My Boon Keng Heritage Tour [English] (24 July 2022)

Take a walk with us around the Boon Keng neighbourhood to explore the rich Kampong History, Brick Kilns and developments along the Kallang River.

Learn about how the Kampong villagers travelled across Singapore as they are being resettled in the 1800s. Explore the movements of the people in Kampong Kuchai, Kampong Hock Soon and Kampong Koo Chye as they go about living their everyday lives. Hear the stories of the resettlement of people living in the HDB flats. The tour also features an exclusive visit to one of the oldest charitable healthcare institutions in Singapore: Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital and the first Sikh Gurdwara in Singapore: Central Sikh Temple.

Who should come?

• Everyone is welcome to participate in this exciting tour!

Duration & Meeting Place

• Approximate Duration: 3 hours
• Language: English
• Please arrive at Kallang MRT Station 15 minutes before 8.30am.
• The tour will proceed rain or shine

What to bring?

• Wear a mask.
• Bring along hand sanitizer, insect repellent, EZ-Link card, a bottle of water and an umbrella
• Asthmatic individuals are encouraged to bring their inhaler.
• If you have earphones (with a standard 3.5mm audio jack) please bring them along, as we will be using radio guides for the tour!

Attire

• We will be entering sites of worship. Please bring a scarf/shawl/bandana to cover your heads.
• Please wear respectful attire which includes: (1) a collared, modest shirt or blouse with sleeves, covered shoulders, (2) long pants (e.g. jeans) or skirts that cover your knees, (3) covered shoes.
• Please do not wear singlets, sleeveless / spaghetti-strap or low-cut tops, shorts or miniskirts, slippers or sandals. Thank you!
• Please do not bring cigarettes, alcohol, meat or any food, or dangerous items with you or in your bag to be respectful to our different places of worship!

COVID-19 Safety Precautions

• Mask is optional for outdoor walks. It is compulsory to wear mask when entering indoor compounds.
• Please arrive 15 minutes before the tour starts
• All participants must be vaccinated

• If you are feeling unwell or are tested positive, please do not join the tour.

Disclaimer

• By agreeing to participate in the tour, participants will be responsible for any injuries, loss, or damage due to carelessness of other actions on his/her part or that of children under his/her charge.
• It is compulsory for a parent/guardian to accompany any child of or under the age of 12