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Istana Open House on 1 February 2014
28 January 2014
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The Istana grounds will be opened to the public on Saturday, 1 February 2014, from 8.30am to 6.00pm, in celebration of Chinese New Year.
Visitors can enjoy performances such as Dragon Dance, Wushu, Qiao Hua Dan (俏花旦) dance, acrobatics and other items put up by volunteers. The Singapore Zoo will also showcase Ploughshare Tortoises together with some species of snakes. For more information on the day’s programmes, please refer to Annex A below.
A new Nature Guided Walk at the Istana - a collaboration between the President’s Office and the National Parks Board (NParks) to showcase the Istana’s flora, fauna and biodiversity – will be launched at the open house. The walks will be led by NParks volunteers.
Members of the public can also tour selected function rooms in the Istana main building to view a display of gifts presented to the President and the Prime Minister by foreign dignitaries. Guided tours of the Istana main building will be conducted by the Preservation of Sites and Monuments (PSM) volunteers.
Admission Details
Entry to the Istana grounds is free for Singaporeans and Singapore permanent residents. All others visitors are required to pay an entrance fee of $1 per person. Entry to the Istana grounds is via the main gate at Orchard Road. The nearest MRT station is Dhoby Ghaut.
Additional fees as specified in Annexes B and C will be applied for the guided tours. Istana souvenirs will also be on sale during the Open House.
Proceeds from the sale of souvenirs and all entrance fees collected will be donated to charity.
PRESIDENT’S OFFICE
28 JANUARY 2014
ANNEX A
MAIN HIGHLIGHTS FOR CNY ISTANA OPEN HOUSE
ON SATURDAY, 1 FEBRUARY 2014
Table caption
Time | Activity | Venue |
|---|---|---|
8.30 a.m. – 5.30 p.m. | Sales of Istana merchandise by NCSS. | Centre Gate |
8.30 a.m. – 6.00 p.m. | Display of Ploughshare tortoise and selected species of snakes from Singapore Zoo. | Centre Gate |
4.00 p.m. – 4.30 p.m. | Performances by Bukit Panjang Community Centre Dragon and Lion Dance Troupe: · Drum Performance · Dragon Dance | Ceremonial Plaza |
4.00 p.m. – 4.45 p.m. | Performance by The Singapore National Cadet Corps Command Band - Swiss Winds from Swiss Cottage Secondary School. | Main Tent |
4.10 p.m. – 4.40 p.m. | Performances by PA Talents: · Qiao Hua Dan Dance · Wushu · “God of Fortune” | Istana Lawn / Main Tent |
4.10 p.m. – 4.40 p.m. | Soka Youth Dance. | Istana Lawn |
4.45 p.m. – 5.15 p.m. | Acrobatic Performance by Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps Acrobatic Troupe. | Ceremonial Plaza |
ANNEX B
FEES FOR ENTRANCE INTO THE ISTANA MAIN BUILDING
The following fees are applicable for the tours of the state room, banquet hall and reception room in the Istana main building:
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Singaporeans and Permanent Residents | Unguided | Guided* |
|---|---|---|
Children (4 to 12 years) | $2.00 | $2.00 |
Adult | $4.00 | |
Package for family of four | Not applicable | $12.00 |
Others | ||
Children( 4 to 12 years) | $2.00 | $2.00 |
Adult | $10.00 | |
Package for family of four | Not applicable | $30.00 |
* Guided tours are conducted by volunteers and are limited to 12 persons per group, and depart every half hour from 9.30am to 4.30pm, with a lunch break from 12.30pm to 1.30pm.
All fees collected will be donated to charity.
For more information, visit the National Heritage Board website.
ANNEX C
FEES FOR NATURE GUIDED WALK AT THE ISTANA
The following fees are applicable for the Nature Guided Walk at the Istana:
Table caption
Singaporeans and Permanent Residents | Guided* |
|---|---|
Children (4 to 12 years) | $2.00 |
Adult | $4.00 |
Package for family of four | $12.00 |
Others | |
Children( 4 to 12 years) | $2.00 |
Adult | $10.00 |
Package for family of four | $30.00 |
* Guided tours are conducted by volunteers and are limited to between 12 to 15 persons per group, and depart every half hour from 10.00am to 4.00pm.
All fees collected will be donated to charity.