Getting There

Date	Event & Description
11 Feb 1999 to 31 Dec 2002	Heritage Exhibition View this splendid display of the vibrant multi-ethnic cultures of Singapore. Visitors can gain insights into the lifestyles of the four ethnic groups by trying their hands on the traditional instruments, ethnic costumes and even walk on a five-footway (corridor) of a traditional shop-house, all within one gallery. Daily utilitarian items from yesteryears are also on display. The museum is open from 9am to 6pm, Tuesdays through Sundays.
20 Mar 1999 to 31 Dec 2002	Imaging Selves This exhibition inaugurates the Singapore Art Museum's Permanent Collection Exhibition Programme. Five galleries are dedicated to the display of the museum's fine collection of Southeast Asian modern and contemporary art. Featuring up to 100 works of art, Imaging Selves takes a look at the construction and representation of identity and self through the genre of portraiture.
7 Dec 2000 to 31 Dec 2002	The Peranakan Legacy This exhibition showcases the unique material heritage of the Peranakan or "local-born" Chinese in Singapore, Malaysia and the Indonesian Archipelago. Visitors will find dedicated displays on the textile, beadwork, silverwork, porcelain, betel-chewing and jewellery traditions of the Peranakan. Highlights include an exquisite silver and porcelain pieces from the holdings of the Mariette Collection; a major private collection of Peranakan art.
13 Apr 2002 to 13 Jul 2002	Frank Stella in 2002 The Singapore Tyler Print Institute (STPI), a collaboration between the Singapore Government and Kenneth E. Tyler, the renowned master printer, commemorates its launch by presenting Singapore's first major exhibition on Frank Stella. The exhibition will include 24 works in mixed media on cast aluminium, mixed media on canvas, collage on paper and a number of stunning maquettes.
24 May 2002 to 7 Jul 2002	The Great Singapore Sale 2002 Indulge your consumerist urges at the Great Singapore Sale! Search for the best bargains in a multitude of shopping complexes and mammoth stores around the island. Whether you are looking for the latest high-tech electronic goods or the trendiest fashion items, Singapore will dazzle you with a wide variety of choices. Browse your way through the biggest bookstore in Southeast Asia, listen to a choice selection of over 250,000 CDs at the city's largest music superstore or simply stroll through Litle India and Chinatown to unearth a few ethnic finds. And that's not all! Island-wide promotions and store-wide discounts await you with prices slashed by 70% or more. Win fabulous prizes while shopping to your heart's content at the hundreds of participating outlets around town. At this dynamic shopper's paradise, all your fantasies can come true.
30 May 2002 to 23 Jun 2002	Singapore Arts Festival 2002 The mid-year summer breeze arouses creative and artistic passions of Singaporeans and visitors alike. For one month, the Singapore Arts Festival takes centrestage with a college of art forms of every imaginable taste. Showcasing performances of the East, West and a fusion of traditional and contemporary, the festival brings together local and international artists to satisfy your artistic appetite. Coupled with fringe events, late night shows and many children's events, the Singapore Arts Festival will be truly memorable. Join the Arts Festival Club and enjoy priority booking privileges and exclusive first hand information on SAF performances. Sign up now at www.nac.gov.sg!
1 Jun 2002 to 15 Jun 2002	Dumpling Festival 2002 This festival honours Qu Yuan, a patriotic poet and statesman in ancient China. According to legend, Qu Yuan threw himself into the Mi Luo River in protest against corruption and injustice. In their desperate attempt to prevent fish from devouring his body, fishermen furiously beat drums, gongs and cymbals and threw rice into the waters as offerings. The tradition of eating dumplings has since been passed down from generation to generation. For two weeks, Albert Mall will host the traditional celebration of the Dumpling Festival. Featuring the widest array of rice dumplings from Singapore and the region, the event will also showcase weekend cultural performances and dumpling making demonstrations.An event defintely not to be missed!
15 Jun 2002 to 16 Jun 2002	Singapore International Dragon Boat Races Dates to be confirmed. The Singapore International Dragon Boat Races 2002 will be held in June at the Marina Bay. The races will feature dragon boat race competitions amonst those from international countries like New Zealand, Australia, Canada, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand etc. The competitions will also involve teams from schools, clubs, business houses and the universities. In conjunction with the Dragon Boat Races, there will be a range of various cultural shows, exhibitions, arts and handicrafts and activities like kite flying to make the day more enjoyable for families and individuals. A Cultural Village will be set up that will tell the story behind the Dragon Boat Festival. Children’s Spot Art Competition, Dragon Boat Land Races, Lion Dance Competition and such others will also be held to allow the visitors to take an interactive part. Food and beverages will also be on sale to satisfy those tummies!