Connexions Trail

Description of Programme

This ""Connexion Trail"" tour traces the historical roots of Singapore’s main ethnic groups, highlighting their trials, tribulations, and contributions to early nation-building. Visits to Chinatown, Little India, and Kampong Glam reveal the distinct ethnic enclaves while showcasing the early cooperation, tolerance, and interaction among these communities. This early collaboration laid the foundation for modern Singapore’s multiracial, multilingual, and multicultural society.

We will also discuss the proactive policies implemented over the years to encourage racial integration and prevent racist and xenophobic behavior. By exploring these historical sites and policies, participants will gain a deeper understanding of how Singapore has fostered social cohesion and harmony among its diverse population.

Specific Learning Points

• The difficulties experienced by early settlers in escaping war, famine, and other hardships to reach Singapore, along with the deprivations and struggles faced by all during the formative years.

• Community-building efforts by philanthropists and local leaders who helped their communities and built bridges to others.

• Singapore’s continuing vulnerability despite its success, and the influence of outside forces beyond our control.

• The importance of building bridges and strengthening bonds so that inclusiveness and a largeness of heart become integral to Singapore’s identity.

Learning Objective / Total Defence Pillars

Social Defence 

Psychological Defence

Location(s)

Chinatown, Little India and Kampung Glam 

Partial Indoor / Mostly Outdoor

Rating

Teamwork

Physical

Guided

Duration

4 hrs

Session Timings

09:00 - 13:00

13:00 - 17:00

Pricing (per participant)

$40.00 

Min 20 Pax

Terms and Conditions

  1. Reservations are subject to availability and will be on a first-come-first-served basis. A booking/confirmation notice will be sent to the unit/department for acknowledgement once the space for the specific timing is confirmed.

  2. In the event that the unit/department cancels a booking less than 10 working days before the start date, or does not show up on the event date, a late cancellation fee will be incurred.

  3. In the event that participants arrive later than the scheduled time, the programme will still proceed according to scheduled itinerary and end at original scheduled time. There will be no ‘make up’.

  4. The programme owner reserves the right to make changes to the content, date and time of the programme, without the consent of the unit/department.

  5. Programme owner shall not be liable for claims resulting from injury or any loss of personal property to the participants, which may result due to their participation in the programme.

  6. The unit/department can submit a Fee Waiver Request Form for absentees who could not attend the NE programme on event day for compelling reasons (e.g. sick with MC, on compassionate leave, etc.) within 5 working days upon conducting the NE Activity. Fees will not be waived for absentees without compelling reasons.

  7. Units can request for one-time amendment to the booking (eg. change in number of participants, date and/or time of tour) at no cost incurred to the unit, when the amendment is made at least 10 working days before the event.

  8. Any amendment requested less than 10 working days is subject to availability. In the event that programme owner could not accede to the changes and the programme has to be cancelled, Cancellation Fees will apply.

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