As part of Bukit Brown : Our Roots, Our Future, a series of talks were programmed to enrich the exhibition which was held at the Chui Huay Lim Club, the  co-organiser of the exhibition.

Here are the video recordings, released with kind permission from the speakers.

Sunday, 20th June 2013

Mok Ly Yng –  A Historical Survey Of Bukit Brown

This historical survey of maps reviews the geography and distribution of cemeteries in Bukit Brown and its environs. It also traces the development and changes of the area from the mid 19th century to the 21st century.
Speaker’s bio: Mok Ly Yng is a freelance GIS consultant and map researcher. He received his M.Sc. in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) from the University of Edinburgh. He had worked previously in the Mapping Unit and the National Archives of Singapore.

Dr Ho Hua Chew – The  Ecological and Biodiversity Importance of Bt Brown.

Having become forested through several decades of wild vegetation growth after being degazetted as a cemetery, the area generally has become attractive to many wildlife, in particular the forest birdlife. The talk will focus on the important and interesting forest wildlife that is recorded in the area.

Speaker’s bio: Dr Ho Hua Chew is the Vice-chairman of the Conservation Committee of the Nature Society (Singapore) as well as a Council member of the Society. He has  been involved in conservation projects for the Society as a volunteer since the late 80s, including the formulation of Sungei Buloh conservation proposal and the Master Plan for Nature Conservation in Singapore.

Charles Goh – All things paranormal in BBC

Singapore’s own ghost buster, shares stories from beyond the graves, and findings from his investigations in paranormal activities.

Speakers bio : Charles Goh is the founder of the Asia Paranormal Investigators (API)  which is a paranormal research based Society based in Singapore. API  that strives to systematically analyze any strange occurrences happening in Singapore and around the region. Charles a trained guide with STB credentials  has conducted many night tours at Bukit Brown

Mok Ly Yng presents a history of Bukit Brown in maps (photo Bianca Polak)

A very big THANK YOU to Brownie Ang Hock Chuan for videoing the talks!