Heritage Badge
Objectives
To promote awareness of our National Heritage
among students.
To know the role of National Heritage Board in
Singapore’s history, culture and heritage.
To help students prepare for
their Heritage Project
Components of the Heritage Badge
1.Lessons on Singapore’s Heritage
2.Proficiency (Theory) Test
3.Learning Journey to selected heritage site(s)
4.Project of the chosen heritage site
a. Brochure
b. Video
c. Game Set / Board Game
d. Organising Heritage Trail for peers / primary school students
e. Research Work
f. Volunteer at Singapore Heritage Festival
Assessment Criteria
Proficiency (Theory) Test – 30%
-Tested from the introductory lesson
Project – 70%
-Content
-Presentation
-Organisation
-Relevance
Total : 100 marks
30 marks
10 marks
10 marks
20 marks
Part 1
Information on
National Heritage Board
The forming of the National Heritage Board
(NHB)
Formed on 1st August 1993
Aims
 Foster nationhood
 Promote identity building
 Champion the development of cultural & heritage of
Singapore
Their Vision (what do they wish for)
 To make heritage an enriching part of everyone's
life
Part 2
Members of the NHB Family
National Museum of Singapore
Located at Fort Canning Road
Opened in 1887 by Sir Frederick Weld, Governor of Straits
Settlements.
Formerly known as Raffles Library and Museum.
Well known for natural history of Southeast Asia &
ethnology and archeology collections.
Renamed as National Museum in 1965, separated from
the Library.
Latest renovations completed and reopened in 2006.
Asian Civilisation Museum (ACM)
Opened on 21 April 1997.
Located at Armenian Street
Its displays focus on Peranakan culture
Armenian Street premises was then closed in 2005
The premises was renovated and became Peranakan
Museum
ACM then moved to Empress Place building
Opened on 2 March 2003
Presents history & culture of Singapore’s ancestral culture.
Also presents history of Asian culture of about 5000 years
Empress Place Building
 Used as a court house in 1864-65
 Used as government office in the 1980s
Singapore Art Museum (SAM)
Located at Bras Brasah Road
Opened in January 1996.
To preserve and present the contemporary art and art
histories of Singapore and Southeast Asia.
Former school building – St Joseph’s Institution for 135 years
Peranakan Museum
Located at Armenian Street
A former school building – Tao Nan School
Part of the Asian Civilisation Museum (ACM)
Houses the world's finest and most comprehensive collection
of Peranakan artefacts
Singapore Philatelic Museum
Located at Coleman Street.
A former school building – Anglo-Chinese School.
Collection of stamps and archival philatelic material of
Singapore from the 1830s to present day.
Collection of stamps from member countries of the Universal
Postal Union.
For people who are interested in the study of stamps (known
as Philately)
Reflections at Bukit Chandu
Housed near a former battle site, Battle of Pasir Panjang
 1,400 brave soldiers from the Malay Regiment heroically
defended the last stand against a 13,000-strong
Japanese army.
To reflect Singapore’s heritage of heroism during World War
2 (1942 to 1945).
Allow Singaporeans and visitors to experience how far
Singapore has come to become a nation.
Part 3
Our National Monuments
Preservation of Monuments Board (PMB)
It is a national authority safeguarding Singapore's national
monuments.
To preserve and protect of National Monuments.
The Preservation of Monuments Act, a government law
came into effect to ensure that our monuments are well
preserved and protected.
Currently there are 64 National Monuments that are
protected under this law. They are categorised into:
 Places of Worship
 Government Buildings / Civic Buildings
 Schools
 Commercial Buildings
Examples of our National Monuments
Places of Worship
St Andrew’s Cathedral
Civic Building
Raffles Hotel
Government Building
Former Supreme Court
Schools
Former St Joseph’s Institution
More monuments are found in http://www.pmb.sg
Part 4
Our National Symbols
National Flag / State Flag
Former Deputy Prime Minister,
Dr Toh Chin Chye was placed
in charge of a committee to create a new flag
To replace the British flag
Endorsed by Legislative Assembly
on 18 November 1959
together with the State Crest and National Anthem.
The Flag – what does it mean?
consists of two equal horizontal sections,
red above white.
 Red - universal brotherhood and
equality of man
 White - pervading and everlasting
purity and virtue.
A white crescent moon occupies the upper left red section.
Next to the moon are five white stars arranged in a circle.
 Crescent Moon - a young nation on the ascendant
 Five Stars - depict Singapore's ideals
 Democracy, Peace, Progress, Justice and Equality.
National Coat of Arms
serves as a symbol of Singapore’s
status as a self-governing and
independent state
Idea also came from Dr Toh Chin Chye
 Together with the State Flag and
National Anthem
National Coat of Arms
It formed by a shield emblazoned with
a white crescent moon and five white
stars against a red background.
 Same symbolic meanings as our National Flag
Supporting the shield are a lion on the left and a tiger on
the right.
A banner below the shield is inscribed with the Republic
of Singapore's motto, 'Majulah Singapura' (meaning
'Onward Singapore' in Malay).
The lion embodies Singapore itself while the tiger
represents Singapore's historical ties with Malaysia.
The Lion Head Symbol
Introduced in 1986
Commonly used by individuals, companies,
and organisations to promote a sense of
national identity (to be loyal to Singapore)
Less formal than the State Flag and State Crest
Lion Head symbolises courage, strength and excellence
It is in solid red against white background
The mane has five partings that represent the same five
ideals embodied in the five stars of the National Flag
The lion’s tenacious mien symbolises the nation’s singleminded resolve to face and overcome any challenges
Our National Anthem
“Majulah Singapura”
 Onward Singapore
Composed in 1958 by the Encik Zubir Said
Supposed to be an official song for
the City Council to commemorate the newly renovated
Victoria Theatre.
It was then performed again on 3 December 1959 as
Singapore's National Anthem.
Current version of the National Anthem was changed in
2001
 Changing the musical key to make it sound “grander
and more inspiring”
Our National Pledge
It was an idea to encourage
national consciousness and
patriotism towards Singapore
Drafts were written to Mr S. Rajaratnam, former Minister for
Foreign Affairs.
Changes were made before presenting to the former Prime
Minister, Mr Lee Kuan Yew to be presented to the cabinet.
August 1966 onwards, students began reciting the National
Pledge before the start of each school day.
Current practice of reciting the National Pledge (with our
right fist clenched at our heart) started since 1988.
Our National Flower
Vanda Miss Joaquim
First discovered in 1893
 in the garden of Miss Agnes
Joaquim, the daughter of an
Armenian merchant in Singapore
It became the National Flower of Singapore in April 1981
 To give Singaporeans a sense of national pride and an
identity
It was selected because because of its hardy and resilient
qualities and its ability to bloom throughout the year.
 reflect Singapore's quest for progress and excellence in
all aspects of life
Part 5
Other key events in
Singapore’s History
8 Dec 1941
Singapore was bombed by the Japanese
15 Feb 1942
Singapore surrendered to the Japanese,
later known as Syonan-to
(Light of the South)
August 1945
World War II ended. British troops
returned to Singapore
11 Dec 1950
The Maria Heritogh Riots
(Racial Riots bet. Chinese & Malays)
May 1955
Hock Lee Bus Riots
May 1959
First General Election, Mr Lee Kuan Yew
leading the PAP won
3 Dec 1959
Yusoff Bin Ishak became the first
Yang Di Pertuan Negara of Singapore
16 Dec 1963
Singapore joined Federation of Malaysia
21 July 1964
Racial Riots involving Chinese & Malays
9 August 1965
Singapore separated from Malaysia and
gained Independence
9 August 1966
First National Day Parade at City Padang
(It was a rainy day)
1967
National Service was introduced and made
compulsory for all male Singaporeans
Our Country Leaders
Presidents
Prime Minister
Encik Yusof Bin Ishak
Dec 1959 to Jan 1971
Mr Lee Kuan Yew
1959 to 1990
Dr Benjamin Shereas
Jan 1971 to May 1981
Mr Goh Chok Tong
1990 to 2004
Mr Devan Nair
May 1981 to Sept 1985
Mr Lee Hsien Loong
2004 to present day
Dr Wee Kim Wee
Sept 1985 to July 1999
Mr Ong Teng Cheong
Sept 1993 to August 1999
Mr S. R. Nathan
July 1999 to August 2011
Dr Tony Tan
August 2011 to present day
Part 6
Engaging Singaporeans through
Heritage Trails
An effort by National Heritage Board
Heritage Trails in Singapore
National Heritage Board (NHB) came up with several trails
for Singaporeans
To give Singaporeans and people living in the town/areas an
awareness of the rich social history and memories
NHB also works with schools and organisations to develop
the heritage trails to record the history of the town.
The different heritage trails developed so far
 1. Civic District Trail I & II
 2. Singapore River Trail
 3. WWII Trail
 4. Jalan Besar Community Heritage Trail
 5. Balestier Community Heritage Trail
 6. Bukit Timah Community Heritage Trail
 7. Queenstown Community Heritage Trail
 8. Yishun-Sembawang Community Heritage Trail
 9. Ang Mo Kio Community Heritage Trail
 10. Kampong Glam Heritage Trail
Developing your own Heritage Trails
(if you are choosing this as your Heritage Badge project)
Choose a Theme
 Let your target audience know what they are going to
discover
Do a research
 Do research of the places that you want your audience
to discover
 You have to go on your own trail first!
Decide your target group/audience
 It will be easier to plan for your audience
Plan the route, activities and transportation
 The places/tasks involved along the route
 How are the participants going to travel round
Acknowledgements / For more information
National Heritage Board
http://www.nhb.gov.sg
Singapore Info Webpage
http://www.sg
Heritage Trails of Singapore
http://www.heritagetrails.sg