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Indian Heritage Centre invites you to our grand finale celebrations of our community exhibition! Enjoy FREE Museum admission over two weekends on 7-8 & 14-15 Sept with a lineup of activities and don’t miss your opportunity to check out the exhibition one last time! Read on to discover the programme line-up!
| EXHIBITION: ENTE VEEDU, MALAYALEES IN SINGAPORE |
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Discover the vibrant history and heritage of the Malayalee community in Singapore at our special exhibition! Featuring over 200 artefacts across four captivating themed zones, the showcase explores the journey of Malayalees from migration to settlement and their significant contributions to the nation! |
| FREE FAMILY ACTIVITIES |
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| FREE TALKS & SPECIAL TOURS |
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Curator & Conservator Gallery Talk & Tour 14 & 15 Sept | 2pm - 3pm & 3.30pm - 4.30pm FREE with refundable deposit of $10 Ever wondered what goes into curating an exhibition or how artefacts are carefully conserved for display in their best condition? Join exhibition curator Liviniyah P along with objects and textiles conservators Sylvia Haliman and Siti Suhailah Salim from the Heritage Conservation Centre for exclusive, final tours of our Ente Veedu, My Home: Malayalees in Singapore special exhibition.
As they walk you through the exhibits, they will unveil the curatorial narratives, untold stories and intricate conservation processes behind some of the artefacts on display. Don’t miss this opportunity for an up-close and personal interaction with our curator and conservators to learn about the behind-the-scenes work that brought the exhibition to life. |
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Connections between the Malabar Coast & Maritime Southeast Asia- Special Talk 14 Sept | 10am - 11.30am FREE with refundable deposit of $10 Join us for an insightful webinar with Dr Sebastian Prange, a historian and academic recognised for his studies on the medieval Indian Ocean world. Dr Prange is the author of the acclaimed book Monsoon Islam: Trade and Faith on the Medieval Malabar Coast, which was awarded the John F. Richards Prize in South Asian History and American Historical Association – Pacific Coast Branch Book Award.
In this webinar, Dr Prange will present insights from his book, exploring the vibrant history of the Malabar Coast, a once-thriving centre for maritime trade renowned for its rich biodiversity and abundant natural resources. He will then delve deeper into the maritime and cultural connections between the Malabar Coast and Southeast Asia during the pre-colonial era, highlighting how Malabari Muslim merchant communities played a crucial role in maritime trade and the spread of Islam in the region. |
