Stake attention in this memory
An indoor exhibition display features three historical figures, rendered as large, uncolored line-art cutouts, standing in front of an informative panel. The figures are depicted in formal Western attire from a past era. The leftmost figure wears glasses and a suit, holding his hands together. The central figure has a beard and mustache, also in a suit with a waistcoat. The rightmost figure wears a suit, a bow tie, and holds a walking stick or rolled document in his right hand. The teal-colored display panel behind them contains text in both Chinese and English, detailing the contributions of these individuals to Singaporean society. From left to right, the figures represent: 1. **Chou Sing Chu (周星衢)**: A visionary publisher who shaped Singapore's Chinese book industry, founding World Book Company and Popular Bookstore. He made Chinese literature accessible, reprinted historical Chinese books, promoted local literature, supported Malay language publications, and nurtured talent. 2. **Lim Boon Keng (林文庆)** (1869-1957): An advocate of biculturalism and Confucianism. He aimed to instil Chinese identity among the English-educated, authoring "Principles of Confucianism" and translating "Qu Yuan's Li Sao." He championed bilingualism, introduced Mandarin classes, co-founded The Straits Chinese Magazine, and co-founded Singapore Chinese Girls' School to promote education for girls. 3. **Song Ong Siang (宋旺相)** (1871-1941): A community leader whose work shaped the understanding of the Chinese community. His book, "One Hundred Years' History of the Chinese in Singapore," is a significant reference. He was an advocate for education, co-founding the Chinese Magazine in 1897 and Bintang Timor newspaper, and co-founded the Singapore Chinese Girls' School in 1899. The exhibition aims to highlight the legacies of these prominent figures, bridging East and West through language, education, and culture, in Singapore. The floor is covered with a dark brown carpet featuring a large, ornate leafy pattern.
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