Giveaway: Tickets to “Treasury of the World”
Photo credit: Clauds
Through Nicole, I was given a sneak peak of this upcoming exhibition at Asian Civilisations Museum – “Treasury of the World” featuring gem stones and other precious objects from The al-Sabah Collection in Kuwait . Early birds like me and DK were invited to put on the outfits and we were brought through some of the exhibition highlights.
Who are the Mughals? If you are as ignorant as me, the legendary Mughal Empire is one of the wealthiest and most powerful dynasties the world has ever known! One of the significant architecture piece of the Mughals is the Taj Mahal, which was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Rings a bell, eh?
For over 300 years (1526-1858), the Mughals dominated the Indian subcontinent and were renowned for their lavish lifestyle, love of beauty and vast collection of precious objects.
Image courtesy of ©The al-Sabah Collection, Dar al-Athar al-Islamiyyah, Kuwait (LNS 2219 J)
In this exhibition, you will get to see the stunning collection of more than 400 exquisite, jewelled works of art – from household items to ornate necklaces and ceremonial swords – from the glorious era of Mughal-ruled India. This blockbuster exhibition has been shown in prestigious venues such as the British Museum in London, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and the Louvre Museum in Paris. It makes its Asian debut at the Asian Civilisations Museum in Singapore.
Exhibition details
Date: 12 February to 27 June 2010
Venue: Special Exhibitions Gallery, Asian Civilisations Museum
Opening hours: Mon, 1pm – 7pm; Tues to Sun: 9am – 7pm (to 9pm on Fri)
Admission charges: $8 (adults) / $4 (concession)
Giveaway!
I have been given five pairs of tickets to give away at Vic.sg. Here’s how you can stand to win them!
It’s actually very simple. Just leave me a comment with your real name to tell me what attracts you to this exhibition and I will randomly pick 5 winners! 
The contest will close on 6 Feb 2010, 2359 hrs and the names of the 5 winners will be published at Vic.sg on 8 Feb 2010.
A big thank you to Asian Civilisations Museum for making this giveaway possible.
A trip to the ACM Treasury of the Worlds will be an enriching experience! Learning history through artefacts and stories brings one closer to experiencing life of the ancients. I would like a ticket!
Definitely the intricate designs of the jewellery and arts. I think it will be an enriching experience to see the beautiful works from the past!
On a side note, the real reason was because my mum likes visiting such exhibitions and I am going to bring her there actually.
The Mughals left behind many architectural beauties and art which are shining examples of art in the Islamic world. I simply love the beautiful Islamic motifs and floral ornamentation on their artwork. It would be a wonderful privilege to see these exquisite pieces of art up close and personal! I would be so thrilled to win a ticket!
I think the Asian Civilizations Museum has done a great job of encapsulating all things Asian to Singapore and this is no exception. Looking at what Victor Tan has posted in his blog, I am excited to see for myself what’s on display!
India is full or rich cultures and mysteries. one way to communicate and understand the culture is through thier treasure.
I for one would like to go take a look to understand more about the history and origins of India.
Ben
Ok, probably unrelated to the competition, but I must say, you look quite fetching in that outfit