Via Dolorosa
As we approach Easter, I would like to share a Catholic/Christian tradition that is more symbolic than biblical. Via Dolorosa,Continue Reading
Tag: Anniversary
Treasures – Artefacts of Lee Kuan Yew (c. 1950s)
Today marks the death anniversary of one of the founding fathers of Singapore, whom we fondly refer to as LKY.
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!
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?
Lest We Forget – Fall of Singapore (15 Feb 1942)
On this day in 1941, the first bombs dropped on Singapore. The Japanese had arrived!
The Day That Changed China’s History
Imperial Army of Japan invaded China on 18 Sep 1931 that started the Second Sino-Japanese war that concluded with the detonation of first atomic bombs that were used in combat. But before that, China was divided about fighting against the Japanese as the Nationalists were fighting a civil war with the Communists. A warlord named Zhang Xueliang was about to change that which came to be known as the Xi’an Incident.
The Day Time Stood Still
On this day in history in downtown Dallas, an assassination shook the world.
Lest We Forget – The 1938 Changsha Inferno 文夕大火
At the base of Tianxin Pavilion 天心閣 in Changsha, Hunan, there stood a solitary bell to commemorate one of theContinue Reading
National Treasure – Mace of the City of Singapore (1953)
A mace that represents the elevation of the status of Singapore from town to city.
Malaysia Day 1963
Today marks the day in 1963 when Sarawak, Sabah and Singapore joined Malaya to become part of Federation of Malaysia.