About this Event
What to Expect
Singapore's last remaining Hakka cemetery, the Yin Fo Kun cemetery at Shuang Long Shan Wu Shu Ancestral Hall, may be better known as a path for neighbouring Holland Close residents to access public transportation from their homes. From easement rows to redevelopment threats, the many neat rows of tiled tombstones have thus far stood the test of time, and have become a part of Holland Close residents' daily lives. Hear about how the remaining patch was once a much larger plot of land, and how association members continue traditions such as Qing Ming to this day.
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
Lora Lee is part of My Community’s My River Valley team. She has been guiding tours for the past 4 years. Guiding has been a great passion of hers. She would even say that ‘enthusiastic’ is her middle name!
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 9 Commonwealth Lane Singapore 149554)
- 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 premises.
- 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.
For updates:
- Follow us at @mycommunitysg on Instagram and @myqueenstown on Facebook.
- Visit mycommunity.org.sg to learn about our initiatives.
- Visit mycommunityfestival.sg for all our latest updates.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Meet at the entrance of 9 Commonwealth Ln, 9 Commonwealth Lane, Queenstown, Singapore
SGD 11.58
