Mad About Singapore Series

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Mad About Singapore Unique Passions
Saturday, 6 March 2010 | 10 am - 12 pm | The POD, Level 16, National Library Building

Do you believe that strange professions exist in Singapore? Are you curious to find out how the famous Number 1 Costume shop started & peek into the daily routine of a professional funeral embalmer? What made sociology graduate chose a path off the beaten track to be the driving force behind Singapore’s pioneer frog farm? Join us in this session to meet with the people who have unique passions or work in unique industries in Singapore. Registration Details

Mad About Singapore’s Collectors
Saturday, 13 March 2010 | 10 am - 12 pm | Imagination Room, Level 5, National Library Building

Do you know some of the unspoken rules & intrinsic values that special collectors look out for in their collectible items? Why do some people collect things that others deem as junks such as tyres, old banners and the likes of it? What are the nostalgic values behind some of the oldest toys ever collected in Singapore & find out the stories behind the production of vintage toys – some of which reflects the economic situation in various eras. Registration Details

Mad About Singapore Food
Saturday, 27 March 2010 | 10 am - 12 pm | Possibility Room, Level 5, National Library Building

In the second part of our food discussion, we dig up the stories that uncover the origins of Singapore food, our food feud & ask Singaporeans to talk about their favourite Singapore dishes. Find out the criteria that make a particular dish totally Singaporean & those that best represent Singapore! Registration Details

For more information on Mad About Singapore, check out http://blogs.nlb.gov.sg/sg101/mad-about-singapore .