Artefacts That Shaped a Nation’s Legacy
（英文版）《狮城破晓：开国首章与遗珍叙事》
by Dan Teo Khai Mun 张旂闻
📅 Date: 6 November 2025 (Thursday)
🕢 Time: 7:30 PM
📍 Venue: 友谊书斋 Maha Yu Yi Bookstore (#02-15 Bras Basah Complex)
🎟 Admission: Free with registration (limited seats available)
📚 Books available for sale and signing at the event.
🛍 Book purchase link: https://yuyi.com.sg/products/9781917993098
About the Book | 书籍简介
Singapore’s Dawn: Stories of Our Firsts features 60 key artefacts and over 100 supplementary pieces that trace Singapore’s remarkable journey from colony to modern nation.
Created for SG60, this book showcases pivotal moments in diplomacy, governance, social reform, and economic transformation — each artefact revealing a unique perspective on the nation’s resilience and creativity.
More than a record of history, it is an invitation for history enthusiasts, educators, students, and collectors to rediscover Singapore’s identity through the artefacts that shaped its legacy.
这本书精选 60 件核心文物，并辅以 100 余件辅助展品，巧妙地勾勒出新加坡从殖民地走向现代国家的非凡历程。作为献礼 SG60（新加坡建国 60 周年） 的著作，它以文物为载体，呈现了新加坡在外交、治理、社会改革与经济转型等方面的重要里程碑。
每一件文物都提供了独特的视角，展现了新加坡的坚韧与创新精神。
这不仅仅是一份历史记录，更是一份诚挚邀请，邀您通过这些塑造国家身份的珍贵物件，重新发现与体会狮城的故事。
About the Author | 作者简介
Dan Teo Khai Mun is a heritage advocate and founder of D’Walking Museum!, Singapore’s first artefact-based outreach programme. A passionate collector since the 1980s, he has built a diverse collection with a focus on Singapore-related artefacts. His collection has been featured in national museums and exhibitions, underscoring his lifelong mission to preserve and share the nation’s milestones.
Through this book, Dan continues his mission to inspire future generations to connect with and safeguard Singapore’s heritage.
张旂闻 是一位热忱的文化遗产倡导者，也是新加坡首个以文物为基础的教育推广项目——“流动博物馆” 的创办人。自上世纪八十年代起，他便投身收藏之路，核心聚焦于与新加坡历史相关的珍贵文物。部分藏品曾在国家级博物馆与展览中展出，展现他数十年来保存与分享国家记忆的初心。
通过本书，他延续这一使命，希望激励新一代与历史建立更深的联结，并共同守护新加坡的文化遗产。
Event Highlights | 活动亮点
✨ Meet the Author – Hear from Dan Teo Khai Mun on the inspirations and stories behind the book
💬 Q&A Session – Engage with the author
📸 Book Signing & Photo Opportunity
