Singapore’s Dawn: Stories of Our Firsts – Artefacts That Shaped a Nation’s Legacy （英文版） 狮城破晓：开国首章与遗珍叙事

sku: 9781917993098
Author: Dan Teo Khai Mun 张旂闻
Publication Date: 1/10/2025

This book features 60 key artefacts, complemented by over 100 supplementary pieces, that trace Singapore’s journey from colony to modern nation. Created for SG60, it highlights milestones in diplomacy, governance, social reform, and economic change, with each artefact offering unique insights into the nation’s resilience and creativity. More than just a historical record, it is written for history enthusiasts, educators, students, collectors, and anyone interested in Singapore’s heritage — an invitation to rediscover the nation through the objects that have shaped its identity and legacy.

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，突出展示了新加坡在外交、治理、社会改革及经济转型等方面的关键里程碑。每一件文物都提供了一个独特的视角，深刻揭示了新加坡的 坚韧不拔 与 创新精神。

这不仅仅是一份历史记录，更是一份对所有对新加坡历史、教育、文化遗产感兴趣的人士——包括历史爱好者、教育工作者、学生和收藏家——发出的诚挚邀请。通过这些塑造了国家身份与遗产的物件，邀您一同重新发现和体会狮城的故事。

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 dedicated collector since the 1980s, he has built a diverse collection spanning various subjects, with a primary focus on Singapore-related artefacts. Parts of his collection have been exhibited in national museums and exhibitions, reflecting his lifelong dedication to preserving and sharing the nation’s milestones. Through this book, he 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，他便投身于收藏之路，涉猎广泛，但核心始终聚焦于与新加坡历史相关的珍贵文物。他的部分藏品曾在国家级博物馆和重要展览中展出，彰显了他数十年来致力于保存与分享国家里程碑的初心与坚持。 通过本书，他延续这一使命，希望激励新一代与历史建立联结，并共同守护新加坡的文化遗产。