heritage – Katong Homes

Singapore’s first National Day Parade

https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLE2_iMKVKlHtyPO9K5Wv_AHbMT4HVDFYG&v=oUqpPiXBBLA A work by National Heritage Board, on Singapore's first National Day Parade after the separation from Malaysia. Looking at 49 years later, when we have everything we could have…

General News…

SG50 Jubilee Walk Trail

http://www.singapore50.sg/en/WhatsOn/2015/Launch%20of%20The%20Jubilee%20Walk.aspxSingapore is entering its 50th of nation building in 2015. After celebrating its 49th birthday over the last weekend, more excitement is waiting for everybody in the coming year.Period: November…

Commercial property…

Katong Village Hotel

6 Aug 20146 Aug 2014

A nice hotel in the Katong/Joo Chiat area. Developed by Far East Organisation from the former Paramount Hotel, it has transformed from a shady past to one of nicest stays…

Joo Chiat/Katong Trail — The Peranakan Heritage

5 Aug 20146 Aug 2014

Sitting adjacent to the Geylang district is the Joo Chiat/Katong enclave, which traditionally has been the preserve of the Peranakans, middle class locals and the wealthy merchant class. The Peranakans…

HDB…

Expiry date for Dakota Crescent flats in 2016

Dakota Crescent, one of Singapore's oldest public housing estates, is making way for developments under Mountbatten's estate renewal plans. Residents of the 17 low-rise rental blocks off Old Airport Road…

Flashback to an old housing estate

Bidding farewell to a precious piece of Singapore's history is always difficult. Dakota Crescent, one of Singapore's oldest public housing estates, will be vacated by the end of 2016 to…

Heritage in Chung Cheng High School Gazetted

http://news.asiaone.com/news/singapore/chung-cheng-high-school-gazetted-national-monument#sthash.SfGkdaFK.dpuf A rich heritage in the arts and the spirit of "yin shui si yuan" - the Chinese saying for remembering one's roots - are qualities Chung Cheng High School…

Chin Mee Chin Confectionery

Chin Mee Chin Confectionery, located at 204 East Coast Road, is a landmark coffeeshop in Katong. It is popular for its kaya, a kind of custard jam. A contemporary of…

Commercial property…

Katong Shophouses

16 Jun 201416 Jun 2014

A shophouse is a vernacular architectural building type that is commonly seen in areas such as urban Southeast Asia. Shophouses are mostly two or three stories high, with a shop…

Tao Nan School

20 Apr 201420 Apr 2014

Tao Nan is probably the most popular primary school in the District 15. With rich heritage, top ranking and reputation, it has been sought after by parents who seeks to…