Meet Astroboy, a frequent walker in Bukit Brown.
He’s tall and handsome and was once considered for the team of the inaugural Youth Olympics in Singapore. An unfortunate accident put him out of the running. But he maintains his fitness still today with regular exercise at Bukit Brown and takes the opportunity for some healthy snacking whilst there. There is an air of sartorial elegance about Astroboy’s braids and he is always well groomed. Astroboy is 13 years old. Do say a gentle hello if you should […]
The Fall of Singapore – 15th February 1942
Today, at precisely 12 pm, the sirens will sound all over Singapore to mark the darkest period in our nation’s history. 71 years ago on 15th February, the British surrendered to the Japanese after the devastating defeat of Singapore’s last strategic post of Bukit Chandu (Opium Hill.) Read Jerome Lim’s moving tribute to those who died valiantly to protect Singapore in that battle here. a.t bukitbrown remembers the war by sharing the life and times of Tay Koh Yat, […]
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