MEDIA RELEASE
Embargoed till 6pm, 27 December 2010
TWO NEW NATIONAL MONUMENTS CELEBRATE SINGAPORE'S POST-INDEPENDENCE YEARS AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF NOTABLE INDIVIDUALS
27 DECEMBER 2010, 6PM – The Preservation of Monuments Board (PMB), an institution of the National Heritage Board (NHB), will gazette the former Singapore Conference Hall and Trade Union House (now the Singapore Conference Hall), and the Esplanade Park Memorials comprising of the Lim Bo Seng Memorial, Tan Kim Seng Fountain and Cenotaph. This brings the number of Singapore’s National Monuments to 63.
These National Monuments were built to commemorate significant events and individuals in Singapore’s history. They were selected for their architectural merit and social-historical significance that span across the different communities in Singapore. The Singapore Conference Hall celebrates Singapore’s self-governance and independence, while the Esplanade Park Memorials recognise the contributions of significant individuals from all walks of life.
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