Nostalgia hits Singapore 1960

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As National Day approaches, there’s no better time for the younger generation to revisit the history of Singapore. Singapore 1960 promises to excite both young and old with valuable memories collected from the swinging 60s! I saw parents recount affectionately about the memorable childhood and schooling days to their children, with a wistful look on their faces. It’s definitely a walk down memory lane oozing with nostalgia with every turn.

Greeted by the bright neon light display at the entrance.

Zubir Said’s grand piano. He used it to compose Singapore’s National Anthem in 1959! Fun fact: Did you know that he was a self-taught musician?

Historical moment of Lee Kuan Yew’s swearing-in as Prime Minister of Singapore in 1959.

Tunnel of books! Majority are Chinese books, reflecting the ethnic make-up of Singapore’s population in the 60s.

Chinese literary works on display.

Look at what our parents learnt during national language lessons!

Runway for ‘models’ clad in beautiful kebaya tops.

Before you think this is a table found in our favourite kopitiams…these cups actually act as earphones that broadcast oral history interviews and radio programmes from the 60s. Topics range from matchmaking sessions to boxing matches!

Popular music in the 60s.

The Straits Times as it used to look in the old days.

Plastered all over the wall!

Booth selling merchandise related to the exhibition

So don’t wait! Get nostalgic and immerse yourself in this vibrant and distinctive era at the National Museum of Singapore’s exhibition on now till 22 August.