What We Are Looking For
We are collecting objects and stories about experiences that fostered multiculturalism, brought Singaporeans of different races together, and reaffirmed our shared identity.
National Symbols
Related Milestones & Artefact Examples:
- Introduction of the National Flag, Coat of Arms and National Anthem at National Loyalty Week in December 1959
- Introduction of the National Pledge in 1966
- Introduction of Flag Raising Ceremony in schools in 1966
Do you have any photos, objects and personal mementos from when the national flag, anthem and pledge were first introduced to you? In what ways was this moment significant to you? How have our national symbols been important to you?
State of Singapore National Loyalty Week Card distributed to students in 1959.
Gift of Ms Quek Yuen Yuan, Ana. Collection of the National Museum of Singapore, National Heritage Board.
A 1960s vinyl containing a recording of our National Anthem.
Collection of the National Museum of Singapore, National Heritage Board.
Were you part of a sporting event or National Day Parade at the National Stadium? What was the atmosphere like?
Share your photos, objects or other memorabilia from your experiences there, and tell us what the National Stadium meant to you in building a community spirit.
Community Spaces and Events
Related Milestones & Artefact Examples:
- Events like the Aneka Ragam Rakyat concert series, South East Asia Cultural Festival for the opening of the National Theatre, and National Day Parades at the National Stadium
- Development of Community spaces like the National Theatre and National Stadium
Do you have any keepsakes from these spaces and events?
Crowd gathered at the first Aneka Ragam Rakyat (People's Cultural Concert) performance at the Botanic Gardens on 2 Aug 1959.
Courtesy of The Straits Times © SPH Media Limited. Permission required for reproduction.
A silat performance during a four-hour programme of songs, dances and drama at the city hall steps in 1960.
Ministry of Information and the Arts Collection. Courtesy of National Archives of Singapore.
Do you have any keepsakes from attending or performing at one of these concerts?
Share your memories with us through your objects and stories.
Donation Coupon from the One Dollar, One Brick campaign launched in 1961 to raise funds for the National Theatre. This landmark marked the attainment of self-government and was a symbol in the people's faith of the unity of the nation.
Collection of the National Museum of Singapore, National Heritage Board.
Poster publicising the development of the National Stadium, which represented founder leaders' emphasis on the venue building the Singapore community spirit.
Collection of the National Museum of Singapore, National Heritage Board.
Do you have any memorabilia from the development of the National Theatre or attending events there?
Efforts to Promote Social Cohesion
Related Milestones and Artefact Examples:
- The establishment and work of Goodwill Committees in response to the 1964 racial riots
- Organisation of other community groups to promote social cohesion
Were you part of a Goodwill Committee or Citizen Consultative Committee, or impacted by their work in any way from the 1950s to 1970s? Share your objects like photos, pamphlets, First Day Covers, etc. and stories with us.
Mr Lee Kuan Yew and Mr Othman Wok (then Minister for Social Affairs) speaking to residents in Geylang Serai after the racial riot, on 24 July 1964.
Ministry of Information and the Arts Collection. Courtesy of National Archives of Singapore.
A news article reporting on the success of Goodwill Committees around Singapore on 28 July 1964.
Courtesy of The Straits Times © SPH Media Limited. Permission required for reproduction.
Do you have artefacts or stories like these?