Stake attention in this memory
A photograph is affixed to a light beige wall, partially obscured by an abstract circular design in pink, orange, and white at the top. Below the photograph, explanatory text in both Chinese and English is present. The photograph depicts a nighttime scene along the Singapore River, specifically Boat Quay, in 1987. The dark river is illuminated by multiple ornate, brightly lit decorative boats, which cast reflections on the water. Along the far riverbank, a line of historic shophouse-style buildings stands with some internal and external lighting. A string of festive lights extends along the riverbank, above a dense crowd of people gathered to observe the spectacle. The scene portrays the first River Hongbao event, characterized by dazzling lights and a festive atmosphere rooted in Chinese tradition. The image is part of the Ministry of Information and the Arts Collection, provided by the National Archives of Singapore.
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