In Pictures: The Singapore Bicentennial

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong launched the Singapore Bicentennial celebrations on Monday night (Jan 28) at the Asian Civilisations Museum. Here are some highlights from the event.

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Jan 29, 2019, 10:02 am SGT
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong interacts with some of the 50 light bearers standing at the steps of Asia Civilisations Museum during the official launch ceremony of the Singapore Bicentennial on Jan 28, 2019.
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong interacts with some of the 50 light bearers standing at the steps of Asia Civilisations Museum during the official launch ceremony of the Singapore Bicentennial on Jan 28, 2019.ST PHOTO: KELVIN CHNG
Secrets of the Sand, Written in the Stars, Snapshots In Time at the National Gallery Singapore (City Hall Wing).
Secrets of the Sand, Written in the Stars, Snapshots In Time at the National Gallery Singapore (City Hall Wing).ST PHOTO: KELVIN CHNG
Sayang Di Sayang: The Lesser Known Stories of Zubir Said at the National Gallery Singapore (Padang Atrium).
Sayang Di Sayang: The Lesser Known Stories of Zubir Said at the National Gallery Singapore (Padang Atrium).ST PHOTO: DESMOND WEE
Secrets of the Sand, Written in the Stars, Snapshots in Time at the National Gallery Singapore (City Hall Wing).
Secrets of the Sand, Written in the Stars, Snapshots in Time at the National Gallery Singapore (City Hall Wing). ST PHOTO: DESMOND WEE
Using light, sound, projection and water, and set against the city skyline, Bridges of Time tells the story of a traveller who sails through time and space to reach a mythical island - Singapore.
Using light, sound, projection and water, and set against the city skyline, Bridges of Time tells the story of a traveller who sails through time and space to reach a mythical island - Singapore. ST PHOTO: DESMOND WEE
Using light, sound, projection and water, and set against the city skyline, Bridges of Time tells the story of a traveller who sails through time and space to reach a mythical island - Singapore.
Using light, sound, projection and water, and set against the city skyline, Bridges of Time tells the story of a traveller who sails through time and space to reach a mythical island - Singapore. ST PHOTO: DESMOND WEE
Using light, sound, projection and water, and set against the city skyline, Bridges of Time tells the story of a traveller who sails through time and space to reach a mythical island - Singapore.
Using light, sound, projection and water, and set against the city skyline, Bridges of Time tells the story of a traveller who sails through time and space to reach a mythical island - Singapore. ST PHOTO: DESMOND WEE
A scene from the multimedia show called Bridges of Time featuring scenes from early Singapore such as kampungs and boats.
A scene from the multimedia show called Bridges of Time featuring scenes from early Singapore such as kampungs and boats.ST PHOTO: DESMOND WEE
Using light, sound, projection and water, and set against the city skyline, Bridges of Time tells the story of a traveller who sails through time and space to reach a mythical island - Singapore.
Using light, sound, projection and water, and set against the city skyline, Bridges of Time tells the story of a traveller who sails through time and space to reach a mythical island - Singapore. ST PHOTO: DESMOND WEE
50 light bearers at the steps of the Asia Civilisations Museum during the official launch ceremony of the Singapore Bicentennial, on Jan 28, 2019.
50 light bearers at the steps of the Asia Civilisations Museum during the official launch ceremony of the Singapore Bicentennial, on Jan 28, 2019.ST PHOTO: DESMOND WEE
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