Interactive Trail @ Singapore River

Title: Blast to the Past – S.O.S (Save Our Sites)

—Theme: Conservation

—Focus: Early Settlers and their contributions

Scenario:

—Due to an overwhelming success of the government, the population of Singapore has finally hit its target of 10 million people. This population explosion is due to increase birth rate, import of foreign talents and the opening of the new Integrated Resort.

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This has resulted in an increase in the number of foreigners who have come to Singapore for work or study. As such, Singapore is becoming more crowded and there is a need to reclaim more land to meet the demands of the increasing population.

—Due to International Water restrictions, Singapore is not able to reclaim any more land from the sea.

—Left with little choice, the government is deciding to use the land at and around Singapore River to build new high rise flats.

—This would mean that the river will be reclaimed and all its surrounding historical landmarks will be demolished to make way for the new high rise flats.

Mission:

—There is an urgent need to persuade the government to conserve and not destroy Singapore River.

—A detailed report must be presented to the government stating the historical significance of Singapore River and it is hope that the relevant authority would change its mind to conserve and restore Singapore River instead.

Wet-Weather Activity:

- Activities will be held at the lobby area of Victoria Theatre

Things to bring:

- Small Bag:

—- Cap/ small umbrella, raincoat

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—- Water bottle

—- Wet wipes

—- Snacks (sandwich, biscuits, etc)

Stations:

—Raffles Landing Site (Raffles)

—The River Merchants (Chinese Coolie)

—From Chettairs to Financiers (Chettair)

—Godown (Samsui Woman)

—Street Hawker (Malay Hawker)