Victory & Liberation

Following the brutal Japanese occupation, British forces liberated Singapore in September 1945 through Operation Tiderace, culminating in a formal surrender ceremony at City Hall. This victory brought a bittersweet mixture of relief and profound grief as the community reckoned with the immense loss of life and the suffering of survivors. Ultimately, the era serves as a solemn reminder of the war's human cost and a lasting vow to pursue peace.