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Back in those days, children living nearby Singapore River enjoyed swimming in the river, despite its smell and pollution.
Many of them did so, behind their parents back. Hence, the nakedness so as to keep their clothes dry.
The river was a big swimming pool. And its free with no time limit.
The 'First Generation' sculptured by Cultural Medallion recipient Cheong Fah Chong, expressed the happy, playful and carefree moments of five naked boys having a fun time jumping into the Singapore River.
You can really related to this sculpture. One of the boys could have been you.
Such carefree innocent days...
Many of them did so, behind their parents back. Hence, the nakedness so as to keep their clothes dry.
The river was a big swimming pool. And its free with no time limit.
The 'First Generation' sculptured by Cultural Medallion recipient Cheong Fah Chong, expressed the happy, playful and carefree moments of five naked boys having a fun time jumping into the Singapore River.
You can really related to this sculpture. One of the boys could have been you.
Such carefree innocent days...
Nice place, walking tour so good all area
intriguing art installation! giving food for thought, esp if the water at the bottom isnt very clean (which it wasnt when i visited)
It is good but I don't feel anything interesting about it😅
Saw this in March before the lockdown. This sculpture is one of many along the promenade of Boat Quay, but less serious subject matter. The sculpture depicts a scene where 5 boys are jumping or getting ready to jump into the Singapore River. Wonderful childhood memories.
This sculpture is 1 of the 4 pieces that are part of the People of the River sculpture series. It was commissioned in the early 2000s by the Singapore Tourism Board. The bronze sculpture shows the lighter side of everyday life around the river in the past - the playful activity of 5 boys jumping into the river, was a common sight in those early days. The sculpture acts as a reminder of simple pleasures, and shows how much daily life & surroundings in Singapore have changed over the years.
I found this piece of art quite remarkable. I recommend looking for the referring sign to understand its meaning. There's a related statue in the Singapore Botanic Gardens.
