Travelling Through Time: Singapore's Story in Travel Publications

A Librarian's World | Travelling Through Time: Singapore's Story in Travel Publications

@ Launch Programme Room, Level 7, National Library Building

Singapore's travel publications tell a tale of national transformation. From modest guidebooks to niche foodie guides, they chart the evolution of a people. A trip to Japan was once considered extraordinary; now, Singaporeans seek hidden gems in Kyoto's lanes. Backpacker diaries have given way to luxury travel magazines, reflecting the nation’s growing affluence. Join us as we explore how the National Library’s rich collection of travel publications trace Singapore’s journey from cautious explorer to confident global citizen.

About the Speaker

Xiang Qing is a Librarian with the National Library Statutory Functions team that oversees the Legal Deposit collection, which aims to preserve all works published in Singapore as part of the nation’s documentary heritage.

About A Librarian’s World

Ever wondered what librarians do? In this series of monthly talks, find our what makes our librarians tick as they share highlights of their work from the collection of the National Library.