Published in Our Stories: National Library Singapore Blog·1 day ago[We Like It Rare] Taking Flight: An Air Show in Singapore in 1913What lies in the Rare Materials Collection of the National Library, Singapore? In this series, we explore the gems of this treasure trove to uncover their fascinating stories. Air travel today is routine for most people but this was certainly not the case when the airplane was first introduced into…Travel6 min read
Published in Our Stories: National Library Singapore Blog·Jun 9A Flair for FlyingThe batik printed sarong kebaya uniform of Singapore Airlines evokes hospitality, grace and cosmopolitanism. Associate Librarian Winnie Tan investigates just what makes the uniform so special. Sarong Kebaya The iconic uniform for Singapore Airlines’s (SIA) female flight attendants is a sarong kebaya. Referring to a tubular, ankle-length skirt (sarong) worn…Travel4 min read
Published in Our Stories: National Library Singapore Blog·May 19Smashing Stereotypes: The First Singapore Comic ConventionsComics are big business these days. It’s hard to imagine that comic book lovers once felt they had to hide their love of comics and “read them under the covers”. Librarian Jacqueline Lee shows us how far comics have come in Singapore. Comics – particularly American ones – enjoyed huge…Comics6 min read
Published in Our Stories: National Library Singapore Blog·May 5A Very Hungry Librarian Spills the Beans on Hosting “From Book to Cook”From Book to Cook is a cooking show on YouTube that recreates recipes — dating as far back as a century ago — found in books from the National Library’s collection. …Food8 min read
Published in Our Stories: National Library Singapore Blog·Apr 19Tamil Radio ThrillersDid you know that some of Singapore’s best loved Tamil writers, including Cultural Medallion recipient P Krishnan, also wrote thrillers for Tamil radio? Join librarian Sundari as she explores some of these unique works.Books4 min read
Published in Our Stories: National Library Singapore Blog·Apr 4Larger than Life: Hand-Painted Movie Billboards of the PastDo you remember the first time you watched a movie at the cinema? What was your experience like? Join senior manager Mei Chen as she revisits Singapore’s cinematic history in the 1950s and 1960s through the photographs of billboards painted by Gay Yau Studio. The first movie I’ve ever watched…Movies5 min read
Published in Our Stories: National Library Singapore Blog·Mar 21Curator’s Picks: Treasure-hunting in a Ming World MapThe National Library’s latest exhibition, Mapping the World: Perspectives from Asian Cartography, features over 60 treasures from Asian mapping traditions, many of them on display in Singapore for the very first time. Join curator Chung Sang Hong as he shares his rewarding experiences with two of these stunning maps. One…Exhibition7 min read
Published in Our Stories: National Library Singapore Blog·Mar 7Murals in HDB EstatesPainted on the walls and pillars of some blocks in Senior Librarian Dahlia’s housing estate are several murals that make her smile when she walks past them. While there isn’t a theme – they are random designs in various styles – murals on the walls of Housing & Development Board…Singapore7 min read
Published in Our Stories: National Library Singapore Blog·Feb 22Getting Onboard with ArtWhen was the last time you came across and admired a piece of art? …Art4 min read
Published in Our Stories: National Library Singapore Blog·Feb 10Malay FolktalesJoin senior librarian Juffri as he revisits the folktales told to us when we were growing up and takes us on a trip through the Asian Children’s Literature collection at the National Library where many of these stories have found a home. Growing up, many of us would have been…Stories5 min read
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