subject: Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall Insights Into Revolutionary Activities! [print this page] While Singapore is very much a highly developed Asian city, it also boasts a rich cultural heritage. Those exploring the city will come across a wide range of cultural attractions and monuments that offer a unique insight into the country's history and its influences from other nearby countries. History buffs and those interested in Chinese history in particular, should definitely look to visit the Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall (SYSNMH).
This fascinating museum provides a better understanding of the activities of Chinese revolutionary, Dr. Sun Yat Sen. The site also lets you learn more about how Singapore contributed to the Chinese Revolution in 1911 along with how this historic event in turn impacted Singapore. Promoting Chinese culture and community togetherness, this attraction is located on Tai Gin Road near Zhong Shan Park.
The Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall is housed in a historic villa that was in actual fact used by Dr. Sun Yat Sen and fellow revolutionists. Utilised as part of Tongmenghui's base, the villa was the setting for the planning of various activities and events which led up to the Xinhai Revolution in 1911. During World War Two, occupying Japanese forces used this site as a communication base. It was subsequently named as a National Monument by the government of Singapore in 1994.
Those visiting the museum have a chance to view a wide range of historic exhibits and artefacts, while also learning more about Dr. Sun Yat Sen. Each gallery here offers a fascinating insight into the events, and individuals who were involved in revolutionary activities and the villa which has been made to look like an old Peranakan house, provides the perfect backdrop for your visit.
Old paintings, calligraphy, photographs, sculptures and statues made from bronze are among the many exhibits you will come across here. Not to be missed highlights include a 60 metre bronze wall mural and the various sculptures of Dr. Sun Yat Sen. English and Mandarin guided tours are available here and let you get more in-depth information on the exhibits and collections.
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