Our first task was to take a jump shot with the "snake and ladder" banners hanging right outside of the surprisingly small museum. It was really funny because our "photographer" kept snapping our photos when we were already on the ground.
the second task was to go into the shop in the philanthropic and buy a traditional toy and take a video of one of us playing with it. We were hopeless at playing at it. It was only after being taught by a Boys' Brigade boy did we know how to play with the toy and sure enough, it was loads of fun! Furthermore, it was a simple and cheap toy and yet can bring so much joy and laughter (because the sound produced from it was kind of funny).
the third task was for us to take a picture with a part of the museum showing how tea was made in the past. We walked around the place for a while and got to know more about what cups were used in the past when people drank tea. There was even a table that was similar to the ones people used in the past to drink tea together!
One thing I liked about the museum was how the floor was lined with traditional tiles. It gave the whole place an oriental and peranakan feel that is hard to find in modern Singapore. Also, there were many facts about Singapore's past all around the museum along with simple displays to go with them. There were facts on the societies in Singapore as well as disasters that have happened before.
From the museum, we have learned about how Singapore was like in the past - the activities people engaged in, their livelihoods, the toys they played with, the things that they used before technology was advanced and so much more! All in all, the experience at the museum was enriching despite how it was small. The exhibits were simple yet informative. I really enjoyed myself there :)
(sorry i can't seem to upload the pictures or the links :(( but either way, they can be found on instagram @xinnator for the jumpshot , @vernalizm for the video as well as the photo with the tea exhibit :D)
-YiXinn
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