{"id":2745,"date":"2012-11-13T03:36:23","date_gmt":"2012-11-13T03:36:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/post-museum.org\/root\/?p=2745"},"modified":"2020-07-24T03:37:51","modified_gmt":"2020-07-24T03:37:51","slug":"outpost-29-intro-to-bukit-brown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/post-museum.org\/root\/2012\/11\/13\/outpost-29-intro-to-bukit-brown\/","title":{"rendered":"OutPost 29: Intro to Bukit Brown"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This one is on Deepavali!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us for a lovely late afternoon walk around Bukit Brown Heritage Park!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;ll meet just outside the historic gates along Lor Halwa for a 1hr+ walk introducing you to Singapore&#8217;s first Chinese Municipal Cemetery. In this walk, you&#8217;ll enjoy the lovely greenery and serene environment, see some of Singapore&#8217;s wildlife, visit some of our forefathers and learn more about the special heritage aspects of Bukit Brown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us to find out why we have to save this historical and natural treasure trove!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PLEASE TAKE NOTE:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. RSVP is a must as we have only 15 spaces available. Please email admin@post-museum.org with name, tel and number of spaces required and we&#8217;ll get back to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. This is a free event but contributions to Post-Museum&#8217;s capital is very welcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. We will be walking mainly on paved roads. Rain or Shine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Wear light breathable clothing. Long pants and long sleeves if you are prone to insect bites or use a natural insect repellent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Wear comfortable non-slip shoes as some areas have lots of leaves, roots and stones, safety is important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6. Bring water, light snacks, rain gear\/umbrella, a sunhat and waterproof your electronics and delicates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>7. Do go to the toilet before. There are NO facilities anywhere there or nearby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>8. Read up on Bukit Brown before going so you have a better understanding of the place (some websites are listed below).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING THERE:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>* We will be there to collect signatures for the Open Letter to the Singapore Government to save Bukit Brown [<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/l.facebook.com\/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fsosbukitbrown.wordpress.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR09Uldq9RxtpKPEuOawOFqBbvBnRbnh-fcznFBQhr4-YZrLNTstYbtYZCo&amp;h=AT2zbgGlPUVrvjEqoe2PrfXHhE0E5HNwH5YUZQyJkpwY7uEoAUUFjFMD1j-Hz_jiYfr8e_z9RI6pCKpjcw6odu3W38Ev9rgcqzZjKpRpeFf_449585ay-ZdavLd02bcuitDVSfw\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/sosbukitbrown.wordpress.com\/<\/a>]. You can also get some empty forms from us so that you can collect signatures from your family and friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So do join us. See you there!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>HOW TO GET THERE:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bus services available: 52, 74, 93, 157, 165, 852, 855.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By MRT and Bus :<br>From North: Go to Marymount MRT and walk to bus-stop #53019 along Upper Thomson Road. Take Buses 52, 74, 165, 852, 855<br>Alight 6 stops later at bus-stop, #41149, opposite Singapore Island Country Club (SICC), Adam Road. Walk towards Sime Road in the direction of Kheam Hock Road until you see Lorong Halwa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From South: Go to Botanic Gardens MRT and walk to bus-stop #41121 at Adam Road, in front of Singapore Bible College. Take Buses 74, 93, 157, 165, 852, 855<br>Alight 2 stops later at bus-stop, #41141, before Singapore Island Country Club (SICC), Adam Road. Cross the bridge and walk towards Sime Road in the direction of Kheam Hock Road until you see Lorong Halwa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For general travel directions, go to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/l.facebook.com\/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgothere.sg%2Fmaps%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2H-KDxwbVLX5IItQ6vCt9-V9QbnKP4gUu-JXsc19aQ9TVaMD5EfaZ9uWY&amp;h=AT3PCLVR29CcCH7w1krk3KFanK1rmyvQ6RAxS36tx4LyJyWlBo536GKj86HMrLk020RT4V6JMeXF25UBmMqjhvLjAq9HsPswdGNo-iB8eg7hU5AAbc-ep43vKUrrG9ViEq1L4VQ\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/gothere.sg\/maps<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Detailed directions and photos can be found at <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/l.facebook.com\/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fleonefabre.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F07%2Fwalk-thru-bukit-brown.html%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1gjfD331WQ05DLKGjXk_tvk0Vb_ypqcQSqHoECYWYqLqnrR_Lpn3lDVAM&amp;h=AT28GXEdK0ui7OY5_PZlqT5KFT_LBbMcXM4H7WQ9BaQqhgIZrKbyATEtktde8gPheHqmGPiIbJ7Vt3TIJFeK94AFUCHV7N4Pgj5TpPDmckPQXt-t4ivwWb_AjYS1hjCY1JAhdEU\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/leonefabre.blogspot.com\/2011\/07\/walk-thru-bukit-brown.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WEBSITES ON BUKIT BROWN:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/l.facebook.com\/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fsosbukitbrown.wordpress.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3psq9UMsY3CIcJGE-o3a15Vb0TK9IHRmBikrMOCyZKemO6CIu1ZzwCyQI&amp;h=AT2zbgGlPUVrvjEqoe2PrfXHhE0E5HNwH5YUZQyJkpwY7uEoAUUFjFMD1j-Hz_jiYfr8e_z9RI6pCKpjcw6odu3W38Ev9rgcqzZjKpRpeFf_449585ay-ZdavLd02bcuitDVSfw\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/sosbukitbrown.wordpress.com\/<\/a><br>&#8211; <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/l.facebook.com\/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fbukitbrown.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2gRNt_fRl4FoPI5T_akg4vciFzk8AoZrkbMhBtBlVhtjuo0HOqOUa7C6Y&amp;h=AT3AgYeK9amJCUZbbxin6alE779qiX6qdWf27DYD3oFaL5ieeLhkDNoxYC5EANyuz1b_guK9MGD44W7FQC0mSCXSdoiqToaHF3hewk-C73vCxeG_RYQpbbHIO0FCjIu6jG_bRKU\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/bukitbrown.com\/<\/a><br>&#8211; <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/l.facebook.com\/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fbukitbrown.org%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1uVpmpu6tO7mD59kZZYTUtbdVTD1wtBLnPaWeaRq9h-0IGbSzcqgUs_ns&amp;h=AT05spYC8IdQTA-A939M02chbtlM3mdBd2T-ic5PmWMfjcbhDFA83Ox47nutCMXWYZoyR4K5prsx95P7hpYHPJsgUDV76KahR9OozusE4UxAai3rP05ls24PKY5L7VTzNSXr35k\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/bukitbrown.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>* The image used is of a changeable hawk eagle, one of the many species of endangered wildlife that call Bukit Brown home (photo credit: David Tan).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/157035781109413\/\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<span class=\"et_bloom_bottom_trigger\"><\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This one is on Deepavali! 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