Walk, Chat, Explore: Bras Basah, Bugis and Kampong Glam

Join us as we explore historic Bras Basah, vibrant Bugis and hip Kampong Glam, zig-zagging our way through side streets to find hidden sites, historical places, different architectures, hipster hangouts, Instagrammable sights, and much more.

The Kampong Glam area will be lit for Hari Raya and there will a food bazaar! We will also visit the Bugis Art Street which has vintage art and flea markets on weekends.

(See the Quiz below to see how much you already know about the areas!)

After all that walking and chatting it would be natural to re-energize at one of the food places and to chat some more! We will decide on some inclusive and budget friendly place later, perhaps getting food from the Hari Raya Bazaar and eating at some comfy spot.

Meeting Point: 70 Stamford Road: Open seating area on ground floor of Li Ka Shing Library building of SMU (opposite bus stop 04121).
Meeting Time: 5.15 pm (Introductions and orientation to the area)
Walk Start Time: 5.30 pm.
Late Comers: Catch up using the Live Locator in the Telegram Channel*.
Route: Bras Basah, Queen, Waterloo, Bugis, North Bridge Road, Parkview Square and Duo, Kampong Glam.
Attire: Dress for comfort and walking.
To Bring: A water bottle and a cap (in case of sun/drizzle). A energy snack might be useful too (or grab one on the go) if you are not used to a post 7.30pm dinner:)

Total walking distance: About 2km
Total walking and sightseeing time: about 2hrs
Optional Dinner and Chat: about 1hr.

In case of heavy rain, the event might start later or be postponed.

*Telegram Channel:
Join Walk, Chat, Explore SG https://t.me/+rIuiiEM9j6oyNzI1
for updates. The Live Locator will be posted in this channel.
Please NOTE: Due to the number of participants and ongoing activity, the guide will not be able to respond to individual messages once the event starts at 5.30pm. Late comers should catch up using the Live locator OR meetup at later points along the route. The guide will try to provide updates on the Telegram channel at about 5.45pm and 6pm as to the current location of the group or the next catch up point for latecomers.
You need to install the Telegram app to use channel. For the Live Locator you will need to have Google Maps on your phone. One advantage of the Telegram app is that you can maintain privacy by masking your phone number (option under settings) and only displaying your username in the group.

If you are very familiar with the areas you are welcome to join us to share your knowledge!

Kindly update your attendance status if there is a change.

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Take this Quiz to see how much you already know about the area!:

Quiz:
1. Where was the original National Library building?
2. What was previously at the Singapore Art Museum (SAM) building?
3. What was previously at the SMU building site in front of SAM?
4. What is the origin of the name "Bras Basah Road"?
5. What was Bras Basah road famous for in the 1970-80's?
6. What is the origin of the names "Queen Street" and "Waterloo Street"?
7. Where can you find an Indian temple next to a Chinese temple with many devotees going to both?
8. What was the Bugis area famous for before the 1980's?
9. Where is the Bugis Art Street where a flea market is held on weekends?
10. What is inside the Gothic Style building on North Bridge Road?
11. What is current;y behind the building in no.10 and what hidden spots does it have?
12. Where is the Kampong Glam area and what is it famous for?