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Tickets for Istana 150 Commemorative Event will be made available from 13 September 2019
12 September 2019
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One of Singapore’s oldest heritage sites, the Istana turns 150 this year. A highlight of the year-long commemoration is the Istana 150 Commemorative Event to be held at the Istana on Sunday, 6 October 2019. Hosted by President Halimah Yacob and Mr Mohamed Abdullah Alhabshee, this event will be the first time that members of public can visit the Istana at night. One of the highlights of the evening will be a scintillating lightshow projected on the Istana Main Building facade, depicting the history and heritage of the Istana over the years. The event will also feature a series of live performances by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra, and other home grown talents such as 53A, CAMOKAKIS, Clement Chow, Rahimah Rahim, and MICappella.
The Istana 150 Commemorative Event is a ticketed event. Tickets for Singaporeans and Permanent Residents are available at S$12 each, and those for non-Singaporeans at S$20 each. All proceeds of the event will be donated to the President’s Challenge.
Visitors can apply for the tickets at http://istana150event.sg starting from Friday, 13 September 2019, at 10.00am.
PRESIDENT’S OFFICE
12 September 2019
Factsheet on Istana 150
Istana 150 - Commemorating our Past, Embracing the Future
The Istana is commemorating its 150th Anniversary this year. The President’s Office has lined up a series of commemorative souvenirs, books and activities for the momentous occasion. The Istana 150 commemoration aims to share with the public how Istana has been a part of the Singapore story. All proceeds from these projects will be donated to charity through the President’s Challenge.
(A) Istana 150 Commemorative Event on Sunday, 6 October 2019
The Istana was completed on 8 October 1869. A special Istana 150 Commemorative Event will be organised on 6 October 2019. The Istana will open its doors to members of the public for the first time at night. One of the highlights of the event will be a commemorative lightshow on the Istana grounds.
(B) Istana 150 Roving Exhibition
A multi-sensory roving exhibition titled “Our Istana: A Living Museum” was launched by President Halimah Yacob on 1 June 2019. The roving exhibition aims to bring the history and heritage of Istana to the heartlands and to ordinary Singaporeans.
Since its launch at the Tampines Hub, the roving exhibition has travelled to the Central Public Library, Bedok Public Library and Jurong Public Library. It will continue to travel to different public libraries until end of the year.
(C) Istana Books
A new series of books titled “150 Best Kept Secrets of the Istana” was launched recently by President Halimah at the National Day Istana Open House on 28 July 2019. The three books unveil little-known facts of the Istana and introduce readers to some of the inner-workings behind state events held at the Istana.
As previously announced by President Halimah, Singaporeans can also look forward to a new series of children’s books later this year. This is the first time that children’s books about the Istana and the presidency will be published.
(D) Istana 150 Souvenirs
Other commemorative souvenirs, including medallions and Istana models made with LEGO bricks, have also been launched over the past year.
(E) Multi-Media Initiatives
A series of web videos featuring the people in the Istana was released in July.