It was the inaugural Revolutionary Tour so dubbed because the tombs visited belong to the revolutionaries of the Tong Meng Hui. They made Singapore a base to raise funds to support Sun Yat-Sen in bringing about the fall of the Qing Dynasty who ruled between the 1905 – 1911. it was popularly called the “辛亥革命” （Revolution of the Xin Hai Year) Post 1911 they continued to play a part in influencing the course of China’s history and also contributed to […]
Tour Guide : Chew Keng Kiat Date: Sunday 19 August Time : 9 am – 11.30 am Route? A less punishing … Hills 1 and 5. 8) “Yes, it is the Hungry Ghost month, but I ain’t missing a month of tours because of it.” Keng Kiat ========================================= Come visit Bukit Brown Heritage Park with volunteer Guide, Keng Kiat (97903886), who will introduce you to some notable pioneers who had made great contributions to Singapore in the first half […]
NDP @ Bukit Brown by Martina Yeo As Singaporeans gather at the floating platform or Esplanade area to celebrate the nation’s 47th birthday, a group of some 70 celebrated this occasion together with the “Nation’s Deceased Pioneers” at Bukit Brown. As people gathered around at the round-about area, a flag of the nation was hung up on one of the rainforest trees. After a brief introduction of Bukit Brown by Catherine, participants were handed a NDP goody bag each. After […]
Heritage Tour with Peter Pak Date: 4 August 2012 Time: 9am to 11.30 am Peter Pak is a guide with depth and breadth, expect heart warming tales from beyond the graves and nature moments. His tour will also leave you hungry, for more stories and also food. Which hills will he take you? You’ll find out on the day itself. He will feel the vibes and listen to spirits beckoning him *jesting* Meeting Place: At the entrance gates […]
