National Heritage Board to Unveil Second Heritage Activation Node in Clementi with Ngee Ann Polytechnic

Clementi is set to deepen its connection with its rich history as the National Heritage Board (NHB) launches its second Heritage Activation Node (HAN) in collaboration with Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP). This initiative aims to celebrate Clementi’s past, from its origins as a forested area to its status as one of Singapore’s early HDB towns.

HAN@Clementi will spotlight Clementi’s heritage through a variety of engaging projects and events, developed in partnership with Institutes of Higher Learning, local community members, and volunteers known as HAN Heritage Champions. Highlights of the initiative include a weekend launch festival, a refreshed heritage wall at Clementi Public Library, and a new heritage mural at Clementi MRT Station.

Key Components of HAN@Clementi

• Heritage Spaces: Revitalizing Clementi’s heritage through cultural and historical installations.
• Heritage Programming: Offering guided trails, workshops, exhibitions, and more.
• Heritage Champions: Community volunteers actively involved in various heritage projects.

Youth Focus and Community Collaboration

As Clementi is a hub for educational institutions, NHB has partnered with Ngee Ann Polytechnic to infuse HAN@Clementi with a youth-oriented approach. NP will play a pivotal role in developing heritage programs, recruiting and training volunteers, and engaging over 130 student and community volunteers in the launch festival. Other collaborations include Singapore Polytechnic, the Singapore University of Social Sciences, local schools, heritage businesses, and neighborhood partners.

Launch Festival Details

The HAN@Clementi launch festival will take place from 13 to 15 September 2024, featuring over 25 activities and programs, including:

• A skate-through heritage tour, Rollin’ Through West Coast Park
• My Clementi Heritage Trail by Heartland Enterprise Centre Singapore
• Our Clementi Home heritage village with community booths
• Music and dance performances, a pasar malam at Clementi Town Centre
• Interactive exploration through the JourneyX web app

The festival will also see the unveiling of Echoes of Clementi, a mural by NP student Ashley Goh, at Clementi MRT Station. This artwork celebrates the multicultural essence of Clementi and its evolution into a bustling town. The mural will be officially unveiled at the launch ceremony on 13 September 2024, which will also feature the signing of a memorandum of understanding between NHB and SMRT Trains.

Call for Collaborations

Following the launch, NHB and NP will issue a public Call for Collaborations, inviting community groups and individuals to submit proposals for future heritage projects.