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PATRON OF HERITAGE AWARDS 2008

21 Apr

PATRON OF HERITAGE AWARDS 2008

This year, the awards go to 42 organisations and 24 individuals. The breakdown for the awards is as follows:

Donations in cash, kind or material :
• Distinguished Patron of Heritage (S$2 million and above): Four winners
• Patron of Heritage (S$1 million to S$1,999,999): Three winners
• Partner of Heritage (S$150,000 to S$999,999): 23 winners
• Friend of Heritage (S$50,000 to S$149,999): 34 winners

Patron Heritage award

The Recipients

Dr Kenson Kwok, Director of ACM recieved the award

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PATRON OF HERITAGE AWARDS 2008

20 Apr

PATRON OF HERITAGE AWARDS 2008

The Patron of Heritage Awards celebrates a record year in heritage philanthropy. Now in its third year, the prestigious national accolade by the National Heritage Board (NHB) recognises S$110 million of donations and loans contributed to heritage causes islandwide in 2008 – the highest sum received within a year.

Mr Michael Koh, CEO of NHB said: “It is heartening to see our selfless benefactors continuing to support the arts and heritage cause.

CEO of NHB with his opening welcome speech

Rear Admiral (NS) Lui Tuck Yew, Acting Minister for Information, Communications and the Arts, will grace the awards ceremony as Guest of Honour on 17 April 2009 at the National Museum of Singapore.

Rear Admiral (NS) Lui Tuck Yew, Acting Minister for Information, Communications and the Arts

Established in 2006, the Patron of Heritage Awards is an annual event that aims to boost heritage philanthropy in Singapore by honouring individuals and organisations who have made significant contributions towards enriching our national heritage

The recipients

French Ambassador reciving the award

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Capital Land Tower in Singapore

14 Apr

The View from the top of Capital Land Tower

View of Singapore Central District before sun down

Singapore City at night

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Singapore Jurong Birdpark

10 Apr

My recent visit to Jurong BirdPark gave me an impression it was not doing well. The main restaurant was closed and even the Weaver Birds at the Waterfall Aviary was caged instead of free ranging within the waterfall areas. Not a very goodsight. Birds are born to be free….not caged.

Free ranging Egret with fish

Raptor landing

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Food Photography – Dongzhi Festival

08 Apr

Dongzhi Festival

In China, Dongzhi was originally celebrated as an end-of-harvest festival. Today, it is observed with a family reunion over the long night, when pink and white tangyuan are eaten in sweet broth to symbolise family unity and prosperity.

Chinese Rice Ball

Traditionally, the Dongzhi Festival is also a time for the family to get together. One activity that occurs during these get togethers (especially in the southern parts of China and in Chinese communities overseas) is the making and eating of Tangyuan (??, Cantonese jyutping: tong1 jyun2; Mandarin Pinyin: T?ng Yuán) or balls of glutinuous rice, which symbolize reunion. Tangyuan are made of glutinuous rice flour and sometimes brightly coloured. Each family member receives at least one large Tang Yuan in addition to several small ones. The flour balls may be plain or stuffed. They are cooked in a sweet soup or savoury broth with both the ball and the soup/broth served in one bowl.