Itinerary

7:00 PM – 7:15 PM (15 mins) – Checkpoint 1: The Peranakan Museum & Armenian Street
Activity: Meet and greet, followed by an introduction to the tour’s themes.
Heritage Focus: Overview of Peranakan culture, its blend of Chinese and Malay traditions, and the historical importance of the former Tao Nan School. Introduction to the value of oral histories.

7:15 PM – 7:30 PM (15 mins) – Checkpoint 2: The Substation
Activity: Storytelling session outside this landmark arts venue.
Heritage Focus: The building’s evolution from a power substation to Singapore’s first independent contemporary arts centre, highlighting how the arts shape national identity.

7:30 PM – 7:45 PM (15 mins) – Checkpoints 3 & 4: Armenian Church & Freemasons’ Hall
Activity: Guided walk along Armenian Street with visits to two significant heritage sites.
Heritage Focus: Examination of G.D. Coleman’s colonial architecture and insights into the Armenian community and the Freemasons and their influence during Singapore’s colonial era.

7:45 PM – 8:05 PM (20 mins) – Checkpoints 5 & 6: Fort Canning Green & Archaeological Dig Site
Activity: Ascent up Fort Canning Hill.
Heritage Focus: Discussion of the Old Christian Cemetery and its history. Exploration of the archaeological site that reveals evidence of 14th-century Temasek and its thriving pre-colonial trading port.

8:05 PM – 8:25 PM (20 mins) &n