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2023

Storytelling Sessions: Max & Robbie's Magical Train Ride

7 May • 11:00am • National Museum of Singapore

Join storyteller Wei Teng as she shares some of the challenging situations faced by Max and his friend Robbie, and the acts of thoughtfulness that helped make their journey a smooth one.

Storytelling Sessions: Two Good Friends

Join storyteller Wong Swee Yean in this bilingual storytelling session whre she shares about two young children learning about the different modes of transportation (car, bicycle, bus, train) as they are determined to travel long distances to meet up.

The Nanyang Spirit Through the Years: People, Progress and Productivity

The Nanyang Spirit Through The Years: People, Progress and Productivity audio tour explores the seven-decade history of the land that the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) sits on today, through examining the heritage of seven sites imbued with legacies from the past.

The Part Timer: Hafeez Becomes A Bus Captain

In this episode of The Smart Local's Part Timer series, join Hafeez Harris as he takes on the challenge of becoming a bus captain in Singapore. Follow Hafeez as he undergoes rigorous training to acquire the necessary skills and knowledge for the job.

The Rise and Rise of Singapore Women Cricket Team

Diviya and Louis, from the Singapore Women’s cricket team tell us all about the history of cricket, and why they still choose to play it.

A Kristang Tour of MRT Stations with Kevin Martens Wong

6 May • 05:00pm • Esplanade Station Exit E

Join Kevin Martens Wong on a linguistic heritage tour of select MRT stations that have significant ties to Eurasian and Kristang history, as he expounds on the deeper meanings of the Kristang names.

Art in Transit Tours

6, 13 May • 10:00am • Various Northeast Line Stations

7, 14 May • 02:00pm • Various Northeast Line Stations

This guided tour will cast a spotlight on the ambitious, site-specific artworks commissioned for 4 key MRT stations along the Northeast Line, while highlighting architectural and engineering anecdotes that reveal Singapore’s urban planning at its best.

A Showcase of Community Festivals

6 May • 10:00am • Gallery Theatre, National Museum of Singapore

Come meet fellow festival organisers of the co-existing heritage festivals to learn more about the festival, its meaning and significance behind their programme offerings.

A Showcase of Public Transport Memorabilia

6 May • 01:00pm • National Museum of Singapore

Spend your Saturday with Matthew and his friends as they talk about their unique interest in buses and showcase their interesting collection of Singapore’s public bus memorabilia.

Beginning of a Golden Age of Sport in Singapore (Late 1940s to 1950s)

18 May • 05:30pm • Singapore Sports Museum

Who were these remarkable pioneers representing Singapore in international sport? Let’s take a walk back in time to recall their competitive exploits and to honour these bold champions who heralded a golden era of Sport in Singapore. Their enduring legacies have inspired many to strive for success on the highest stage!