tag:peatix.com,2011:1 2021-11-15T08:28:34+08:00 Peatix Preservation of Sites and Monuments tag:peatix.com,2017:event-263036 2017-05-27T13:30:00SGT 2017-05-27T13:30:00SGT

The former Sun Yat Sen Villa was an important instrument in Dr. Sun Yat Sen’s revolution. To uncover the full story of this house, we need to first look at how this building came to be by looking at: The architectural story of this house – How did this type of house, of all the other types of houses, develop throughout history and eventually cross paths with a revolution. The historical account of a revolution – How Chinese revolutionary Sun Yat Sen used this house to plan three uprisings in the 1911 Chinese Revolution and create design for the Republic of China flag.Meeting point: Main entrance to Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial HallThis tour is part of Wan Qing Dumpling Festival 2017. For more information, please refer to http://sysnmh.org.sg/en/whats-on/programmes/wan-qing-dumpling-festival-2017Dumpling Festival, also known as Dragon Boat Festival, is an important festival celebrated by Chinese communities around the world. Wan Qing Dumpling Festival 2017 presents an exciting weekend of offerings including dumpling making sessions, craft workshops, outdoor movie screenings and evening music performances ranging from the traditional to the contemporary. Join us at Wan Qing Dumpling Festival 2017 to learn more about the history and cultural significance of this much-loved festival!This tour is also a collaboration between Preservation of Site and Monuments and Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall (http://wanqingyuan.peatix.com/view# & http://sysnmh.org.sg/en) Instructions:Participants should arrive at the starting point 15 minutes prior to the tour starting time.Please present your electronic or printed ticket(s).Disclaimer:By agreeing to join the tour, each participant shall be responsible for any injury, loss of damage due to carelessness of other actions on his/her part or that of children under his/her charge.The tour will start on time and participants who are late may not be able to get on the tour.It is compulsory for a parent/guardian to accompany any child of or under the age of 12.If you have other enquiries, please email NHB_NationalMonuments@nhb.gov.sg