Yesterday, I went to the Singapore Discovery Centre with the school's NE Ambassador team. At first, I thought that it was going too be very boring. But things did not turn out as I had expected. I thought it was actually quite fun.
We went through the Galleries. The first gallery uses the "FIRE", "EARTH" and "WIND" to describe Singapore. "FIRE" was used to describe Singapore's past, about chaos and wars. "EARTH" was used to describe the present Singapore, so peaceful and calm. And last but not least, "WIND" was used to describe the future of Singapore.
Next, we went to watch a movie film. It was called "SO Singapore". The movie briefly describe why Singaporeans behave and look so like Singaporeans. It was an interesting movie. From that very movie, I learned that Singaporeans are so like Singaporeans because number one, they are just like the Merlion. The head is a lion, which signifies bravery. The tail, which is a fish tail, means freedom. Number two, Singapore is well known for its local delicacies.
Then, we went to play a game. It is a game that consists of eight players. It is actually a quiz.
After that, we went to watch a stimulation movie. It was pretty scary though. It was on an MRT Bombing.
We than went for our one-houred lunch break. After I ate my lunch, I hurried back to the gallery to talk to a robot named "Little George" that my friends and I had spotted earlier while walking in the galleria. I spoke to him, "Hi. Bet You couldn't talk, could you?" Suddenly, the robot answered me in a silvery voice, "Of course I could, after all, I am a robot." Wow, its amazing, I asked the robot to move, and he could really do actions. But unfortunately, he could not move his legs. After a while, I felt bored and went away.
I went to play a game with my friends. The games purpose is to step on the things you see on the floor pictured by a projector. It can actually move. But i don't know what it is called.
I went back to class after that.
It was then our second break. My friends (xin xian & wen fang) and me went to play an extremely thrilling game. It was bumpy castle. You must squeeze yourself through a tiny weeny hole (which is the entrance) and roll down to the other side. Then, you will have to climb up tiny little square cushions, which is VERY difficult to grip your legs onto it. Then, you will be on top of the castle. Now, the next part is not suitable for people who is afraid of heights! Now, you will be on top of the castle, right? The you will have to roll down an extremely looooooooooooooooooooooong and tallllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll "hill". Whoever finishes first will be declared the winner. Sounds fun doesn't it? The whole class was crazy for that! It is more like an "adventure" bumpy castle.
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Has anybody been to the national museum? Well I went there on the 7th of June. I know is far behind time.
Anyway, I went there. The first thing that greeted me when I entered the hall was a enourmous and gigantic statue. It was a statue that is 8.5m tall. It is a fibreglass statue wrapped in kebaya or traditional Indoenasian women's blouse.
There is a very interesting gallery which I like very much. It is the Singapore History Gallery. The Singapore History Gallery adopts a story-telling approach, unveiling different perspctives as you travel through tales of the past. To let people appreciate the struggles that early settlers had to overcome, it will take you through the drama of major national events as well as the personal stories of individuals. You can select your own 'path' into the past. It is very thrilling as you just wonder what you will see next. The evens path traces major events and characters that were part of Singapore's history, while the personal path tells the stories through the eyes os the man on the street. With the audio-visual companion that comes in four different languages, listen to interesting insight and quips of your choice to complete this refreshing and enriching journey.
The Singapore Living Gallery are divided into four different rooms:
1) Food - Eating on the Street
2)Film and Wayang - Scripting a new life
3)Fashion - Shopping for identity
4)Photography - Framing the family
There are also other activities. I think both parents and kids will enjoy the trip just like me!
Permanent Exhibitions:
1)Singapore History Gallery
10am - 6pm daily
(last admission 5.30pm)
Adults s$10.00
Seniors, Children, Students & NSF S$5.00
2)Singapore Living Gallery
10am - 8pm daily
(last admission 7.30pm)
Free Admission from 6pm - 8pm daily
Children's Season - Mozart: A Child Prodigy
Thursday 1 May - Sunday 6 July 2008
10am - 6pm daily
Exhibition Gallery 1
Adult S$15.00
Child S$7.50
Recommended for children 6 - 12 years old
Indian Communities in Sinapore
Monday 9 June - Sunday 27 July 2008
10am - 8pm daily
The Balcony, Level 2
Free Admission
Matther Ngui: Points Of View
Wednesday 28May - Sunday 29 June 2008
10 am - 6 pm daily
Exhibition Gallery 2, Basement
Free Admission
Art-On-Site: Surrounding David
Thursday 6 March - Monday 11 August 2008
10am - 8pm daily
Rotunda, Level 1
Free admission
Art-On-Site: It's all about Coalition
Thursday 17 April - Monday 30 June
10am - 8pm daily
Canning Visitor Service Counter, Glass Passage, Level 2
Free Admission
Children's Season Installations: Imprint
Thursday 1 May - Sunday 6 July 2008
10am - 6pm daily
Gallery Theatre Foyer, Basement
Free Admission
For children 5 years old & above