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History From The Hills Webisode 8 - Finding An Ancestor's Tomb
Published 26/2/13 4:33Full EpisodeTooltip Information:
History From The Hills Webisode 8 - Finding An Ancestor's TombVideo by:Description: Finding her ‘chor-chor’ or maternal great-grandmother has been no easy feat for Angeline Kong. Although a previous visit to Bukit Brown Cemetery brought her close, having Raymond Goh to help her this time round proves to be quicker and more efficient. In this episode, watch Raymond demonstrate the 'hows' of finding a grave at Bukit Brown and witness the joy Angeline experiences upon reuniting with her 'long-lost' great-grandmother.Rating:Views: 455 -
History From The Hill Episode 3
Published 13/2/13 23:01Full EpisodeTooltip Information:
History From The Hill Episode 3Video by:Description: Singapore was founded upon trade and its free port. Many of these pioneer traders are immortalized in our maps and street names. Prominent names include Gan Eng Seng, Cheang Hong Lim, Chia Ann Siang, and also Chew Boon Lay. Chew Boon Lay was not only a trader, but also a rubber plantation owner as well as a biscuit factory owner. What else did these businessmen contribute to our country?Rating:Views: 170 -
History From The Hill Episode 7
Published 13/2/13 23:01Full EpisodeTooltip Information:
History From The Hill Episode 7Video by:Description: History From The HillRating:Views: 139 -
History From The Hills Webisode 3 - Businessmen
Published 25/1/13 4:33Full EpisodeTooltip Information:
History From The Hills Webisode 3 - BusinessmenVideo by:Description: Throughout the course of history, many immigrants have made their mark through different kinds of trade. Here, we feature the “King of Gambier” aka Seah Eu Chin, spice merchant Alexander Guthrie and the men behind the luxurious Raffles Hotel. This episode features these businessmen and how they remain remembered as luminary personalities who left remarkable legacies behind.Rating:Views: 494
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History From The Hills Webisode 6 - WW2
Published 20/2/13 4:38Full EpisodeTooltip Information:
History From The Hills Webisode 6 - WW2Video by:Description: Places where great battles took place during the war are slowly fading. Here, we interview Peter Chan, a heritage enthusiast, who personally experienced playing among coastal British pill boxes as a child. This episode taps into memories of post-war Singapore, the effects of urbanization and how some perspectives remain unchanged.Rating:Views: 342 -
History From The Hill Episode 5
Published 13/2/13 23:00Full EpisodeTooltip Information:
History From The Hill Episode 5Video by:Description: History From The HillRating:Views: 250 -
History From The Hill Episode 8
Published 13/2/13 22:51Full EpisodeTooltip Information:
History From The Hill Episode 8Video by:Description: History From The HillRating:Views: 220 -
History From The Hills Webisode 2 - The Kapitan Cina
Published 15/1/13 3:40Full EpisodeTooltip Information:
History From The Hills Webisode 2 - The Kapitan CinaVideo by:Description: A 'Kapitan Cina' was an appointed headman to every class in order to administer justice and peace among the Chinese community. Yet, how influential was a 'Kapitan Cina' and who was worthy of being appointed? In this episode, we explore the title’s meaning, who notable Kapitans were and how they actively improved and helped the Chinese community in that era.Rating:Views: 453
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History From The Hills Webisode 7 - Post-war Entertainment
Published 19/2/13 4:35Full EpisodeTooltip Information:
History From The Hills Webisode 7 - Post-war EntertainmentVideo by:Description: After World War 2, Singaporeans needed to feel a sense of relief and enjoyment. With the high demand for entertainment, Singaporeans flocked to none other than leisure venues like amusement parks and cinemas. This episode features the three Worlds, Capitol Theatre and Cathay cinemas, all of which were the highlights of the post-war era in Singapore.Rating:Views: 203 -
History From The Hill Episode 4
Published 13/2/13 23:00Full EpisodeTooltip Information:
History From The Hill Episode 4Video by:Description: The early Chinese settlers in Singapore originated from nearby British outposts like Malacca and Penang. However, as trade flourished, many others were also attracted by the opportunities that abound including the Chinese from China. There was a clear line that divided the early settlers who came to be known as the Straits born Chinese and those who’ve only arrived, known as the sinkehs. What were these conflicts and how were they resolved?Rating:Views: 267 -
History From The Hills Webisode 5 - Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall
Published 5/2/13 4:45Full EpisodeTooltip Information:
History From The Hills Webisode 5 - Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial HallVideo by:Description: In 1905, the revolutionary Tong Meng Hui or Combined League Society that was founded by Dr. Sun Yat Sen was hugely significant in the course of China’s history and even the rest of the world’s. In this episode, we learn how Dr. Sun led the association to attain their politcal goal despite setbacks. We also discover what the Singaporean student can learn from Sun Yat Sen Nayang Memorial Hall, in terms of the country’s history and how the various personalities have impacted them in a personal way.Rating:Views: 378 -
History From The Hills Webisode 1 - Hills in Singapore
Published 15/1/13 3:24Full EpisodeTooltip Information:
History From The Hills Webisode 1 - Hills in SingaporeVideo by:Description: Bukit Brown Cemetery, also known as “Coffee Hill”, tells of history beyond its years. Yet, Singapore also boasts other hills that once flourished with rich agriculture. This episode explores the European owners behind Duxton and Emerald Hill and the value of cash crops like nutmeg, clove and gambier.Rating:Views: 832
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History From The Hill Episode 2
Published 13/2/13 23:01Full EpisodeTooltip Information:
History From The Hill Episode 2Video by:Description: Tan Tock Seng was the first Chinese trader to have been brought to conduct business in Singapore from Malacca by the British. What were the Chinese doing in Malacca? What opportunities did they see in Singapore? How did they conduct business in those early years?Rating:Views: 175 -
History From The Hill Episode 6
Published 13/2/13 23:00Full EpisodeTooltip Information:
History From The Hill Episode 6Video by:Description: History From The HillRating:Views: 105 -
History From The Hills Webisode 4 - Chitty Melaka
Published 4/2/13 4:26Full EpisodeTooltip Information:
History From The Hills Webisode 4 - Chitty MelakaVideo by:Description: Not many Singaporeans know that Indians could possibly be of Peranakan heritage too. For Mr Kalastree Ponoo, a true Indian Peranakan, his passion for his cultural identity as a Chitty Melaka and President of the Indian Peranakan Association has fuelled in him a determination to spread awareness about the low-profile community. In this episode, viewers may witness a ceremony which only the Chitty Melaka celebrate and be informed about their rich history.Rating:Views: 552
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