North Bridge Road: Lesser Known Histories & Communities

Name: North Bridge Road: Lesser Known Histories & Communities
Start: 2025-09-21T09:00:00+08:00
End: 2025-09-21T11:00:00+08:00
Location: JUMBO Seafood - The Riverwalk

Schedule

Sun Sep 21 2025 at 09:00 am to 11:00 am

UTC+08:00

Location

JUMBO Seafood - The Riverwalk | Singapore, SG

Uncover the hidden and lesser-known district and community histories of North Bridge Road, from Elgin Bridge to the Rochor River.
About this Event

Uncover the hidden and lesser-known district and community histories of North Bridge Road, from Elgin Bridge to the Rochor River. Walk with Kelvin along this 2.6km road and hear about the 700 year old port side settlement, the former hubs for retail, entertainment, fashion and bookshops in the city centre. Hear about the activities of communities like the Sindhis, the Hainanese, the Teochews and the minority Chinese retailers in the Kampong Glam district.

Date: Sunday, 21 September 2025

Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Meet: In front of Jumbo Seafood @ THE RIVERWALK (Google Map Link -https://maps.app.goo.gl/ejvfr57ciWNevY4V8)

End: North Bridge Road Market and Hawker Centre

This event is part of STGS' SG60 Tour Series. A City of Stories, Told 60 Ways.

About The Guide

Kelvin Leong is a fourth-generation Singaporean with a passion for art, architecture, and food. His tours are rich in cultural detail and personal anecdotes.

For any queries, please contact May at 96621186 (WhatsApp only).