The Bicentennial Experience (2019) - Revision history

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Reception

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	==Reception==		==Reception==
	As of November 2019, it was reported that The Bicentennial Experience has an approval rating of 97.3% out of the 700,000 visitors it has welcomed.<ref>[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/video-on-demand/creating-the-bicentennial-experience/creating-the-bicentennial-experience-12144356 “Creating the Bicentennial Experience”]. ''Channel News Asia.'' December 3, 2019. Accessed 4 December 2019. Retrieved from channelnewsasia.com</ref>		As of November 2019, it was reported that The Bicentennial Experience has an approval rating of 97.3% out of the 700,000 visitors it has welcomed.<ref>[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/video-on-demand/creating-the-bicentennial-experience/creating-the-bicentennial-experience-12144356 “Creating the Bicentennial Experience”]. ''Channel News Asia.'' December 3, 2019. Accessed 4 December 2019. Retrieved from channelnewsasia.com</ref>


	Following the initial success, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced in his 2019 National Day Rally speech that the Bicentennial Experience would be extended for an additional 3 months. The experience is slated to end on 30 December 2019.<ref>[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/ndr-2019-bicentennial-experience-opening-extension-11819378 “NDR 2019: Bicentennial Experience to stay open for an extra 3 months in response to many requests”]. ''Channel News Asia.'' August 18, 2019. Accessed 4 December 2019. Retrieved from channelnewsasia.com</ref>		Following the initial success, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced in his 2019 National Day Rally speech that the Bicentennial Experience would be extended for an additional 3 months. The experience is slated to end on 30 December 2019.<ref>[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/ndr-2019-bicentennial-experience-opening-extension-11819378 “NDR 2019: Bicentennial Experience to stay open for an extra 3 months in response to many requests”]. ''Channel News Asia.'' August 18, 2019. Accessed 4 December 2019. Retrieved from channelnewsasia.com</ref>

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2019-12-27T01:28:49Z

Pathfinder

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	==Reception==		==Reception==
	As of November 2019, it was reported that The Bicentennial Experience has an approval rating of 97.3% out of the 700,000 visitors it has welcomed.<ref>[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/video-on-demand/creating-the-bicentennial-experience/creating-the-bicentennial-experience-12144356 “Creating the Bicentennial Experience”]. ''Channel News Asia.'' December 3, 2019. Accessed 4 December 2019. Retrieved from channelnewsasia.com</ref>		As of November 2019, it was reported that The Bicentennial Experience has an approval rating of 97.3% out of the 700,000 visitors it has welcomed.<ref>[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/video-on-demand/creating-the-bicentennial-experience/creating-the-bicentennial-experience-12144356 “Creating the Bicentennial Experience”]. ''Channel News Asia.'' December 3, 2019. Accessed 4 December 2019. Retrieved from channelnewsasia.com</ref>


	Following the initial success, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced in his 2019 National Day Rally speech that the Bicentennial Experience would be extended for an additional 3 months. The experience is slated to end on 30 December 2019.<ref>[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/ndr-2019-bicentennial-experience-opening-extension-11819378 “NDR 2019: Bicentennial Experience to stay open for an extra 3 months in response to many requests”]. ''Channel News Asia.'' August 18, 2019. Accessed 4 December 2019. Retrieved from channelnewsasia.com</ref>		Following the initial success, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced in his 2019 National Day Rally speech that the Bicentennial Experience would be extended for an additional 3 months. The experience is slated to end on 30 December 2019.<ref>[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/ndr-2019-bicentennial-experience-opening-extension-11819378 “NDR 2019: Bicentennial Experience to stay open for an extra 3 months in response to many requests”]. ''Channel News Asia.'' August 18, 2019. Accessed 4 December 2019. Retrieved from channelnewsasia.com</ref>

Dayana Rizal: /* Prospects for a permanent exhibition */

2019-12-27T01:28:35Z

Prospects for a permanent exhibition

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	===Prospects for a permanent exhibition===		===Prospects for a permanent exhibition===
	On 6 October 2019, Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat announced that the government is “carefully studying” the feasibility of making The Bicentennial Experience a permanent exhibition.<ref>Yuen Sin. [https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/govt-to-carefully-study-whether-bicentennial-experience-exhibition-can-be-made-permanent “Govt to carefully study whether Bicentennial Experience exhibition can be made permanent”]. ''The Straits Times.'' October 6, 2019. Accessed 4 December 2019. Retrieved from straitstimes.com</ref> As of 4 December 2019, no further announcement has been made regarding the prospects of a permanent installation.		On 6 October 2019, Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat announced that the government is “carefully studying” the feasibility of making The Bicentennial Experience a permanent exhibition.<ref>Yuen Sin. [https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/govt-to-carefully-study-whether-bicentennial-experience-exhibition-can-be-made-permanent “Govt to carefully study whether Bicentennial Experience exhibition can be made permanent”]. ''The Straits Times.'' October 6, 2019. Accessed 4 December 2019. Retrieved from straitstimes.com</ref> As of 4 December 2019, no further announcement has been made regarding the prospects of a permanent installation.


	==References/Citations==		==References/Citations==
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	[[File:Act 2.jpg\|thumb\|''One of the highlights from the exhibition. Photo from [https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/bicentennial-showcase-a-call-to-reflect-on-past-heng The Straits Times]'']]		[[File:Act 2.jpg\|thumb\|''One of the highlights from the exhibition. Photo from [https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/bicentennial-showcase-a-call-to-reflect-on-past-heng The Straits Times]'']]
	[[File:The Pathfinder 2.jpg\|thumb\|''One of the outdoor pavilions from The Pathfinder. Photo from [https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/singapores-bicentennial-showcase-opens-at-fort-canning-park-book-and-website-launched The Straits Times]'']]		[[File:The Pathfinder 2.jpg\|thumb\|''One of the outdoor pavilions from The Pathfinder. Photo from [https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/singapores-bicentennial-showcase-opens-at-fort-canning-park-book-and-website-launched The Straits Times]'']]
			[[File:DPM Heng at the Bicentennial.jpg\|thumb\|''Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat pictured in the indoor rain room. Photo from [https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/bicentennial-showcase-a-call-to-reflect-on-past-heng The Straits Times]'']]
	===The Time Traveller===		===The Time Traveller===
	''The Time Traveller'' is an indoor segment located inside Fort Canning Centre. It consists of 5 acts that unravel Singapore’s 700-year history through sets, live performances and multimedia.<ref>Melody Zaccheus. [https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/bicentennial-showcase-by-creative-ndp-veterans “Creative NDP veterans promise ‘cinematic and engaging’ Bicentennial showcase”]. ''The Straits Times.'' December 9, 2018. Accessed 27 November 2019. Retrieved from straitstimes.com</ref><ref>Toh Ee Ming. [https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/spore-celebrate-200-years-history-series-events-2019 “S’pore to commemorate 200 years of history with series of events in 2019”]. ''Today.'' April 9, 2018. Accessed 4 December 2019. Retrieved from todayonline.com</ref> The music was fully composed by Don Richmond.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/sgbicentennial/videos/the-musical-mind-behind-the-bicentennial-experience/452606272107630/?__so__=permalink&__rv__=related_videos “The musical mind behind The Bicentennial Experience”]. ''Singapore Bicentennial.'' November 28, 2019. Accessed 4 December 2019. Retrieved from Facebook</ref>		''The Time Traveller'' is an indoor segment located inside Fort Canning Centre. It consists of 5 acts that unravel Singapore’s 700-year history through sets, live performances and multimedia.<ref>Melody Zaccheus. [https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/bicentennial-showcase-by-creative-ndp-veterans “Creative NDP veterans promise ‘cinematic and engaging’ Bicentennial showcase”]. ''The Straits Times.'' December 9, 2018. Accessed 27 November 2019. Retrieved from straitstimes.com</ref><ref>Toh Ee Ming. [https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/spore-celebrate-200-years-history-series-events-2019 “S’pore to commemorate 200 years of history with series of events in 2019”]. ''Today.'' April 9, 2018. Accessed 4 December 2019. Retrieved from todayonline.com</ref> The music was fully composed by Don Richmond.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/sgbicentennial/videos/the-musical-mind-behind-the-bicentennial-experience/452606272107630/?__so__=permalink&__rv__=related_videos “The musical mind behind The Bicentennial Experience”]. ''Singapore Bicentennial.'' November 28, 2019. Accessed 4 December 2019. Retrieved from Facebook</ref>
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	==Reception==		==Reception==
	[[File:DPM Heng at the Bicentennial.jpg\|thumb\|''Above: Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat. Photo from [https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/bicentennial-showcase-a-call-to-reflect-on-past-heng The Straits Times]'']]
	As of November 2019, it was reported that The Bicentennial Experience has an approval rating of 97.3% out of the 700,000 visitors it has welcomed.<ref>[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/video-on-demand/creating-the-bicentennial-experience/creating-the-bicentennial-experience-12144356 “Creating the Bicentennial Experience”]. ''Channel News Asia.'' December 3, 2019. Accessed 4 December 2019. Retrieved from channelnewsasia.com</ref>		As of November 2019, it was reported that The Bicentennial Experience has an approval rating of 97.3% out of the 700,000 visitors it has welcomed.<ref>[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/video-on-demand/creating-the-bicentennial-experience/creating-the-bicentennial-experience-12144356 “Creating the Bicentennial Experience”]. ''Channel News Asia.'' December 3, 2019. Accessed 4 December 2019. Retrieved from channelnewsasia.com</ref>

Dayana Rizal: /* Prospects for a permanent exhibition */

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Prospects for a permanent exhibition

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	==Reception==		==Reception==
	[[File:DPM Heng at the Bicentennial.jpg\|thumb\|''Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat ~~at The Bicentennial Experience~~. Photo from [https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/bicentennial-showcase-a-call-to-reflect-on-past-heng The Straits Times]'']]		[[File:DPM Heng at the Bicentennial.jpg\|thumb\|''Above: Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat. Photo from [https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/bicentennial-showcase-a-call-to-reflect-on-past-heng The Straits Times]'']]
	As of November 2019, it was reported that The Bicentennial Experience has an approval rating of 97.3% out of the 700,000 visitors it has welcomed.<ref>[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/video-on-demand/creating-the-bicentennial-experience/creating-the-bicentennial-experience-12144356 “Creating the Bicentennial Experience”]. ''Channel News Asia.'' December 3, 2019. Accessed 4 December 2019. Retrieved from channelnewsasia.com</ref>		As of November 2019, it was reported that The Bicentennial Experience has an approval rating of 97.3% out of the 700,000 visitors it has welcomed.<ref>[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/video-on-demand/creating-the-bicentennial-experience/creating-the-bicentennial-experience-12144356 “Creating the Bicentennial Experience”]. ''Channel News Asia.'' December 3, 2019. Accessed 4 December 2019. Retrieved from channelnewsasia.com</ref>

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	==Background==		==Background==
			[[File:Reverse Rain.jpg\|thumb\|''Reverse Rain: One of the highlights of the exhibition. Photo from [https://www.8days.sg/seeanddo/thingstodo/this-bicentennial-experience-is-the-immersive-history-lesson-11579106 8Days]'']]
	On 9 April 2018, the Singapore Bicentennial Office (SBO) announced the launch of an experiential showcase at Fort Canning Centre to commemorate the nation’s bicentennial milestone.<ref>Toh Ee Ming. [https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/spore-celebrate-200-years-history-series-events-2019 “S’pore to commemorate 200 years of history with series of events in 2019”]. ''Today.'' April 9, 2018. Accessed 4 December 2019. Retrieved from todayonline.com</ref> According to SBO curator Chang Yueh Siang, The Bicentennial Experience is the office’s “signature event” that aims to offer a “more global overview” of Singapore’s 700 years of history.<ref>Co, Cindy. [https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/reverse-rain-to-feature-in-immersive-multisensory-bicentennial-11563348 “ ‘Reverse’ rain to feature in immersive, multisensory Bicentennial Experience showcase”]. ''Channel News Asia.'' May 25, 2019. Accessed 27 November 2019. Retrieved from channelnewsasia.com</ref>		On 9 April 2018, the Singapore Bicentennial Office (SBO) announced the launch of an experiential showcase at Fort Canning Centre to commemorate the nation’s bicentennial milestone.<ref>Toh Ee Ming. [https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/spore-celebrate-200-years-history-series-events-2019 “S’pore to commemorate 200 years of history with series of events in 2019”]. ''Today.'' April 9, 2018. Accessed 4 December 2019. Retrieved from todayonline.com</ref> According to SBO curator Chang Yueh Siang, The Bicentennial Experience is the office’s “signature event” that aims to offer a “more global overview” of Singapore’s 700 years of history.<ref>Co, Cindy. [https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/reverse-rain-to-feature-in-immersive-multisensory-bicentennial-11563348 “ ‘Reverse’ rain to feature in immersive, multisensory Bicentennial Experience showcase”]. ''Channel News Asia.'' May 25, 2019. Accessed 27 November 2019. Retrieved from channelnewsasia.com</ref>

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	==Event highlights==		==Event highlights==
	[[File:~~Reverse Rain~~.jpg\|thumb\|''~~Reverse Rain: one~~ of the highlights of the exhibition. Photo from [https://www.~~8days~~.sg/~~seeanddo~~/~~thingstodo~~/~~this~~-bicentennial-~~experience~~-is-~~the~~-~~immersive~~-~~history~~-~~lesson~~-~~11579106 8Days~~]'']]		[[File:Act 2.jpg\|thumb\|''One of the highlights from the exhibition. Photo from [https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/bicentennial-showcase-a-call-to-reflect-on-past-heng The Straits Times]'']]
			[[File:The Pathfinder 2.jpg\|thumb\|''One of the outdoor pavilions from The Pathfinder. Photo from [https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/singapores-bicentennial-showcase-opens-at-fort-canning-park-book-and-website-launched The Straits Times]'']]
	===The Time Traveller===		===The Time Traveller===
	''The Time Traveller'' is an indoor segment located inside Fort Canning Centre. It consists of 5 acts that unravel Singapore’s 700-year history through sets, live performances and multimedia.<ref>Melody Zaccheus. [https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/bicentennial-showcase-by-creative-ndp-veterans “Creative NDP veterans promise ‘cinematic and engaging’ Bicentennial showcase”]. ''The Straits Times.'' December 9, 2018. Accessed 27 November 2019. Retrieved from straitstimes.com</ref><ref>Toh Ee Ming. [https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/spore-celebrate-200-years-history-series-events-2019 “S’pore to commemorate 200 years of history with series of events in 2019”]. ''Today.'' April 9, 2018. Accessed 4 December 2019. Retrieved from todayonline.com</ref> The music was fully composed by Don Richmond.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/sgbicentennial/videos/the-musical-mind-behind-the-bicentennial-experience/452606272107630/?__so__=permalink&__rv__=related_videos “The musical mind behind The Bicentennial Experience”]. ''Singapore Bicentennial.'' November 28, 2019. Accessed 4 December 2019. Retrieved from Facebook</ref>		''The Time Traveller'' is an indoor segment located inside Fort Canning Centre. It consists of 5 acts that unravel Singapore’s 700-year history through sets, live performances and multimedia.<ref>Melody Zaccheus. [https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/bicentennial-showcase-by-creative-ndp-veterans “Creative NDP veterans promise ‘cinematic and engaging’ Bicentennial showcase”]. ''The Straits Times.'' December 9, 2018. Accessed 27 November 2019. Retrieved from straitstimes.com</ref><ref>Toh Ee Ming. [https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/spore-celebrate-200-years-history-series-events-2019 “S’pore to commemorate 200 years of history with series of events in 2019”]. ''Today.'' April 9, 2018. Accessed 4 December 2019. Retrieved from todayonline.com</ref> The music was fully composed by Don Richmond.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/sgbicentennial/videos/the-musical-mind-behind-the-bicentennial-experience/452606272107630/?__so__=permalink&__rv__=related_videos “The musical mind behind The Bicentennial Experience”]. ''Singapore Bicentennial.'' November 28, 2019. Accessed 4 December 2019. Retrieved from Facebook</ref>
	~~[[File:Act 2.jpg\|thumb\|''One of the highlights from the exhibition. Photo from [https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/bicentennial-showcase-a-call-to-reflect-on-past-heng The Straits Times]'']]~~
	[[File:The Pathfinder 2.jpg\|thumb\|''One of the outdoor pavilions from The Pathfinder. Photo from [https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/singapores-bicentennial-showcase-opens-at-fort-canning-park-book-and-website-launched The Straits Times]'']]
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	[[File:DPM Heng at the Bicentennial.jpg\|thumb\|''Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat at The Bicentennial Experience. Photo from [https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/bicentennial-showcase-a-call-to-reflect-on-past-heng The Straits Times]'']]		[[File:DPM Heng at the Bicentennial.jpg\|thumb\|''Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat at The Bicentennial Experience. Photo from [https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/bicentennial-showcase-a-call-to-reflect-on-past-heng The Straits Times]'']]
	As of November 2019, it was reported that The Bicentennial Experience has an approval rating of 97.3% out of the 700,000 visitors it has welcomed.<ref>[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/video-on-demand/creating-the-bicentennial-experience/creating-the-bicentennial-experience-12144356 “Creating the Bicentennial Experience”]. ''Channel News Asia.'' December 3, 2019. Accessed 4 December 2019. Retrieved from channelnewsasia.com</ref>		As of November 2019, it was reported that The Bicentennial Experience has an approval rating of 97.3% out of the 700,000 visitors it has welcomed.<ref>[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/video-on-demand/creating-the-bicentennial-experience/creating-the-bicentennial-experience-12144356 “Creating the Bicentennial Experience”]. ''Channel News Asia.'' December 3, 2019. Accessed 4 December 2019. Retrieved from channelnewsasia.com</ref>


	Following the initial success, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced in his 2019 National Day Rally speech that the Bicentennial Experience would be extended for an additional 3 months. The experience is slated to end on 30 December 2019.<ref>[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/ndr-2019-bicentennial-experience-opening-extension-11819378 “NDR 2019: Bicentennial Experience to stay open for an extra 3 months in response to many requests”]. ''Channel News Asia.'' August 18, 2019. Accessed 4 December 2019. Retrieved from channelnewsasia.com</ref>		Following the initial success, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced in his 2019 National Day Rally speech that the Bicentennial Experience would be extended for an additional 3 months. The experience is slated to end on 30 December 2019.<ref>[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/ndr-2019-bicentennial-experience-opening-extension-11819378 “NDR 2019: Bicentennial Experience to stay open for an extra 3 months in response to many requests”]. ''Channel News Asia.'' August 18, 2019. Accessed 4 December 2019. Retrieved from channelnewsasia.com</ref>

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	[[File:TBE Promotional Poster.jpg\|thumb\|''~~The Bicentennial Experience 2019 Promotional Poster.~~ Photo from [https://www.bicentennial.sg/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/thebicentennial.jpg The Singapore ~~Bicentennia~~]l'' ]]		[[File:TBE Promotional Poster.jpg\|thumb\|''Photo from [https://www.bicentennial.sg/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/thebicentennial.jpg The Singapore Bicentennial]'' ]]
	President Halimah Yacob launched The Bicentennial Experience on 30 May 2019. The showcase was opened to the public on 1 June 2019. As of November 2019, it has attracted about 700,000 visitors.<ref>[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/video-on-demand/creating-the-bicentennial-experience/creating-the-bicentennial-experience-12144356 “Creating the Bicentennial Experience”]. ''Channel News Asia.'' December 3, 2019. Accessed 4 December 2019. Retrieved from channelnewsasia.com</ref>		President Halimah Yacob launched The Bicentennial Experience on 30 May 2019. The showcase was opened to the public on 1 June 2019. As of November 2019, it has attracted about 700,000 visitors.<ref>[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/video-on-demand/creating-the-bicentennial-experience/creating-the-bicentennial-experience-12144356 “Creating the Bicentennial Experience”]. ''Channel News Asia.'' December 3, 2019. Accessed 4 December 2019. Retrieved from channelnewsasia.com</ref>

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			[[File:TBE Promotional Poster.jpg\|thumb\|''The Bicentennial Experience 2019 Promotional Poster. Photo from [https://www.bicentennial.sg/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/thebicentennial.jpg The Singapore Bicentennia]l'' ]]
	President Halimah Yacob launched The Bicentennial Experience on 30 May 2019. The showcase was opened to the public on 1 June 2019. As of November 2019, it has attracted about 700,000 visitors.<ref>[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/video-on-demand/creating-the-bicentennial-experience/creating-the-bicentennial-experience-12144356 “Creating the Bicentennial Experience”]. ''Channel News Asia.'' December 3, 2019. Accessed 4 December 2019. Retrieved from channelnewsasia.com</ref>		President Halimah Yacob launched The Bicentennial Experience on 30 May 2019. The showcase was opened to the public on 1 June 2019. As of November 2019, it has attracted about 700,000 visitors.<ref>[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/video-on-demand/creating-the-bicentennial-experience/creating-the-bicentennial-experience-12144356 “Creating the Bicentennial Experience”]. ''Channel News Asia.'' December 3, 2019. Accessed 4 December 2019. Retrieved from channelnewsasia.com</ref>

	==Background==		==Background==
	[[File:TBE Promotional Poster.jpg\|thumb\|''The Bicentennial Experience 2019 Promotional Poster. Photo from [https://www.bicentennial.sg/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/thebicentennial.jpg The Singapore Bicentennia]l'' ]]
	On 9 April 2018, the Singapore Bicentennial Office (SBO) announced the launch of an experiential showcase at Fort Canning Centre to commemorate the nation’s bicentennial milestone.<ref>Toh Ee Ming. [https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/spore-celebrate-200-years-history-series-events-2019 “S’pore to commemorate 200 years of history with series of events in 2019”]. ''Today.'' April 9, 2018. Accessed 4 December 2019. Retrieved from todayonline.com</ref> According to SBO curator Chang Yueh Siang, The Bicentennial Experience is the office’s “signature event” that aims to offer a “more global overview” of Singapore’s 700 years of history.<ref>Co, Cindy. [https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/reverse-rain-to-feature-in-immersive-multisensory-bicentennial-11563348 “ ‘Reverse’ rain to feature in immersive, multisensory Bicentennial Experience showcase”]. ''Channel News Asia.'' May 25, 2019. Accessed 27 November 2019. Retrieved from channelnewsasia.com</ref>		On 9 April 2018, the Singapore Bicentennial Office (SBO) announced the launch of an experiential showcase at Fort Canning Centre to commemorate the nation’s bicentennial milestone.<ref>Toh Ee Ming. [https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/spore-celebrate-200-years-history-series-events-2019 “S’pore to commemorate 200 years of history with series of events in 2019”]. ''Today.'' April 9, 2018. Accessed 4 December 2019. Retrieved from todayonline.com</ref> According to SBO curator Chang Yueh Siang, The Bicentennial Experience is the office’s “signature event” that aims to offer a “more global overview” of Singapore’s 700 years of history.<ref>Co, Cindy. [https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/reverse-rain-to-feature-in-immersive-multisensory-bicentennial-11563348 “ ‘Reverse’ rain to feature in immersive, multisensory Bicentennial Experience showcase”]. ''Channel News Asia.'' May 25, 2019. Accessed 27 November 2019. Retrieved from channelnewsasia.com</ref>

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Creative & production process

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	==Background==		==Background==
	[[File:TBE Promotional Poster.jpg\|thumb\|''~~(Picture)~~ The Bicentennial Experience 2019 Promotional Poster. Photo from [https://www.bicentennial.sg/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/thebicentennial.jpg The Singapore Bicentennia]l'' ]]		[[File:TBE Promotional Poster.jpg\|thumb\|''The Bicentennial Experience 2019 Promotional Poster. Photo from [https://www.bicentennial.sg/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/thebicentennial.jpg The Singapore Bicentennia]l'' ]]
	On 9 April 2018, the Singapore Bicentennial Office (SBO) announced the launch of an experiential showcase at Fort Canning Centre to commemorate the nation’s bicentennial milestone.<ref>Toh Ee Ming. [https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/spore-celebrate-200-years-history-series-events-2019 “S’pore to commemorate 200 years of history with series of events in 2019”]. ''Today.'' April 9, 2018. Accessed 4 December 2019. Retrieved from todayonline.com</ref> According to SBO curator Chang Yueh Siang, The Bicentennial Experience is the office’s “signature event” that aims to offer a “more global overview” of Singapore’s 700 years of history.<ref>Co, Cindy. [https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/reverse-rain-to-feature-in-immersive-multisensory-bicentennial-11563348 “ ‘Reverse’ rain to feature in immersive, multisensory Bicentennial Experience showcase”]. ''Channel News Asia.'' May 25, 2019. Accessed 27 November 2019. Retrieved from channelnewsasia.com</ref>		On 9 April 2018, the Singapore Bicentennial Office (SBO) announced the launch of an experiential showcase at Fort Canning Centre to commemorate the nation’s bicentennial milestone.<ref>Toh Ee Ming. [https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/spore-celebrate-200-years-history-series-events-2019 “S’pore to commemorate 200 years of history with series of events in 2019”]. ''Today.'' April 9, 2018. Accessed 4 December 2019. Retrieved from todayonline.com</ref> According to SBO curator Chang Yueh Siang, The Bicentennial Experience is the office’s “signature event” that aims to offer a “more global overview” of Singapore’s 700 years of history.<ref>Co, Cindy. [https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/reverse-rain-to-feature-in-immersive-multisensory-bicentennial-11563348 “ ‘Reverse’ rain to feature in immersive, multisensory Bicentennial Experience showcase”]. ''Channel News Asia.'' May 25, 2019. Accessed 27 November 2019. Retrieved from channelnewsasia.com</ref>

	===Creative & production process===		===Creative & production process===
	Helming the creative process are		Helming the creative process are Beatrice Chia-Richmond (theatre director) and Michael Chiang (media consultant and playwright). According to Richmond and Chiang, they have been working on the exhibition’s concept since November 2017. The pair drew inspiration from live shows like the ''Secret Cinema'' in London “which combines film screenings with interactive performances in purpose-built sets”. They had also used museums in Amsterdam and Berlin as case studies, observing “audience reactions to the use of technology and multimedia presentations”.<ref>Melody Zaccheus. [https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/bicentennial-showcase-by-creative-ndp-veterans “Creative NDP veterans promise ‘cinematic and engaging’ Bicentennial showcase”]. ''The Straits Times.'' December 9, 2018. Accessed 27 November 2019. Retrieved from straitstimes.com</ref>

	Beatrice Chia-Richmond (theatre director) and Michael Chiang (media consultant and playwright). According to Richmond and Chiang, they have been working on the exhibition’s concept since November 2017. The pair drew inspiration from live shows like the ''Secret Cinema'' in London “which combines film screenings with interactive performances in purpose-built sets”. They had also used museums in Amsterdam and Berlin as case studies, observing “audience reactions to the use of technology and multimedia presentations”.<ref>Melody Zaccheus. [https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/bicentennial-showcase-by-creative-ndp-veterans “Creative NDP veterans promise ‘cinematic and engaging’ Bicentennial showcase”]. ''The Straits Times.'' December 9, 2018. Accessed 27 November 2019. Retrieved from straitstimes.com</ref>

	According to Kingsmen Exhibits Pte Ltd, the appointed agency for The Bicentennial Experience, the project began to take shape in February 2018.<ref>Tan, Gerardine-Donough. [https://bizeventsasia.com/2019/06/13/kingsmen-creates-immersive-experience-for-sg-bicentennial/ “Kingsmen creates immersive experience for SG Bicentennial”]. ''Biz Events Asia.'' June 13, 2019. Accessed 4 December 2019</ref> The experience was divided into 2 main sections: ''The Time Traveller'' and ''Pathfinder''.		According to Kingsmen Exhibits Pte Ltd, the appointed agency for The Bicentennial Experience, the project began to take shape in February 2018.<ref>Tan, Gerardine-Donough. [https://bizeventsasia.com/2019/06/13/kingsmen-creates-immersive-experience-for-sg-bicentennial/ “Kingsmen creates immersive experience for SG Bicentennial”]. ''Biz Events Asia.'' June 13, 2019. Accessed 4 December 2019</ref> The experience was divided into 2 main sections: ''The Time Traveller'' and ''Pathfinder''.

	==Event highlights==		==Event highlights==
	[[File:Reverse Rain.jpg\|thumb\|''~~(Picture)~~ Reverse Rain: one of the highlights of the exhibition. Photo from [https://www.8days.sg/seeanddo/thingstodo/this-bicentennial-experience-is-the-immersive-history-lesson-11579106 8Days]'']]		[[File:Reverse Rain.jpg\|thumb\|''Reverse Rain: one of the highlights of the exhibition. Photo from [https://www.8days.sg/seeanddo/thingstodo/this-bicentennial-experience-is-the-immersive-history-lesson-11579106 8Days]'']]
	===The Time Traveller===		===The Time Traveller===
	''The Time Traveller'' is an indoor segment located inside Fort Canning Centre. It consists of 5 acts that unravel Singapore’s 700-year history through sets, live performances and multimedia.<ref>Melody Zaccheus. [https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/bicentennial-showcase-by-creative-ndp-veterans “Creative NDP veterans promise ‘cinematic and engaging’ Bicentennial showcase”]. ''The Straits Times.'' December 9, 2018. Accessed 27 November 2019. Retrieved from straitstimes.com</ref><ref>Toh Ee Ming. [https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/spore-celebrate-200-years-history-series-events-2019 “S’pore to commemorate 200 years of history with series of events in 2019”]. ''Today.'' April 9, 2018. Accessed 4 December 2019. Retrieved from todayonline.com</ref> The music was fully composed by Don Richmond.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/sgbicentennial/videos/the-musical-mind-behind-the-bicentennial-experience/452606272107630/?__so__=permalink&__rv__=related_videos “The musical mind behind The Bicentennial Experience”]. ''Singapore Bicentennial.'' November 28, 2019. Accessed 4 December 2019. Retrieved from Facebook</ref>		''The Time Traveller'' is an indoor segment located inside Fort Canning Centre. It consists of 5 acts that unravel Singapore’s 700-year history through sets, live performances and multimedia.<ref>Melody Zaccheus. [https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/bicentennial-showcase-by-creative-ndp-veterans “Creative NDP veterans promise ‘cinematic and engaging’ Bicentennial showcase”]. ''The Straits Times.'' December 9, 2018. Accessed 27 November 2019. Retrieved from straitstimes.com</ref><ref>Toh Ee Ming. [https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/spore-celebrate-200-years-history-series-events-2019 “S’pore to commemorate 200 years of history with series of events in 2019”]. ''Today.'' April 9, 2018. Accessed 4 December 2019. Retrieved from todayonline.com</ref> The music was fully composed by Don Richmond.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/sgbicentennial/videos/the-musical-mind-behind-the-bicentennial-experience/452606272107630/?__so__=permalink&__rv__=related_videos “The musical mind behind The Bicentennial Experience”]. ''Singapore Bicentennial.'' November 28, 2019. Accessed 4 December 2019. Retrieved from Facebook</ref>
	[[File:Act 2.jpg\|thumb\|''~~(Picture)~~ One of the highlights from the exhibition. Photo from [https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/bicentennial-showcase-a-call-to-reflect-on-past-heng The Straits Times]'']]		[[File:Act 2.jpg\|thumb\|''One of the highlights from the exhibition. Photo from [https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/bicentennial-showcase-a-call-to-reflect-on-past-heng The Straits Times]'']]
	[[File:The Pathfinder 2.jpg\|thumb\|''~~(Picture)~~ One of the outdoor pavilions from The Pathfinder. Photo from [https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/singapores-bicentennial-showcase-opens-at-fort-canning-park-book-and-website-launched The Straits Times]'']]		[[File:The Pathfinder 2.jpg\|thumb\|''One of the outdoor pavilions from The Pathfinder. Photo from [https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/singapores-bicentennial-showcase-opens-at-fort-canning-park-book-and-website-launched The Straits Times]'']]
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	\|<ref>“Guide. From Singapore to Singaporean: The Bicentennial Experience”. ''Singapore Bicentennial.'' Accessed 15 November 2019. Retrieved from The Bicentennial Experience exhibition at Fort Canning Centre</ref>		\|<ref>“Guide. From Singapore to Singaporean: The Bicentennial Experience”. ''Singapore Bicentennial.'' Accessed 15 November 2019. Retrieved from The Bicentennial Experience exhibition at Fort Canning Centre</ref>
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	===Pathfinder===		===Pathfinder===
	''The Pathfinder'', an outdoor segment at Fort Gate, comprises of 8 pavilions and installations for visitors to explore. While ''The Time Traveller'' is a guided experience, ''The Pathfinder'' is free and easy. The segment was designed to showcase Singapore’s history over time and space via the following mediums and themes: maps, artefacts, perspectives, words and reflections.<ref>Melody Zaccheus. [https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/bicentennial-showcase-by-creative-ndp-veterans “Creative NDP veterans promise ‘cinematic and engaging’ Bicentennial showcase”]. ''The Straits Times.'' December 9, 2018. Accessed 27 November 2019. Retrieved from straitstimes.com</ref>		''The Pathfinder'', an outdoor segment at Fort Gate, comprises of 8 pavilions and installations for visitors to explore. While ''The Time Traveller'' is a guided experience, ''The Pathfinder'' is free and easy. The segment was designed to showcase Singapore’s history over time and space via the following mediums and themes: maps, artefacts, perspectives, words and reflections.<ref>Melody Zaccheus. [https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/bicentennial-showcase-by-creative-ndp-veterans “Creative NDP veterans promise ‘cinematic and engaging’ Bicentennial showcase”]. ''The Straits Times.'' December 9, 2018. Accessed 27 November 2019. Retrieved from straitstimes.com</ref>

	==Reception==		==Reception==
	[[File:DPM Heng at the Bicentennial.jpg\|thumb\|''~~(Picture)~~ Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat at The Bicentennial Experience. Photo from [https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/bicentennial-showcase-a-call-to-reflect-on-past-heng The Straits Times]'']]		[[File:DPM Heng at the Bicentennial.jpg\|thumb\|''Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat at The Bicentennial Experience. Photo from [https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/bicentennial-showcase-a-call-to-reflect-on-past-heng The Straits Times]'']]
	As of November 2019, it was reported that The Bicentennial Experience has an approval rating of 97.3% out of the 700,000 visitors it has welcomed.<ref>[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/video-on-demand/creating-the-bicentennial-experience/creating-the-bicentennial-experience-12144356 “Creating the Bicentennial Experience”]. ''Channel News Asia.'' December 3, 2019. Accessed 4 December 2019. Retrieved from channelnewsasia.com</ref>		As of November 2019, it was reported that The Bicentennial Experience has an approval rating of 97.3% out of the 700,000 visitors it has welcomed.<ref>[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/video-on-demand/creating-the-bicentennial-experience/creating-the-bicentennial-experience-12144356 “Creating the Bicentennial Experience”]. ''Channel News Asia.'' December 3, 2019. Accessed 4 December 2019. Retrieved from channelnewsasia.com</ref>

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	President Halimah Yacob launched The Bicentennial Experience on 30 May 2019. The showcase was opened to the public on 1 June 2019. As of November 2019, it has attracted about 700,000 visitors.<ref>[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/video-on-demand/creating-the-bicentennial-experience/creating-the-bicentennial-experience-12144356 “Creating the Bicentennial Experience”]. ''Channel News Asia.'' December 3, 2019. Accessed 4 December 2019. Retrieved from channelnewsasia.com</ref>		President Halimah Yacob launched The Bicentennial Experience on 30 May 2019. The showcase was opened to the public on 1 June 2019. As of November 2019, it has attracted about 700,000 visitors.<ref>[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/video-on-demand/creating-the-bicentennial-experience/creating-the-bicentennial-experience-12144356 “Creating the Bicentennial Experience”]. ''Channel News Asia.'' December 3, 2019. Accessed 4 December 2019. Retrieved from channelnewsasia.com</ref>
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	==Reception==		==Reception==
	[[File:~~President's launch~~.jpg\|thumb\|''(Picture) ~~President Halimah Yacob during the official launch of~~ The Bicentennial Experience. Photo from [https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/bicentennial-~~experience~~-~~launched~~-at-~~fort~~-~~canning~~ The Straits Times]'']]		[[File:DPM Heng at the Bicentennial.jpg\|thumb\|''(Picture) Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat at The Bicentennial Experience. Photo from [https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/bicentennial-showcase-a-call-to-reflect-on-past-heng The Straits Times]'']]
	As of November 2019, it was reported that The Bicentennial Experience has an approval rating of 97.3% out of the 700,000 visitors it has welcomed.<ref>[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/video-on-demand/creating-the-bicentennial-experience/creating-the-bicentennial-experience-12144356 “Creating the Bicentennial Experience”]. ''Channel News Asia.'' December 3, 2019. Accessed 4 December 2019. Retrieved from channelnewsasia.com</ref>		As of November 2019, it was reported that The Bicentennial Experience has an approval rating of 97.3% out of the 700,000 visitors it has welcomed.<ref>[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/video-on-demand/creating-the-bicentennial-experience/creating-the-bicentennial-experience-12144356 “Creating the Bicentennial Experience”]. ''Channel News Asia.'' December 3, 2019. Accessed 4 December 2019. Retrieved from channelnewsasia.com</ref>

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	===Prospects for a permanent exhibition===		===Prospects for a permanent exhibition===
	On 6 October 2019, Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat announced that the government is “carefully studying” the feasibility of making The Bicentennial Experience a permanent exhibition.<ref>Yuen Sin. [https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/govt-to-carefully-study-whether-bicentennial-experience-exhibition-can-be-made-permanent “Govt to carefully study whether Bicentennial Experience exhibition can be made permanent”]. ''The Straits Times.'' October 6, 2019. Accessed 4 December 2019. Retrieved from straitstimes.com</ref> As of 4 December 2019, no further announcement has been made regarding the prospects of a permanent installation.		On 6 October 2019, Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat announced that the government is “carefully studying” the feasibility of making The Bicentennial Experience a permanent exhibition.<ref>Yuen Sin. [https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/govt-to-carefully-study-whether-bicentennial-experience-exhibition-can-be-made-permanent “Govt to carefully study whether Bicentennial Experience exhibition can be made permanent”]. ''The Straits Times.'' October 6, 2019. Accessed 4 December 2019. Retrieved from straitstimes.com</ref> As of 4 December 2019, no further announcement has been made regarding the prospects of a permanent installation.


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