My Pasir Ris Heritage Tour

Do you know that the name Pasir Ris was a condensed form of Pasir Iris, where Pasir means “sand” and iris means “to shred” in Malay? Or do you know that Pasir Ris is home to Singapore's largest Tibetan Buddhist Temple?

A mention of Pasir Ris and images of holiday chalets, mangrove parks and sandy beaches immediately spring to mind. For some Singaporeans, scaling the “space-net” rope pyramid at the playground at Pasir Ris Park or camping overnight at the Costa Sands and Downtown East chalets for a post-graduation party has been a rite of passage.

My Pasir Ris Heritage Tour uncovers the stories, personal memories and narratives in the youthful new town as it transforms from an idyllic village into a modern new town. Through the tour, let us discover the places and stories which have shaped Singapore’s “town by the beach”.

Who should come?

• Everyone is welcome to participate in this exciting tour!
• All individuals MUST be vaccinated

Dates: 1st Weekend of every month (Saturday and Sunday)

Duration & Meeting Point:

• Approximate Duration: 3.0 hours
• Language: English
• Please meet at Pasir Ris Elias Community Club (Beside Macdonald) fifteen minutes before the start of the tour.
• The tour will proceed rain or shine.
• End Point: : Pasir Ris Town Park (next to Pasir Ris Hawker Centre)

What to bring and wear?

• Bring a mask, comfortable clothes and suitable shoes
• Bring along hand sanitisers, 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!

COVID-19 Precautions

• All hosts and facilitators in this tour programme are fully vaccinated.
• Facilitators in this tour or programme are trained in basic first-aid.
• All participants must be fully vaccinated.
• It is optional to wear facemask for all outdoor activities. Facemask is compulsory when entering indoor compounds

Disclaimer

• All tickets are non-refundable
• 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.