected around 1819 where the current Elgin Bridge stands. In November 1822, a wooden footbridge called Presentment Bridge, also known as Monkey Bridge, replaced this original crossing. In 1844, it was replaced by another wooden footbridge designed by J. T. Thomson, and the bridge was renamed Thomson’s Bridge. By 1862, the Thomson’s Bridge was replaced by an iron bridge imported from Calcutta. Renamed Elgin Bridge in 1863, in honour of Lord Elgin, the Governor General of India .This first Elgin Bridge was demolished on 24 December 1926. The present concrete bridge is the fifth bridge and second Elgin Bridge built on this site. It is supported by three arches with slender hanging columns carrying the deck. It has steel frames encased in concrete. Built by the Public Works Department, it was opened to traffic on 30 May 1929.  This was reused for the present bridge structure.

Image by: Mohd Yusof Bin Noor

Caption: Padang, known for it’s lush green grass. What’s not had known to many are that, this field used to be maintained by a Shah’s family members for 3 generations.

Image by: Hang Loo Ming

Caption: The traditional Chinese wayang is a dying art in modern day Singapore. One can still see it occasionally being performed during Chinese religious events. In this picture taken at a HDB void deck, the little boy finds the heavily made-up performer amusing. This vanishing art has indeed become part of our cultural heritage.

Image by: Mohd Yusof Bin Noor

Caption: Former Command House located at 17 Kheam Hock Road gazetted as a national monument in November 2009.

Image by: Hang Loo Ming

Caption:  A roadside barber in action at one of the backlanes in Chinatown. Cheap and good, it was the place to go to for personal grooming for most men in olden day Singapore. The vanishing trade forms part of our historical heritage.

Entry: 316
Image by: Mohd Yusof Bin Noor

Caption: SIKH HERITAGE; Located at Lorong 19 Geylang, with its elaborated facade depicts classic Chinese myths and legends; and upon closer look at the pillars of the entrance reveals two carvings of Sikh “jagas”, designed to watch over the building.

Image by: Mohd Yusof Bin Noor

Caption: Teochew Opera; a heritage where it normally invites and attracts thrones of photo enthusiasts to capture the moments of this dying trades.

Image by: Mohd Yusof Bin Noor

Caption: Tea Tarik is so synonym to Singaporeans; and yet not many are able to master the art of Tarik (Pull).

Image by: Mohd Yusof Bin Noor

Caption: Masjid Petempatan Melayu located at 27B Jalan Mempurong, one of the few (if not ONLY) Mosque in a REAL kampung environment that’s are to be found in Singapore.

Image by: Jason Lim

Caption: Boat Quay along Singapore River – Boat Quay, a river embankment on the Singapore River, is one of the oldest and most historical areas in the Central Region. From early times,  warehouses thriving with economic activity, lined the banks of North and South Boat Quay. Many of these original buildings have been preserved, and are now places of entertainment. Today, towering buildings rather than warehouses mark the skyline. Bumboats and barges were banned since the Clean Rivers Campaign started in September 1983, except for those that serve as river taxis for tourists. Boat Quay has now been revamped and is a popular place for food, recreation, entertainment, and a pubbing lane for the yuppies that work at Raffles Place.

Entry: 321
Image by: Sulton Yohana

Caption: The Cobbler – when was the last time we go to a cobbler to repair our shoes? The younger generation of Singapore may no longer be familiar with the cobbler because when their shoes are broken, they prefer to buy new ones. At People’s Park Complex, our memories may be brought to tens of years ago, when we see a lot of cobblers peddling their services there. One of the cobbler told, now, most of people use his service is pioneer generation and foreign workers.

Image by: Sulton Yohana

Caption: The Last Shop -A man standing next to the last shop at Pearl Centre, that was still open at December 20, 2015. Pearl Centre, the legendary shopping centre at Chinatown, was acquisition  by Singapore Land Authority (SLA) in August 2012. The 23-storey strata began its 99-year lease in 1969. While the cinema, which opened on Jan 27, 1977, was later known for R21 movies from Europe, Japan and South Korea, it started business showing mainly Hong Kong martial arts films.

Image by: Lim Wee Chin

Caption: Take a walk along the iconic CBD area to discover old and modern Singapore and learn how Singapore transform from a fishing village to a modern city today.

Image by: Chui Yam Keng

Caption: We celebrate with our friends – The Chingay Parade is a much celebrated event during the Chinese New Year by the Chinese community all over the world. Singapore’s parade includes contingents of many countries such as this Japanese contingent.

Image by: Wendy Chua

Caption: This is a photo of the Tiong Bahru Club Singapura. The Tiong Bahru Club Singapura has a heritage style brought out with retro-fitted furnishing. The architecture of the building is very unique, it is designed like an old-school coffee shop with vintage tiled floors and traditional small household ornaments The food served there is extremely diverse, serving cuisines from each race in Singapore. When I go there, I feel very homely. Now in Tiong Bahru, new cafes and shops are opening, thus many people are worried that the area may be losing its historical charm. Hence, this place is significant as it is embracing the old.

Image by: Jeremy Pang

Caption: Dawn, the golden hour arrives – the moment where time seemingly comes to a halt, as I stare into the distant at the setting Sun. The clouds outlined by the last burning fire while it engulf the Sun. I take a deep breath and for a moment, enjoy the familiar yet magnificent scene. Time resumes as the last light gradually casts a shadow, gently blanketing my Hougang neighbourhood into a silhouette, signalling the end of a day.

Image by: Jeremy Pang

Caption: At a glance Singapore like everything else, seemed to follow a strict structural template, especially its landscape design. The housing flats standing side by side; cluttered – allowing little breathing space. But if taken a closer look, with different perspectives, we can find beauty. The architecture exudes the beauty of stability and order with every layer measured and made to perfection.

Image by: Jeremy Pang

Caption: Situated at Haw Par Villa, this sculpture of Buddha, sits atop a 4-storey high pagoda. With the drifting clouds, the Buddha overlooks Haw Par Villa, a shadow of it’s former glory. However, somehow the sculpture has become more captivating with the quiet environment; blending into the realm of surreality and calmness, paces settles down with the peacefulness. Haw Par Villa might have lost the crowd, but it is still, if not more charming than ever.

Image by: Jeremy Pang

Caption: At 81, this is the man who has given his life for making sculptures in Haw Par Villa so captivating. Undisturbed, undeterred by the scorching sun, with a lit cigarette in between his lips, the master gives his work of art a fresh coat of paint. His brushes are like elixirs, reviving them with every stroke. For 68 years, he dedicated his life to his art. He is Mr Teo Veoh Seng, the last artisan of Haw Par Villa.

Image by: Jeremy Pang

Caption: Singapore Botanic Gardens is a place where nature and man made structure co-exists. Every step is a human emulation of nature with planned plantation and landscape. In a world where nature makes way for buildings and cars, this might be the best way for both sides to come to an agreement of co-existing.

Image by: Liew Seng Leong

Caption: Lim Chu Kang Jetty – One of the last few jettys on our island serving the last few kelongs around Singapore. Times have changed the way the kelongs look like and how it made a living for the fish farmers. Our future generations may not be able to witness what a kelong looks like anymore.

Image by: Gina Ng

Caption: Red wooden clogs are also included in a Chinese bride’s dowry. Two pairs of clogs, beautifully painted in red, make up part of a traditional Chinese dowry. Sadly, making traditional Chinese clogs is a dying art. It is increasingly difficult to find these type of clogs as they have to compete with more modern footwear. Nowadays, these clogs are becoming more of a tourist souvenir item than everyday footwear.

Image by: Gin Ng

Caption: The lion dance is a traditional Chinese dance performed on big occasions, such as the Spring Festival (Chinese New Year) for good luck, as it is believed that the lion is an auspicious animal. Performed in a lion costume, accompanied by the music of beating drums, clashing cymbals, and resounding gongs, lion dances imitate a lion’s various movements or demonstrate martial arts agility, depending on the style.

Image by: Quince Pan

Caption: Vanished – This shophouse does not mean a lot to me, but it certainly does to someone else. Through the years, we will inevitably lose some of the things we hold dear. Gentrified; gelded; or even gutted in its entirety. But what’s most important is that though our traditions will evolve, though the urban landscape will be altered, our history will never change. This picture pays tribute to the old hardware shops that line Jalan Besar, as the bustling city whizzes past them. Will they vanish in the near future? Will they be forgotten by the same city that once stood by them in times of hardship? No one knows for sure. But at the very least, I know that this photograph may be one of the few tangible manifestations of these shops if they are reduced to nothing but a memory. And that is the story behind this small contribution to our collective history.

Image by: Wong Chek Poh

Caption: The Nine Emperor Gods Festival is a nine-day Taoist celebration beginning on the eve of 9th lunar month in many South-east Asia countries including Singapore.  The Leong Nam Temple 龙南殿 in Jalan Kayu is one of the biggest Nine Emperor Gods temple in Singapore.

Image by: Wong Chek Poh

Caption: The Nine Emperor Gods Festival is a nine-day Taoist celebration beginning on the eve of 9th lunar month in many South-east Asia countries including Singapore.  The Leong Nam Temple 龙南殿 in Jalan Kayu is one of the biggest Nine Emperor Gods temple in Singapore.

Entry: 337
Image by: Alex Ooi

Caption: The iconic Tong Ah Building along Keong Saik Road brings back many memories to the older generations. Since 1939, the triangular building houses a coffeeshop which attracts patrons to come around to interact with one another and have their meals. The historic building stood through rain and shine throughout the decades. Up till today, many locals and tourists visit the Tong Ah building to reminisce the good old days.

Image by: Wong Chek Poh

Caption: Praying for peace wealth and health during the Chinese New Year has a deep cultural heritage and following among the traditional Chinese.  The Loyang Da Pek Khong Temple is one where many followers turned up during the first day of CNY to offer prayers.

Image by: Wong Chek Poh

Caption: Praying for peace wealth and health during the Chinese New Year has a deep cultural heritage and following among the traditional Chinese.  The Loyang Da Pek Khong Temple is one where many followers turned up during the first day of CNY to offer prayers.

Image by: Wong Chek Poh

Caption: Built in 1977 by the HDB, Rochor Centre is a commercial and residential estate. Over the years, the colourful blocks have become iconic structures of public housing in Singapore.  In 2016, the buildings will be demolished to make way for the construction of the North-South Expressway. Goodbye, Rochor Centre.

Image by: Wong Chek Poh

Caption: Built in 1977 by the HDB, Rochor Centre is a commercial and residential estate. Over the years, the colourful blocks have become iconic structures of public housing in Singapore.  In 2016, the buildings will be demolished to make way for the construction of the North-South Expressway. Goodbye, Rochor Centre.

Image by: Wong Chek Poh

Caption: The Nine Emperor Gods Festival is a nine-day Taoist celebration beginning on the eve of 9th lunar month in many South-east Asia countries including Singapore.  The Leong Nam Temple 龙南殿 in Jalan Kayu is one of the biggest Nine Emperor Gods temple in Singapore.

Image by: Wong Chek Poh

Caption:  Chinatown is traditionally an ethnic enclave located within the Outram district in the Central Area of Singapore.  Featuring distinctly Chinese cultural elements, Chinatown has had a historically concentrated ethnic Chinese population rich in heritage and culture.   Singapore’s historic Chinatown is a bustling mix of old and new, filled with traditional shops and markets as well as cool stores and cafes.

Image by: Wong Chek Poh

Caption: The Nine Emperor Gods Festival is a nine-day Taoist celebration beginning on the eve of 9th lunar month in many South-east Asia countries including Singapore.  The Defu Lane Temple is one of the popular Nine Emperor Gods temples in Singapore 

Image by: Wong Chek Poh

Caption: Serangoon, or Little India as it is popularly known, is a area where traditional many fellow Indians, both locals and foreign, gather.  It is rich in heritage and culture.  During Deepavali, the area is well decorated to welcome the festive season and herald in the traditional Indian New Year.

Image by: Wong Chek Poh

Caption: Serangoon, or Little India as it is popularly known, is a area where traditional many fellow Indians, both locals and foreign, gather.  It is rich in heritage and culture.  During Deepavali, the area is well decorated to welcome the festive season and herald in the traditional Indian New Year.

Image by: Wong Chek Poh

Caption: The Capitol Building is preserved under the Building Conservation Act.  The 85-year-old landmark started as a theatre in the 1930s, then became the flagship cinema of the Shaw Organisation from 1946.  Capitol Building’s most distinctive feature is its concave curved corner facing the junction of Stamford Road and North Bridge Road.

Image by: Wong Chek Poh

Caption: The Capitol Building is preserved under the Building Conservation Act.  The 85-year-old landmark started as a theatre in the 1930s, then became the flagship cinema of the Shaw Organisation from 1946.  Capitol Building’s most distinctive feature is its concave curved corner facing the junction of Stamford Road and North Bridge Road.

Image by: Wong Chek Poh

Caption: National Gallery Singapore is the latest institution which oversees the largest public collection of modern art in Singapore and Southeast Asia. The Gallery is housed in two national monuments—former Supreme Court and City Hall—that have been beautifully restored and transformed.  Reflecting Singapore’s unique heritage and geographical location, the Gallery will feature Singapore and Southeast Asian art in its long-term and special exhibitions.

Caption: National Gallery Singapore is the latest institution which oversees the largest public collection of modern art in Singapore and Southeast Asia. The Gallery is housed in two national monuments—former Supreme Court and City Hall—that have been beautifully restored and transformed.  Reflecting Singapore’s unique heritage and geographical location, the Gallery will feature Singapore and Southeast Asian art in its long-term and special exhibitions.

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