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Bringing out the historian in our volunteers

Volunteers who are Story Documenters played a vital role in uncovering and capturing the personal stories that make up the Singapore journey. Passionate about their mission, they actively participated in training sessions before undertaking the task.

Capturing not just historical milestones, but also personal ones

The Singapore journey is not only about events of national significance, but also personal stories that are just as meaningful. Crucial to the Singapore Bicentennial preparations were the Story Documenters who helped to capture these individual stories.

Volunteer training sessions

To ensure these volunteers were equipped for their very important task, the Singapore Bicentennial Office held two training sessions on documenting family histories and charting genealogy on 10 February and 21 April 2018. From students, professionals, civil servants to retirees, Singaporeans from all walks of life came to take part in the training, which was conducted by Mr Hazriq Idrus of The Speaking Factory, and SBO’s Volunteer Engagement Manager Nurulhuda Subahan.

Volunteers from the People's Association Youth Movement, Madrasah Al-Ma'arif Al-Islamiahand Madrasah Aljunied Al-Islamiah, Singapore Memory Project and the Istana Heritage Gallery actively participated in the sessions – listening to tips from facilitators, taking practice photos, and learning to glean the most interesting stories from pioneers who shared their memories and mementos from the past.

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A compendium of history made possible by many

This is a project steeped in history. The Singapore Bicentennial, more than just a commemoration of 200 years since Raffles’ landing, is an exploration of Singapore’s evolution over a span of 700 years. It brings forth many stories, photos and artefacts that were previously unheard of, untold or unseen. In essence, it is a new way of approaching our history – a new historical narrative of this “young” nation.

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Launch of the Singapore Bicentennial – Reflecting on our longer history

What can history teach us about Singapore? First and foremost, it helps us acknowledge that while 1819 marked the beginning of an inclusive and multicultural Singapore, it was by no means the start of our history. This was the message outlined by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong who on 28 January 2019, officially kicked off the Singapore Bicentennial to commemorate 200 years since the arrival of Sir Stamford Raffles.

About the Bicentennial

Singapore Bicentennial merchandise

Bring home a little piece of our past with our range of Singapore Bicentennial-themed merchandise! Created together with renowned home-grown design store, Naiise, the Singapore Bicentennial series of products showcase the different elements of our 700-year history including historical maps, artefacts, personalities and motifs that tell of our rich and storied past.

Be sure to reserve your tickets early for this immersive experience that showcases key moments in Singapore's 700-year history.

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Be sure to reserve your tickets early for this immersive experience that showcases key moments in Singapore's 700-year history.

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