EURASIAN ASSOCIATION
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Learning Objectives
The Eurasians form a minority ethnic community in Singapore - an interesting blend of East and West. Although small they are a vibrant community, rich in culture and traditions, and at the same time a community that is open to and easily absorbs modern practices.

The Eurasian Community House
A visit to the Eurasian Community House under this programme provides students with a glimpse into the History and Heritage of Eurasians in
Singapore. The programme consists of three elements.

The first is a guided tour of the Eurasian Showcase, a small museum giving the visitor a quick summary on the Heritage and History of the Eurasian Community in
Singapore.

The second is a guided tour to the WWII – The Eurasian Story Exhibition. This is a unique exhibition on the social life of one community in
Singapore during World War II.

The third part is a brief introduction to the Eurasians as one of the Communities in
Singapore. There is also a quick lesson on the popular Eurasian folk song and dance, the Jinkli Nona; and to “Kristang”, a spoken patois of Eurasians with origins from 17th century Malacca. The programme ends with a sampling of one of the Eurasians’ signature cakes – the Sugee Cake, as well as a fun quiz on Eurasians.
 
 
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The Eurasian Showcase
The Eurasian Showcase highlights the ancestry, cultures and traditions of the Eurasians in
Singapore through attractive graphic panels, artifacts and multi-media programmes. It also traces the contributions of the Eurasians to the growth and development of Singapore, and the contribution of prominent Eurasians in Singapore's history.

The WWII – The Eurasian Story
The WWII – The Eurasian Story exhibition, recall life experiences of Eurasians during World War II. This unique exhibition is one of the few that tells the story the civilians during the war years in
Singapore – as children, teenagers, as young volunteer soldiers, internees and prisoners-of-war. The exhibition room gives a glimpse as to what is was like living in Syonan-to. There are artifacts giving you an idea as to what the Japanese Administration was like, books used in Schools and at work, and some mention of the Black Market that thrived in Singapore. It also has a list of Eurasians who were sent up to the Siam Burma Death Railway. Among the artifacts and memorabilia is the first model of the Bahau Catholic Colony where more than a thousand Eurasians were interned. A few hundred, mostly the very young, the sick and the very old never returned home.

Programmes Top
1 .   Eurasian Community Heritage and History Tour
 
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