People Places Tours & Trails

Vanishing Craftsmen (@Jalan Besar)

4, 11 May • 10:00am

Take a walk through one of Singapore's oldest residential estate as you discover Jalan Besar's old school buildscape and meet craftsmen in the estate.

Timing:
Saturday, 4 May | 10am - 12.30pm
Saturday 11 May | 10am - 12.30pm

Venue: Jalan Besar
Meeting Point: Jalan Besar MRT Station Exit B - Taxi Stand
Fee - $35 / pax
Registration link: https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/offbeat/items/491112/?full-items=yes

Wherever we are from, we remember snacking on ice cream from mobile carts, catching a glimpse of hunched over men crafting furniture, whiff of delicious scents coming from open kitchens, and the all too familiar red brick structures we though looked like houses from 'Hansel and Gretel'.

This Vanishing Craftsmen walk explores every colour and shape that defines our collective memories from the old to the young.

Before we miss them all, let's discover Jalan Besar's old school buildscape, residents stales and even some trades that will soon fade into the Lion City's glitz and glamour.

Reminisce early Singaporeans and their pride in the achievements of their trades.

Engage our five senses as we wiggle past trades, streetscapes and everyday living.

Meet the personalities in our heartlands and interact with them in their comfort zone.

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