The international blockbuster exhibition features never-before-seen artefacts and untold accounts on the fall of Singapore
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In commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the fall of Singapore, the National Museum of Singapore has partnered with 10 overseas museums and institutions to present Witness to War: Remembering 1942.
Featuring more than 130 artefacts, the blockbuster exhibition explores Singapore's role in a larger scheme of things — namely the wider campaign waged by the Japanese Empire across the Pacific. From film screenings and craft workshops to guided tours and even wartime rations, visitors are set to go back in time by perusing an illustrious showcase of inspiring stories and poignant memories as told by individuals who braved through this extraordinary era. This is also the museum's first to hold a war exhibition on such a large scale.
Regardless whether you're a history buff or not, Witness to War: Remembering 1942 is something not be missed by all Singaporeans. Still not convinced yet? Well, here are five more reasons why you should check the exhibition out when it opens from 23 September 2017 to 25 March 2018.
3. A war-themed activity space is dedicated to the little ones
In the words of museum director Angelita Teo, the exhibition aims to “examine our past and try to build a better legacy for our future.” Where else does the future lie but in the hands of our children? To facilitate conversations between children and parents about war, a special family activity space entitled “A Child’s Perspective” has been set up within the exhibition gallery. The activity space offers a glimpse of what war in Singapore is like for the little ones.
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