Dec 14th Sat & 15th Sun Guided Walks
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Three guided walks this weekend. Please note new meeting point for all guided walks is at the Lorong Halwa gates
Saturday 14th Dec 9 am – 12 pm Ancestry Run of Brownie Dr Lim Su Min.
Dr Lim Su Min, from ACS, counts amongst his ancestors big Towkays : Mr Tan Tock Seng, Mr Tan Boo Liat, Mr Seow Poh Leng and Dr Lim Boon Keng. A few are buried in Bukit Brown. Come and join Lim Su Min as he shares family stories and listen as he strums his ukulele for his ancestors. Facebook registration here
Sunday 15th Dec 9am – 12 pm Nature Ramble with Beng Tang
Besides being of cultural and historical value, Bukit brown is also of great biodiversity and ecological value. It contains many rare and locally endangered animals including birds, fish, mammals, reptiles and amphibians, and a great variety of plants including fruit trees, edible and medicinal herbs, and important food crops. It is also a beautiful and scenic place where you can rest your eyes on green landscapes and enjoy peaceful atmosphere and the sounds of nature. Come and experience this before it is changed by the road. Already the contractor has fenced off sections so it is no longer as it was. Facebook registration here
Sunday 15th Dec 9am – 12 pm Tong Meng Hui with Zhi Hao and Claire Leow
15 December is an important Day in Sino-Taiwan-US relations. Going back in History, Civil war in China lead to the establishment of the PRC in 1949, and also the shift of ROC to Taiwan. The two political parties that brought about this change in modern Chinese history were the Kuomintang (KMT) and the Communist Party of China (CPC). Before the Kuomintang, there was its predecessor, the Tong Meng Hui – the Chinese Revolutionary Alliance. In this tour, we will visit some of our forefathers who either had a role in the Tong Meng Hui or in one way or another related to it. Hills 3 & 4 covered. Facebook registration here
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/main/?p=7250
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.
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