What would we learn about Singapore’s architectural and urban history if we focused on just one group (or two closely related groups, if you like), the Makassarese and Bugis? First, who are the Makassarese and the Bugis? A detailed book-length discussion may be found in the book The Bugis by the late Christian Pelras (1996). But […]
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Kampong community, domestic architecture, and a long history from Tg Rhu and Singapore River Warga kampung, senibina rumah, dan sejarah panjang dari Tg Rhu dan Sg Singapura a bilingual event – sebuah acara dwibahasa Saturday 8 Oct, 2016 2-5pm / ptg Possibility Room, National Library Registration via GoLibrary (hyperlink) Kampung Kuchan / Kuchai Lorong 3 […]
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Singapura Stories is pleased to bring you Seminar Five on Dakota Crescent (originally planned for January 2015). SINGAPURA STORIES SEMINAR FIVE Understanding Dakota Crescent: Architectural and historical perspectives by Jonathan Poh Date: Tuesday 24 Nov, 2015 Time: 07:30 PM – 09:30 PM Venue: Level 5 – Imagination Room (next to Possibility Room), National Library Building Free […]
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Talk & Public Seminar / Forum: The transformation of Katong-Siglap This event, in Malay, will feature the history and communities of the Katong – Joo Chiat – Telok Kurau – Siglap neighbourhoods. It has two main segments: a talk by Dr Imran bin Tajudeen followed by a public forum by four panelists who are former residents […]
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Multiple Dimensions of Balestier: More than a Secondary Settlement by Shakthi Vikram Seminar Three presents the significance of a neighbourhood that began as an urban fringe area: Balestier. The speaker will provide a survey its late nineteenth and early twentieth century histories through extensive research synthesising and studying old maps, drawings, and photographs, and will review the official […]
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