About this Event
Forget the mainstream sights you can discover on your own around town, and step into a district layered with stories and tradition as we uncover the raw and unfiltered side of Jalan Besar, only for those who dare.
Journey through back-alleys, shophouses and former red-light districts, as we explore how these same spaces have been shaped by those who passed through them, from cultural associations and places of refuge, to age-old trades that still linger in the present.
What to Expect
- Hidden Shophouse Temple: Visit a former dragon dance association that once occupied the upper floor of a shophouse which has now been transformed into a temple like you have never seen before.
- Lives Behind Closed Doors: Wander through a lane of vanishing trades and explore the history of a former red-light district
- Tastes and Stories: Learn about the preparation of betel nut and how different cultures in Singapore have their own traditions and meanings tied to the betel nut.
- Hidden Home: Visit a discreet abode in an old shophouse, where a last vegetarian aunt continues to live, after dedicating her life to sheltering orphaned, immigrant women.
Things To Bring
- Sufficient water
- Hat & sunglasses
- Umbrella/poncho (in event of rain)
- Portable fan (optional)
Wet Weather Plan
Bring a poncho (recommended)/umbrella. Rain or shine, the tour continues!
Group Size
Up to 20 participants
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Farrer park MRT exit E, 250 Race Course Road, Singapore, Singapore
SGD 70.00
