In Search of the Multi-Cultural “Little Town”《昔日“小坡” 的万国风情》 A Talk by Ng Ching Huei Date: 13 September 2014 Time: 10am – 11.30am Venue: The URA Centre, Level 5, Function Hall Talk will be in Mandarin with English translation To register, visit eventbrite.sg/e/in-search-of-the-multi-cultural-little-town-a-talk-by-ng-ching-huei-tickets-12892709441 SYNOPSIS During the early years of Singapore as a commercial port, the north bank of the Singapore River was planned for the settlement of the European, Arab, Bugis, Malay and many other communities. With urban development and population growth, one after another, the Indian Sikhs, Jewish, Japanese and Chinese from the Hockchia, Henghwa, Hakka and Hainanese dialect groups came and settled here. This place holds the memories of this diverse group of people. Our speaker from the National Heritage Board will be sharing with us his journey of tracing their cultural footprints. SPEAKER’S BIOGRAPHY Mr Ng Ching Huei is the Manager (Heritage Research) at Singapore National Heritage Board and his research interest in Singapore’s cultural landscape and historical development of local Chinese community. He actively promotes a deeper understanding of history to the general public by conducting public lectures, teaching and training Museum Volunteers.
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