Historic Site Marking Of The Birthplace Of The Boys' Brigade In Singapore (Tape 1 of 2)
- National Archives of Singapore Fonds
Fonds/Collection
- 12/01/2000
Record Date
- 12/01/2000
Broadcast/Release Date
- 00:46:00
Recorded Duration
- English
Recording Language
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2000000367
Accession No.
- Audiovisual
Type
- Hi-8
Format
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Synopsis :Master-of-Ceremony welcomes audience at sanctuary of Prinsep Street Presbyterian Church; arrival of Guest-of-Honour, Minister for Education and Second Minister for Defence, Rear-Admiral (NS) Teo Chee Hean led by solo bagpiper; excerpts of video presentation of the Boys' Brigade (BB) Story since its inception in Singapore in 1930; RAdm (NS) Teo, officials and guests watching presentation.
Professor Lawrence Chia from Prinsep Street Presbyterian Church leading in prayer; singing of hymn 'Will your anchor hold'; flag bearers moving to front and moving off; Chairman for marking ceremony, Dr Lee Soo Ann, speaks on the origins of the church and this being the 70th anniversary of the BB; BB President Peter Foo reveals that the BB had an orchid hybrid named after it ; CEO of National Heritage Board, Lim Siam Kim, speaks on the 41 historical sites being marked since June 1995.
RAdm (NS) Teo congratulating the BB and acknowledging its role in the lives of young boys for the past 70 years; unveiling of plaque marking the birthplace of BB by RAdm (NS) Teo; screening of music video on various programmes of the BB; President of Steadfast Association and Alumni of Old Boys group giving vote of thanks; presentation of tokens of appreciation by Peter Foo to RAdm (NS) Teo; prayer of thanks by Chaplain, Rev Dr Norman Wong; guests leaving sanctuary for reception, bagpipes playing.
