SINGAPORE: Live performances and exercise booths are returning to the Istana open up house for the first time given that the COVID-19 pandemic began in early 2020.
The particular open house, held in celebration of National Day, can run from 9am to 6pm upon Sunday (Jul 17) and entry towards the Istana grounds is definitely free for Singapore citizens and long lasting residents.
Other adult visitors are required to pay an entry fee of S$2. All children 12 and below can enter for free.
In line with prevailing safe management measures, website visitors have to remain disguised at all times when indoors.
“The Istana seeks visitors’ cooperation and understanding so the IOH (Istana open up house) will be a pleasurable experience for all, ” the Istana mentioned on Tuesday.
The open home will feature dancing and band shows by several student groups from Ang Mo Kio Supplementary School, Chung Cheng High School (Main), Raffles Girls’ School (Secondary) and Seng Kang Secondary School.
Visitors can also indulge in sports activities as well as traditional and carnival online games. Other activities like go up sculpting will also be organized at an arts and craft zone.
GUIDED TOURS, SNACK FOODS AND MERCHANDISE
There will be guided tours of the Istana Main Building from 9. 30am to four. 15pm. Visitors can view selected functionality rooms as well as the variety of state gifts displayed to Singapore’s commanders, including the President and Prime Minister. Self-guided tours are also obtainable.
In May, during an open house in order to celebrate Labour Day and Hari Raya Puasa, the main constructing was open to visitors for the first time because the pandemic .
Visitors can also join guided tours of the Istana’s enhanced Japanese Garden and Comprehensive Garden from 10am to 4pm.