Description of Programme
Begin this walking tour in the heart of the Old Civic District of Singapore. Understand the colonial founding of Singapore and learn about the earliest settlers and entrepreneurs contributed to Singapore’s entrepot trade economy.
Discover the development of the Singapore River area and the history of the prominent individuals who shaped the economic and social landscape of Singapore.
Through the exploration of buildings such as the Old Parliament House and features along Singapore River such as Penny Black and the Bird Sculpture and participants will learn about the road to independence, and how Singapore transformed from an entrepot trade hub to the modern City-state today.
Learning Objective / Total Defence Pillars
1. Total Defence (Economic, Social, Psychological, Civil & Digital Defence)
2. To foster an appreciation of how sound economic policies and practices played an important role in enabling Singapore to withstand external shocks and in overcoming constraints faced by the country
3. Understanding how many aspects of Singapore had to change to overcome the challenges, however selective concepts and policies have still remained since the 19th Century e.g.: open trade.
Location(s)
Singapore River Area: Victoria Concert Hall & Theatre, Bronze Raffles Statue, Cavenagh Bridge, Victoria Concert Hall & Theatre, Bronze Raffles Statue, Cavenagh Bridge, Bird, Homage to Newton sculptures, Penny Black, Kinara Lane, Elgin Bridge, Outside Parliament House, Old Parliament House and White Raffles Statue
Partially indoor
Rating
Duration
2 hrs
Session Timings
Session 1: 09:00 - 11:00
Session 2: 14:00 - 16:00
Pricing (per participant)
Min 20 pax
20-30pax: $18
31-40pax: $17
Available from Sep 2024
Terms and Conditions
Amendments
a. The units will be allowed to make a one-time amendment to their booking, to be communicated in writing at least ten working days before the conduct of the NE Activity.
b. If the units submit an amendment to their booking less than ten working days before the conduct of the NE Activity, they will be charged an amendment fee.
Absentees
a. The full amount will be charged per participant who is absent from the NE Activity without any valid reason.
b. The charges will be waived in full for absent participants with a valid reason subject to a maximum of 10 per cent of the agreed number of participants.
c. The following valid reasons for absenteeism are:
c.i. Submit a valid medical certificate or relevant medical documentation, or
c.ii. Furnish certain compelling reasons which are unrelated to work commitments, such as compassionate leave
d. Relevant documentation must be provided within 5 working days of the completion of the NE Activity.
Cancellation
a. In the event that units request cancellation of confirmed NE Activities, cancellation charges may be imposed, if a cancellation notice is not received (in writing) at least 10 working days prior to the confirmed date of the Activity. The cancellation clauses will be as follows:
