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BiblioAsia
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Jul–Sep 2026

22 May 2026

The forgotten terracotta warriors of Jurong and other stories in BiblioAsia Volume 22, Issue 2

Jul–Sep 2026

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Director's Note (opens in new tab)

An Ancient Chinese City in Jurong (opens in new tab)
Flying swordsmen, terracotta warriors and famous TV stars once captivated visitors at the former Tang Dynasty City. (PDF) (opens in new tab)

From Comics to Culture: Graphic Non-fiction in Singapore (opens in new tab)
Graphic non-fiction has become increasingly mainstream in recent years thanks to a growing community of local writers and illustrators who are pushing the boundaries of their craft. (PDF) (opens in new tab)

Sengkang: From Fisheries Port to Integrated Town (opens in new tab)
Where the river once provided livelihoods, Sengkang has grown into a modern township that weaves together heritage, green spaces, integrated transport and excellent amenities to form a vibrant community. (PDF) (opens in new tab)

Musical Evenings in Changi Internment Camp (opens in new tab)
In the early months of the Japanese Occupation, a music-loving Japanese camp commander played a supporting role in musical activities that became a source of comfort and solace for the civilian internees. (PDF) (opens in new tab)

The Lions of the Lion City: How Heraldry Shaped Singapore’s Identity (opens in new tab)
In Singapore, a creature that is not native to the island has become one of its most recognisable symbols, showing that heraldry is not merely decorative but a visual record of power. (PDF) (opens in new tab)

The Perfect Brew: Singapore’s Chinese Tea Culture (opens in new tab)
Singapore’s Chinese tea heritage tells a story where traditional practices, community and adaptive innovation have shaped an evolving yet enduring cultural legacy. (PDF) (opens in new tab)

Beyond the Red Light: Geylang and Its Storied Lorongs (opens in new tab)
Geylang and its infamous side lanes have a rich history that is often overshadowed by its reputation as a red-light district. (PDF) (opens in new tab)

The Days Leading to Separation in Lee Kuan Yew’s Own Words (opens in new tab)
The final agreement that separated Singapore from Malaysia had to be negotiated with great secrecy. After it was signed, senior leaders in Singapore had to be persuaded that there was no other solution. (PDF) (opens in new tab)

Should Otters Get a Singapore Passport? (opens in new tab)
In a BiblioAsia Podcast episode, editor-in-chief Jimmy Yap interviews environmental historian Timothy P. Barnard who tells us how migrant animals such as otters came to be in Singapore and what makes them Singaporean. (PDF) (opens in new tab)

New Books on Singapore History (opens in new tab)(PDF) (opens in new tab)
No Borders: Journeys Across Islands and Continents; Singapore Screening Spaces (1896–1945): Lost Screens & My Last Kacang Puteh; and Voice of Malayan Democracy: The Communist Party of Malaya’s Revived Radio War are some of the new books available at the National Library.