SUN YAT SEN NANYANG MEMORIAL HALL LAUNCHES ENHANCED PERMANENT GALLERIES AND SPECIAL EXHIBITION “ZHONGSHAN WARSHIP & ITS TREASURES” CO-PRESENTED WITH CHINA REPORTED BY ROBIN STIENBERG, NATIONAL CRITICS CHOICE Singapore, 18 October 2014 – From today, visitors to the Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall (SYSNMH) will be treated to a new experience with the introduction of 160 new exhibits to its enhanced permanent galleries, and the debut of more than 50 national treasures from China at a special exhibition titled Zhongshan Warship & its Treasures. 2 SYSNMH – a heritage institution managed by the National Heritage Board – has recently completed the enhancement of its permanent galleries. Part of the Memorial Hall’s ongoing development since its reopening in October 2011, the refreshed galleries feature a more comprehensive story line, supplemented by artifacts from the community and Singapore’s National Collection. Visitors can also expect an immerse experience with the upgrading of the galleries’ presentation techniques to include more engaging multimedia features. 3 Among the 160 new exhibits at the permanent galleries, 17 artifacts are contributed by the community and are displayed to the public for the first time. These include prominent artifacts such as an English translation of a poem ‘Li Sao’ (composed by Chinese poet Qu Yuan) by local pioneer, Dr. Lim Boon Keng, as well as original documents signed by Dr. Sun Yat Sen donated by a descendant of a close associate of Dr. Sun. 4 Guest of Honor Mr Lawrence Wong, Minister for Culture, Community and Youth, said: “The Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall is an important focal point for the Chinese community to connect with their culture and heritage. Through collaborations with its overseas partners, the Memorial Hall has brought quality programmed to Singaporeans. The community is also getting involved to volunteer and contribute new artefacts. I am glad to know that the Memorial Hall will be doing more to engage a wider audience, such as introducing free guided walks for the public to explore Balestier’s multicultural heritage. Such commendable efforts will help the institution reach out to our diverse, multi-racial society.” Special Exhibition on Zhongshan Warship Co-presented with China 5 Co-presented by SYSNMH and the Zhongshan Warship Museum in Wuhan, China, Zhongshan Warship & its Treasures showcases more than 50 rare artifacts, which were salvaged from the historic Zhongshan Warship, in this inaugural presentation outside of China. These artifacts from China’s National Collection range from honorary plaques to military equipment. Together with historical pictures and documents, the exhibition features a total of close to 100 exhibits. 6 This special exhibition explores the rich and illustrious history of the Zhongshan Warship, a vessel that anchored its place in Chinese history through its involvement in various significant events, most notably its role in saving Dr. Sun Yat Sen and Madam Soong Ching Ling after the rebellion led by Chen Jiong Ming in 1922. 7 General Manager of SYSNMH, Dr. Tan Teng Phee, said: “We are honored to work with the Zhongshan Warship Museum to bring these national treasures outside China for the first time, and provide our visitors with deeper insights into modern Chinese history. Charting the voyages of the vessel, this exhibition tells an inspiring tale of service and valor, which evokes the revolutionary spirit of Dr. Sun Yat Sen. In addition, it also complements the story of Dr. Sun and our local pioneers in SYSNMH’s permanent galleries.” Other Plans 8 In 2014 and 2015, SYSNMH plans to bring in more exhibitions relating to the 1911 Revolution from other cities in China, as well as continue to extend its reach overseas while strengthening its research and transnational ties. For instance come November, SYSNMH is invited to launch an exhibition – Dr. Sun Yat Sen & the Revolutionary Comrades from Nanyang – which features the contributions of Singapore and Malaya pioneers, to be showcased at the Wuhan 1911 Revolution Museum. SYSNMH has also been invited to travel its exhibitions to Beijing and Guangzhou in China in 2015. Such increasing recognition of SYSNMH’s content and curator-ship by renowned counterparts marks a key milestone in SYSNMH’s development.
Posted on: Sat, 18 Oct 2014 15:51:16 +0000
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