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//「香港行跡」發起人James翻查英國國家檔案館資料，在山頂找到124年歷史的海軍準將別墅遺址。古蹟辦起初稱遺址保留的奠基石、界石和建築部份地基，現行評級機制不適用。James不死心再調查，用業餘時間做考古，他早前查閱英國國家檔案館資料，找到一份香港海軍用地地圖，獲悉山頂曾有海軍準將別墅（Commodore’s Bungalow）、軍官療養院（Officers’ Sanatorium）、男士療養院（Men’s Sanatorium）及轎夫宿舍（Chair Coolies Quarters）。新發現彩色地磚和疑似地窖，質疑當局低估遺址價值。//
美國華裔油畫家司徒綿，畢業於廣州美術學院，以文藝復興以來的歐洲寫實風格，描繪早年華工去美國從事鐵路建築和開闢道路的生活。今日是美國全國油畫家協會大師級會員。
他的作品飲譽北美藝術界，可與美國傳統油畫名家洛威爾（Norman Rockwell ) 並賞。
司徒綿先生的技巧直逼拉斐爾和林布蘭，而且揉合了西方古典主義和浪漫主義的特色，題材除了華工生活，還有那個時代華人與美國白人的交流。其油畫氣魄宏大，化樸實為高貴，寓大時代於小人物，而且為「苦力」(Coolies ) 的華人歷史形象注入了英雄般的勇毅和開拓精神，還美國華裔先民的歷史公義，其中的人文情懷，感人至深。
一個華工在溪邊半蹲着，嘗試與旅途偶遇同來西部開墾的白人交談，但言語不通，他們企圖溝通些什麼？
三個華工開鑿崖壁，遠景的山嶺青天成大小明暗的對比，構圖為三角形，佈局自然中見匠心；
在遠行美洲的華工船上，一個美國傳教士向他們誦經。然而華工冷漠表情各異，傳教士對他們講天國，他們關心的是生計。這幅畫充滿戲劇的反諷，對於今日計劃移民的香港人，不知會不會但牽動一絲離愁？
這就是藝術的感染力。藝術的最高境界，不是諷刺，而是感人。
當美國華裔遭到種族主義攻擊的今日，華人自信而昂首抗禦愚昧和仇恨，希望狹隘而渺小的種族暴力份子認識亞裔對美國的貢獻，而藝術創造，不需要毒品、意識形態、政治口號，而是跨越國界的天地仁心。
A trishaw ride in KidZania Singapore, how Kool is that?
The kids dressed up as early settlers of Singapore and it instantly made the boy look 10 years older, didn't it? The girls tried on a samsui headdress, held a mortar and pestle, and walked around on traditional clogs. They became coolies for a moment and went around delivering rice sacks. They also went on a fun trivia hunt to find out more about our country's rich history - did you know our national flower, Vanda Miss Joaquim, was chosen from among 40 flowers and this variety called "Agnes" was chosen in particular for its vibrant colours, hardiness and resilience?
From 16 March to 21 April, KidZania celebrates Singapore's progress and achievements at its inaugural KidZ & Heritage event, with activities that shine a spotlight on our nation's founding and development. Kids can look forward to highlights such as:
- Heritage-themed role play activities at Courier Service, Newspaper Edition and Imaging Academy
- 'History of Singapore' Trivia Hunt
Look out for the standees (5 on L1, 3 on L2) and answer all the questions to redeem extra kidZos.
- Heritage Photo Booth at Main Square
Dress up as early settlers and pose for a Kool photo. First 50 families daily to upload their pictures on IG and FB stand to win a Canon Pixma printer.
- Trishaw Experience around the City
Kids get to ride around the city (rider must be 7yo and above) at $5 for 15mins and redeem a free photo too.
- Colouring Activity
Add colours to a heritage-themed sheet.
- Drawing competition by MuzArt
Three categories for kids aged 3-6, 7-9 and 10-12.
For more details, visit https://kidzania.com.sg/event/kidz-heritage/.
The kids might never understand the efforts and hardship our pioneers went through and for sure, they simply had fun playing and pretending. But it's a good start and spurs us to talk about more topics regading our culture, roots and history. Thanks to KidZania for having us at this awesome initiative!
#ahappymum #kidzania #kidzaniasingapore #kidZandHeritage
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