National Treasure – Painted Lacquer Screen Of Sima Jinlong (Northern Wei)
In celebration of International Women’s Day. One of the finest examples of lacquer artwork from the Northern Wei period, featuring virtuous women of their time.
Category: Travels
工作不忘娱乐 All work and no play makes J a dull boy.
National Treasures – Straight Lapel Plain Unlined Silk Gauze Gown (Western Han)
But thy eternal summer shall not fade, /
Nor lose possession of that fair thou ow’st; /
Nor shall death brag thou wander’st in his shade, /
When in eternal lines to time thou grow’st: – Shakespeare, “Sonnet 18”
Singapore’s First Airport – Kallang Airport (1937-1955)
For those growing up in the 60s/70s Singapore would be familiar with Kallang Airport and Old Airport Road Food Centre,Continue Reading
228 Incident 二二八事件
The freedom of speech and freedom of will are basic human rights that many fought and laid their lives for. Lest we forget!
National Treasures – Coffin With Painted Design On Vermilion Lacquer Coating (Western Han)
This is the second of four coffins that are nested like a Russian Doll.
Hong Kong Palace Museum 香港故宫文化博物館
With more than 900 artefacts, the $450 million Hong Kong Palace Museum is a cultural milestone for the city. ButContinue Reading
Lest We Forget – Sook Ching Massacre (18 Feb – 4 Mar 1942)
Today marks the start of Sook Ching. Recent comments by our PM made us look back at this dark episode in our history. Should we move on?
My Little Pony
A pony is a childhood dream; A horse is an adulthood treasure. – Rebecca Carroll
World Treasures – Equestrian Ceremonial Armour (15th-17th Century)
“A horse, a horse, my kingdom for a horse” – Shakespeare’s Richard III
Lest We Forget – Fall of Singapore (15 Feb 1942)
On this day in 1941, the first bombs dropped on Singapore. The Japanese had arrived!