SINGAPORE: The Istana will be open to the public on May 1 to celebrate Hari Raya Puasa and Labour Day, the President’s Office said on Friday (Apr 21).
Members of the public can visit the Istana’s enhanced swan pond, launched by President Halimah Yacob earlier this month. The pond features a new viewing deck and garden stream, as well as a curated selection of flowering and fragrant shrubs.
There will also be a series of live performances and various activity booths at the Istana, which will be open from 8.30am to 6pm.
Activities include balloon sculpting and henna painting, while student groups will perform band, dance and Dikir Barat numbers at the ceremonial plaza, main tent and reception room from 10.15am to 4pm.
There will be food and drink stalls, food trucks and booths selling limited-edition Istana souvenirs and President’s Challenge souvenirs.
Guided tours will be from 9.30am to 5pm, during which visitors can view some function rooms and take a closer look at a collection of state gifts presented to Singapore’s leaders.
Visitors can also opt to go on self-guided tours, while those who are interested in the Istana’s flora and fauna can join a nature guided tour from 10am to 4pm.
The fees are as follows:
Volunteers from the National Heritage Board will conduct the Istana main building guided tours, which are limited to 15 people per group and depart at 30-minute intervals.
Proceeds from the merchandise booths as well as fees for the tours will go towards charities supported by the President’s Challenge, the President’s Office said. Only cashless payments via the SGQR will be accepted.
Entry to the grounds will be free for Singapore citizens and permanent residents. All other visitors above the age of four will need to pay an entrance fee of S$2 per person through SGQR.
“Entry may be restricted due to capacity, inclement weather or other reasons,” said the President’s Office.
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Members of the public can visit the Istana’s enhanced swan pond, launched by President Halimah Yacob earlier this month. The pond features a new viewing deck and garden stream, as well as a curated selection of flowering and fragrant shrubs.
There will also be a series of live performances and various activity booths at the Istana, which will be open from 8.30am to 6pm.
Activities include balloon sculpting and henna painting, while student groups will perform band, dance and Dikir Barat numbers at the ceremonial plaza, main tent and reception room from 10.15am to 4pm.
There will be food and drink stalls, food trucks and booths selling limited-edition Istana souvenirs and President’s Challenge souvenirs.
Guided tours will be from 9.30am to 5pm, during which visitors can view some function rooms and take a closer look at a collection of state gifts presented to Singapore’s leaders.
Visitors can also opt to go on self-guided tours, while those who are interested in the Istana’s flora and fauna can join a nature guided tour from 10am to 4pm.
The fees are as follows:
Volunteers from the National Heritage Board will conduct the Istana main building guided tours, which are limited to 15 people per group and depart at 30-minute intervals.
Proceeds from the merchandise booths as well as fees for the tours will go towards charities supported by the President’s Challenge, the President’s Office said. Only cashless payments via the SGQR will be accepted.
Entry to the grounds will be free for Singapore citizens and permanent residents. All other visitors above the age of four will need to pay an entrance fee of S$2 per person through SGQR.
“Entry may be restricted due to capacity, inclement weather or other reasons,” said the President’s Office.
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