Singathology NOVEMBER 5, 2015 BAREFOOT BOOKS Official Launch Singathology is a 2-volume Singapore anthology in our four official languages, featuring 50 new works by celebrated Singaporean writers on life and art. It was officially launched today at the National Art Gallery by Prof Tommy Koh. The venue was the site of the former City Hall which has been the focal point of many important events in the history of Singapore. It was here that Admiral Lord Mountbatten, on behalf of the Allied forces, accepted the surrender of the Japanese forces on 12 September 1945. Our first prime minister, Mr. Lee Kuan Yew, and members of his Cabinet took their Oaths of Allegiance and Oaths of Office on 5 June 1959 here. It used to house his office as well. The Book is launched The Age of A Number ( Introduction by Gwee Li Sui – condensed) ” What is it that makes the number fifty magical in the lives of individuals and formations? A country at f...