The forming of the National Heritage Board (NHB)
Formed on 1st August 1993

Aims:-Foster nationhood-Promote identity building-Champion the development of cultural & heritage of
Singapore

Their Vision (what do they wish for):To make heritage an enriching part of everyone's 

National Symbols

The National Flag

The national flag of Singapore was adopted in 1959, the year Singapore became self-governing within the British Empire. It was reconfirmed as the national flag when the Republic gained independence on 9 August 1965. The design is a horizontal bicolour of red above white, overlaid in the canton(upper-left quadrant) by a white crescent moon facing a pentagon of five small white five-pointed stars. The elements of the flag denote a young nation on the ascendant, universal brotherhood and equality, and national ideals.

Singapore Coat Of Arms

Formed by a shield emblazoned with a white cresent moon and five white stars against a red background, it has the same symbolic meanings as our National Flag. A banner below the shieldis inscribed   with Singapore's motto,"Majulah Singapura", meaning "onward Singapore".




Lion Head Symbol

Introduced in 1986, this symbol is commonly used to promote a sense of national identity. It symbolizes courage, strength and excellence. The mane's five partings represent the same five ideals embodied in the five stars of the National Flag.

National Monuments of Singapore

National monuments of Singapore are buildings and structures in Singapore that have been designated by the National Heritage Board (or NHB) as being of special historic, traditional, archaeological, architectural or artistic value. The NHB is a statutory board within the Government of Singapore, under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, and it has so far gazetted 69 buildings and structures as national monuments.

Preservation of Monuments Board (PMB) is a national authority safeguarding Singapore's national monuments. It serve to preserve and protect the National Monuments. The Preservation of Monuments Act, a government law came into effect to ensure that our monuments are well preserved and protected. Currently there are 64 National Monuments that are protected under this law. They are categorized into: Places of Worship, Government Buildings/ Civic Buildings.

An example of a Place of Worship is St Andrew's Cathedral. Designed by George Dumgoole Coleman, the original Saint Andrew's Church was built from 1835 to 1836. The second Church of Saint Andrew was designed by John Turnbull Thomson and built in circa 1842. Rumours of unhappy spirits and damage caused by two lightning strikes in 1845 and 1849 resulted in its closure in 1852 and subsequent demolition in 1855. Colonel Ronald macPherson, the Executive Engineer and Superintendent of convicts, designed the new church. To cut costs, Indian convict labour was used, as it was for many buildings of the day. Daniel Wilson, bishop of Calcutta, laid the foundation stone on 4 March 1856, and the first service was held on 1 October 1861. George Cotton, who succeeded Daniel Wilson, had the honour of consecrating the cathedral on 25 January 1862. In 1869, it was transferred from the jurisdiction of Calcutta to the Diocese of and Sarawak and, in 1870, Archdeacon John Alleyne Beckles consecrated it as the Cathedral Church of the United Diocese.

Saint Andrew's Cathedral is owned by the Synod of the Diocese of Singapore, and is a centre for Singapore's Anglican Mission. In 1856, Saint Andrew's Mission launched the first Anglican evangelical outreach in Singapore. The first Anglican bishop, The Right Reverend J. Ferguson-Davie was appointed in 1909.

In 1942, shortly before the fall of Singapore to the Japanese, the cathedral served as an emergency hospital.

An archaeological excavation was held on its grounds in 2004 by the National University of Singapore.

Saint Andrew's Cathedral was gazetted as a national monument on 6 July 1973.

National Heritage Board

National Heritage Board, formed on 1 August 1993, aims to tell our past and preserve the culture and heritage shared by our diverse communities.

Mission:

 To preserve and celebrate our shared heritage

Vision:

Pride in our Past, Legacy for our Future

Members of the National Heritage Board include museums like the National Museum and the Asian Civilizations  Museum.

Asian Civilizations Museum
The Asian Civilizations museum, first opening it's doors at the Old Tao Nan School in 1997, forms part of the four museums in Singapore.

One of the pioneering museums in the region to specialise in pan-Asian cultures and civilisations. The museum specialises in the history of China, South Asia and West Asia, where many Singaporeans trace their past.

On September 16, 2006, the Museum launched its new logo with a new slogan The Asian Civilisations Museum — Where Asian Cultures Come Alive!. This new logo reflects the museum's unique location by the historic Singapore River, the source and origin of Singapore multi-cultural society, which the ACM presents in its collection. The brown reflected image also alludes to the museum as a place for reflection, while the vibrant orange is an invigorating colour which represents activity and energy.

National Museum
With a history dating back to its inception in 1887, the National Museum is the nation's oldest museum with a progressive mind. It is custodian of 10 National Treasures, and its Singapore History and Living Galleries adopt cutting-edge and varied ways of presenting history and culture to redefine conventional museum experience.
A cultural and architectural landmark in Singapore, the Museum hosts innovative festivals and events all year round – the dynamic Night Festival, visually arresting art installations, as well as amazing performances and film screenings – in addition to presenting thought-provoking exhibitions involving critically important collections of artefacts. The programming is supported by a wide range of facilities and services including F&B, retail and a Resource Centre.