Guided Tour: Geylang

Date/Time
Date(s) - 16 April 2022
9:30 am - 1:00 pm

Location
Paya Lebar MRT Exit C

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• Guided Tours

Dear Members & Friends,

Join us for a guided tour with Charlotte Chu to explore some interesting places in Geylang.

Mention Geylang and for many, the name immediately conjure the image of the “red light district”. But beneath this seedy image, it is a colorful mix of food, sex, history, culture and vintage. Arguably Singapore’s most colorful enclave, Geylang has managed to maintain her authenticity by resisting gentrification. With more than 120 buildings in the area that houses religious groups, volunteer welfare organisations and clan associations, the neighborhood fills you with a palpable sense of spirituality and humanity. Amble through the “Lorongs”, learn about the history of the various sectors, marvel at the beautiful shophouses and munch on one of best dim sum around. We will visit a Tibetan Buddhist Temple with an amazing collection of “Thangkas” and a beautifully restored Mosque built in the 1920s. Finally, we will visit a wonderful shophouse, whose owner, an enthusiast and collector, operates a home-store with an amazing array of religious and cultural artefacts, a virtual “Aladdin’s Cave”

Join in and enjoy this multicultural and multisensory experience!

Date: Saturday 16th of April

Meeting point: Paya Lebar MRT exit C street level

Time: 9.30 am to 1 pm

Fees: $48 for Members, $58 for non-Members

Please note: wear modest clothing, MUST cover shoulders and knees, as we are visiting places of worship. As there will be a lot of walking, please put on comfortable footwear that is easy to remove and bring your umbrella and lots of drinking water.

Kind regards,
Julie

Notes: Limit to 12 pax due to space constraints in the shophouse. Registration is mandatory if you wish to attend this event. Please register by April 14th.