Saturday, 16 January 2010 | 10 am – 12 pm | The POD, Level 16, National Library Building | Speaker: Lim Chen Sian
Myths and legends lurk around the founding of Temasek, as Singapore was previously known. With archaeological evidences connecting a fraction of the island’s significant past as far back as the 13th century, historians and archaeologists suggest the possibilities of Temasek once becoming a part of the Srivijayan and Majapahit empires respectively. Interestingly, Singapore’s geographical location and setting as an entrepot trade set the impetus to the murky myths and legends that surround its founding.
The programme is an attempt to approach the understanding of Singapore’s history by way of its myths and legends, thereby pushing the boundaries limit the discussions of Singapore’s legendary past. More importantly, how significant is the story of Temasek to the younger generation and do we still remember the story of Singapore being attacked by the swordfish?
Due to limited seats, registration is required and can be made via http://golibrary.nlb.gov.sg.
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