Changi Chapel and Museum (CCM) and Reflections at Bukit Chandu (RBC) are proud to present Liberation of Singapore on 13 and 14 September 2025, a programme commemorating the 80th anniversary of Japan’s surrender in Singapore. This initiative invites the public to engage with Singapore’s wartime history through thought-provoking conversations and immersive heritage experiences.

On 12 September 1945, following Japan’s announcement of surrender on 15 August that same year, the Japanese formally surrendered in Singapore. This marked the end of the occupation, which had begun in February 1942. Liberation of Singapore encourages reflection on the themes of identity, resistance, and reconciliation. It serves as a platform for remembrance and education, highlighting the importance of passing on the stories that continue to shape Singapore’s collective memory.

Ms. Asmah Alias, Director of Galleries, Exhibitions and Museums (GEM), HeritageSG said: “CCM and RBC are significant museums that preserve and present the stories of Singapore’s wartime past. By coming together to launch Liberation of Singapore, we are not only revisiting an important chapter of our past, but also exploring how its lessons and legacies continue to shape our present and future. Through this programme, we hope to create safe and meaningful spaces for reflection, education, and dialogue, inspiring a deeper connection to our shared heritage.”

Organised by Part of Supported by create safe and meaningful spaces for reflection, education, and dialogue, inspiring a deeper connection to our shared heritage.” 4 Anchored in historical insight and community engagement, the programme presents two unique opportunities to explore Singapore’s wartime legacy:

• Whispers of War (WOW): Singapore Syonan-to The new Whispers of War (WOW) public talk series, a three-part exploration of wartime history, debuts with its first session, Singapore Syonan-to, which explores the ideological and social changes during the Japanese Occupation. Moderated by Dr Joshua Hong Yi Tan, Postdoctoral Fellow at the National University of Singapore’s Department of History, and featuring guest speaker Mr Ling Xi Min, History Doctoral Student at Northwestern University, this talk invites the public to reflect on the complexities of wartime identity and memory.

• Journey to the East: Changi Heritage Trail Led by respected heritage activist Mr Sarafian Salleh, Journey to the East is a guided heritage trail through Changi Chapel and Museum and Changi Point, uncovering stories of resilience and shared memory from wartime and post-war communities.

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樟宜礼拜堂与博物馆（CCM）以及肯特岗沉思馆（RBC）将于2025年9月13日至14日推出“新加坡解放”系列活动，以纪念日本在新加坡投降80周年。该项目邀请公众通过发人深省的对话与沉浸式的文化体验，深入了解新加坡的战时历史。

1945年9月12日，在日本于同年8月15日宣布投降后，日本军队正式在新加坡签署投降书。这标志着自1942年2月开始的占领结束。“新加坡解放”鼓励人们思考身份、抵抗与和解等主题。它不仅是缅怀与教育的平台，也凸显了传承这些仍在塑造新加坡集体记忆的故事的重要性。

HeritageSG画廊、展览与博物馆部（GEM）总监Asmah Alias女士表示：“CCM与RBC是保存和呈现新加坡战时故事的重要博物馆。通过携手推出‘新加坡解放’，我们不仅是重温历史中重要的一章，也是在探讨这些经验与遗产如何持续影响我们的现在与未来。我们希望通过此项目，创造一个安全且有意义的空间，让公众进行反思、学习与交流，从而激发人们与共同遗产之间更深的连结。”

在历史洞察与社区参与的基础上，该项目提供两项独特的机会，带领公众探索新加坡的战时遗产：

战争低语（WOW）：昭南岛的新加坡
全新的“战争低语”（WOW）公众讲座系列将以三场主题探讨战时历史。首场讲座《昭南岛的新加坡》将聚焦于日本占领期间的意识形态与社会变迁。本场讲座由新加坡国立大学历史系博士后研究员陈宏毅博士主持，并邀请美国西北大学历史博士生凌熙民先生担任嘉宾讲者，带领公众反思战时身份与记忆的复杂性。

东行记：樟宜遗产之旅
由知名文物保护倡导者沙拉菲安·萨利（Sarafian Salleh）先生带领的“东行记”，是一场穿越樟宜礼拜堂与博物馆及樟宜角的导览遗产之旅，发掘战时与战后社区中坚韧不屈与共同记忆的故事。