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NewsletterMay – August 2017

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From left to right: Prof Cheah Jin Seng, Chairman of Singapore Philatelic Museum Board; Guest-of-Honour Ms Yeoh Chee Yan, Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth; Prof Dr Rainer Vollkommer, Director of Liechtenstein National Museum; Mrs Rosa Daniel, Chief Executive Officer of National Heritage Board.

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Precious Eggs: O f A r t , B e a u t y a n d C u l t u r e

Music box goose egg decorated with gold metal ribbons, rhinestones and pearls, on three-legged stand. The lower half of the egg hides a musical box that plays Lara’s Theme from the movie Dr Zhivago. It was inspired by egg creations from the workshop of Carl Fabergé.

Imperial Porcelain Factory Eggs. With ciphers of Emperor Nicholas II and Empress Alexandra, c 1914. These two eggs are very rare as they survived civil revolutions and WWI.

For the very first time outside of Europe, a collection of 148 one-of-a-kind eggs, specially selected from the vaults of the Liechtenstein National Museum, is on show at the Singapore Philatelic Museum (SPM). The artistic creations tell interesting stories that reflect love, history, culture, art, faiths and traditions. Besides intricately decorated quail, chicken, duck, goose, swan and ostrich eggs, there are eggs crafted from precious and enamelled metals, glass, porcelain, wax, crystal, marble, stone, wood, reindeer horn, cardboard, and papier-mâché. Also on show is a series of commissioned egg sculptures created by Liechtenstein’s leading artists, including Dr Georg Malin, Arno Oehri and Sunhild Wollwage. The exhibition was officially opened by Ms Yeoh Chee Yan, Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth on 11 April 2017.

The selection of artistic eggs are drawn from the renowned Adulf Peter Goop Collection. Born in Liechtenstein, Mr Adulf Peter Goop (1921-2011) started to collect Easter eggs in 1985. Numbering about 4,000, his impressive collection hails from all over the world – some from the Russian Imperial Family.  In 2010, Mr Goop donated his comprehensive art collection to the Principality of Liechtenstein. SPM has incorporated multimediaelements into the exhibition. A highlight is the direct and personalised interaction with some of the eggs. Visitors can have a 360 degree view of the egg on their mobile device when they tap onto the ‘Precious Eggs’ network at the exhibition.

Perforated chicken egg with a decorated ‘egg yolk’. The perforations are done by a small drilling machine.

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Fabergé  Miniature Egg Pendants, c 19001. Gold mounted vivid orange enamel egg over a hatched background.2. Miniature egg pendant enamelled in translucent white with blue stripes interspersed with gold leaf sprigs.3. The Red Cross egg is significant because of Empress Alexandra and her two daughters’ (Olga and Tatiana) war effort as Red Cross Sisters of Mercy during World War I.

Precious Eggs: Of Art, Beauty and Culture

Suspend your disbelief at Singapore Philatelic Museum this June holidays! An adventure awaits you with a fairy tale stamp exhibition and an exciting array of magical programmes. Because, sometimes all you need is really just a little magic!

A Little Magic Exhibition

27 May - October 2017Enter the fantastical realm of fairy tales through beautiful stamps from all over the world and engage your senses with interactive and hands-on exhibits. Relive the magic woven by Hans Christian Andersen, the Brothers Grimm, Charles Perrault and more. For children aged 4 years and above, and all who believe in magic.

Sunday, 4 June 2017 2.00pm – 2.30pmSwan Lake: The Language of Dance

3.00pm – 3.30pmAbracadabra! Magic Show

4.00pm – 4.30pmThe Wonderful World of Bubbles Show

4.30pm – 5.00pmBubble Play

10.00am – 7.00pmA Little MagicExhibition

10.00am – 5.00pmLittle Red Riding Hood Activity Trail

Fairy Godmother’s Fashion Booth

1.00pm – 4.00pmMother Goose’s Egg-citing CraftPaint On Me

Programmes subject to change.

A Little Magic SundayFun activities for everyone

Another fun programme of

Sunday, 11 June 2017 10.00am – 7.00pmA Little MagicExhibition

10.00am – 5.00pmLittle Red Riding Hood Activity TrailFairy Godmother’s Fashion Booth

12.00pm – 4.00pmSugar N’ Spice & Everything Nice!

1.00pm – 4.00pmThe Balloon Conjurer Mother Goose’s Egg-citing Craft

2.00pm – 2.30pmThe Amazing Juggler

Credit: Shaling Krystal Yeo

Magic is Here!

Overnight Adventure

The Wizard’s

Lab

Magic is Here!

Overnight Adventure

How to Find A Fairy (And More)

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The Wizard’s Lab29 May 2017, 10.00am - 4.00pmDiscover how science is magic! Watch the Wizard create lightning, concoct bubbly potions that wouldmake Professor Snape proud, and show how Harry Potter’s scar can glow in the dark. Make glowy slime from Troll’s blood! Go on a tour, take part in a race to unearth museum treasures, and complete a fun craft. A collaboration with Mad Science Singapore.

How to Find A Fairy (And More)15 June 2017, 10.00am - 4.00pmDo fairies live in Fort Canning Park? Embark on a discovery trail to find magical creatures among the lush trees and flowers. Turn yourimpressions and imaginations into artful sketches. Go on a tour, takepart in a race to unearth museum treasures, and complete a fun craft. A collaboration with National Parks Board.

The Little Red Hen Bakery16 June 2017, 10.00am - 4.00pmImmerse yourself in the story of The Little Red Hen and help her quest to get her bread baked. As the tale unfolds, get hands-onwith making your own special Ukrainian bread. Go on a tour, take part in a cool race to unearth museum treasures, andcomplete a fun craft. A collaboration with the Embassy of Ukraine in Singapore.Age: 7 -12 years Charge: $60

AN ENcHANTED DAy WiTH STAMPS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

A Little Magic

Credit: Singapore Philatelic Museum

Credit: Magic of Markson

Magic is Here! Overnight Adventure30 May, 6.00pm - 31 May 2017, 9.00amGet dazzled by Magician Markson who will wow you with his performance and teach you some of his magic secrets. Meet new friends, learn about the ‘King of Hobbies’ and bond together as a team. Get ready for the amazing race, treasure hunt and to sleep among stamps! Magic is Here! Overnight Adventure7 June, 6.00pm - 8 June 2017, 9.00amBe amazed by Jimmy the Juggler’s lightning quick hands and pick up some neat juggling tricks! Meet new friends, learn about the ‘King of Hobbies’ and bond together as a team. Get ready for the amazing race, treasure hunt and to sleep among stamps! Age: 7 -12 years Charge: $100 (include dinner, supper and breakfast)

Credit: JimmyJuggler (Singapore)

Credit: Mad Science Singapore

Credit: Singapore Philatelic Museum

Another fun programme of

National Stamp collecting competition

Teachers, are you looking for creative ways to bring across intellectual skills such as research, language development and writing to your students? The annual National Stamp Collecting Competition (NSCC) imparts students with these skills and more as they compete to win prizes and the school championship trophy. Using stamp products and narratives, students present an exhibit based on themes, such as nature, culture and technology. Workshops are available for students to find out about the details of the competition as well as to learn to submit their exhibits in the correct format.

Hands-on Workshops

Every Tuesday & Thursday

May - June 2017

2.30pm - 4.30pm

Charge: $4.00 per student

Venue: Singapore Philatelic Museum

For booki

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with Ms Lily Samuel at & 6513 7347

or * [email protected]

Entry Form Submission Date: 19 May 2017Exhibit Submission Date: 14 July 2017National Stamp collecting competition Exhibition Date: 16 - 18 August 2017Venue: The Plaza, National Library, 100 Victoria Street

This exhibition celebrates the close friendship and diplomatic relations between Singapore and Brunei. It also commemorates the 50th anniversary of the unique currency interchangeability agreement. Learn about the close links between Singapore and Brunei – in history, and in current bilateral cooperation. Uncover the treasures of the Brunei Sultanate, one of the oldest unbroken reigning dynasties in the world, and have the opportunity to view the Royal Regalia of the current Sultan which will be on display in Singapore for the first time. 

‘Meet’ the people of Brunei and learn about their culture through their stories as well as stamps and artefacts. ‘Venture’ into one of the richest and most biodiverse virgin forests in the world, and view rare flora and fauna that can only be found in Brunei via audio-visuals, specimens and stamps.

A Brunei-Singapore Exhibition

Abode ofPeace & the Lion City:

JuLy 2017 - FEBRuARy 2018

ON ONWHAT'S collecting Magic: From Stamps to WandsBe spellbound by Harry Potter stamps from all over the world as well as movie memorabilia and collectibles from private collectors.

chicken & Egg: A Fowl TaleFind out how the chicken, said to originate from the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, became the most common bird on earth.

Stamp issues26 April Kingfishers28 June Baby Animals12 July Wedding Jewellery4 August Morning Singapore8 August 50th Anniversary of ASEAN1 September 150th Anniversary of First Postage Stamp Issued in Singapore7 September Singapore-Indonesia Joint Stamp Issue

Ongoing ExhibitionsUntil 18 June 2017

Venue: Singapore Philatelic Museum14 May, 2pm - 3pm ‘Retour Mails’ talk by Mr Kong Yeng Kai18 June, 10am – 4pm Stamp Fair – fair, evaluation, auction9 July, 2pm – 3pm ‘140 Years of POSB Collectibles’ talk by Mr Hsien Yoong How 13 August, 2pm – 3pm ‘First Stamp Issue of Straits Settlements’ talk by Dr Chua Eu Tiong & Mr Hong Tuck Kun10 September, 10am – 4pm Stamp Fair – fair, evaluation, auction

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OPENING HOuRSMon – Sun 10.00am – 7.00pm

ADMISSION$8.00 for adults $6.00 for children (3 – 12 years)Free admission for Singapore Citizens and Permanent ResidentsAll information correct at time of printing