Heritage Fest 2006 presents the Pasir Panjang Heritage Trail

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Sun 23rd Jul 2006 - As part of Heritage Fest 2006, the Pasir Panjang Heritage Guides invite you on a walk to learn about the ecosystem of Kent Ridge Park, the history of Pasir Panjang Ridge and the fierce and heroic battle that took place there during the war.

We will introduce the distinctive plants of the Adinandra belukar and other native plants like adinandra, tembusu, tiup-tiup and senduduk, and their practical uses. The canopy boardwalk may surprise us with flying dragons, green crested lizards and squirrels. Soaring above us often are sea eagles. Out to sea are the south-western islands and the changing Pasir Panjang shoreline is brought alive with the memories of former residents.

Along the route, visitors will note the significant points of the Battle of Pasir Panjang during which a small force of the Malay Regiment valiantly defended the ridge against the invading Japanese Imperial Army.

Reflections at Bukit Chandu, our end point, will fill in the pieces of the battle and there the guides leave you to reflect on Singapore’s special heritage of heroism.

Heritage Fest 2006 - Pasir Panjang Heritage Trail
Sun 23 July 2006
Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research, NUS & Reflections at Bukit Chandu, NHB

Event details

Date:
Sun 23 Jul 2006

Sessions:
Note that there are three sessions (indicate which you are signing up for) that depart from HarbourFront Centre. Times indicate pick-up and drop-off times at HabourFront.

Session 1: 8.30am - 12.00pm
Session 2: 9.00am-12.30pm
Session 3: 9.30am-1.00pm

Registration details
Registration and participation is free but spaces are limited.

Please e-mail Ms Eileen Ng at eileen_ng@nhb.gov.sg or call 6332-7973.

In your registration, please provide the following if you wish to register for the walk:

“Pasir Panjang Heritage Trail” in the subject line.
Your full name.
Handphone number.
The number of friends accompanying you, if any.
Session/time you are attending.

Registered participants will meet their guide at HarbourFront Centre, Lobby Coach Bay (Singapore Cruise Centre). Parking is available at HarbourFront Centre at $2/entry. The visit will begin and end here.

For more information about the trail, please visit the Pasir Panjang Heritage Webpage.