Find My Ah Gong at Civilian War Memorial

Schedule

Sat Nov 09 2024 at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

UTC+08:00

Location

Meet at the entrance of Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf at Raffles City Shopping Centre | Singapore, SG

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Join us at the Civilian War Memorial to learn about the sacrifices of those lost during the Japanese Occupation and its poignant design.
About this Event

What to Expect

Dedicated to civilian victims of the Japanese Occupation, the Civilian War Memorial stands as a solemn reminder of the shared suffering that Singaporean communities experienced during the Second World War. Join us on a tour of this memorial and hear how victims remains, found throughout Singapore in 1950s and 1960s as the country set about on residential and industrial development, were reinterred and honoured in this memorial - and hear about the symbolism of the memorial's form, designed by iconic firm Swan & Maclaren.


About Find My Ah Gong

Every tombstone tells a story, and every cemetery is a window into our collective past. Find My Ah Gong traces the footsteps of our ancestors, reconnects with our roots and uncovers the forgotten stories that have shaped Singapore’s diverse heritage. MCF2024 takes participants on a memorable journey through twelve cemeteries, each with its own rich history, beautiful architecture and famous residents.Join us in exploring iconic cemeteries throughout Singapore, and you might just learn about more than you expect. Get insight into how each religion remembers and honours their dead with physical monuments, and learn how cemeteries tell tales about their neighbourhoods and the history of the people that rest peacefully in these graveyards.Most of all, you’ll find that you end up earning more about living communities than anything else! Join us this MCF2024 on a visit to these serene, peaceful destinations, and you’ll find that they’re bursting with stories!


About the Host

May Hui has been guiding for over 40 years. Her love of curating and conducting heritage trails keeps her going, and she enjoys how guiding enables her to meet new people. She has developed curriculum and delivered training for education and vocational institutions including the Society of Tourist Guides (Singapore) and the Singapore Chinese Chamber Institute of Business (SCCIOB). In addition to her extensive experience, May is a proud docent at more than 10 museums and galleries.


Who should come?

  • Everyone is welcome to participate!
  • Participants 12 years and under must be accompained and surpervised by a parent/guardian at all times.

Programme Details

  • Approximate Duration: 2 hours (Please arrive 15 minutes before the tour for registration)
  • Language: English
  • Meeting Point: Meet at the entrance of Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf at Raffles City Shopping Centre (#01-45 252 North Bridge Road Singapore 179103)
  • Ending Point: The event will start and end at the same point.
  • The events will proceed rain or shine.

What to bring?

  • Participants should be dressed respectfully in smart casual (i.e. collared shirt, long pants and covered shoes). Sleeveless attire, shorts/miniskirts or sandals are strictly not allowed. Participants will be denied entry if they dress inappropriately.
  • Participants should bring along an umbrella and a bottle of water.
  • Please ensure that you bring along any personal Medic*tion. Asthmatic individuals are reminded to bring their inhaler.

Other important information

  • Parking is available at the basement of Raffles City Shopping Centre.
  • The venue is not wheelchair friendly.
  • Photography is allowed during the event.

Disclaimer

  • All ticket sales are final. There will be no refund if you wish to cancel your tickets.
  • Each ticket admits only one participant.
  • By agreeing to participate in the tour, every participant will be responsible for any injury, loss of damage due to careIessness of other actions on his/her part or that of children under his/her charge.
  • Participants must abide by the house rules set out by the host. Facilitators will brief participants at the start of the programme.
  • Videos and photographs may also be taken during the event. By registering for this event, you give My Community full rights to use the photos for marketing and publicity.

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Where is it happening?

Meet at the entrance of Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf at Raffles City Shopping Centre, 252 North Bridge Road, Singapore, Singapore

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