Issue
Jul–Sep 2021
1 July 2021
The forgotten murals of Paya Lebar Airport and other stories in BiblioAsia Volume 17, Issue 2
In this issue’s cover story, we shine the spotlight on three murals that were once showpieces at the former Paya Lebar Airport. Two of the three artworks have already been lost. Is there hope for the last one?
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Director's Note
The Forgotten Murals of Paya Lebar Airport
Three enormous murals used to grace the walls of Paya Lebar Airport. Dahlia Shamsuddin has the inside story.(PDF) (opens in new tab)
Vaccinating a Nation: A Brief History
The first efforts at vaccinating here date back to 1819. Ong Eng Chuan has the details.(PDF) (opens in new tab)
Malay-Muslim Weddings: Keeping Up with the Times
Customs and traditions change over time. Asrina Tanuri and Nadya Suradi trace how Malay weddings here have evolved since the 1950s.(PDF) (opens in new tab)
Early Printing in the Philippines
Gracie Lee recounts the early history of printing and printed works in the Philippines.(PDF) (opens in new tab)
Mulan’s Many Faces
Goh Yu Mei examines the Asian Children’s Literature Collection to see how Mulan’s story has evolved, while Michelle Heng reviews other stories in the acclaimed collection.(PDF) (opens in new tab)
The Evolution of Straits-born Cuisine
What makes Peranakan cuisine unique? Lee Geok Boi looks for answers in old cookbooks.(PDF) (opens in new tab)
Urang Banjar: From South Kalimantan to Singapore
Zinnurain Nasir and Nasri Shah shed light on the Banjar people in Singapore.(PDF) (opens in new tab)
Mansion Blocks, Flats and Tenements: The Advent of Apartment Living
Through buildings like Amber Mansions and Eu Court, Swan & Maclaren helped to introduce the concept of apartment living in Singapore, says Julian Davison.(PDF) (opens in new tab)
How Jurong Bird Park Was Hatched
Zoe Yeo gives a bird’s-eye view of the setting up of one.(PDF) (opens in new tab)
Chinese Graphic Artists in Pre-war Singapore
Several talented graphic artists moved from China to Singapore from the 1920s. Lee Chor Lin highlights these artists and their works.(PDF) (opens in new tab)