Singapore Bicentennial 2019 - Revision history

Nurul Afiqah: /* Fort Canning Park renovations */

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Fort Canning Park renovations

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	The bicentennial showcase titled “'''From Singapore to Singaporean: The Bicentennial Experience @ Fort Canning”''' is headed by Beatrice Chia-Richmond and Michael Chiang who have both had professional experience conceptualising and organising past National Day Parades.<ref>Zaccheus, Melody. “Creative NDP veterans promise ‘cinematic and engaging’ Bicentennial showcase”. ''The Straits Times''. December 9, 2018. Accessed on 28 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/bicentennial-showcase-by-creative-ndp-veterans </ref> The multimedia exhibition is divided into two main segments. The first segment titled “Time Traveller” comprises of 5 galleries which have been organised by key time periods in Singapore’s history starting from the year 1299.<ref>Ibid.</ref> “Pathfinder” is the second segment of the showcase where visitors are encouraged to independently explore the exhibition material.		The bicentennial showcase titled [[The Bicentennial Experience (2019)\|“'''From Singapore to Singaporean: The Bicentennial Experience @ Fort Canning”''']] is headed by Beatrice Chia-Richmond and Michael Chiang who have both had professional experience conceptualising and organising past National Day Parades.<ref>Zaccheus, Melody. “Creative NDP veterans promise ‘cinematic and engaging’ Bicentennial showcase”. ''The Straits Times''. December 9, 2018. Accessed on 28 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/bicentennial-showcase-by-creative-ndp-veterans </ref> The multimedia exhibition is divided into two main segments. The first segment titled “Time Traveller” comprises of 5 galleries which have been organised by key time periods in Singapore’s history starting from the year 1299.<ref>Ibid.</ref> “Pathfinder” is the second segment of the showcase where visitors are encouraged to independently explore the exhibition material.

Joe Tan at 05:26, 3 April 2019

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	There is an advisory panel of professionals from the private and people sector managing the entire Bicentennial calendar of events. These individuals range from university professors such as Assistant Prof Imran bin Tajudeen (NUS) to Mr Chua Thian Poh, Chairman and CEO of Ho Bee Land.<ref>Accessed on 9 January 2019. For more information of the Committee of the event: https://www.bicentennial.sg/about/</ref> Minister of Manpower Josephine Teo and Minister of Social and Family Development Desmond Lee will oversee the overall preparation of the event.		There is an advisory panel of professionals from the private and people sector managing the entire Bicentennial calendar of events. These individuals range from university professors such as Assistant Prof Imran bin Tajudeen (NUS) to Mr Chua Thian Poh, Chairman and CEO of Ho Bee Land.<ref>Accessed on 9 January 2019. For more information of the Committee of the event: https://www.bicentennial.sg/about/</ref> Minister of Manpower Josephine Teo and Minister of Social and Family Development Desmond Lee will oversee the overall preparation of the event.

	== Event highlights ==		==Event highlights==
	[[File:Sir Stamford Raffles.png\|''The statue of Sir Stamford Raffles, before and after the implementation of paint. Photo credit to Singapore Bicentennial Office (SBO).''<ref>https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/disappearing-raffles-statue-commemorate-singapore-bicentennial--11080630?cid=h3_referral_inarticlelinks_24082018_cna</ref>\|thumb]]		[[File:Sir Stamford Raffles.png\|''The statue of Sir Stamford Raffles, before and after the implementation of paint. Photo credit to Singapore Bicentennial Office (SBO).''<ref>https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/disappearing-raffles-statue-commemorate-singapore-bicentennial--11080630?cid=h3_referral_inarticlelinks_24082018_cna</ref>\|thumb]]
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Dayana Rizal: /* Background */

2019-03-26T08:27:09Z

Background

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	The year 2019 marks the 200th year since the founding of modern Singapore by Sir Stamford Raffles in 1819. The Singapore Bicentennial 2019 ([https://www.bicentennial.sg/ Official Site]) is a year-long event celebrating 700 years of Singapore history and heritage.<ref>Accessed on 9 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.bicentennial.sg/about/</ref> Events will be held across Singapore, from the civic district to the heartlands and will include activities like special heritage tours, guerilla installations and roadshows.		The year 2019 marks the 200th year since the founding of modern Singapore by Sir Stamford Raffles in 1819. The Singapore Bicentennial 2019 ([https://www.bicentennial.sg/ Official Site]) is a year-long event celebrating 700 years of Singapore history and heritage.<ref>Accessed on 9 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.bicentennial.sg/about/</ref> Events will be held across Singapore, from the civic district to the heartlands and will include activities like special heritage tours, guerilla installations and roadshows.
	==Background==		==Background==
	[[File:SG Bicentennial Logo.png\|thumb\|''Official logo of Singapore Bicentennial 2019. Photo ~~credit to~~ Singapore Bicentennial Office (SBO).~~'' '''<ref>''[https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/logo-launched-for-singapores-bicentennial-next-year Official logo of Singapore Bicentennial 2019]''</ref>'~~'']]Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong kickstarted the year-long calendar of events with the official launch of the bicentennial on 28 January 2019.<ref>"Singapore's Bicentennial Calendar: Journeying back 700 years.” December 9, 2018. ''The Straits Times.'' Accessed on 15 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/singapores-bicentennial-calendar-journeying-back-700-years </ref> The launch occurred by the Singapore River in the surrounding vicinity of the Asian Civilisations Museum.<ref>Fu, Grace. "Launch of 200 Years of Singapore and the United Kingdom Book". ''Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth''. January 29, 2019. Accessed on 1 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.mccy.gov.sg/news/speeches/Launch%20of%20200%20Years%20of%20Singapore%20and%20the%20United%20Kingdom%20Book.aspx</ref> The 2019 edition of iLight Marina Bay called ''~~'''i'''Light~~: Bridges of Time'' was launched on the same day, alongside the ''Light to Night Festival 2019: Traces and Echoes''.		[[File:SG Bicentennial Logo.png\|thumb\|''Official logo of Singapore Bicentennial 2019. Photo from Singapore Bicentennial Office (SBO).'' ]]Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong kickstarted the year-long calendar of events with the official launch of the bicentennial on 28 January 2019.<ref>"Singapore's Bicentennial Calendar: Journeying back 700 years.” December 9, 2018. ''The Straits Times.'' Accessed on 15 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/singapores-bicentennial-calendar-journeying-back-700-years </ref> The launch occurred by the Singapore River in the surrounding vicinity of the Asian Civilisations Museum.<ref>Fu, Grace. "Launch of 200 Years of Singapore and the United Kingdom Book". ''Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth''. January 29, 2019. Accessed on 1 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.mccy.gov.sg/news/speeches/Launch%20of%20200%20Years%20of%20Singapore%20and%20the%20United%20Kingdom%20Book.aspx</ref> The 2019 edition of iLight Marina Bay called ''iLight: Bridges of Time'' was launched on the same day, alongside the ''Light to Night Festival 2019: Traces and Echoes''.


	The Singapore Bicentennial logo was created by a local branding and design studio, Roots.<ref>Farzanah Farveen. “Singapore Bicentennial unveils logo ahead of 2019 celebrations”. December 4, 2017. ''Marketing Interactive.'' Accessed on 11 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.marketing-interactive.com/singapore-bicentennial-unveils-logo-ahead-of-2019-celebrations/</ref> Advertising agency J Walter Thompson was chosen by Ministry of Communications and Information (MCI) to handle the marketing communications and campaign outreach for Bicentennial 2019, edging out other agencies like Gushcloud and Ogilvy Singapore.<ref>Mumbrella Staff. “The Singapore Bicentennial logo unveiled”. December 4, 2018. ''Mumbrella Asia.'' Accessed on 11 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.mumbrella.asia/2018/12/the-singapore-bicentennial-logo-unveiled</ref>		The Singapore Bicentennial logo was created by a local branding and design studio, Roots.<ref>Farzanah Farveen. “Singapore Bicentennial unveils logo ahead of 2019 celebrations”. December 4, 2017. ''Marketing Interactive.'' Accessed on 11 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.marketing-interactive.com/singapore-bicentennial-unveils-logo-ahead-of-2019-celebrations/</ref> Advertising agency J Walter Thompson was chosen by Ministry of Communications and Information (MCI) to handle the marketing communications and campaign outreach for Bicentennial 2019, edging out other agencies like Gushcloud and Ogilvy Singapore.<ref>Mumbrella Staff. “The Singapore Bicentennial logo unveiled”. December 4, 2018. ''Mumbrella Asia.'' Accessed on 11 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.mumbrella.asia/2018/12/the-singapore-bicentennial-logo-unveiled</ref>
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	There is an advisory panel of professionals from the private and people sector managing the entire Bicentennial calendar of events. These individuals range from university professors such as Assistant Prof Imran bin Tajudeen (NUS) to Mr Chua Thian Poh, Chairman and CEO of Ho Bee Land.<ref>Accessed on 9 January 2019. For more information of the Committee of the event: https://www.bicentennial.sg/about/</ref> Minister of Manpower Josephine Teo and Minister of Social and Family Development Desmond Lee will oversee the overall preparation of the event.		There is an advisory panel of professionals from the private and people sector managing the entire Bicentennial calendar of events. These individuals range from university professors such as Assistant Prof Imran bin Tajudeen (NUS) to Mr Chua Thian Poh, Chairman and CEO of Ho Bee Land.<ref>Accessed on 9 January 2019. For more information of the Committee of the event: https://www.bicentennial.sg/about/</ref> Minister of Manpower Josephine Teo and Minister of Social and Family Development Desmond Lee will oversee the overall preparation of the event.

	~~<br />~~		== Event highlights ==
	==Event highlights==		[[File:Sir Stamford Raffles.png\|''The statue of Sir Stamford Raffles, before and after the implementation of paint. Photo credit to Singapore Bicentennial Office (SBO).''<ref>https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/disappearing-raffles-statue-commemorate-singapore-bicentennial--11080630?cid=h3_referral_inarticlelinks_24082018_cna</ref>\|thumb]]
	===Pop-up installations===		===Pop-up installations===
	[[File:Sir Stamford Raffles.png\|''The statue of Sir Stamford Raffles, before and after the implementation of paint. Photo credit to Singapore Bicentennial Office (SBO).''<ref>https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/disappearing-raffles-statue-commemorate-singapore-bicentennial--11080630?cid=h3_referral_inarticlelinks_24082018_cna</ref>\|thumb]]
	On 29 December 2018, the statue of Sir Stamford Raffles along the Singapore River was found to be partially painted such that it would camouflage into the OCBC Bank building.<ref>Tan Si Hui. “‘Disappearing statues of Sir Stamford Raffles draws curious onlookers \| Video”. ''Channel News Asia.'' December 29, 2018. Accessed on 11 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/disappearing-statue-of-sir-stamford-raffles-draws-curious-11072310.</ref> It was later revealed that the stunt had been authorised by the Singapore Bicentennial Office (SBO).<ref>“'Disappearing' Raffles statue a teaser for Singapore Bicentennial”. ''Channel News Asia''. 2 January, 2019. Accessed on 9 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/disappearing-raffles-statue-commemorate-singapore-bicentennial--11080630?cid=h3_referral_inarticlelinks_24082018_cna</ref> The artist behind the painting was Singaporean Teng Kai Wei, a specialist in public sculptures. The statue was restored to its original unpainted state on 3 January 2019.		On 29 December 2018, the statue of Sir Stamford Raffles along the Singapore River was found to be partially painted such that it would camouflage into the OCBC Bank building.<ref>Tan Si Hui. “‘Disappearing statues of Sir Stamford Raffles draws curious onlookers \| Video”. ''Channel News Asia.'' December 29, 2018. Accessed on 11 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/disappearing-statue-of-sir-stamford-raffles-draws-curious-11072310.</ref> It was later revealed that the stunt had been authorised by the Singapore Bicentennial Office (SBO).<ref>“'Disappearing' Raffles statue a teaser for Singapore Bicentennial”. ''Channel News Asia''. 2 January, 2019. Accessed on 9 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/disappearing-raffles-statue-commemorate-singapore-bicentennial--11080630?cid=h3_referral_inarticlelinks_24082018_cna</ref> The artist behind the painting was Singaporean Teng Kai Wei, a specialist in public sculptures. The statue was restored to its original unpainted state on 3 January 2019.

Dayana Rizal at 08:25, 26 March 2019

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	[[File:SG Bicentennial Logo.png\|thumb\|''Official logo of Singapore Bicentennial 2019. Photo credit to Singapore Bicentennial Office (SBO).'' '''<ref>''[https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/logo-launched-for-singapores-bicentennial-next-year Official logo of Singapore Bicentennial 2019]''</ref>''']]The year 2019 marks the 200th year since the founding of modern Singapore by Sir Stamford Raffles in 1819. The Singapore Bicentennial 2019 ([https://www.bicentennial.sg/ Official Site]) is a year-long event celebrating 700 years of Singapore history and heritage.<ref>Accessed on 9 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.bicentennial.sg/about/</ref> Events will be held across Singapore, from the civic district to the heartlands and will include activities like special heritage tours, guerilla installations and roadshows.		The year 2019 marks the 200th year since the founding of modern Singapore by Sir Stamford Raffles in 1819. The Singapore Bicentennial 2019 ([https://www.bicentennial.sg/ Official Site]) is a year-long event celebrating 700 years of Singapore history and heritage.<ref>Accessed on 9 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.bicentennial.sg/about/</ref> Events will be held across Singapore, from the civic district to the heartlands and will include activities like special heritage tours, guerilla installations and roadshows.
	==Background==		==Background==
	Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong kickstarted the year-long calendar of events with the official launch of the bicentennial on 28 January 2019.<ref>"Singapore's Bicentennial Calendar: Journeying back 700 years.” December 9, 2018. ''The Straits Times.'' Accessed on 15 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/singapores-bicentennial-calendar-journeying-back-700-years </ref> The launch occurred by the Singapore River in the surrounding vicinity of the Asian Civilisations Museum.<ref>Fu, Grace. "Launch of 200 Years of Singapore and the United Kingdom Book". ''Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth''. January 29, 2019. Accessed on 1 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.mccy.gov.sg/news/speeches/Launch%20of%20200%20Years%20of%20Singapore%20and%20the%20United%20Kingdom%20Book.aspx</ref> The 2019 edition of iLight Marina Bay called '''''i'''Light: Bridges of Time'' was launched on the same day, alongside the ''Light to Night Festival 2019: Traces and Echoes''.		[[File:SG Bicentennial Logo.png\|thumb\|''Official logo of Singapore Bicentennial 2019. Photo credit to Singapore Bicentennial Office (SBO).'' '''<ref>''[https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/logo-launched-for-singapores-bicentennial-next-year Official logo of Singapore Bicentennial 2019]''</ref>''']]Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong kickstarted the year-long calendar of events with the official launch of the bicentennial on 28 January 2019.<ref>"Singapore's Bicentennial Calendar: Journeying back 700 years.” December 9, 2018. ''The Straits Times.'' Accessed on 15 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/singapores-bicentennial-calendar-journeying-back-700-years </ref> The launch occurred by the Singapore River in the surrounding vicinity of the Asian Civilisations Museum.<ref>Fu, Grace. "Launch of 200 Years of Singapore and the United Kingdom Book". ''Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth''. January 29, 2019. Accessed on 1 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.mccy.gov.sg/news/speeches/Launch%20of%20200%20Years%20of%20Singapore%20and%20the%20United%20Kingdom%20Book.aspx</ref> The 2019 edition of iLight Marina Bay called '''''i'''Light: Bridges of Time'' was launched on the same day, alongside the ''Light to Night Festival 2019: Traces and Echoes''.

	The Singapore Bicentennial logo was created by a local branding and design studio, Roots.<ref>Farzanah Farveen. “Singapore Bicentennial unveils logo ahead of 2019 celebrations”. December 4, 2017. ''Marketing Interactive.'' Accessed on 11 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.marketing-interactive.com/singapore-bicentennial-unveils-logo-ahead-of-2019-celebrations/</ref> Advertising agency J Walter Thompson was chosen by Ministry of Communications and Information (MCI) to handle the marketing communications and campaign outreach for Bicentennial 2019, edging out other agencies like Gushcloud and Ogilvy Singapore.<ref>Mumbrella Staff. “The Singapore Bicentennial logo unveiled”. December 4, 2018. ''Mumbrella Asia.'' Accessed on 11 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.mumbrella.asia/2018/12/the-singapore-bicentennial-logo-unveiled</ref>		The Singapore Bicentennial logo was created by a local branding and design studio, Roots.<ref>Farzanah Farveen. “Singapore Bicentennial unveils logo ahead of 2019 celebrations”. December 4, 2017. ''Marketing Interactive.'' Accessed on 11 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.marketing-interactive.com/singapore-bicentennial-unveils-logo-ahead-of-2019-celebrations/</ref> Advertising agency J Walter Thompson was chosen by Ministry of Communications and Information (MCI) to handle the marketing communications and campaign outreach for Bicentennial 2019, edging out other agencies like Gushcloud and Ogilvy Singapore.<ref>Mumbrella Staff. “The Singapore Bicentennial logo unveiled”. December 4, 2018. ''Mumbrella Asia.'' Accessed on 11 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.mumbrella.asia/2018/12/the-singapore-bicentennial-logo-unveiled</ref>


	There is an advisory panel of professionals from the private and people sector managing the entire Bicentennial calendar of events. These individuals range from university professors such as Assistant Prof Imran bin Tajudeen (NUS) to Mr Chua Thian Poh, Chairman and CEO of Ho Bee Land.<ref>Accessed on 9 January 2019. For more information of the Committee of the event: https://www.bicentennial.sg/about/</ref> Minister of Manpower Josephine Teo and Minister of Social and Family Development Desmond Lee will oversee the overall preparation of the event.		There is an advisory panel of professionals from the private and people sector managing the entire Bicentennial calendar of events. These individuals range from university professors such as Assistant Prof Imran bin Tajudeen (NUS) to Mr Chua Thian Poh, Chairman and CEO of Ho Bee Land.<ref>Accessed on 9 January 2019. For more information of the Committee of the event: https://www.bicentennial.sg/about/</ref> Minister of Manpower Josephine Teo and Minister of Social and Family Development Desmond Lee will oversee the overall preparation of the event.

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Dayana Rizal at 08:25, 26 March 2019

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	The year 2019 marks the 200th year since the founding of modern Singapore by Sir Stamford Raffles in 1819. The Singapore Bicentennial 2019 ([https://www.bicentennial.sg/ Official Site]) is a year-long event celebrating 700 years of Singapore history and heritage.<ref>Accessed on 9 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.bicentennial.sg/about/</ref> Events will be held across Singapore, from the civic district to the heartlands and will include activities like special heritage tours, guerilla installations and roadshows.		[[File:SG Bicentennial Logo.png\|thumb\|''Official logo of Singapore Bicentennial 2019. Photo credit to Singapore Bicentennial Office (SBO).'' '''<ref>''[https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/logo-launched-for-singapores-bicentennial-next-year Official logo of Singapore Bicentennial 2019]''</ref>''']]The year 2019 marks the 200th year since the founding of modern Singapore by Sir Stamford Raffles in 1819. The Singapore Bicentennial 2019 ([https://www.bicentennial.sg/ Official Site]) is a year-long event celebrating 700 years of Singapore history and heritage.<ref>Accessed on 9 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.bicentennial.sg/about/</ref> Events will be held across Singapore, from the civic district to the heartlands and will include activities like special heritage tours, guerilla installations and roadshows.
	[[File:SG Bicentennial Logo.png\|thumb\|''Official logo of Singapore Bicentennial 2019. Photo credit to Singapore Bicentennial Office (SBO).'' '''<ref>''[https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/logo-launched-for-singapores-bicentennial-next-year Official logo of Singapore Bicentennial 2019]''</ref>''']]
	==Background==		==Background==
	Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong kickstarted the year-long calendar of events with the official launch of the bicentennial on 28 January 2019.<ref>"Singapore's Bicentennial Calendar: Journeying back 700 years.” December 9, 2018. ''The Straits Times.'' Accessed on 15 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/singapores-bicentennial-calendar-journeying-back-700-years </ref> The launch occurred by the Singapore River in the surrounding vicinity of the Asian Civilisations Museum.<ref>Fu, Grace. "Launch of 200 Years of Singapore and the United Kingdom Book". ''Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth''. January 29, 2019. Accessed on 1 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.mccy.gov.sg/news/speeches/Launch%20of%20200%20Years%20of%20Singapore%20and%20the%20United%20Kingdom%20Book.aspx</ref> The 2019 edition of iLight Marina Bay called '''''i'''Light: Bridges of Time'' was launched on the same day, alongside the ''Light to Night Festival 2019: Traces and Echoes''.		Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong kickstarted the year-long calendar of events with the official launch of the bicentennial on 28 January 2019.<ref>"Singapore's Bicentennial Calendar: Journeying back 700 years.” December 9, 2018. ''The Straits Times.'' Accessed on 15 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/singapores-bicentennial-calendar-journeying-back-700-years </ref> The launch occurred by the Singapore River in the surrounding vicinity of the Asian Civilisations Museum.<ref>Fu, Grace. "Launch of 200 Years of Singapore and the United Kingdom Book". ''Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth''. January 29, 2019. Accessed on 1 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.mccy.gov.sg/news/speeches/Launch%20of%20200%20Years%20of%20Singapore%20and%20the%20United%20Kingdom%20Book.aspx</ref> The 2019 edition of iLight Marina Bay called '''''i'''Light: Bridges of Time'' was launched on the same day, alongside the ''Light to Night Festival 2019: Traces and Echoes''.

Dayana Rizal: /* Google Doodle: Bicentennial edition */

2019-03-04T02:17:15Z

Google Doodle: Bicentennial edition

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	==Google Doodle: Bicentennial edition==		==Google Doodle: Bicentennial edition==
	[[File:Bicentennial Google Doodle Singapore 2019.jpg\|thumb\|''The Singapore Bicentennial Google Doodle on 28 January 2019~~. Photo credit to CNA~~.''~~<ref>[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/google-doodle-singapore-bicentennial-celebration-graphic-11174386 CNA Bicentennial Google Doodle] </ref>~~]]		[[File:Bicentennial Google Doodle Singapore 2019.jpg\|thumb\|''The Singapore Bicentennial Google Doodle on 28 January 2019.'']]
	Google Singapore celebrated the Singapore Bicentennial by replacing the traditional Google logo with an exclusive Google Doodle on 28 January 2019.<ref>“Google marks Singapore Bicentennial with special Doodle”. ''Channel NewsAsia''. January 28, 2019. Accessed on 31 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/google-doodle-singapore-bicentennial-celebration-graphic-11174386 </ref> The Doodle showcased Singapore’s Marina Bay skyline, featuring iconic landmarks such as Marina Bay Sands, the Singapore Flyer, Gardens by the Bay, and the Art Science Museum. The number 700 in the Doodle represents the 700 years of Singapore’s history stretching beyond 1819 when Sir Stamford Raffles and William Farquhar first set foot in Singapore.<ref>“Special Google Doodle to mark Singapore Bicentennial”. ''TodayOnline''. January 28, 2019. Accessed on 31 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/special-google-doodle-mark-singapore-bicentennial </ref> The white font against the red background is reflective of Singapore’s national colours, red and white.		Google Singapore celebrated the Singapore Bicentennial by replacing the traditional Google logo with an exclusive Google Doodle on 28 January 2019.<ref>“Google marks Singapore Bicentennial with special Doodle”. ''Channel NewsAsia''. January 28, 2019. Accessed on 31 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/google-doodle-singapore-bicentennial-celebration-graphic-11174386 </ref> The Doodle showcased Singapore’s Marina Bay skyline, featuring iconic landmarks such as Marina Bay Sands, the Singapore Flyer, Gardens by the Bay, and the Art Science Museum. The number 700 in the Doodle represents the 700 years of Singapore’s history stretching beyond 1819 when Sir Stamford Raffles and William Farquhar first set foot in Singapore.<ref>“Special Google Doodle to mark Singapore Bicentennial”. ''TodayOnline''. January 28, 2019. Accessed on 31 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/special-google-doodle-mark-singapore-bicentennial </ref> The white font against the red background is reflective of Singapore’s national colours, red and white.

Dayana Rizal: /* Event highlights */

2019-03-04T02:09:56Z

Event highlights

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	“HALO” at Esplanade Park by UK-based artist Michael Davis is one such installation designed specifically for Bicentennial 2019. It comprises of 200 illuminated rings, one ring representing each year since Sir Stamford Raffles landed in Singapore. “Sails Aloft” is another holographic installation from Estonia depicting the boat dwellings of the earliest inhabitants of Singapore, the ''orang laut'' (sea people).		“HALO” at Esplanade Park by UK-based artist Michael Davis is one such installation designed specifically for Bicentennial 2019. It comprises of 200 illuminated rings, one ring representing each year since Sir Stamford Raffles landed in Singapore. “Sails Aloft” is another holographic installation from Estonia depicting the boat dwellings of the earliest inhabitants of Singapore, the ''orang laut'' (sea people).
	[[File:Light to Night Festival 2019-min.jpg\|thumb\|''The light show on the facade of National Gallery Singapore during the Light to Night ~~Show~~ 2019. Photo credit to The Smart Local.'']]		[[File:Light to Night Festival 2019-min.jpg\|thumb\|''The light show on the facade of National Gallery Singapore during the Light to Night Festival 2019. Photo credit to The Smart Local.'']]

Dayana Rizal: /* BALIKSG: Augmented Reality (AR) app */

2019-03-01T05:52:41Z

BALIKSG: Augmented Reality (AR) app

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	On 4 January 2019, an additional 4 statues of Sang Nila Utama, Naraina Pillai, Munshi Abdullah and Tan Tock Seng were built overnight alongside Sir Stamford Raffles.<ref>Zaccheus, Melody. “Four more statues join Sir Stamford Raffles statue along Singapore River”. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/four-more-statues-join-sir-stamford-raffles-statue-along-singapore-river </ref> The 4 individuals were key players in the early history of Singapore dating back to 1299. Like the earlier art stunt on the statue of Sir Stamford Raffles, the 4 statues were commissioned by the Singapore Bicentennial Office.The five statues are located at North Bank in the surrounding area of the Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM), with the closest MRT station being Raffles Place (EW14/NS26). The statues occupy the iconic site where Sir Stamford Raffles allegedly landed in 1819.		On 4 January 2019, an additional 4 statues of Sang Nila Utama, Naraina Pillai, Munshi Abdullah and Tan Tock Seng were built overnight alongside Sir Stamford Raffles.<ref>Zaccheus, Melody. “Four more statues join Sir Stamford Raffles statue along Singapore River”. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/four-more-statues-join-sir-stamford-raffles-statue-along-singapore-river </ref> The 4 individuals were key players in the early history of Singapore dating back to 1299. Like the earlier art stunt on the statue of Sir Stamford Raffles, the 4 statues were commissioned by the Singapore Bicentennial Office.The five statues are located at North Bank in the surrounding area of the Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM), with the closest MRT station being Raffles Place (EW14/NS26). The statues occupy the iconic site where Sir Stamford Raffles allegedly landed in 1819.
	===Festivals===		===Festivals===
	[[File:~~Sails_Aloft_by_Studio_Biangle_(Estonia)~~.~~png~~\|thumb\|''~~Sails Aloft by Studio Biangle (Estonia)~~.''~~<ref>https://bakchormeeboy~~.~~com/2018/12/04/preview-32-artworks-set-to-light-the-city-at-i-light-2019-the-bicentennial-edition/</ref>~~]]In conjunction with Bicentennial Singapore, existing programmes such as iLight Marina, Light to Night Festival, Singapore Night Festival, and National Day Parade will include the heritage themes of the Bicentennial.		[[File:TRANSPORTA showcase i Light 2019.jpg\|thumb\|''TRANSPORTA Showcase at Esplanade Park as part of iLight 2019.'' ''Photo credit to The Smart Local.'']]
			In conjunction with Bicentennial Singapore, existing programmes such as iLight Marina, Light to Night Festival, Singapore Night Festival, and National Day Parade will include the heritage themes of the Bicentennial.


	'''iLight Singapore: Bridges of Time''' (28 January - 24 February 2019) ([https://www.ilightsingapore.sg/Discover/Installations/Bridges-of-Time Official Site]) is the Bicentennial edition of the annual sustainable light art festival in Singapore.<ref>“iLight Singapore: Bicentennial Edition”. Accessed on 11 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.ilightsingapore.sg/</ref> Organised by Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), the festival will operate from 7.30pm to 11pm daily and 12am on Friday and Saturday. There is no admission fee. The festival consists of 33 art installations in total, with some installations specific to Bicentennial 2019. The festival will be spread across 5 zones - Fort Canning Park, The Lawn @ Marina Bay, MBS Event Plaza, Bayfront Event Space and Esplanade Park.<ref>“Bicentennial Edition of i Light Singapore to have 5 festival hubs”. January 8, 2019. Accessed on 11 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/trending/i-light-singapore-bicentennial-festival-marina-bay-raffles-10968852 </ref>		'''iLight Singapore: Bridges of Time''' (28 January - 24 February 2019) ([https://www.ilightsingapore.sg/Discover/Installations/Bridges-of-Time Official Site]) is the Bicentennial edition of the annual sustainable light art festival in Singapore.<ref>“iLight Singapore: Bicentennial Edition”. Accessed on 11 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.ilightsingapore.sg/</ref> Organised by Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), the festival will operate from 7.30pm to 11pm daily and 12am on Friday and Saturday. There is no admission fee. The festival consists of 33 art installations in total, with some installations specific to Bicentennial 2019. The festival will be spread across 5 zones - Fort Canning Park, The Lawn @ Marina Bay, MBS Event Plaza, Bayfront Event Space and Esplanade Park.<ref>“Bicentennial Edition of i Light Singapore to have 5 festival hubs”. January 8, 2019. Accessed on 11 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/trending/i-light-singapore-bicentennial-festival-marina-bay-raffles-10968852 </ref>

	[[File:Light to Night Festival 2019 promotional poster.png\|''Light to Night Festival 2019 promotional poster. Photo credit to National Gallery Singapore.''<ref>[https://www.nationalgallery.sg/festivals/light-to-night-traces-and-echoes Light to Night Festival 2019 promotional poster]</ref>\|thumb]]“HALO” at Esplanade Park by UK-based artist Michael Davis is one such installation designed specifically for Bicentennial 2019. It comprises of 200 illuminated rings, one ring representing each year since Sir Stamford Raffles landed in Singapore. “Sails Aloft” is another holographic installation from Estonia depicting the boat dwellings of the earliest inhabitants of Singapore, the ''orang laut'' (sea people).		“HALO” at Esplanade Park by UK-based artist Michael Davis is one such installation designed specifically for Bicentennial 2019. It comprises of 200 illuminated rings, one ring representing each year since Sir Stamford Raffles landed in Singapore. “Sails Aloft” is another holographic installation from Estonia depicting the boat dwellings of the earliest inhabitants of Singapore, the ''orang laut'' (sea people).
			[[File:Light to Night Festival 2019-min.jpg\|thumb\|''The light show on the facade of National Gallery Singapore during the Light to Night Show 2019. Photo credit to The Smart Local.'']]

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	On 29 December 2018, the statue of Sir Stamford Raffles along the Singapore River was found to be partially painted such that it would camouflage into the OCBC Bank building.<ref>Tan Si Hui. “‘Disappearing statues of Sir Stamford Raffles draws curious onlookers \| Video”. ''Channel News Asia.'' December 29, 2018. Accessed on 11 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/disappearing-statue-of-sir-stamford-raffles-draws-curious-11072310.</ref> It was later revealed that the stunt had been authorised by the Singapore Bicentennial Office (SBO).<ref>“'Disappearing' Raffles statue a teaser for Singapore Bicentennial”. ''Channel News Asia''. 2 January, 2019. Accessed on 9 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/disappearing-raffles-statue-commemorate-singapore-bicentennial--11080630?cid=h3_referral_inarticlelinks_24082018_cna</ref> The artist behind the painting was Singaporean Teng Kai Wei, a specialist in public sculptures. The statue was restored to its original unpainted state on 3 January 2019.		On 29 December 2018, the statue of Sir Stamford Raffles along the Singapore River was found to be partially painted such that it would camouflage into the OCBC Bank building.<ref>Tan Si Hui. “‘Disappearing statues of Sir Stamford Raffles draws curious onlookers \| Video”. ''Channel News Asia.'' December 29, 2018. Accessed on 11 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/disappearing-statue-of-sir-stamford-raffles-draws-curious-11072310.</ref> It was later revealed that the stunt had been authorised by the Singapore Bicentennial Office (SBO).<ref>“'Disappearing' Raffles statue a teaser for Singapore Bicentennial”. ''Channel News Asia''. 2 January, 2019. Accessed on 9 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/disappearing-raffles-statue-commemorate-singapore-bicentennial--11080630?cid=h3_referral_inarticlelinks_24082018_cna</ref> The artist behind the painting was Singaporean Teng Kai Wei, a specialist in public sculptures. The statue was restored to its original unpainted state on 3 January 2019.

	On 4 January 2019, an additional 4 statues of Sang Nila Utama, Naraina Pillai, Munshi Abdullah and Tan Tock Seng were built overnight alongside Sir Stamford Raffles.<ref>Zaccheus, Melody. “Four more statues join Sir Stamford Raffles statue along Singapore River”. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/four-more-statues-join-sir-stamford-raffles-statue-along-singapore-river </ref> The 4 individuals were key players in the early history of Singapore dating back to 1299. Like the earlier art stunt on the statue of Sir Stamford Raffles, the 4 statues were commissioned by the Singapore Bicentennial Office.

	The five statues are located at North Bank in the surrounding area of the Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM), with the closest MRT station being Raffles Place (EW14/NS26). The statues occupy the iconic site where Sir Stamford Raffles allegedly landed in 1819.		On 4 January 2019, an additional 4 statues of Sang Nila Utama, Naraina Pillai, Munshi Abdullah and Tan Tock Seng were built overnight alongside Sir Stamford Raffles.<ref>Zaccheus, Melody. “Four more statues join Sir Stamford Raffles statue along Singapore River”. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/four-more-statues-join-sir-stamford-raffles-statue-along-singapore-river </ref> The 4 individuals were key players in the early history of Singapore dating back to 1299. Like the earlier art stunt on the statue of Sir Stamford Raffles, the 4 statues were commissioned by the Singapore Bicentennial Office.The five statues are located at North Bank in the surrounding area of the Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM), with the closest MRT station being Raffles Place (EW14/NS26). The statues occupy the iconic site where Sir Stamford Raffles allegedly landed in 1819.
	===Festivals===		===Festivals===
	[[File:Sails_Aloft_by_Studio_Biangle_(Estonia).png\|thumb\|''Sails Aloft by Studio Biangle (Estonia).''<ref>https://bakchormeeboy.com/2018/12/04/preview-32-artworks-set-to-light-the-city-at-i-light-2019-the-bicentennial-edition/</ref>]]In conjunction with Bicentennial Singapore, existing programmes such as iLight Marina, Light to Night Festival, Singapore Night Festival, and National Day Parade will include the heritage themes of the Bicentennial.		[[File:Sails_Aloft_by_Studio_Biangle_(Estonia).png\|thumb\|''Sails Aloft by Studio Biangle (Estonia).''<ref>https://bakchormeeboy.com/2018/12/04/preview-32-artworks-set-to-light-the-city-at-i-light-2019-the-bicentennial-edition/</ref>]]In conjunction with Bicentennial Singapore, existing programmes such as iLight Marina, Light to Night Festival, Singapore Night Festival, and National Day Parade will include the heritage themes of the Bicentennial.
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	'''iLight Singapore: Bridges of Time''' (28 January - 24 February 2019) ([https://www.ilightsingapore.sg/Discover/Installations/Bridges-of-Time Official Site]) is the Bicentennial edition of the annual sustainable light art festival in Singapore.<ref>“iLight Singapore: Bicentennial Edition”. Accessed on 11 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.ilightsingapore.sg/</ref> Organised by Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), the festival will operate from 7.30pm to 11pm daily and 12am on Friday and Saturday. There is no admission fee. The festival consists of 33 art installations in total, with some installations specific to Bicentennial 2019. The festival will be spread across 5 zones - Fort Canning Park, The Lawn @ Marina Bay, MBS Event Plaza, Bayfront Event Space and Esplanade Park.<ref>“Bicentennial Edition of i Light Singapore to have 5 festival hubs”. January 8, 2019. Accessed on 11 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/trending/i-light-singapore-bicentennial-festival-marina-bay-raffles-10968852 </ref>		'''iLight Singapore: Bridges of Time''' (28 January - 24 February 2019) ([https://www.ilightsingapore.sg/Discover/Installations/Bridges-of-Time Official Site]) is the Bicentennial edition of the annual sustainable light art festival in Singapore.<ref>“iLight Singapore: Bicentennial Edition”. Accessed on 11 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.ilightsingapore.sg/</ref> Organised by Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), the festival will operate from 7.30pm to 11pm daily and 12am on Friday and Saturday. There is no admission fee. The festival consists of 33 art installations in total, with some installations specific to Bicentennial 2019. The festival will be spread across 5 zones - Fort Canning Park, The Lawn @ Marina Bay, MBS Event Plaza, Bayfront Event Space and Esplanade Park.<ref>“Bicentennial Edition of i Light Singapore to have 5 festival hubs”. January 8, 2019. Accessed on 11 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/trending/i-light-singapore-bicentennial-festival-marina-bay-raffles-10968852 </ref>

	[[File:Light to Night Festival 2019 promotional poster.png\|''Light to Night Festival 2019 promotional poster. Photo credit to National Gallery Singapore.''<ref>[https://www.nationalgallery.sg/festivals/light-to-night-traces-and-echoes Light to Night Festival 2019 promotional poster]</ref>\|thumb]]“HALO” at Esplanade Park by UK-based artist Michael Davis is one such installation designed specifically for Bicentennial 2019. It comprises of 200 illuminated rings, one ring representing each year since Sir Stamford Raffles landed in Singapore. “Sails Aloft” is another holographic installation from Estonia depicting the boat dwellings of the earliest inhabitants of Singapore, the ''orang laut'' (sea people).		[[File:Light to Night Festival 2019 promotional poster.png\|''Light to Night Festival 2019 promotional poster. Photo credit to National Gallery Singapore.''<ref>[https://www.nationalgallery.sg/festivals/light-to-night-traces-and-echoes Light to Night Festival 2019 promotional poster]</ref>\|thumb]]“HALO” at Esplanade Park by UK-based artist Michael Davis is one such installation designed specifically for Bicentennial 2019. It comprises of 200 illuminated rings, one ring representing each year since Sir Stamford Raffles landed in Singapore. “Sails Aloft” is another holographic installation from Estonia depicting the boat dwellings of the earliest inhabitants of Singapore, the ''orang laut'' (sea people).

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	[[File:SG Bicentennial Logo.png\|thumb\|''Official logo of Singapore Bicentennial 2019. Photo credit to Singapore Bicentennial Office (SBO).'' '''<ref>''[https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/logo-launched-for-singapores-bicentennial-next-year Official logo of Singapore Bicentennial 2019]''</ref>''']]		[[File:SG Bicentennial Logo.png\|thumb\|''Official logo of Singapore Bicentennial 2019. Photo credit to Singapore Bicentennial Office (SBO).'' '''<ref>''[https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/logo-launched-for-singapores-bicentennial-next-year Official logo of Singapore Bicentennial 2019]''</ref>''']]
	==Background==		==Background==
	Prime Minister Lee kickstarted the year-long calendar of events with the official launch of the bicentennial on 28 January 2019.<ref>"Singapore's Bicentennial Calendar: Journeying back 700 years.” December 9, 2018. ''The Straits Times.'' Accessed on 15 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/singapores-bicentennial-calendar-journeying-back-700-years </ref> The launch occurred by the Singapore River in the surrounding vicinity of the Asian Civilisations Museum.<ref>Fu, Grace. "Launch of 200 Years of Singapore and the United Kingdom Book". ''Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth''. January 29, 2019. Accessed on 1 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.mccy.gov.sg/news/speeches/Launch%20of%20200%20Years%20of%20Singapore%20and%20the%20United%20Kingdom%20Book.aspx</ref> The 2019 edition of iLight Marina Bay called '''''i'''Light: Bridges of Time'' was launched on the same day, alongside the ''Light to Night Festival 2019: Traces and Echoes''.		Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong kickstarted the year-long calendar of events with the official launch of the bicentennial on 28 January 2019.<ref>"Singapore's Bicentennial Calendar: Journeying back 700 years.” December 9, 2018. ''The Straits Times.'' Accessed on 15 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/singapores-bicentennial-calendar-journeying-back-700-years </ref> The launch occurred by the Singapore River in the surrounding vicinity of the Asian Civilisations Museum.<ref>Fu, Grace. "Launch of 200 Years of Singapore and the United Kingdom Book". ''Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth''. January 29, 2019. Accessed on 1 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.mccy.gov.sg/news/speeches/Launch%20of%20200%20Years%20of%20Singapore%20and%20the%20United%20Kingdom%20Book.aspx</ref> The 2019 edition of iLight Marina Bay called '''''i'''Light: Bridges of Time'' was launched on the same day, alongside the ''Light to Night Festival 2019: Traces and Echoes''.

	The Singapore Bicentennial logo was created by a local branding and design studio, Roots.<ref>Farzanah Farveen. “Singapore Bicentennial unveils logo ahead of 2019 celebrations”. December 4, 2017. ''Marketing Interactive.'' Accessed on 11 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.marketing-interactive.com/singapore-bicentennial-unveils-logo-ahead-of-2019-celebrations/</ref> Advertising agency J Walter Thompson was chosen by Ministry of Communications and Information (MCI) to handle the marketing communications and campaign outreach for Bicentennial 2019, edging out other agencies like Gushcloud and Ogilvy Singapore.<ref>Mumbrella Staff. “The Singapore Bicentennial logo unveiled”. December 4, 2018. ''Mumbrella Asia.'' Accessed on 11 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.mumbrella.asia/2018/12/the-singapore-bicentennial-logo-unveiled</ref>		The Singapore Bicentennial logo was created by a local branding and design studio, Roots.<ref>Farzanah Farveen. “Singapore Bicentennial unveils logo ahead of 2019 celebrations”. December 4, 2017. ''Marketing Interactive.'' Accessed on 11 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.marketing-interactive.com/singapore-bicentennial-unveils-logo-ahead-of-2019-celebrations/</ref> Advertising agency J Walter Thompson was chosen by Ministry of Communications and Information (MCI) to handle the marketing communications and campaign outreach for Bicentennial 2019, edging out other agencies like Gushcloud and Ogilvy Singapore.<ref>Mumbrella Staff. “The Singapore Bicentennial logo unveiled”. December 4, 2018. ''Mumbrella Asia.'' Accessed on 11 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.mumbrella.asia/2018/12/the-singapore-bicentennial-logo-unveiled</ref>