{"id":6727,"date":"2013-06-17T20:30:10","date_gmt":"2013-06-17T12:30:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bukitbrown.com\/main\/?p=6727"},"modified":"2013-07-17T23:12:21","modified_gmt":"2013-07-17T15:12:21","slug":"bukit-brown-our-roots-our-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bukitbrown.com\/main\/2013\/bukit-brown-our-roots-our-future\/","title":{"rendered":"Report : Our Roots, Our Future"},"content":{"rendered":"

The exhibition Bukit Brown: Our Roots, Our Future, co-organised by All Things Bukit Brown and the Chui Huay Lim Club was held\u00a0 between 29th June\u00a0 and\u00a0 7th July 2013. With over 60 panels, it\u00a0 marked the biggest exhibition of its kind on Bukit Brown.<\/p>\n

It was officially launched by Jane Ittogi Shanmugaratnam who gave the opening speech<\/a> before touring the exhibition, which featured collections from descendants as well from private collections.<\/p>\n

More photos of the exhibition\u00a0 here.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Jane Ittogi Shanmugaratnam being escorted by Chew Kheng Chuan and other members of the organising committee (photo Gan Su-Lin)<\/p><\/div>\n

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Victor Lim explaining the origins of Peranakan Tiles to the\u00a0 GOH as Ang Yik Han, who conceptualised the themes of\u00a0 the exhibition looks on (photo Gan Su-Lin)<\/p><\/div>\n

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Chen Kezhen, artist and collector\u00a0 explains\u00a0 the intricacies of the inscriptions on Cheang Hong Lim’s ancestral tablet to Prof Phua of\u00a0 Chui Huay Lim (photo Gan Su-Lin)<\/p><\/div>\n

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Walter Lim, the main contributor to the pioneers section sharing with visitors (photo Gan Su-Lin)<\/p><\/div>\n

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A set of ritual vessels previously used by a Teochew clan association when paying respects to their ancestors during Qing Ming and other occasions. The set of five consists of a censer, a pair of candlestick holders, and a pair of vases. (photo Gan Su-Lin)<\/p><\/div>\n

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(photo Gan Su-Lin)<\/p><\/div>\n

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A dapper Raymond Goh and Lim Su Min albeit from two very different periods (photo Bianca Polak)<\/p><\/div>\n

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Photo opportunity with GOH (photo Gan Su-Lin)<\/p><\/div>\n

Special thanks\u00a0 to our official photographers on opening night, Gan Su-Lin and Bianca Polak<\/p>\n

About the Exhibition<\/em><\/strong>:<\/p>\n

Our Roots, Our Future\u00a0 has 4 themes:<\/p>\n

A)\u00a0 History\u00a0 – Bukit Brown\u2019s place in the history of the evolvement of Chinese cemeteries in Singapore, its administration and topography.<\/p>\n

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A 1898 map of Bukit Brown and its environs<\/p><\/div>\n

B) Our Pioneers – their contributions to social and community services, education, commerce and banking; the role members of the Singapore chapter of Tong Meng Hui (China Revolution Alliance) and Republican Party played in the 1911 Revolution which changed the course of China\u2019s history.<\/p>\n

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Pioneers of Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce<\/p><\/div>\n

C) Tomb Culture \u2013 understanding tomb design, carvings and statuary in relation to feng shui<\/em> principles and beliefs; the development of \u00a0features unique to South East Asia such as Peranakan tiles and Sikh guards; inscriptions with \u00a0different calendar systems, ranks , and insignia\u00a0 reflecting a century of political change of China and colonial powers.<\/p>\n

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The Feng Shiu of a Nanyang Tomb ( photo Lai Chee Kien)<\/p><\/div>\n

D) The Living Cemetery – speaks to the potential of Bukit Brown for UNESCO World Heritage listing by showcasing the popular weekend heritage and nature tours conducted by volunteer guides, flora and fauna, student projects, refurbished tombs, Qing Ming and the community of tomb keepers.<\/p>\n

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Raymond Goh – sharing the history and heritage of Bukit Brown<\/p><\/div>\n

Exhibition artifacts include a 3 D model of Bukit Brown, implements used in feng shui<\/em> and a display of Peranakan tiles.<\/p>\n

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One of many Peranakan tiles which can be found in Bukit Brown (Photo Victor Lim)<\/p><\/div>\n

Complementing the exhibition was a series of talks which include presentations on cemetery research in Malaysia and Singapore culminating in a panel discussion, nature in Bukit Brown, personal accounts by descendants on rediscovering their roots and Qing Ming practices.<\/p>\n

There was also a \u00a0screening and talk by the producer of\u00a0 \u201cLight on Lotus Hill\u201d – \u00a0an award winning documentary set against the backdrop of the Sino Japanese war about the Buddhist Abbot Venerable Pu Liang and the part he played in supporting the China Relief Fund and the recruitment of Nanyang volunteers who served on\u00a0 the Burma Road.<\/p>\n

About the Organisers:<\/p>\n

Chui Huay Lim Club<\/strong> established since 1845, has a rich history of 167 years. It was originally setup for Teochew businessmen to engage in business networking and recreational activities.<\/em><\/p>\n

All Things Bukit Brown<\/strong> is the banner for a group of dedicated volunteers who conduct weekly public tours and independent research on the history, habitat and heritage of Bukit Brown Cemetery. They share their on-going learning journey in \u201cOur Roots, Our Future\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

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