Archives Invites: Dr Bernard Tan - The Anthem as National Me

Many Singaporeans grew up singing the National Anthem "Majulah Singapura" (Malay for “Onward, Singapore”) with pride every morning during school assemblies. Join us as we tap on the resources of the National Archives, unveil this part of our history and unpack a tale of how the orchestral versions of "Majulah Singapura" kept pace with Singapore’s progress.

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About the Panellists
Bernard Tan is an Emeritus Professor of Physics at the National University of Singapore.
Jessica Yeo is an Audiovisual Archivist at the National Archives of Singapore.

About the Moderator
Chng Hak-Peng is the Chief Executive Officer of the Singapore Symphony Group (SSG).

About Archives Invites
Community histories unfold in this series that traces Singapore’s social past with help from the archives.