NDR 2026: S’pore to showcase Chinese heritage with new gallery and exhibition
A Singapore Chinese Heritage Gallery will open at the Singapore Conference Hall in 2031.
Singapore is bolstering its efforts to preserve and celebrate its Chinese heritage with a new Singapore Chinese Heritage Gallery and an exhibition featuring rare copies of the country's four great classic novels. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced the plans during the National Day Rally on August 23, stating that the gallery will trace the history of the Chinese community in Singapore over a century, from its pre-14th century roots to modern times.
The gallery, set to open at the Singapore Conference Hall in 2031, will be supported by the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth and the National Heritage Board, and will collaborate with other cultural institutions to ensure a balanced, historically accurate narrative. A travelling exhibition showcasing the four great classic novels will open at the National Library Singapore in December 2026, featuring rare historical artifacts on loan from the National Library of China, never before displayed outside of China.
Wong emphasized the importance of preserving Singapore's Chinese identity and bilingualism, highlighting the role of family, media, and cultural groups in fostering a supportive environment for learning and using mother tongues.
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