Description of Programme

This tour offers participants a chance to view familiar landmarks and sites in the civic district, learning about their historical significance and appreciating Singapore's journey and future trajectory. Topics include war, religion, colonialism, trade, identity, industry, services, and nation-building. Participants will visit significant locations pivotal to Singapore's history, gaining insights into the nation's evolution. The tour covers the impact of war on Singapore's resilience, highlighting diverse faiths contributing to its multicultural identity.

Colonialism and trade are explored to understand their influence on Singapore's growth as a global trading hub. The “Civic District Walking Tour” delves into the development of industries and services and about nation-building efforts creating a cohesive society. Overall, this tour connects participants with Singapore's rich heritage and the factors shaping its modern identity.

Specific Learning Points – 

• Our colonial beginnings and the early years as a trading settlement 

• WW2 and its impact on Singapore, civilian suffering and casualties. Post war reconstruction and the road to independence

• Singapore’s multi-racial and multi-cultural roots, religious diversity 

• Trade as the lifeblood of Singapore; industry and services now driving the economy 

• Meritocracy and incorruptibility – two undergirding traits and the role of various state organs and institutions 

Learning Objective / Total Defence Pillars

Economic Defence 

Social Defence 

Psychological Defence

Location(s)

Raffles Landing Site, Singapore River, Fullerton Building, Padang, Parliament House, St Andrew’s Cathedral, Civilian Memorial

Partial Indoor / Mostly Outdoor

Rating

Duration

2 hrs

Session Timings

Anytime between 9am and 5pm

Pricing (per participant)

$30.00 

Min 15 Pax

One way transport for 1 x 44-seater coach $130

No transport provided (to start point and from end point)

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.