NewsletterAugust 2013 – November 2013

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‘‘Truly amazing crowd! I enjoyed trooping for your museum! I’m happy to see so many happy faces and there’s so much family bonding.’’- Star Wars Trooper, on 19 May

Exhibition:Light vs Dark

Light vs Dark Exhibition: Stamps and Collectibles was held at Singapore Philatelic Museum from 1 March to 30 June 2013

‘‘We feel like we have travelled back in time to our childhood! This is fantastic. We just can’t stop laughing because we’re so happy.’’- Two sisters in their 30s, on 19 May

Troopers at the museum! Left to right: Stormtrooper, Biker Scout, Jango Fett, TIE Fighter Pilot, Sandtrooper and Commander Stone.

Visitors enjoying the exhibits.

The Force was strong at Light vs Dark Exhibition!Stamps & Collectibles The exhibition attracted many non-stamp collectors to Singapore Philatelic Museum. Visitors were treated to a visual feast of more than 2,000 Star Wars collectibles. These included postage stamps and first day covers from USA and Singapore Post MyStamp from the museum’s collection, as well as figurines, model ships, vessels and costumes on loan from Star Wars memorabilia collectors from Singapore. 

Interesting Star Wars themed programmes were organised during the period of the exhibition.

Troopers from the 501st Legion Singapore Garrison made special appearances on Star Wars Day on 4 May, International Museum Day on 18 and 19 May, and Children’s Season open house on 2 and 16 June. They were dressed in various characters like Emperor Palpatine, Darth Vader, Biker Scout, TIE Fighter Pilot, Jango Fett, Sandtrooper, Stormtrooper and Commander Stone. Many visitors also dressed up as Star Wars characters to join in the fun, while others were overwhelmed by the excitement of seeing the characters come alive!

Two 3D figurine workshops were held in June. Children and adult participants used 3D modelling software to create their own Star Wars figurines and viewed the state-of-the-art printing in action! The workshops were conducted by José Maya, a professional 3D modelling artist. At the ‘World of Light vs Dark’ school holiday programme, participants were awed by the Star Wars figurines displayed in the exhibition and made Star Warscrafts such as a ‘Darth Vader-Jedi’ Father’s Day card and a ‘Darth Vader’ hand puppet.

Singapore Post MyStamp - Darth Vader

Singapore Philatelic Museum Collection

‘Spice Is Nice’ exhibition traces the voyages of discovery, the history of the spice trade and its impact on Singapore, traditional cures and flavours of regional cuisine.

During the 15th to 17th century, European countries such as Spain, Portugal and the Netherlands sent ships and men to track down the origins of spices. Learn about some of the explorers (Christopher Columbus, Vasco da Gama and Ferdinand Magellan) who made significant contributions to the discovery of the origins of spices, and in the process, discovered new lands and people.

Experience life at sea as encountered by early immigrants from Southern China – in a recreated dark and cramped cargo hold of a ship, complete with sound effects and creepy pests.

Touch, feel and smell spices that are commonly used in Singapore such as pepper, cinnamon, clove and nutmeg. Did you know that some of these spices were once worth their weight in gold? Find out interesting trivia about these spices.

Discover the areas of crop cultivation in Singapore for gambier, pepper, nutmeg, sugarcane, coconut and lemongrass in the mid-late 1800s. Then, learn out about notable people associated with spice and other crops. They are José Almeida, Syed Sharif Omar Aljunied, Tan Tock Seng, among others.

Spice is Nice

School Programmes

Take part in fun and exciting school programmes! Children can

learn about spices, history and heritage of Singapore and more!

For K1 – K2 & Pri 1 – Pri 6

For details, contact Lily at & 6513 7347 or * Lily_Samuel@nhb.gov.sg

Spicy Saturday - Family Programme

Visit ‘Spice Is Nice’ exhibition, then go on a walk to Fort Canning Park

to learn about spices, their origins and uses. Complete a special origami

spice frame to take home. Great for parent and child bonding!

Date: Saturday, 17 August, 14 & 28 September, 10.00am – 12.00pm

Age: Children 5 – 12 years & Adults

Charge:  $20 per Adult & Child pair

For details, contact Laura at & 6513 7348 or

* Laura _Tan@nhb.gov.sg

Now TiLL 2014

Singapore Philatelic Museum conferred

by the Businesses for Families Council Singapore Philatelic Museum (SPM) has been accredited the Businesses for Families Mark by the Businesses for Families Council (BFC) since 2009. SPM is the only National Heritage Board museum to receive the Mark. The museum has been awarded the Mark for meeting specific standards relating to strategy, service, infrastructure and business outcomes. In particular, these standards refer to the museum’s exhibitions, programmes, marketing, service and facilities.

Strongly supported by the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF), the BFC encourages companies to target families as customers. SPM tapped into the former Businesses for Families Grant (now FamilyMatters@Business Grant) which is set aside by the MSF to assist businesses to adopt and implement business practices that welcome families. SPM used the Grant to develop fun and educational activities for families and children such as family corners, an activity book and games.

At the ‘We Welcome Families’ Awards ceremony held on 25 April 2013, SPM was conferred the Achiever Award by the BFC. This was in recognition of the museum having commendable family-friendly measures. Altogether, the BFC conferred 23 Excellence Awards and 30 Achiever Awards at the ceremony.

Singapore Philatelic Museum received the Achiever Award at the ‘We Welcome Families’

Awards Ceremony. Left to right: Mrs Mildred Tan, Chairperson, Businesses for Families Council; Mr Chan

Chun Sing, Acting Minister for Social and Family Development, Guest-of-Honour for the

Awards Ceremony; Ms Lucille Yap, Senior Curator, Singapore Philatelic Museum.

Picture courtesy of Businesses for Families Council.

Fun educational activities

using the Businesses for

Families Grant.

Patron of Heritage Awards

Singapore Post Limited received the ‘Partner of

Heritage Award’ for the annual cash donation which

helps fund the operation of SPM. Since the establishment

of SPM in 1995, SingPost has supported the museum

with annual donations. The partnership between

SingPost and SPM promotes the use of postage stamps

as educational tools and learning resources.

Singapore Post Limited

Winners of ‘National Stamp Collecting Competition

2012’ that is supported by Singapore Post Limited.

Mr Sun Yu-li created Baby Emily for the ‘Elephant Stampede’

exhibition held at SPM which was part of the ‘Elephant Parade’

event. SPM collaborated with Mr Sun for Be ‘A Peace of Art’

exhibition by painting art templates for students to express

their creativity through stamps and paints. Mr Sun also

donated two artworks – The Source of Creation and A Droplet

– to the National Heritage Board Heritage Gala 2013.

These were put on auction and $25,000 was raised for SPM.

Mr Sun received the ‘Friend of Heritage Award’.  

Mr Sun with Baby Emily.

Sun Yu-li

Mb nano -Tensilogies Pte Ltd partially funded the

museum’s ‘Spice is Nice’ exhibition which opened

in mid-2012. The company also customised their

‘Mb’ treatment to provide unique conformal surface

coating to the spices on display. Mb nano-

Tensilogies Pte Ltd received the ‘Friend of

Heritage Award’.  

Mb nano-Tensilogies Pte Ltd

Spice is Nice Exhibition.

The Patron of Heritage Awards was launched by National Heritage Board in 2006 to celebrate the generosity of individuals and organisations that support heritage causes. On 29 May 2013, three benefactors of Singapore Philatelic Museum (SPM) were conferred the Patron of Heritage Awards 2012. This was in recognition of the contributions and support they have given to the museum in 2012.

SPM would like to extend heartfelt apprecia- tion to Singapore Post Limited, Mb nano- Tensilogies Pte Ltd and Mr Sun Yu-li for their generous support.

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National Stamp Collecting Competition

Singapore Philatelic Museum is organising the National Stamp Collecting Competition 2013 (NSCC). NSCC aims to promote the study of postage stamps and philatelic materials to learn about Singapore and the world. The competition is supported by the Ministry of Education. This year, about 600 students from primary schools, secondary schools and tertiary institutions are participating in the competition. NSCC 2013 exhibition will showcase specially selected winning philatelic displays. Come and be awed by the beautiful philatelic materials depicting Independence, Zodiac, Insects, Sports, Countries, History, Arts & Crafts, Mountains and more!

NSCC 2013Date: 31 August – 15 September 2013 Venue: Singapore Philatelic Museum 23-B Coleman Street Singapore 179807 Website: www.spm.org.sg

NSCC 2012 School Group Category Champions – Yishun Primary School (Primary School Champion) and Nan Chiau High School (Secondary School Champion).Left to right: Mrs Audrey Lee, STELLAR Mentor, Yishun Primary School; Mr Loh Lik Peng, Chairman, Singapore Philatelic Museum; Mr Sadanandhan S/O Palani Anandan, Vice-Principal, Yishun Primary School; Mr Seah Kim Chye, HOD Humanities, Nan Chiau High School.

50 Years of independence (Series 1) 5 August 2013 2015 world Stamp Exhibition (Series 2) 23 August 2013Globalisation of Singapore 10 September 2013Singapore-Vietnam Joint issue – 40th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations 12 September 2013Definitives – Vanishing Trades 16 october 201350 Years of TV Broadcast 22 November 2013Singapore-France Joint issue – Fashion 8 November 2013

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School holiday

Programmes

November -December 2013

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Thursday, 8 August, 9.30am – 7.00pm > Hari Raya PuasaFriday, 9 August, 9.30am – 7.00pm > National DaySaturday, 2 November, 9.30am – 7.00pm > Deepavali

Free admission for all. Families and children can take the opportunity to view the museum exhibitions.

Open House DaysMailboxeswednesday, 27 November, 10.00am – 12.00pm Thursday, 12 December, 10.00am – 12.00pmHave you ever wondered what the inside of a postbox looks like? View miniature postboxes from around the world, discover interesting facts about postboxes and find out how mail is delivered. You can also paint and decorate your very own tin mailbox!Charge: $25 per person Age: 7 - 12 yearsContact Lily at & 6513 7347 or * Lily_Samuel@nhb.gov.sg

Overnight Adventure at Singapore Philatelic Museum Thursday, 21 November, 6.00pm – Friday, 22 November, 9.00am Thursday, 5 December, 6.00pm – Friday, 6 December, 9.00amCheck-in at the museum for a night of adventure, games and craft! Meet new friends, learn about the ‘King of Hobbies’ and enjoy the rare opportunity of sleeping among stamps! Bring along a sleeping bag, jacket, pyjamas, fresh change of clothing and toiletries. Includes dinner, supper and breakfast. Charge: $80 per person Age: 7 – 12 yearsContact Lily at & 6513 7347 or * Lily_Samuel@nhb.gov.sg

Unusual Stamps WorkshopTuesday, 3 December, 10.00am – 12.00pm Friday, 13 December, 10.00am – 12.00pmDo you know that not all stamps are printed on paper? Some are made of unusual materials like wood, lace, foil and some even smell like chocolate! Explore these exciting stamps then design your very own unusual stamp!Charge: $15 per person Age: 7 - 12 yearsContact Lily at & 6513 7347 or * Lily_Samuel@nhb.gov.sg

The Spice TrailTuesday, 19 November, 10.00am – 12.00pm wednesday, 4 December, 10.00am – 12.00pmVisit the ‘Spice Is Nice’ galleries and learn about early explorers. Find out how spices can be used as traditional cures and in yummy festival food. Go on a walking trail to Fort Canning Park to see the spice plants and then create a special spice craft.Charge: $15 per person Age: 7 - 12 yearsContact Laura at & 6513 7348 or * Laura_Tan@nhb.gov.sg

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oPENiNG HoURSMon 1.00pm – 7.00pm Tues - Sun 9.30am – 7.00pm

ADMiSSioN$6.00 for adults $4.00 for children (3 – 12 years)Free admission for Singapore Citizens and Permanent ResidentsAll information correct at time of printing