One Night in Wuchang: 1911 Revolution and Nanyang

On that one night in the early 20th century that started, defined and created a new era, a revolution that changed an entire country, China. This special exhibition currently ongoing at Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall in Singapore gives a great and amazing insight into the history, culture and stories of that One Night in Wuchang, the 1911 Revolution and how Nanyang played her role in this revolution.

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At the official opening of the One Night in Wuchang: 1911 Revolution and Nanyang special exhibition at Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall, graced by many VIPs attending and touring this special exhibition. I had the opportunity to learn and understand more about this particular segment of China’s history from the last Qing dynasty to the founding of modern China in her 1911 Revolution.

This was also my maiden visit into the exhibition halls of Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall, this special exhibition is a perfect fit to understand how the Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall came about and the role this double storey villa played in the 1911 Revolution. Dr Sun Yat Sen chose Singapore as the headquarters of his revolutionary movement in this double storey villa Wan Qing Yuan (current Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall), garnering support for his Tong Meng Hui or Chinese Revolution Alliance in Nanyang. When you first enter into Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall, you would pass by a gallery showcasing Singapore’s early pioneers, the key supporters of Dr Sun Yat Sen in Singapore.

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Before entering into the special gallery where the One Night in Wuchang: 1911 Revolution and Nanyang special exhibition is held, there are introductions/short write ups and a timeline on both sides of the wall leading into the special gallery, I strongly encourage the visitors to make a stop, read the introductions and look at the timeline first before entering into the special gallery and starting your tour of the special exhibition.

Walk inside, turn left and start the tour of One Night in Wuchang: 1911 Revolution and Nanyang. This special exhibition may look small in scale size yet it is packed with a rich volume in history, culture, sociology, information, values and treasures. Some of the items inside the special exhibition are priceless, you can’t put a monetary value on them.

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This special exhibition One Night in Wuchang: 1911 Revolution and Nanyang not just traces the stories behind the stories of the 1911 Revolution, it also pays a tribute to Dr Sun Yat Sen, his revolution, his supporters and how this brought about cultural changes to the Chinese and the dawn of a new era in China’s modern history in the areas of republicanism, national identity and citizenship.

From paintings, to calligraphy, invitations, identity cards, advertisements, uniforms, bonds and money. Visitors can have a close up view of the items that defined and shaped the identity of modern China after the fall of the dynasty. I strongly encourage you to visit this special exhibition whereby you can have the feel and connection with this special (and important) part of China’s rich and long history. Visiting Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall, you will be able to know and understand how Nanyang (Singapore) played a role in the 1911 Revolution.

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Take a walk back in time, through this special exhibition at Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall and you would be able to see, learn, feel and understand the stories behind the stories of One Night in Wuchang: 1911 Revolution and Nanyang.

I would like to thank National Heritage Board and Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall for the invitation to the official opening of the special exhibition.

Key information on One Night in WuChang: 1911 Revolution and Nanyang Special Exhibition

Location: Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall

Period: 5th November 2016 – 30th April 2017

Opening Hours: 10am – 5pm (Tuesday – Sunday)

Address: 12 Tai Gin Road Singapore 327874

Hotline: 6256 7377

Website: Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall


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