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The Abode of Peace and The Lion City Exhibition

was launched by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and

His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah.

Credit: Ministry of Communications and Information

Enter our galleries to experience the heart of Brunei’s heritage at Kampong Ayer, and hunt for flora and fauna in Ulu Temburong National Park! Download Brunei and Singapore virtual stamps from the interactive Take Home A Stamp vending machine!

Abode of Peace The Lion CityThe treasures of the exhibition are 33 items of the Brunei Royal Regalia which are on display for the first time in Asia. These items were used during the 1968 Coronation Ceremony and 1992 Silver Jubilee Ceremony of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, who celebrates 50 years of reign this year. Accompanying these Bruneian artefacts are close to 600 stamps and philatelic materials from the Singapore Philatelic Museum Permanent Collection and Postal Services Department, Brunei Darussalam. Currency and coins used by both countries from the Straits Settlements years until current day are on display. There are also artefacts dating from 960 AD to 1970s including early forms of currency, blue porcelain ware from a shipwreck in Brunei, textiles, and 19th century brass containers.

A second exhibition focusing on Singapore’s multicultural society and efforts at urban greening will be on show in Brunei from November 2017 to April 2018.

Abode of Peace & The Lion City: A Brunei – Singapore Exhibition was officially launched by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, at Singapore Philatelic Museum (SPM) on 5 July 2017. Also in attendance were Her Majesty Raja Isteri, His Royal Highness Prince Abdul Malik and Her Royal Highness Pengiran Raabi’atul Adawiyyah, and Her Royal Highness Princess Masna and His Royal Highness Pengiran Abdul Aziz.

The exhibition celebrates the deep-rooted friendship, and the 50th anniversary of the unique Currency Interchangeability Agreement between the two countries. The exhibition is curated by SPM and the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports, Brunei Darussalam.

Spanning three galleries, the exhibition uses stamps, artefacts, 360o virtual reality displays and interactive stations to highlight colourful and informative facets of the Brunei Sultanate, Brunei’s history, its ethnic communities, and world-renowned flora and fauna.

Over the weekend, visitors who came to SPM for the Brunei Cultural Showcase! tasted the wonderful cuisine of Brunei. Chefs were on hand to prepare ambuyat (the national dish of Brunei), dipping sauces, fish and meat dishes, as well as desserts!

A special craft booth was set up for visitors to fold the dastar. Families could dress up in traditional clothesand get their picture taken at the dress-up booth.

Musicians and performers from Senandung Budaya, MCYS Brunei Darussalam, put up dance and music performances. They presented dances from the different ethnic groups and taught visitors simple joget (dance) steps!

As part of the opening celebrations of Abode of Peace & The Lion City Exhibition, Singapore Philatelic Museum (SPM) and Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports (MCYS), Brunei Darussalam organised fun cultural activities for school children and visitors from 6 - 9 July 2017.

During the Colourful World of Stamps education programme, school children were treated to a delightful Bruneian experience of dance and crafts. They learnt how the dastar (traditional male headdress) is folded. The girls got a chance to try on the kain jongsarat (handwoven golden thread cloth) which like the dastar, is worn during special events and festivals. At the close of the programme, they learnt about traditional musical instruments, watched a performance and danced along with the performers!

A huge ‘Thank You’ to MCYS Brunei Darussalam and SPM for a successful event!

Brunei Cultural Showcase

For information and registration, * SPM _EDU_PRG@nhb.gov.sg

Hello Brunei! School ProgrammeFor the duration of the exhibition, SPM will be carrying out Hello Brunei! programme for students to find out about Brunei, try on ethnic costumes, learn the art of dastar craft making and more! Level: P1 – P4 Duration: 1.5 hoursCharge: $10 per student

An Enchanted Day with Stamps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Japanese CultureWednesday, 22 November &Wednesday, 6 December 2017 10.00am - 3.00pmAge: 7 -12 years Charge: $60 per child

My CollectionThursday, 23 November &Thursday, 7 December 2017 10.00am - 3.00pmAge: 7 -12 years Charge: $60 per child

Amazing Brunei!Monday, 27 November &Monday, 4 December 2017 10.00am - 3.00pmAge: 7 -12 years Charge: $60 per child

Anime DrawingsFriday, 24 November &Friday, 1 December 2017 10.00am - 3.00pmAge: 7 -12 years Charge: $60 per child

• adjustable limit stop• mm measuring scale• attachable measuring scale• for precise cutting up to 180 mm• ideal for mounts from all manufactures• self-sharpening blade (rust proof)

Do you know that stamps tell the story of a nation? Through stamps, one can learn about the history, heritage, culture, traditional games, art, delicious food and more. Take part in these specially planned programmes and enjoy our offerings through stamps!

Exploring the Artist in You!Tuesday, 28 November &Tuesday, 5 December 2017 10.00am - 3.00pmAge: 7 -12 years Charge: $60 per child

For information and registration,* SPM _EDU_PRG@nhb.gov.sg

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Overnight Adventure> Thursday, 30 November, 6.00pm - Friday, 1 December, 9.00am> Thursday, 7 December, 6.00pm - Friday, 8 December, 9.00am Age: 7 -12 years Charge: $100 per child

Exciting Year End School Holiday Programmes

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Stamps are miniature pieces of art and living history which record a country’s rich and diverse culture, achievements and way of life! Singapore Philatelic Museum organised the National Stamp Collecting Competition (NSCC) and Draw My Stamp Story Art Competition to get students to discover that stamps are a window to the world to explore different topics, to appreciate the beauty of the designs and to have a better understanding of them.

Close to 350 students took part in NSCC and over 1,000 students participated in Draw My Stamp Story Art Competition. Top entries were displayed at The Plaza, National Library from 16 - 18 August 2017. Ms Chang Hwee Nee, Chief Executive Officer of National Heritage Board graced the prize presentation ceremony as guest-of-honour.

Draw My Stamp Story Art Competition

Secondary School (Gold with Special Prize)

New Town Secondary School

– Wong Cze Wei, Zovy & Ong Boon Huey

Ngee Ann Secondary School

– Heather Simpson

Primary School (Gold with Special Prize)

Bukit View Primary School

– Wong Xiao Han

Opera Estate Primary School

– Emmy Elizabeth Braun & Clement Cornell Siem

Art School (Gold with Special Prize)

Rush-Me-Not Art Studio

– Tabitha Koh

National Stamp Collecting Competition Association of Singapore Philatelists Challenge Shield - Serangoon Secondary School Singapore Post Challenge Shield - Corporation Primary School

to the top winners!

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From left to right: Prof Cheah Jin Seng, Chairman of Singapore Philatelic Museum Board;

Guest-of-Honour Ms Chang Hwee Nee, Chief Executive Officer of National Heritage Board;

Ms Clara Ang, Teacher at Serangoon Secondary School; Mrs Sue-Ann Lim, Senior Teacher

at Serangoon Secondary School; Mrs Mary Loh, Assistant Year Head at Corporation Primary

School; Ms Goh Xinmin, Senior Teacher at Corporation Primary School; Ms Peggy Teo,

Assistant Vice President of Philately & Stamps at Singapore Post Limited; Mr Richard Tan,

President of Association of Singapore Philatelists.

Stamps - Exploring Amazing Topics and Awesome Designs

150th Anniversary of First Postage Stamp Issued in Singapore Exhibition

WHAT'S

Stamp Issues1 September - 150th Anniversary of First Postage Stamp Issued in Singapore7 September - Singapore – Indonesia Joint Stamp Issue9 October - General Post Office15 November - Greetings

ON ON deepa

vali event day

Wednesday, 18 October 2017Fun programmes for all! Check www.spm.org.sg for details.

Events by Singapore Stamp Club

Singapore Philatelic Museum (SPM) is very proud and pleased to jointly present with the Association of Singapore Philatelists, the 150th Anniversary of First Postage Stamp Issued in Singapore Exhibition. The exhibition commemorates a milestone in philately – the issuance of Straits Settlements stamps in September 1867. The launch of the commemorative stamps on 1 September 2017 will mark the start of the exhibition. Visitors to the exhibition will have a deeper understanding and insight into Singapore’s rich postal history.

The postage stamp was introduced in Singapore, then part of the Straits Settlements, in 1854. They were Indian stamps issued by the British East India Company, and were charged in Indian currency of annas and pies.

On 1 April 1867, the Straits Settlements was officially transferred to the Colonial Office in London and became a crown colony. On 1 September 1867, Singapore took charge of its own postal matters and issued a set of stamps to mark the change in governance. This was significant as Singapore became the postal and communications hub for Southeast Asia and the rest of the world.

The exhibition showcases valuable and rare collections of the Straits Settlements period from private collectors and SPM. The exhibits will change four times over four months. Collectors include Mr Koh Seow Chuan, Mr Tan Ah Ee, Mr Vincent Ong, Dr Chua Eu Tiong, Mr Wong Han Min, Mr Henry Ong, Mr Richard Tan, Dr Prakob Chirakiti and Mr Charnchai Karnasuta.

1 SEP 2017 TO

1 JAN 2018

Singapore Philatelic Museum Collection

Upcoming ExhibitionAnime X StampsNovember 2017 – April 2018An anime-licious visual feast awaits you at Singapore Philatelic Museum. Experience your favourite anime series and characters in a whole new way – through stamps! Discover the origins of anime and chart the rise of this versatile and pervasive medium. Relive beloved classics such as Astro Boy, Doraemon and gems from Studio Ghibli; and current hot favourites such as One Piece, Dragon Ball and Pokémon through over 700 stamps from Japan. Plus, be treated to limited edition collectibles and one-of-a-kindoriginal production artwork.

10 September, 10am – 4pm - Stamp Fair – fair, evaluation, auction8 October, 2pm – 3pm - ‘Tin Can Mails of Cocos Islands’ talk by Hong Tuck Kun12 November, 2pm – 3pm - ‘The Postal Services in Pictures’ talk by Victor Lau 10 December, 10am – 4pm - Stamp Fair – fair, evaluation, auction

Follow SPM on Facebook: www.facebook.com/SingaporePhilatelicMuseum

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23-B Coleman Street Singapore 179807

Tel +65 6337 3888 Fax +65 6337 8958

www.spm.org.sg

OPENING HOURSMon – Sun 10.00am – 7.00pm

ADMISSION$8.00 for adults $6.00 for children (3 – 12 years)Free admission for Singapore Citizens and Permanent ResidentsAll information correct at time of printing