Tag Archives: Second World War

Heritage Tour around Colonial Changi

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Remember Singapore

Changi, best known for the internationally famous airport Singaporeans are proud of. Or, to some, that delicious nasi lemak at the hawker centre of Changi Village. But Changi is much more than that. More than a dozen buildings and landmarks … Continue reading →

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A Visit to Reflections at Bukit Chandu

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Remember Singapore

The minute-long signal was being sounded all over Singapore at 12.05pm today to mark the Total Defence Day, and this year is a special one. It is the 70th anniversary of the Fall of Singapore. On the 15th of February … Continue reading →

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Tribute to Singapore’s Mother Teresa (1898-2011)

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Remember Singapore

Teresa Hsu Chih (许哲) was born in Swatow in 1898, during the Qing Dynasty, in an extremely poor family where her father abandoned the family. At aged 16, her family moved to Penang, Malaysia, where they found jobs as cleaners … Continue reading →

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