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Mar’14 Sat 8 & Sun 9 Guided Heritage Walks

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Meeting Point for all  guided walks is at the main gates entrance at the end of Lorong Halwa

If you have a facebook account, please register on the FB event page to give us an idea of numbers. If you don’t no worries, just turn up at the gates.

Sat 8 March 2014 :  9am -11.30am – Ancestry run with Lim Su Min

Su Min’s family connects to Seow Poh Leng, Tan Tock Seng and Lim Boon Keng. At least 9 were /are buried at Bukit Brown. Su Min considers himself a “living fossil”. His tour will visit some of his ancestors and reflect on  his Peranakan heritage. His blog is http://limsumin-bukitbrowntrails.blogspot.sg/

Facebook registration here

Sat 8 March 2014 : 4 pm – 6.30 pm –  Stories of the Ladies in the Straits Settlements

In honour of International Women’s Day, join Simone Lee and Bianca Polak  for a leisurely afternoon stroll through Bukit Brown to listen to stories of bravery, strength, friendship, salvation, grief and achievements of the Ladies in the Straits Settlements. More information here

Facebook registration here

Sun 9 March 2014 : 9am – 11.30 – Stories behind the Carved Panels

Join Fabian Tee and Steven Toong as they unravel the stories behind the carved panels of gravestones  inspired by the Chinese classics such as the Romance of the Three Kingdoms  and the 24 filial piety exemplars.

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Disclaimer: By agreeing to take this walking tour of Bukit Brown Cemetery, I understand and accept that I must be physically fit and able to do so.To the extent permissible by law, I agree to assume any and all risk of injury or bodily harm to myself and persons in my care (including child or ward)

For information on how to get to Bukit Brown : http://bukitbrown.com/main/?p=7250

For safety tips http://bukitbrown.com/main/?p=1347