Archive for April, 2009

PATRON OF HERITAGE AWARDS 2008

April 20th, 2009

PATRON OF HERITAGE AWARDS 2008

The Patron of Heritage Awards celebrates a record year in heritage philanthropy. Now in its third year, the prestigious national accolade by the National Heritage Board (NHB) recognises S$110 million of donations and loans contributed to heritage causes islandwide in 2008 – the highest sum received within a year.  Established in 2006, the Patron of Heritage Awards is an annual event that aims to boost heritage philanthropy in Singapore by honouring individuals and organisations who have made significant contributions towards enriching our national heritage.

Rear Admiral (NS) Lui Tuck Yew, Acting Minister for Information, Communications and the Arts, graced the awards ceremony as Guest of Honour on 17 April 2009 at the National Museum of Singapore.

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CEO of NHB with his opening welcome speech

CEO of NHB with his opening welcome speech

The recipients

The recipients

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Singapore Jurong Birdpark

April 10th, 2009

My recent visit to Jurong BirdPark gave me an impression it was not doing well. The main restaurant was closed and even the Weaver Birds at the Waterfall Aviary was caged instead of free ranging within the waterfall areas. Not a very goodsight. Birds are born to be free….not caged.

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Free ranging Egret with fish

Free ranging Egret with fish

Raptor landing

Raptor landing

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