| Question: When is the next Istana Open House? |
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Answer: The next Istana Open Houses have been scheduled for:
Wednesday, 1 October 2008 (to celebrate Hari Raya Puasa)
Tuesday, 28 October 2008 (tentative)(to celebrate Deepavali) | |
| Question: Does the President stay in the Istana? |
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| Answer: Although it is his official residence, the President does not reside within the Istana. | |
| Question: When can we see the Changing of the Guards ceremony? |
Answer: This ceremony is conducted every first Sunday of each month, at 6pm. It usually lasts about half an hour. Look out for the spectacular display by the Precision Drill Squad from the SAF Military Police Unit!
[The ceremony will not be conducted in July 2008 and August 2008] | |
| Question: How old is the Istana? |
| Answer: The main Istana Building (then known as Government House) was completed in 1869. | |
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