The National Museum of Singapore honours the nation's 60th anniversary with two new experiences to introduce Singapore's evolving story

SINGAPORE, Dec. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of Singapore's 60th anniversary of independence, the National Museum of Singapore (NMS) presents two commemorative experiences chronicling Singapore's transformation from settlement to global city and its major milestones over the past 700 years.

Visitors can start their experience with Singapore Odyssea: A Journey Through Time at the Shaw Foundation Glass Rotunda, the first permanent gallery to reopen amid the museum's ongoing revamp. Intended as an introduction to Singapore's history, this immersive multimedia experience takes visitors back in time to witness formative moments in the nation's history. Through an RFID-enabled wristband, visitors can "adopt" one of nine Magical Companions inspired by Singapore's native fauna to guide them through the showcase and activate hidden layers of content on Singapore's history.

Visitors are first greeted with a suspended LED globe that anchors a two-minute light show, which maps the evolution of the maritime routes that have connected Singapore to the world throughout its history. As visitors move through the gallery and descend the spiral ramp, they "time-travel" in reverse chronology through pivotal chapters of Singapore's history via visual wall projections that come alive with animated scenes and rich soundscapes. The journey culminates at the base of the Glass Rotunda, which features a digital waterfall curtain that reveals historical moments of Singapore's past, and an immersive media show featuring various myths associated with the origins of Singapore.

To continue their exploration of Singapore's history, visitors can visit the exhibition Once Upon a Tide: Singapore's Journey from Settlement to Global City – which runs till 9 October 2026 – to discover how the sea and river have shaped Singapore's evolution from a bustling 14th-century port to a global powerhouse today.

Featuring over 350 artefacts from Singapore's National Collection, the exhibition is spread over five thematic sections, each representing different aspects of Singapore's evolution and brought to life through experiential storytelling. Visitors can discover the island's deep historical roots and its early prominence through maps, early trading activities along the Singapore River which once served as the lifeblood of the early settlement, and take on the Sampan Challenge to ferry passengers across the river. Through first-person accounts, photographs, personal artefacts, and even a digital Singlish quiz, the final section concludes with a tribute to Singaporeans and homegrown organisations that have made an impact globally.

In each section, visitors are prompted to reflect on the evolution of Singapore's identity by engaging with questions through an RFID-wristband. Their responses reveal one of four avatars that reflect their own values and aspirations, allowing them to contribute to the collective vision of Singapore's tomorrow.

Together, these two experiences form a continuous journey for visitors to explore, experience, and reflect on Singapore's history across centuries. For more information, please visit the National Museum's website, Facebook or Instagram.

SINGAPORE, Dec. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of Singapore's 60th anniversary of independence, the National Museum of Singapore (NMS) presents two commemorative experiences chronicling Singapore's transformation from settlement to global city and its major milestones over the past 700 years.

Visitors can start their experience with Singapore Odyssea: A Journey Through Time at the Shaw Foundation Glass Rotunda, the first permanent gallery to reopen amid the museum's ongoing revamp. Intended as an introduction to Singapore's history, this immersive multimedia experience takes visitors back in time to witness formative moments in the nation's history. Through an RFID-enabled wristband, visitors can "adopt" one of nine Magical Companions inspired by Singapore's native fauna to guide them through the showcase and activate hidden layers of content on Singapore's history.

Visitors are first greeted with a suspended LED globe that anchors a two-minute light show, which maps the evolution of the maritime routes that have connected Singapore to the world throughout its history. As visitors move through the gallery and descend the spiral ramp, they "time-travel" in reverse chronology through pivotal chapters of Singapore's history via visual wall projections that come alive with animated scenes and rich soundscapes. The journey culminates at the base of the Glass Rotunda, which features a digital waterfall curtain that reveals historical moments of Singapore's past, and an immersive media show featuring various myths associated with the origins of Singapore.

To continue their exploration of Singapore's history, visitors can visit the exhibition Once Upon a Tide: Singapore's Journey from Settlement to Global City – which runs till 9 October 2026 – to discover how the sea and river have shaped Singapore's evolution from a bustling 14th-century port to a global powerhouse today.

Featuring over 350 artefacts from Singapore's National Collection, the exhibition is spread over five thematic sections, each representing different aspects of Singapore's evolution and brought to life through experiential storytelling. Visitors can discover the island's deep historical roots and its early prominence through maps, early trading activities along the Singapore River which once served as the lifeblood of the early settlement, and take on the Sampan Challenge to ferry passengers across the river. Through first-person accounts, photographs, personal artefacts, and even a digital Singlish quiz, the final section concludes with a tribute to Singaporeans and homegrown organisations that have made an impact globally.

In each section, visitors are prompted to reflect on the evolution of Singapore's identity by engaging with questions through an RFID-wristband. Their responses reveal one of four avatars that reflect their own values and aspirations, allowing them to contribute to the collective vision of Singapore's tomorrow.

Together, these two experiences form a continuous journey for visitors to explore, experience, and reflect on Singapore's history across centuries. For more information, please visit the National Museum's website, Facebook or Instagram.

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The National Museum of Singapore honours the nation's 60th anniversary with two new experiences to introduce Singapore's evolving story

PARIS, Dec. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sirha Bake & Snack confirms its status as the leading international hub for bakery, pastry and snacking. This 26^th edition, from Sunday 18^th to Wednesday 21^st January, positions itself as the strategic platform where commercial opportunities converge for all actors in a sector undergoing profound transformation and successfully exporting worldwide.

To view the Multimedia News Release, please click:  
https://www.multivu.com/sirha-bake-and-snack/9372551-en-international-hub-of-french-bakery-and-snacking

A VENUE WHERE GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS ARE FORGED

With 17% international visitors representing 105 countries, the trade exhibition is the natural playground for artisans considering expansion, franchisors structuring their development, and manufacturers seeking new growth levers. The 450 exhibitors and brands — including 15% international — come to test their concepts, identify future partners and scan the trends that will shape their respective markets.

The trade exhibition structures its offer around three sectors:

+  Bakery: millers, yeast specialists, raw material suppliers, manufacturers and distributors, equipment…

+  Snacking: a booming segment (with over 2,000 sqm, representing 23% of the exhibition space) that meets new consumer expectations for high-quality, indulgent, and on-the-go experiences, while reflecting the rise of hybrid food concepts.

+  Sweet: manufacturers and installers of equipment, small appliances, raw materials and ingredients - including chocolates…

FRENCH BAKERY: A MODEL CONQUERING GLOBAL MARKETS

The success of the French Bakery internationally is now proven. Established French concepts are launching on every continent, attracting customers seeking authenticity, quality and that French culinary signature that has become a genuine commercial asset.

Sirha Bake & Snack enables French innovators to understand how to adapt their offers to the expectations of distant markets, while giving international buyers access to the best solutions on the market to build their deployment strategies.

A PLATFORM FOR TRANSFORMATION, INNOVATION AND TALENT

Beyond commercial meetings, the trade exhibition creates a space conducive to the exchange of expertise and to the transformation of the ecosystem.

The Forum and the Snacking Stage host debates and demonstrations, featuring renowned chefs and industry experts, and decode the whole market, while the Bake Contests Stage and the Sweet Stage spotlight tomorrow's talents through four international competitions: the French Schools Cup (18^th and 19^th January), the Bakery World Cup (20^th and 21^st January), the European Selection of the Pastry World Cup (18^th and 19^th January) and the International French Pastry Trophy (20^th and 21^st January).

For the entire sector, Sirha Bake & Snack acts as a catalyst, transforming ideas into projects, meetings into partnerships, and trends into opportunities.      

Media contact:

Chloé Vernay and Alexandra Dunant, sirha-bakesnack@monet-rp.com

 

 

 

 

 

PARIS, Dec. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sirha Bake & Snack confirms its status as the leading international hub for bakery, pastry and snacking. This 26^th edition, from Sunday 18^th to Wednesday 21^st January, positions itself as the strategic platform where commercial opportunities converge for all actors in a sector undergoing profound transformation and successfully exporting worldwide.

To view the Multimedia News Release, please click:  
https://www.multivu.com/sirha-bake-and-snack/9372551-en-international-hub-of-french-bakery-and-snacking

A VENUE WHERE GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS ARE FORGED

With 17% international visitors representing 105 countries, the trade exhibition is the natural playground for artisans considering expansion, franchisors structuring their development, and manufacturers seeking new growth levers. The 450 exhibitors and brands — including 15% international — come to test their concepts, identify future partners and scan the trends that will shape their respective markets.

The trade exhibition structures its offer around three sectors:

+  Bakery: millers, yeast specialists, raw material suppliers, manufacturers and distributors, equipment…

+  Snacking: a booming segment (with over 2,000 sqm, representing 23% of the exhibition space) that meets new consumer expectations for high-quality, indulgent, and on-the-go experiences, while reflecting the rise of hybrid food concepts.

+  Sweet: manufacturers and installers of equipment, small appliances, raw materials and ingredients - including chocolates…

FRENCH BAKERY: A MODEL CONQUERING GLOBAL MARKETS

The success of the French Bakery internationally is now proven. Established French concepts are launching on every continent, attracting customers seeking authenticity, quality and that French culinary signature that has become a genuine commercial asset.

Sirha Bake & Snack enables French innovators to understand how to adapt their offers to the expectations of distant markets, while giving international buyers access to the best solutions on the market to build their deployment strategies.

A PLATFORM FOR TRANSFORMATION, INNOVATION AND TALENT

Beyond commercial meetings, the trade exhibition creates a space conducive to the exchange of expertise and to the transformation of the ecosystem.

The Forum and the Snacking Stage host debates and demonstrations, featuring renowned chefs and industry experts, and decode the whole market, while the Bake Contests Stage and the Sweet Stage spotlight tomorrow's talents through four international competitions: the French Schools Cup (18^th and 19^th January), the Bakery World Cup (20^th and 21^st January), the European Selection of the Pastry World Cup (18^th and 19^th January) and the International French Pastry Trophy (20^th and 21^st January).

For the entire sector, Sirha Bake & Snack acts as a catalyst, transforming ideas into projects, meetings into partnerships, and trends into opportunities.      

Media contact:

Chloé Vernay and Alexandra Dunant, sirha-bakesnack@monet-rp.com

 

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