On Feb 15, 1942, Singapore fell just one week after Japanese forces landed. As they headed down south, fierce battles were fought in the Adam Park area and the fighting extended to Bukit Brown, then known as Cemetery Hill. “On the evening of 14th February 1942, the rolling hills of the Bukit Brown Cemetery were suddenly engulfed in a barrage of flame and fire. It appeared like scene from Dante’s ‘Inferno’. ” Jon Cooper, the battlefield archaeologist [...]
Walter Lim, who blogs on Bukit Brown, led this Mandarin tour. Check out Oh’s beautiful photo essay here. Check out our tours and join us! Related posts: Brownies in the News: Zaobao report in Mandarin and translated into English
It’s hard not to be moved by the passion of the tomb whisperer! On Vesak, he conducted a special tour despite the heavy rain. Co-guides: Fabian and Victor. For the full album by Bianca, click here. Check out our tours and join us!
On May 19, Brownies Peter and Claire guided a meandering route covering Hills 1, 3 and 4. The weather was beautiful if exceptionally hot! A white-collared kingfisher even sat patiently on a branch listening to Peter as the tour kicked off at Ho Siak Kuan’s tomb site. Peter was on top form, and barely needed help from co-guide Claire and nature guides Beng and Angie! He says: On behalf of the “Brownies” thank you for spending your [...]
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