tag:peatix.com,2011:1 2024-05-03T11:33:15+08:00 Peatix Singapore HeritageFest tag:peatix.com,2024:event-3921832 2024-05-18T10:00:00SGT 2024-05-18T10:00:00SGT

Meeting Point: Back gate of former SCGS, junction of Cairnhill Road and Emerald Link. Behind DesignOrchardSaturday, 18 May | 10am - 11am & 2pm - 3pmSunday, 19 May | 10am - 11am & 2pm - 3pmSaturday, 25 May | 10am - 11am & 2pm - 3pmSunday, 26 May | 10am - 11am & 2pm - 3pmStep into history with our 37 Emerald Hill tours, where we delve into the visionary contributions of Sir Song Ong Siang and Dr Lim Boon Keng, pivotal figures in elevating the Straits Chinese community and champions of girls' education. Discover SCGS's resilience during the Japanese occupation and experience the nostalgia of post-war transformations in Emerald Hill, Cairnhill, and Orchard Road.Led by knowledgeable guides of former SCGS teachers and students, explore the architectural gems crafted by local architect Seah Eng Choe. Immerse yourself in nostalgic tales of days gone by, enriched with anecdotes of school, life, and neighbourhood mysteries.Dive deeper into the community-driven initiative that preserved this historic site and explored creative ideas for its adaptive re-use, all while honoring its rich heritage and significance. Join us for an unforgettable journey through time and culture.About Keep 37 Emerald HillSingapore Chinese Girls’ School was started by a group of Straits-born Chinese with a vision of providing a secular, Singaporean education for local girls and this was fulfilled over many generations of girls who went to school at 37 Emerald Hill for nearly 70 years between 1926 and 1995. “Keep 37 Emerald Hill” was formed by a group of Singapore Chinese Girls’ School old girls who kick-started a community effort to seek conservation status for the old school buildings. A proposal was submitted to the Urban Redevelopment Authority in 2019 which highlighted the significance of the site from historical, social and architectural angles and proposed options for conservation and re-use. The effort was successful and the URA officially gazetted the Primary School block, the Principal’s House and the Song Ong Siang block for conservation under the URA’s Master Plan on 21 October 2019. Please take note of the following:- Kindly arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of programme for registration.- All participants, including children, must have a valid ticket to join this tour.- It is compulsory for a parent/guardian to accompany any child of or under the age of 12.- No walk-ins will be accepted.- No exchange of tickets is allowed under any circumstance except for tour cancellation.- Please be in comfortable attire and shoes and bring along a bottle of water.- Electronic or printed ticket(s) must be presented in order to join this tour.- All ticket sales are final. There will be no refund if you wish to cancel your tickets. - Parking is not available at the venue. - Organizer reserves the right to cancel partial or full programme due to unforeseen circumstances. Participants will receive a full refund in the case of programme cancellation.- By agreeing to join the tour, each participant shall be responsible for any injury, loss or damage due to carelessness or other actions on their part or that of children under their charge.- Videos and photographs may also be taken during the event. By registering for this event, you give the Singapore HeritageFest full rights to use the videos and photos for marketing and publicity.For more enquiries, please email NHB_SHF@nhb.gov.sg.

tag:peatix.com,2024-04-28 00:21:40 2024-04-28 00:21:40 The event description was updated. Diff#1534602