Kampung ramble (Photo: Claire Leow)

“Vital Ecological Relics”

By Vinita Ramani Mohan I continue to read with dismay, the ongoing plans to develop the Cross Island Line (CIL), which will cause serious habitat damage in the Central Catchment Nature Reserve. As someone interested in regional development issues, I have travelled widely in ASEAN. Citizens I’ve met from large, densely populated cities like Bangkok, Manila, Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta seem somewhat resigned to the pollution, traffic and poor urban planning that characterises their cities. But they are proud of [...]

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Foochow association founder Sng Choo Sian (Photo: Raymond Goh)

Found: Sng Choo Sian (Foochow Association Founder)

  By Raymond Goh:   Sng Choo Sian was the founder and first president of the Foochow Association. His tomb used to be a  landmark of Lao Sua (in Greater Bukit Brown) due to the two pillars, now almost hidden by the forest. His tomb has not been attended in more than 40 years. His granddaughter married the eldest son of See Teong Wah, buried in Hill 2. Looking forward to unveiling this grand tomb with the help of tombkeeper [...]

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Fu De Zheng Shen (Photo: Raymond Goh)

A Protective Guardian

Fu De Zheng Shen protecting the tomb of Yeo Lock Ghee who died in 1925, as found by Raymond Goh:     Notice the tiles, as well as the tiger guardians.

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Tan Kheam Hock tour (Photo: Khoo Ee Hoon)

    All Things Bukit Brown got off to a great start in 2013, as we continue to honour our heritage, habitat and history with our unique walks through a beautiful park in the centre of Singapore, which happens to be a Chinese cemetery. The tour on New Year’s Day was to honour the man who helped make Bukit Brown Municipal Cemetery a reality. His name is Tan Kheam Hock. The fact that Bukit Brown was established as a municipal [...]

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Nature Society tour to identify plants and look out for birds

  30 Dec 2012, Sunday 9am-11.30am Cost – Free of charge Meeting Point – Big Rain Tree next to the Bukit Brown LTA Office; there is a largish paved area just past the gates where you can park. For information on how to get there and handy tips please visit http://bukitbrown.com/main/?p=1347 Join Wong Kum Sang for a walk into one of Singapore’s unique heritage sites, threatened by imminent highway development come early 2013. Enjoy a tranquil amble through one of [...]

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Christmas tour (Photo: Khoo Ee Hoon)

  Still haven’t been to Bukit Brown?   Come join us! Bukit Brown: Heritage. Habitat. History.  Bukit Brown Cemetery Singapore, Singapore 821206 View map · Get directions

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Walter Lim, the determined researcher (Photo: Claire Leow)

  Dec 30, 9 a.m. to noon   武吉布朗导览义工 Walter 将为大家介绍安葬于武吉布朗墓园的新加坡开埠先驱及达官显要,这些先贤们在二十世纪上半叶为新加坡作出了巨大的贡献. 我们也将探讨他们当时所处的历史背景。 在亲身瞻仰这些先贤的坟墓之余,大家也有机会认识墓碑和坟墓的不同设计及相关风水,以及了解华人的殡葬习俗。 集合地点: 环状绕道前的雨豆树下。可惜的是,这棵高大凛然的雨豆树可能也会因筑路工程而不保。进入正门的铁闸后,往前走大约20米,雨豆树就在土管局临时办事处的右边。 ======================================== 报名: 我们在周末为公众提供的导览服务是免费的 理想人数为一团三十人(平均一名导览员十五人) 请在我们的Facebook活动页面按‘参加’/‘加入’,然后告诉我们共有多少人与你一同参加活动,或直接在活动当天上午9时在集合地点与我们会合。风雨无阻,不见不散。 ======================================== 游览活动: 武吉布郎占地约233公顷,其周边的道路有罗尼路、汤申路及泛岛快速公路。位于其北面的正是中央集水区森林,它们之间由罗尼路隔开。新加坡唯一由市政会管理的华人公共坟场就座落于武吉布郎,墓园内包含超过10万座坟墓,也是中国以外最大的华人坟场之一。 别忘了享受一下武吉布郎那恬静和谐的气氛,也别羞于同导览员及其他参加者交流。我们都是业余和义务的导览员,但我们对武吉布郎具有一份深厚的感情,并认真地看待我们在武吉布郎的所有活动。我们也欢迎大家踊跃分享知识和心得。 欲查阅武吉布郎的地图,请浏览: http://bukitbrown.com/main/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/API.BBC_.Map_.ver3_4.jpg ======================================== 游览须知: 1. 我们多数时候是在柏油路上步行,但也会有小段的山路,因此请穿着适当的衣装,尤其是适当的鞋子。 2. 请穿着轻便和通风透气的衣服。如果你特别惹蚊虫叮咬或格外容易被阳光灼伤肌肤,或许你应穿上长裤和长袖衣。 3. 安全第一,所以请穿上舒适的防滑鞋。你也可以考虑携带手杖。 4. 我们建议你在游览武吉布郎前,先了解一下关于它的资讯及背景。 5. 请携带饮用水、小点心、雨衣/雨伞和帽子等物品,并且为你的电子用品做防水措施。 6. 请在前往武吉布郎前先上厕所,因为那里及附近一带都没有厕所。 ========================================= 公共交通服务: 巴士服务:52号、74号、93号、157号、165号、852号及855号。 从新加坡北部前往:乘搭地铁到玛丽蒙站(Marymount),然后步行到汤申路上段(Upper Thomson Road)的编号53019巴士车站,乘搭52号、74号、165号、852号或855号巴士均可。 在第6个车站(不包括上车的车站),编号41149的车站下车,即亚当路(Adam Road)新加坡岛屿乡村俱乐部(Singapore Island Country Club)对面的车站。下车后逆着车行的方向步行进入森路(Sime Road),然后转入第二个左转便可看见武吉布郎的正门就在前面不远处。 从新加坡南部前往:乘搭地铁到植物园站(Botanic Gardens),然后步行到亚当路(Adam Road)新加坡神学院前的编号41121巴士车站,乘搭74号、93号、157号、165号、852号或855号巴士均可。 在第2个车站(不包括上车的车站),编号41141的车站下车,即亚当路(Adam Road)新加坡岛屿乡村俱乐部(Singapore Island Country Club)入口前的车站。使用人行天桥过马路,逆着车行的方向步行进入森路(Sime Road),然后转入第二个左转便可看见武吉布郎的正门就在前面不远处。 自己开车: 从罗尼路(Lornie Road)转入森路(Sime Road),然后转左进入罗弄哈哇(Lorong Halwa)。武吉布郎正门铁闸附近的空地可停车。 If you haven’t visited Bukit Brown, check out our public tours on our events page. [...]

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