The story of modern Singapore as told through its living heritage is encapsulated in this handsome book, published to coincide with the 200th anniversary of Singapore's founding as a city-state. Today's vibrant, cosmopolitan country developed a singular identity through the many colourful `ingredients' outlined in this book. Starting with the founding of modern Singapore by Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, we review the many events, people, artefacts, legends and lifestyles pre- and post-1819 that contributed to make Singapore the unique city it is today. This is the first book to encompass all aspects of Singaporean heritage, be it sociological, environmental or man-made. Historic personages, monuments, architecture and the arts, cultures and traditions, and flora and fauna are all covered in their many facets. The book showcases how much of 1800s and early 1900s Singapore remains today, thereby presenting a lesser-known side to the city-state - one that is surprisingly historic and richly evocative, a different face to a place more often associated with a stark modernity. Insightful, lively texts by museum director and heritage expert, Kennie Ting, are accompanied by archival images, contemporary photographs, maps and more, to present a comprehensive picture of the city-state - past and present.

* With the 200th anniversary of Singapore being celebrated in January 2019, it is a timely opportunity to re-examine what makes this country unique: all the city-state's heritage encapsulated in one volume. * Tapping into the global interest in heritage in general, this book explores all the many facets of Singaporean heritage - from built heritage to historic sites, personages, cultures and communities, arts, leisure, flora and fauna, and more. * The book delves into the global and regional origins of many national and everyday aspects of Singapore's heritage, providing surprising and rarely explored backstories on familiar aspects of Singaporean life often taken for granted.

About the Author
KENNIE TING is a sociologist and cultural heritage professional, fascinated by the history and heritage of colonial port cities in Asia, especially of Singapore where he was born. Previous books explore his interests: The Heritage book in the Singapore Chronicles series (2015) and The Romance of the Grand Tour: 100 Years of Travel in South East Asia (Talisman, 2015). Ting is also the Director of Singapore's Asian Civilisations Museum and Peranakan Museum, two national museums that explore interactions between civilisations and peoples in Asia.


Book Information
ISBN 9789811185731
Author Kennie Ting
Format Hardback
Page Count 192
Imprint Talisman Publishing
Publisher Talisman Publishing
Dimensions(mm) 238mm * 165mm * 23mm