One of the great things about living in Singapore is the possibility of being exposed to different cultures.

Learning about how certain manners are acceptable in some, but not in others. How things are done, arranged or regarded differently. All this helps a lot in enriching our knowledge and in keeping our minds open, I think.

Last week I was invited to a social media preview of the upcoming blockbuster exhibition called Treasury of the World at the Asian Civilisations Museum.

We were given turbans to wear (and bring home!), we watched an Indian dance performance and we learned more about what Treasury of the World exhibition is all about!

Here, this is what the exhibition is all about (extracted from yesterday.sg)

Immerse yourself in the opulence of the legendary Mughal Empire (1526 - 1858), one of the wealthiest, most powerful dynasties the world has ever known. Treasury of the World features a dazzling array of 402 exquisite jewelled works of art from Mughal India, from The al-Sabah Collection in Kuwait.

The rulers of the Mughal empire were so renowned for their lavish lifestyle, love of beauty and vast collection of precious objects, that the Mughal emperor Jahangir was once described in a letter by the English Ambassador Thomas Roe as ‘the treasury of the world’.

Visit this exhibition to learn more about the diverse techniques in the jewelled arts used by the artisans and craftsmen during the Mughal period.

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Venue: Asian Civilisations Museum

Dates: 12 Feb 2010 - 27 June 2010

This exhibition is btw, showcased for the first time in Asia after visiting prestigious museums like the Louvre in Paris and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

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And if you’re a family with kids like us, well .. there ARE activities lined up for little ones too at the end of March.

More info below!

FESTIVAL | THE MIGHTY MUGHALS

Date & Time: 27 & 28 March 2010 (Saturday - Sunday)
Time: 12pm - 5pm;

Free admission to Galleries from 9am - 7pm!

Relive the glory days of the magnificent Mughal Empire with music, performances and food fit for an emperor! Become a mighty warrior as you try your hand at the Mughals’ favourite past-time of archery or transform into a beautiful princess as you try on stunning Mughal outfits. Watch colourful dances unfold and try out delicious Mughal food! Kids can also look forward to fun activities created specially for them!

Also, throughout the exhibition itself we’ll also have:

. Discovery Wall: Enlarged paintings of scenes from the Mughal court with flaps that can be lifted to reveal fun facts
. Turban stations: Visitors can try on headwear popular in the Mughal court
. Activity booklets, jewellery stamping and colouring stations for children

Can’t wait to check it ourselves then at the end of March!

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Now, thanks to the Asian Civilisations Museum, there are FIVE pairs of tickets to giveaway, especially for you readers!

You simply need to write in and complete this sentence :

We’d like to visit the Treasury of the World exhibition because …

Submit your written entry latest by this Sunday, 7 February 2010, and the 5 winning names will be announced on Monday, 8 February!

All the best!

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