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SG50 COMMEMORATIVE BOOK PUBLISHED TO CELEBRATE
SINGAPORE’S HAWKER CENTRES
Heritage & Art Project comes to a close with 133 artworks completed across 44
hawker centres
Singapore, 1 August 2015 – Representatives of more than 70 participating schools,
organisations as well as individuals were each presented with a commemorative book as a
token of appreciation at the closing ceremony of “Our Hawker Centres – A Heritage & Art
Project” this afternoon, by Guest-of-Honour Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Finance and
MP for Jurong GRC, Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam. The project, which came to a close
today, celebrates 50 years of Singapore’s unique hawker culture and highlights the heritage
of our neighbourhoods through incorporating art within our existing hawker centres.
2 Jointly published by the National Environment Agency (NEA) and National Heritage
Board (NHB), and in partnership with the National Arts Council (NAC) and Nippon Paint
Singapore, the commemorative book titled, “Our Hawker Centres – A Heritage & Art Project”,
brings together photos and write-ups of the 133 artworks completed across 44 hawker
centres, and captures personal and vivid recollections and quotes from the participants. The
book will also be made available online on NEA’s website, www.nea.gov.sg.
3 Work on the murals and art installations for “Our Hawker Centres – A Heritage & Art
Project” commenced in January 2015 and was completed in July 2015, before National Day
(please see Annex A for the list of participating hawker centres, schools, organisations and
individuals). More than 1,500 participants, including students, teachers and professional
artists, came together to celebrate our heritage and art through creating murals and art
installations in the hawker centres. This has helped raise public awareness of the heritage
and cultural value of Singapore’s hawker centres and the areas they are located in.
4 The artworks have reached out to people from all walks of life, bringing the
community together in a fun yet meaningful way to appreciate the shared heritage of our
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hawker centres, and foster a sense of ownership by all. Lee Wee Cheng of Jurong
Secondary School, who helped paint the mural, “Memories of the Jurong Drive-in Cinema” at
Taman Jurong Market and Food Centre shared, “There were many occasions where the
public asked what we were painting. Once, when I explained that the painting was about the
Taman Jurong Drive-In cinema with Bruce Lee representing one of the many movies shown,
they gave me a smile. Some members of the public who were having their meals nearby
would also discuss our painting among themselves. I am glad that our artwork has triggered
conversations and memories of our Taman Jurong residents” (please refer to Annex B for
more details on selected artworks from the initiative).
5 Mr Ronnie Tay, Chief Executive Officer of the National Environment Agency said,
“The commemorative book captures the extraordinary effort put in by the 1,500 participants
in collecting the stories to create murals and art installations across 44 hawker centres.
These artworks will inspire and inform the community about their heritage while they enjoy
affordable and good hawker food. This project highlights the important role that hawker
centres play in our daily lives, and we hope that the murals will help people develop a keen
interest in our hawker centres and appreciate them as cultural icons of Singapore.”
6 Chief Executive Officer of the National Heritage Board, Mrs Rosa Daniel said,
“Hawker centres, with their spread of multicultural delicacies and casual, inviting
atmosphere, have long served as places where Singaporeans can bond, interact and
connect through our shared love for food. Likewise, this island-wide project has brought
together Singaporeans from across the country and their commendable efforts in celebrating
a very important aspect of our history and identity – our food heritage. The Art and Heritage
Project sees the wonderful marriage of food, art and place heritage, and the beautiful pieces
of work speak of the passion and creativity of the community.”
7 Added Ms Kathy Lai, Chief Executive Officer of the National Arts Council, “The
hawker centre is an icon of the Singapore lifestyle. Singaporeans from all walks of life
treasure this shared space and it is our privilege to be able to introduce the arts here to
engage with them. It is our hope that new connections, conversations and friendships can be
fostered through the process of art making and appreciation in hawker centres.”
8 Business Development Manager for Nippon Paint Singapore, Mr Henry Ang, said,
“Over the past months, we are delighted to see the spaces where we are nourished and
recharged undergo a refreshing facelift by the community, and for the community. During
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Singapore’s founding days, paint took on mainly a protective role as we built a nation
together. Today we join hands again to infuse the hopes and creativity of the people into our
hawker centres through colourful murals. It has been our pleasure to do our part in this
meaningful project and we hope more people can better see our national icons, such as our
hawker centres, from a fresh point of view.”
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For media enquiries, please contact:
Brenda Xie (Miss) Executive, Corporate Communications National Environment Agency DID: 6731 9535 HP: 9844 8603 Email: [email protected]
Andy Ong (Mr)
Senior Assistant Director, Corporate Communications National Environment Agency DID: 6731 9678 Mobile: 9844 6274 Email: [email protected]
Sylvia Goh (Ms) Manager, Corporate Communications National Heritage Board DID: 6332 4485 Mobile: 9873 7746 Email: [email protected]
Jaclynn Seah (Ms) Senior Manager, Corporate Communications and Marketing Services National Arts Council DID: 6346 9425 Email: [email protected]
Lim Wee Ling (Ms) Asia PR Werkz On behalf of Nippon Paint Singapore Mobile: 9768 6827 Email: [email protected]
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About National Environment Agency
Formed on 1 July 2002, the National Environment Agency (NEA) is the leading public organisation responsible for improving and sustaining a clean and green environment in Singapore. The NEA develops and spearheads environmental initiatives and programmes through its partnership with the People, Public and Private sectors. It is committed to motivating every individual to take up environmental ownership and to care for the environment as a way of life. By protecting Singapore's environment from pollution, maintaining a high level of public health and providing timely meteorological information, the NEA endeavours to ensure sustainable development and a quality living environment for present and future generations.
About the National Heritage Board
The National Heritage Board (NHB) was formed on 1 August 1993. As the custodian of Singapore’s heritage, NHB is responsible for telling the Singapore story, sharing the Singaporean experience and imparting our Singapore spirit. NHB’s mission is to preserve and celebrate the shared heritage of our diverse communities, for the purpose of education, nation-building and cultural understanding. It manages the national museums and heritage institutions, and sets policies relating to heritage sites, monuments and the national collection. Through the national collection, NHB curates heritage programmes and presents exhibitions to connect the past, present and future generations of Singaporeans. NHB is a statutory board under the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth. Please visit www.nhb.gov.sg for more information.
About the National Arts Council
The National Arts Council (NAC) spearheads the development of the arts in Singapore while
advancing the country's aspiration to be a distinctive global city for the arts. NAC's mission is
to nurture the arts and make Singapore's rich and diverse culture an integral part of people's
lives. Anchored on the twin strategies of excellence and engagement in the arts, NAC aims
to build a vibrant arts sector by creating a conducive environment where the arts is
accessible to all, and artistic talents have the necessary resources and capabilities to excel
and achieve long-term sustainability.
About Nippon Paint (Singapore)
Nippon Paint (Singapore) Co Pte Ltd is a subsidiary of Nippon Paint Japan - a pioneer of the
paint industry with more than 120 years of history. Established in 1962, it is a leading paint
manufacturer in Singapore. Combining research and development with in-depth local market
understanding, Nippon Paint provides end-to-end paint and coating solutions for
professional, industrial and home users. Guided by the company’s core values of integrity,
resourcefulness and the drive to achieve excellence, Nippon Paint continues to deliver
innovative products and services to protect and beautify the Singapore urban environment.
For more information, please visit www.nipponpaint.com.sg
ANNEX A
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“Our Hawker Centres – A Heritage & Art Project” As of 31 July 2015
No. Hawker Centres Participating School/Organisation/Individual
1 Adam Food Centre
Dunearn Secondary School
Hillgrove Secondary School
Swiss Cottage Secondary School
2 Albert Centre
LASALLE College of the Arts, Faculty for the Creative Industries
Singapore Polytechnic Design School, Diploma in Experience and Product Design
3 Alexandra Village Food Centre Queenstown Primary School
Queensway Secondary School
4 Amoy Street Food Centre
Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)
Anglo-Chinese School (Barker)
Anglo-Chinese School (International)
Anglo-Chinese School (Junior)
Anglo-Chinese School (Independentl)
Anglo-Chinese Junior College
5 Blk 628 Ang Mo Kio Ave 4 Market & Food Centre Chong Boon Secondary School
6 Blk 724 Ang Mo Kio Ave 6 Market & Food Centre Ang Mo Kio Secondary School
7 Ayer Rajah Market & Food Centre Kranji Secondary School
Tanglin Secondary School
8 Beo Crescent Market Cantonment Primary School
River Valley Primary School
9 Berseh Food Centre LASALLE College of the Arts, Faculty for the Creative Industries
10 Blk 163 Bukit Merah Central Food Centre Gan Eng Seng Primary School
11 Blk 115 Bukit Merah View Market & Food Centre Henderson Secondary School
12 Bukit Timah Market & Food Centre Staff of Pei Hwa Presbyterian Primary School
13 Chinatown Complex
Zhenghua Primary School
Singapore Polytechnic Design School, Visual Communication and Media Design
Temasek Polytechnic, School of Design
Tom Civil (for Australian High Commission)
14 Chong Pang Market & Food Centre Orchid Park Secondary School
15 Blk 79/79A Circuit Road Food Centre Yok and Sheryo (for Australian High Commission)
16 Blk 80 Circuit Road Market & Food Centre Band of Doodlers (for National Arts Council)
17 Blk 448 Clementi Ave 3 Market & Food Centre Pei Tong Primary School
18 Commonwealth Crescent Market & Food Centre West Grove Primary School
19 East Coast Lagoon Food Village Yok and Sheryo (for Australian High Commission)
20 Empress Market St Margaret's Secondary School
21 Holland Drive Market & Food Centre Singapore Polytechnic Design School, Visual Communication and Media Design
22
Holland Village Market & Food Centre
Fairfield Methodist School (Primary)
Fairfield Methodist School (Secondary)
Zhao Zimu, Graduate of Nanyang Technological University, School of Art, Design & Media
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23 Kovan 209 Market & Food Centre CHIJ Our Lady of the Nativity
24 Marsiling Lane Market & Food Centre
Marsiling Primary School
Marsiling Secondary School
Riverside Secondary School
Yishun Secondary School
25 Mayflower Market & Food Centre Ang Mo Kio Primary School
ITE College Central (Ang Mo Kio)
26 Newton Food Centre Singapore Polytechnic Design School, Visual Communication and Media Design
27 North Bridge Road Market & Food Centre Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA), Fine Art Programmes
28 Serangoon Garden Market
Maris Stella High School (Primary)
Maris Stella High School (Secondary)
St Gabriel's Primary School
St Gabriel's Secondary School
Zhonghua Secondary School
29 Shunfu Mart Raffles Insitution
Whitley Secondary School
30 Taman Jurong Market & Food Centre
Jurong Secondary School
Lakeside Primary School
Xingnan Primary School
31 Tampines Round Market & Food Centre Yeoh Wee Hwee (for National Arts Council)
32 Tanjong Pagar Plaza Market & Food Centre West Grove Primary School
33 Teck Ghee Court Teck Ghee Primary School
34 Teck Ghee Square Townsville Primary School
Bishan Park Secondary School
35 Tekka Centre
St. Joseph's Institution Junior
Farrer Park Primary School
LASALLE College of the Arts, Faculty for the Creative Industries
Regan Tamanui (HA-HA) and TraseOne (for Australian High Commission)
36 Blk 36 Telok Blangah Rise Market & Food Centre Tom Civil, Zero, Yok and Sheryo (for Australian High Commission)
37 Tiong Bahru Market
Zhangde Primary School
Jolyn Kang, Graduate of Singapore Polytechnic Design School, Diploma in Experience and Product Design
Mike Makatron (for Australian High Commission)
Ernest Goh (for Tanjong Pagar - Tiong Bahru CACC)
38 Blk 127 Lorong 1 Toa Payoh Market & Food Centre
CHIJ Primary (Toa Payoh)
Nanyang Junior College
Raffles Girls' School
39 Blk 93 Lorong 4 Toa PayohMarket & Food Centre CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh)
40 Blk 75 Lorong 5 Toa Payoh Food Centre Guangyang Secondary School
41 Blk 210 Lorong 8 Toa Payoh Market & Food Centre St Joseph's Institution
42 West Coast Market Square Clementi Woods Secondary School
Kent Ridge Secondary School
43 Whampoa Makan Place
Balestier Hill Primary School
Balestier Hill Secondary School
Bendemeer Primary School
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Bendemeer Secondary School
Hong Wen School
44 Yuhua Village Market & Food Centre Bukit Panjang Government High School
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ANNEX B
S/N School/ Organisation/Individual
Short Description Pictures
1 Zhangde Primary at Tiong Bahru Market
“Reminiscing Tiong Bahru” This mural depicts significant landmarks in Tiong Bahru. They include the now defunct 1200-seater King’s Theatre and the popular Bird Corner, where bird-lovers gathered, sipping coffee and admiring each other’s prized pets. Tiong Bahru was also the first public housing estate to be built by Singapore Improvement Trust. These flats built with high ceilings, large windows and open, cantilevered balconies are unique to Tiong Bahru. The first modern market with white tiles, red quarries and white mosaic tiles to be built in a housing estate was incidentally, Tiong Bahru Market and Food Centre.
2 Singapore Polytechnic’s Diploma in Visual Communication and Media Design (DVMD) at Chinatown Complex
“The Way I See Chinatown” Chinatown had its name derived from the fact that water supply was transported from bullock carts. Until today, there are still shop houses in Chinatown, adding to the nostalgia of the place. The mural is about a girl fascinated by her experience at Chinatown. As she daydreams, she imagines a whimsical Chinatown.
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S/N School/ Organisation/Individual
Short Description Pictures
3 Jurong Secondary at Taman Jurong Market/FC
“Memories of the Jurong Drive-in Cinema” This mural depicts a scene where a family is enjoying a Bruce Lee movie, which brought in a record box-office earning at that time at the Jurong Drive-in cinema. In the backdrop are iconic Taman Jurong landmarks, including the Chinese Garden pagoda, old design playground and the H-shaped HDB flats. It is hoped that this mural will trigger memories of our past and serve as a reminder of the unique drive-in cinematic experience that attracted Singaporeans from all over the island to this neighbourhood.
4 Pei Hwa Presbyterian Primary at Bukit Timah Market
“Uniquely Bukit Timah” The mural shows key features of Bukit Timah such as Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, railway track and reputable education institutions in this region. Scenes from the past to the present are symbolized by the foldable tentage and vibrant Bukit Timah Market and Food Centre. The rock marks the summit of Bukit Timah Hill, well-known for its lush flora and fauna. Visible from the main road, the prominent communication towers stand resolute on the hill. Black, white, grey and yellow are used to highlight residents, places and buildings so as to provide details to the images for a distinctive effect.
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S/N School/ Organisation/Individual
Short Description Pictures
5 Band of Doodlers at Blk 80 Circuit Road Market & Food Centre
“Macpherdoodle” The mural embodies the rich culture and icons which makes MacPherson a memorable place to live, work and play. Illustrated by the Band of Doodlers, multiple stories of MacPherson have been weaved into this multi-storey artwork. From the iconic tallest blocks to the old bus terminals, and not forgetting the ever-present array of scrumptious food, MacPherson is truly immersed with vibrant history and cultures
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S/N School/ Organisation/Individual
Short Description Pictures
6 Yeoh Wee Hwee at Tampines Round Market & Food Centre
“Untitled Disposable” Untitled Disposable depicts the rich symbolism of hawker centres through the use of the everyday disposable chopsticks. The idea behind the work is to strip the disposable chopsticks of its intended purpose and transform them beyond its common use into a beautiful art piece. The result is an installation that juxtaposes the familiar symbol of chopsticks in this well-frequented space, against the unfamiliarity of interacting and encountering artwork in a hawker centre.
