29 Nov – 1 Dec 2013: Events at Bukit Brown
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Meeting Point for all events : As you enter the Jalan Halwa gates, on your left near the LTA container office, under the soon to be endangered beautiful raintree.
Friday 29 November, 5 pm – 7pm ” A Walk into the Past” with Andrew Lim
Join Andrew as he takes you through the the former Kheam Hock Village into Bukit Brown and bids farewell to our poet of the south. Please bring torch lights for this guided walk
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Saturday 30 November, 9am – 12pm Guided Walk in Mandarin to Hill 4
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一个小岛国的城市绿洲，武吉布朗，历史与丛林交汇的世外
武吉布朗导览义工 Fabien Tee, Andrew Lim 和 Yik Han 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
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
陆路交通管理局授权的工程公司已经准备动工挖掘与迁坟，
这次导览将深入坟山四号山重点介绍葬那里的先贤，尤其是
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
Saturday 30 November, 6.30- 9.30 pm “Light Up Bukit Brown” organised by SOS Bukit Brown
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Sunday 1 December, 9 – 11.30 am ” Back to School(s)”
Join Simone Lee as she introduces you to the founders and contributors of our pioneer schools. Schools were created to improve literacy, propagate beliefs and to create an advanced society. In line with these objectives, schools such as the Singapore Chinese Girls’ School, Gan Eng Seng, Tao Nan Primary School and Nanyang Girl’ High School were born.
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General Information:
Bukit Brown is on the World Monuments Watch list 2014 . Find out what makes this a heritage site worthy of preserving. http://bukitbrown.com/
For information on how to get there and handy tips please visit
http://bukitbrown.com/
Registration:
Our weekend public tours are FREE …
Optimally the group size is 30 participants (15 individuals/guide).
Please click ‘Join’ on the FB event page to let us know you are coming, how many pax are turning up, or just meet us at the starting point at 9am. We meet there rain or shine.
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The tour:
The Bukit Brown area is about 233 hectares in extent, bordered by Lornie Road, Thomson Road and the Pan-Island Expressway. It lies just to the south of the Central Catchment Forest, being separated from it by Lornie Road and includes Singapore’s only Chinese Municipal Cemetery. With more than 100,000 graves, Bukit Brown is also one of the largest Chinese cemeteries outside of China.
Don’t forget to bask in the peaceful surrounds, and also chat with your guides and make friends with other participants. We are amateurs and volunteers, but we are passionate and serious about what we do at Bukit Brown, and we encourage sharing of knowledge.
Here is a map of the grounds:
http://bukitbrown.com/
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Please take note:
1. We will be walking mainly on paved roads. But there are hill treks so dress appropriately, especially your footwear.
2. Wear light breathable clothing. Long pants and long sleeves if you are prone to insect bites or sunburn. Bring sunblock and natural insect repellent.
3. Wear comfortable non-slip shoes as safety is important. Walking sticks are recommended.
4. Do read up on Bukit Brown before going so you have a better understanding of the place (e.g. BukitBrown.com)
5. Do bring water, light snacks, poncho/umbrella, sunhat and waterproof your electronics.
6. Please go to the toilet before coming. There are NO facilities anywhere there or nearby.
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How to get there by MRT / Bus:
Bus services available: 52, 74, 93, 157, 165, 852, 855.
From North: Go to Marymount MRT and walk to bus-stop #53019 along Upper Thomson Road. Take Buses 52, 74, 165, 852, 855
Alight 6 stops later at bus-stop, #41149, opposite Singapore Island Country Club (SICC), Adam Road. Walk towards Sime Road in the direction of Kheam Hock Road until you see Lorong Halwa.
From South: Go to Botanic Gardens MRT and walk to bus-stop #41121 at Adam Road, in front of Singapore Bible College. Take Buses 74, 93, 157, 165, 852, 855. Alight 2 stops later at bus-stop, #41141, just before Singapore Island Country Club (SICC), Adam Road. Cross the bridge, walk towards Sime Road, follow the road until you see Lorong Halwa.
By car:
Turn in from Lornie Road, to Sime Road. Then, turn left into Lorong Halwa.
Parking space available at the largish paved area near the cemetery gates.
Bukit Brown Gates taken in Sept 2013 (photo Theresa Teng)
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