Description of Programme
This cycling tour ""A Peek into Early Singapore"" traces the history of Singapore, from its earliest days as a trading port to visit the godowns and shop houses along the Singapore River, through to the arrival of the British and the rise to be the Empire’s most important strategic point in the Far East. The upper reaches of the river were a hive of much light industrial activity. Tiong Bahru showcases today many examples of post war housing, as Singapore grappled with housing shortages and many other problems after the war. The transformation of Chinatown chronicles the changes in Singapore from overcrowded squatter rooms to bustling shopping centres and busy marketplaces.
Specific Learning Points –
• Singapore’s early history, British colonial times, post-independence challenges and growth
• Trade as the lifeblood of Singapore, and its continued role into the future
• Uniqueness of the Singapore River draining into the Marina Bay as a city-based reservoir – our journey to water independence
• Housing challenges overcome and examples of early housing units
Learning Objective / Total Defence Pillars
Social Defence
Psychological Defence
Location(s)
Boat Quay, Clarke Quay, Robertson Quay, Tiong Bahru Market, Chinatown
Mostly Outdoor
Rating
Duration
3 hrs
Session Timings
Anytime between 9am and 5pm
Pricing (per participant)
$50.00
Terms and Conditions
Minimum 15 pax
No Transport Provided