For the first time, select Museum Label products will be available at Times Bookstore at Waterway Point, including the following highlights. These products are now available at more locations, including Times Bookstore at Waterway Point from 1 August 2016.
Singapore’s first National Day Stamp Pin
This stamp issue, available for SGD4, commemorates Singapore’s first National Day on 3 June 1960 and her first anniversary of Singapore as a self-governing state of the British Colony.
This historical milestone marked a new beginning for Singapore. For the first time, the words “State of Singapore” was used and printed on Singapore’s postage stamps. The central theme of the stamps is the State Flag of Singapore which was adopted by resolution of the Singapore Legislative Assembly in November 1959.
The State Flag, which became the National Flag when Singapore gained independence on 9 August 1965, consists of features that bear unique symbolic meanings. The Red stands for universal brotherhood and equality of the people. The White colour symbolises pervading and everlasting purity and virtue. The crescent moon represents a young nation on the ascendant, and the five stars depict Singapore’s ideals of democracy, peace, progress, justice and equality.
The State Flag, together with the State Crest and the National Anthem, was unveiled on 3 December 1959 at the installation of the new Head of State, the Yang di-Pertuan Negara, Mr Yusof Ishak.
National Day Tote Bag
It is common to see Singaporeans carrying the official tote bags given out at National Day parades. These bags commemorating various National Day Parades are varied in design and form over the years.
This National Day Tote Bag, SGD23, pays tribute to this phenomenon by celebrating and reminding us the very day of our Nation’s independence on 9th August 1965. This tote design also references Singapore’s independence day with the iconic Chinese almanac calendar, a fact that many Singaporeans may not remember.
Singlish Perpetual Calendar
The lunar calendar is a symbolic household item among Singaporean Chinese households, commonly used as a guide for auspicious dates for local rituals.
The Singlish Perpetual Calendar, SGD18, is a modern interpretation of this archaic item, which provides a daily prediction to one’s day in Singlish.
Singlish Poetry Magnet
Singapore’s unique colloquial language, affectionately known as Singlish, draws substantial linguistic similarities and influences from English, Malaya, Hokkien, Teochew and Cantonese. Although often viewed negatively as incorrect use of English, it is one of the most authentic and genuine facets of Singapore. This magnet allows both local and foreign visitors to piece and create their own humorous Singlish poems for SGD28.
