{"id":8019,"date":"2013-10-21T17:17:43","date_gmt":"2013-10-21T09:17:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bukitbrown.com\/main\/?p=8019"},"modified":"2013-10-28T20:04:32","modified_gmt":"2013-10-28T12:04:32","slug":"sat-26-sun-27-guided-walks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bukitbrown.com\/main\/2013\/sat-26-sun-27-guided-walks\/","title":{"rendered":"Oct Sat 26 & Sun 27 Guided Walks"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Saturday 26th October : Time: 8.30am to 11am<\/h3>\n

Bukit Brown is on the World Monuments Watch list 2014 . Find out what makes this a heritage site worthy of preserving. http:\/\/bukitbrown.com\/main\/?p=7930<\/a>
\nFabian and Steven will introduce you to some notable pioneers who had made great contributions to Singapore in the first half of the 20th century, and the historical context of their lives and times. They will also explain tomb architecture and the significance to the after life.<\/p>\n

Meeting place: Under the ‘ole, beautiful and endangered rain tree, on your left just as you enter the gates<\/p>\n

Sunday October 27 : Time: 9 am – 11.30am<\/h3>\n

For this tour, Yik Han and Victor will talk about the material culture of tombs which are due to be exhumed for the impending roadworks, with attention to carvings and tiles. The tombs which will be covered lie in Hills 1,2 and 5.<\/p>\n

Meeting place: Under the ‘ole, beautiful and endangered rain tree, on your left just as you enter the gates<\/p>\n

For information on how to get there and handy tips please visit
\nhttp:\/\/bukitbrown.com\/main\/?p=1347<\/a><\/p>\n

For information on how to get there and handy tips please visit
\nhttp:\/\/bukitbrown.com\/main\/?p=1347<\/a><\/p>\n

Registration:<\/p>\n

Our weekend public tours are FREE …
\nOptimally the group size is 30 participants (15 individuals\/guide).<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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The tour:<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t 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.<\/p>\n

Here is a map of the grounds:
\nhttp:\/\/bukitbrown.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/API.BBC_.Map_.ver3_4.jpg<\/a><\/p>\n

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Please take note:<\/p>\n

1. We will be walking mainly on paved roads. But there are hill treks so dress appropriately, especially your footwear.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

3. Wear comfortable non-slip shoes as safety is important. Walking sticks are recommended.<\/p>\n

4. Do read up on Bukit Brown before going so you have a better understanding of the place (e.g. BukitBrown.com)<\/p>\n

5. Do bring water, light snacks, poncho\/umbrella, sunhat and waterproof your electronics.<\/p>\n

6. Please go to the toilet before coming. There are NO facilities anywhere there or nearby.<\/p>\n

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How to get there by MRT \/ Bus:<\/p>\n

Bus services available: 52, 74, 93, 157, 165, 852, 855.<\/p>\n

From North: Go to Marymount MRT and walk to bus-stop #53019 along Upper Thomson Road. Take Buses 52, 74, 165, 852, 855
\nAlight 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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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(photo Ang Yik Han)<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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