Historic Site Marking Of Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple
- National Archives of Singapore Fonds
Fonds/Collection
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National Archives (Singapore)
Creator
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National Archives (Singapore)
Source
- 29/09/2001
Record Date
- 00:34:35
Recorded Duration
- English,Mandarin
Recording Language
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2001000556
Accession No.
- Audiovisual
Type
- DVCAM
Format
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Synopsis :(00:02:03) Board: "Marking of Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple as a historic site. Guest-of-Honour: His Excellency President S R Nathan.
29.9.01"
(00:02:30) Arrival of guests
(00:04:05) Welcome for President S R Nathan; the President autographing the visitors' book
(00:05:46) Speech in English by Lim Siam Kim, Chief Executive Officer, National Heritage Board (NHB)
- historic sites marking projects by NHB
- role of these projects to promote public awareness of Singapore's history and heritage
- history and development of Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple
(00:10:45) Emcee reading out Lim Siam Kim's speech in Mandarin
(00:12:20) Speech in English by Dr Tan Chun Kim, Chairman of Board of Trustees, Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple
- expression of thanks to President S R Nathan
- services, works and challenges faced by Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple over the years
(00:17:40) Emcee reading out Dr Tan Chun Kim's speech in Mandarin
(00:21:20) Unveiling of plaque by President S R Nathan
(00:23:00) President S R Nathan and guests viewing exhibition on the temple's history
(00:25:30) President S R Nathan chatting with guests during the reception
(00:26:40) Lion dance performance and members of the public outside the temple
(00:28:12) President S R Nathan touring the temple and speaking with the temple's devotees; group photograph of temple's workers
(00:34:30) Exhibition on the temple's history
