See Singapore through Cartoons

A first-of-its-kind exhibition on Singapore cartoons (till 30 Nov 2007)

• Take pictures with life-sized 3D cartoon characters
• Create so Singapore cartoons using computer games

Five local cartoonists now showcase their So Singapore cartoons at an exclusive exhibition held at the S'pore Discovery Centre (SDC) for the very first time. Among them are political cartoonist George Nonis, the man behind the book Hello Chok Tong, Goodbye Kuan Yew: The Untold Story, Miel Prudencio and Dylan Teo (张进培), key cartoonist/illustrators from The Straits Times and Lianhe Zaobao respectively.

On display are 100 pieces of work spread across the theme on how Singaporeans Work, Live and Play. They reflect the everyday life in Singapore and the social issues such as fighting myopia and maintaining clean toilets. Besides cartoons, life-sized 3D cartoon characters have been fabricated for the public to take pictures with, and interactive cartoon games which help visitors to create their own So Singapore cartoons.

The exhibition also showcases podcasts by blogger Mr Brown. The podcasts present the Singapore Story through a series of coffeshop talks, recorded over 24 hours. Through the unscripted sitting, mr brown seeks to capture the real voices of real people, and the stories, both big and small, that they tell.

For more information about the So Singapore Toons exhibition and the cartoonists behinds the creations, please visit http://www.sdc.com.sg

SDC's admission rates are as follows:

Admission:

$10/adult & $6/child

Family package (2 adults & 2 children)
$28

Admission PLUS:

$15/adult & $10/child

Family package (2 adults & 2 children)
$45

Opening Hours

Tuesdays to Sundays 9am to 6pm

Mondays closed (except school and public holidays)

This exhibition is free for all SDC ticket holders.

"So Singapore Toons @ SDC" Contest

Stand a chance to win exclusive Singapore United souvenirs! Simply visit the Singapore Discovery Centre and the So Singapore Toons exhibition and tell us, in not more than 200 words, about your experience. The 10 best entries will each receive a limited edition pocket tool with mini torchlight pictured below. What’s more, the BEST entry may even be featured on the Singapore United portal! So what are you waiting for? Hurry and take part now!

Terms & Conditions

• The closing date for all entries is 7 Dec 2007 (So Singapore Toons exhibition ends on 30 Nov 2007).
• Please email your entry to SingaporeUnited@mha.gov.sg
• Please key the words "So Singapore contest" as your email title.
• Please also include the following information:
  • Full Name
  • Contact Number (handphone, office or home)
  • Mailing Address
  • Email Address
  • Whether you would allow us to publish your entry (in the event that yours is the BEST entry) on our Singapore United portal, and if yes, an indication if you wish to be identified by full name
• We request that you submit only one entry, so as to give others a chance.
• Those eligible for the souvenir will be notified via email and the souvenir will be sent to your mailing address
• All decisions made by the CEP Secretariat are final.