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THE RESILIENCE TRAILS The Resilience Trails are a series of 9 thematic trails designed to create a greater understanding and appreciation of ’s history and heritage. Commissioned by the Resilience Division of the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY) and the National Heritage Board (NHB), each trail is presented in the form of an educational THE guided tour. Participants will undergo a learning journey fi lled with inspiring stories from major historical RESILIENCE events that shaped our nation. Participants will also have the opportunity to visit some of TRAILS the most scenic sites in Singapore, as well as explore off-the-beaten-track locations.

NHB has appointed two vendors to provide guided tours of the Resilience Trails.

A+B Edu Tours & Travel Pte Ltd will provide the following 4 trails: A) 9 exciting 1) From Humble Beginnings: The Civic District Trail thematic trails 2) The Last Stand: The Southern Resilience Trail 3) Of Hardship, Hope and New Beginnings: The Northern Resilience Trail 4) From SIT to HIP: The Resilience Trail

B) Singapore History Consultants Pte Ltd will provide the following 5 trails: 5) The Temasek Trail — Story of a Nation 6) Ridges of Valour — Of Guts, Grit & Glory 7) Crossroads — A Trek through Time 8) War & Peace — The Experience 9) The Rail Corridor — Our Journey together through the Power of Friendship Embark on Singapore's historical journey The trails comprise of segments on bus and on foot, each varying in duration and length. Please note certain locations and sites are subjected to availability.

To book a tour of the trails, please contact the respective vendors as follow: A+B Edu Tours & Travel Pte Ltd Email: [email protected] Tel: 63392114

Singapore History Consultants Pte Ltd Email: [email protected] Tel: 62213804 FROM HUMBLE BEGINNINGS THE LAST STAND The Civic District Trail The Southern Resilience Trail Visit key landmarks that mark the birthplace of our nation on a trail that Learn about how the Malay Regiment fought its last battle at Park connects different times, events and personalities with tangible artefacts during World War 2. that tell the story of Singapore’s becoming. Visit Refl ections at to gain an insight into the Malay Regiment, Understand how immigrants from all corners of the world came to Singapore its soldiers and their leaders. and made a new living. Understand the evolution of Singapore into one of the busiest and most reliable Learn how our early pioneers contributed to the growth and the development of ports in the world. Singapore from the colonial days to modern times. Visit Labrador Park, a nature reserve that also serve as a showcase of creativity and innovations. Some highlights of this trail are: Some highlights of this trail are: ARTS HOUSE AT OLD PARLIAMENT The oldest government building in Singapore dating back to 1826, at Old Parliament has a colourful and eventful Kent Ridge Park is where past that reflects the many changes one of the fi ercest battles SingaporeSinga has undergone since THE CENOTAPH REFLECTIONS AT BUKIT CHANDU duringd World War 2 was its founding by Sir Stamford TheT Cenotaph was Refl ections at Bukit Chandu pays homage to fought:fough The Battle of Pasir Raffl es in 1819. firstf erected as a the heroism of ‘C’ Company 1st Battalion and Panjang.Panjang TodToday it is a peaceful park memorial in honour its leader Lt. Adnan Bin Saidi. The interpretive known for its variety of fl ora and fauna of the 124 men from centre illustrates not only the last stand of the including squirrels, lizards and birds. SingaporSingapore who died in action Malay Regiment but outlines the during World War 1. In 1950, the government war efforts in Singapore and approved an extension to the base of the the sacrifi ces by ordinary structure to commemorate those who died Singaporeans. during World War 2. MEMORIAL The was built from funds raised by the Chinese community in Singapore SINGAPORE CRUISE andand overseas;over permission was The river narrates not only the story of grantedgra by the government Singapore’sgp strugglesgg but also the promises to build this memorial at of a brighterb future; a 20 LABRADOR PARK the . minutes journey on a ‘traditional bumboat’ Labrador Park was part of gives participants a the coastal defence system unique perspective during World War 2. Today of Singapore. the park is not only a naturee reserve, but also provides a goodgood insight of the progresses Singapore had made through the times.

Images 1, and 4 courtesy of A+B Edu Tours & Travel Pte Ltd Images courtesy of A+B Edu Tours & Travel Pte Ltd Images 2 and 3 courtesy of National Heritage Board OF HARDSHIP, HOPE AND FROM SIT TO HIP NEW BEGINNINGS The Tiong Bahru Resilience Trail Visit Tiong Bahru, a small, charming housing estate that dates back to the 19th The Northern Resilience Trail century, and learn about the history behind its famous architecture. Experience a tour that weaves together historical, political and humanity themes into one unique trail. Understand the changes that the Tiong Bahru community underwent during World War 2, and how it adapted to a new life after the war. The historical journey starts at the former British naval base and ends at , where thousands of names bear witness to the pain and Learn about the early pioneers and philanthropists that cared and acted for the suffering during World War 2. good of the wider populace. The political theme highlights the British colonial power before World War 2 and Admire the unique architectural designs in this estate. how their naval base impacted Singapore’s development. The human tread casts a spotlight on a minority group that has successfully integrated into the Singapore social fabric. Some highlights of this trail are: Some highlights of this trail are: SENG POH GARDEN An open grassy area used by the HOT SPRING residents for morning exercise The use of Sembawang Hot Spring dates became a landscaped garden in TIONG BAHRU FLATS back to the early 21st century; during KRANJI WAR MEMORIAL the early 1970s1970s.. A sculpture was The fl ats in Tiong Bahru are a collection of both the Japanese Occupation, officers from The memorial is the final resting alalsoso ccommissioned to pre-war and post-war units. The blocks built the Japanese Army remodelled the hot place for 4,458 Allied servicemen in aadd to the beauty before World War 2 were meant to provide spring into a Japanese style hot bath. Up marked graves;g over 850 of these oof the area. relief to the housing crunch in Chinatown, but till today, residents all over gravesgraves are unidentifi ed. The eventually became a ‘middle-class’ estate. The Singapore still visit Memorial’sM walls are newer fl ats built after World War 2 were designed the hot spring for inscribed with the by a local architect and town planner — Robert the water’s healing names of 24,000 FN Kan; the buildings reflrefl ecectedted and rejuvenating Allied servicemen the clean and simpleple properties. whose bodies were lines characteristic never found. of the International Style of design.

GURDWGURDWARA SAHIB THE GRAVE OF TAN TOCK SENG The grave of one of Singapore’s earliest The merger of two old Sikh Temples resulted in the establishment of pioneers and philanthropists is locatedocated this Gurdwara. The Sikhs have lived in the Sembawang area since in Tiong Bahru. Find out why! the establishment of the Naval Base. The visit will givegive an introduction to Sikhism, and participants willwill learn about how external threats can lead to misunderstandings and near-riots, as well as the importance of understanding other religions and cultures.

Images 1 and 3 courtesy of A+B Edu Tours & Travel Pte Ltd Images courtesy of A+B Edu Tours & Travel Pte Ltd Image 2 courtesy of National Heritage Board THE TEMASEK TRAIL RIDGES OF VALOUR Story of a Nation Of Guts, Grit & Glory Embark on a journey which traces Singapore’s history back to the 14th century. Walk along the and learn about the heroism and sacrifi ces made during the Battle of in World War 2. Learn about different periods of Singapore’s history from the time of the ancient Malay kings to the present day. Discover how a small community, the Arabs, exerted a huge impact on Singapore through intelligence and hard work. Be inspired by the stories of Singapore’s strategic responses to national challenges, and its people’s foresight and resilience. Explore a scenic trail that goes all the way to Vivocity Waterfront via HortPark, Henderson Wave and ; some of the most scenic upland areas of Understand the challenges faced by well-known historical fi gures and Singapore. pioneers, and Singapore’s fi rst generation of leaders after independence. Some highlights of this trail are: Some highlights of this trail are: REFLECTIONS AT BUKIT CHANDU THE CENOTAPH KENT RIDGE PARK Refl ections at Bukit Chandu pays homage to The Cenotaph was first erected as a the heroism of ‘C’ Company 1st Battalion and FORT CANNING PARK Kent Ridge Park is where one of the fiercest memorial in honour of the 124 men from its leader Lt. Adnan Bin Saidi. The interpretive Fort Canning Park, the most battles during World War 2 was fought: The Battle Singapore who died in action during World centre illustrates not only the last stand historical part of Singapore, of . Today it is a peaceful park known War 1. In 1950, the government approved of the Malay Regiment but was where the governing for itsits varietyv of fl ora and fauna an extension to the base of the structure to outline the war efforts in powers were located. Known includingi squirrels, lizards commemorate those who Singapore and the as BBukit Larangan (Forbidden and birds. died during World sacrifi ces by ordinary Hill)Hill), this wwas where the royal palace of War 2. Singaporeans. the ancient Malay rulers was situated. The hill was converted into a fort by the British colonial government in 1860, where it became known as Government Hill.

LIM BO SENG MEMORIAL The Lim Bo Seng Memorial was built from funds A Peranakan philanthropist, Tan Kim Seng, SOUTHERN RIDGES WALKING TRAIL raised by the Chinese community in Singapore generously contributed towards the building The Southern Ridges Walking Trail starts at anandd ovoverseas;e permission of the waterworks; in 1882 the Municipal HORTPARK Alexandra Arch and extends all the way to Mount wawas granted by the Commissioners erected the Hortpark is a knowledge Faber Park. Highlights alongng this trail government to build Tan KiKimm Seng Fountain to hub for plants and include the Forest Walk and this memorial at the ccommemorate his gardening, providing the Henderson Waves, Esplanade Park. contributions. gardening ideas and from which some of the solutions, and offering most scenic views in a platform for the industryy Singapore can be found. to share best practices.

Images 1 and 4 courtesy of Singapore History Consultants Pte Ltd Image 1 courtesy of National Heritage Board Images 2 and 3 courtesy of National Heritage Board Images 2 and 4 courtesy of Singapore History Consultants Pte Ltd Image 3 courtesy of NParks CHANGI CROSSROADS WAR & PEACE A Trek through Time The Kranji Experience Visit the Changi , which is dedicated to the Discover a part of Singapore that is rarely explored: Sarimbun beach, where the during the World War 2. Japanese landed during the invasion of Singapore in World War 2. Be inspired by the comradeship, selfl essness and resilient spirit of those who Uncover the hidden history of this region, and witness how it was transformed were interned at the Changi area during the Japanese Occupation. into a little corner of invention and innovation in the face of steep constraints. Explore the scenic view of Changi, and learn about its transformation from a Visit the Kranji War Memorial to refl ect on the sacrifi ces made by the brave colonial military base to an international modern air hub. men and women who defended Malaya and Singapore in World War 2.

Some highlights of this trail are: Some highlights of this trail are:

SARIMBUN BEACH CHANGI MUSEUM This was the fi rst landing site of the Japanese Changi Museum is an Army during World War 2. This area is made up educational centre of mangrove swamp and tropical documenting significant forest; witness the diffi cult events which happened JOHORE BATTERY terrain and understand KRANJI WAR MEMORIAL duringd the Japanese the challenges faced by A replica of one of the the soldiers on both sides. The memorial is the fi nal resting place for 4,458 OOccupation.ccupa A replica of the British’s monster guns is Allied servicemen in marked graves; over 850 of famed Changi Chapel is located within. located at this site; this was these graves are unidentifi ed. The Memorial’s walls one of the coastal artillery sites are inscribed with the names of 24,000, Allied built by the British to defend Singapore servicemen whose bodiesodies during World War 2. were never found.

CHANGI BOARDWALK A coastal boardwalk that SUNGEI BULOH WETLAND RESERVE CHANGI BEACH offers a beautiful view of the This wetland nature reserve is a globally recognisedognised Changi coastline, Changi Point Visit one of the Sook ChingChing stopover point for migratory birds. Listed as ann Coastal Walk is full of rustic Massacre sites, ASEAN Heritage Park, the biodiversity of charm, with the terrain, fl ora where the killing its mangrove wetlands is an example of and fauna well-integrated into of Chinese civilians resilience and survival against diffi cult odds. its design. were conducted by the Japanese during World War 2.

Images 1, 2 and 4 courtesy of Singapore History Consultants Pte Ltd Images courtesy of Singapore History Consultants Pte Ltd Image 3 courtesy of NParks