Ubin Day Templing by Dr Vivienne Wee: 14 Jun (Sun)

Did you miss the the Tua Pek Kong festival on Pulau Ubin this year? 

Join the Singapore Heritage Society tour of three Chinese temples on Pulau Ubin and learn about the various gods of the temples and their various roles during the festival. We will start at the Fo Shan Teng Tua Pek Kong Temple in Ubin town, before walking up 200 meters to visit the hill temple. From there, we will visit the Wei To Temple to learn about the three levels of worship and the temple's deities of Malay, Hindu, Thai, and Burmese origins.

Our expert anthropologist, Dr. Vivienne Wee, will guide the tour. As a site of pilgrimage, a refuge for gods displaced from Singapore, and a repository of both memories and aspirations, the temples of Pulau Ubin are distinct to the Chinese religious landscape in Singapore.

Date: 14 Jun (Sun)

Time: 9.30am-11.30am
Venue: Meet 9.30am at the Assembly Area opposite the HSBC Volunteer Hub, map.
Website: http://www.singaporeheritage.org/

Limited to 20 persons. Van transport costs $2 per person. Registration strictly by Eventbrite only.

Registration is required: Register online here

What happened?
Here's a glimpse...

Despite the rain, participants joined the fascinating tour to learn more first hand. Photo shared by Chua Ai Lin on facebook:

Talk on 'Kampong Houses in Singapore and Malaysia' by Dr Lai Chee Kien: 13 Jun (Sat)

Kampong houses are commonly found all around Southeast Asia, formerly on the main island of Singapore, and throughout peninsula Malaysia. This talk introduces the common types found in Singapore and Malaysia and the parts that make up these houses. They demonstrate how they can create a better living climate as well as make use of natural resources to create liveable spaces.

All are welcome!

About the speaker: Dr Lai Chee Kien researches on histories of art, architecture, settlements, urbanism and landscapes in Southeast Asia.  He graduated from the National University of Singapore with an M Arch. by research [1996], and then a PhD in History of Architecture & Urban Design from the University of California, Berkeley [2005]. His publications include Building Merdeka: Independence Architecture in Kuala Lumpur, 1957-1966 (2007); Cords to Histories (2013); and Through the Lens of Lee Kip Lin: Photographs of Singapore 1965-1995 (2015). He is also a registered architect in Singapore.

About Singapore Heritage Society: The Society is dedicated to the preservation, transmission and promotion of Singapore’s history, heritage and identity. Over the years, we have been involved in many projects including publishing books, organising talks and forums, and conducting heritage tours. It advances civil society viewpoints on many issues, such as the remaking of Chinatown in 1998 and the demolition of the National Library building at Stamford Road in 2001, and more recently, the historical significance and future use of the former KTM Rail Corridor and of Pulau Ubin.



Date: 13 Jun (Sat)
Time: 4-5pm
Website: http://www.singaporeheritage.org/
Venue: Seminar Room, HSBC Volunteer Hub, map.
No charge, the activity is free!

No pre-registration required. But the room can only seat 40 persons so please come in good time to get a seat.

What happened?

Here's a glimpse ...

"Has anyone lived in a kampong house?" 

MOS Desmond Lee (in a black Youth Corps shirt) joins in for the talk too! 

 Thank you Dr Lai for a very interesting and informative talk! 

Ubin Bike Adventure with Asian Detours: 13 Jun (Sat)

Cycle back in time with our guides when you join us for the Ubin Bike Adventure for Ubin Day! Your journey takes you past rustic village houses where you might even interact with the friendly residents at Pulau Ubin! And we’re not just referring to the people!

Expect to see resident wildlife such as the Malayan water monitors, hornbills and wild boars, to name a few. For the observant ones, you might even notice a mischievous monkey in the trees staring curiously at you. There will be a number of planned stops where our guides will share some local history with you. Photography enthusiasts will also find many opportunities to snap pictures of the beautiful scenery at Pulau Ubin!

This experience is limited to 20 people only, so sign up now in order to reserve your slot! Children should be at least 7 years old and be able to ride a bike proficiently. Our guides reserve the rights to turn away participants whom they assess to be unsuitable for this experience.

Meeting Point: No.34 at Pulau Ubin. From the jetty, cross the boardwalk before taking a left turn. Walk on straight (past bike rental shops) until you see “Ubin Adventures” (No. 34) on your right. It is a house in white. Our guide will be waiting to receive you there.

Date: 13 Jun (Sat)
Start Time: 9.30am or 2.30pm (2 slots). End Time: Before 1.00pm and 6.00pm
Cost: $35 per person (Adult) before 7% GST | $30 per person (Child) before 7% GST (Children between 7 – 12 must be accompanied by an adult)
Website: http://ubinkayak.com/

Registration is required: Please register here: http://register.sec-sea.com/availability.php?pv=WSG

Experience the "Naturing Ubin" mobile app by NUS Architecture: 13 Jun (Sat) and 14 Jun (Sun)

Just what sort of hidden richness does our idyllic island escape, Ubin, hold? 

Come and learn more about Pulau Ubin's hidden treasures by experiencing the "Naturing Ubin" mobile app by NUS Architecture! The app features the mappings of the flora and fauna, trails, heritage sites, places of interest and kampung life of Pulau Ubin done by NUS Architecture students. 

Date: 13 Jun (Sat) and 14 Jun (Sun) 

Time: 9am-4pm

Website: NUS Architecture 

Venue: Assembly Area opposite the HSBC Volunteer Hub, map.

No charge, the activity is free!

No pre-registration required. Just walk-in to the exhibition area. 

Natural Heritage Cycling Tour with Pedal Ubin: 14 Jun (Sun)

Are you clueless about Pulau Ubin, Singapore’s time capsule? How did Ubin get its name? Who was the German girl? Enjoy a bicycle ride in relative safety, and learn about all these and more, with cycling guides from the Toddycats, volunteer guides of the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum!

Cycle through the scenery of kampungs, plantations, forest, quarries and mangroves, stop for a coconut or two and listen to our guides as they share with you stories of Ubin’s wildlife, past heritage and present conservation efforts.

Participants must be at least 10 years old and know how to ride a bicycle. No fitness requirement needed. Participants are to arrange their own bicycle hire on Pulau Ubin. They may also bring their own bicycles from the mainland (more about cycling on Ubin).

Date: 14 Jun (Sun)
Time: 7.30-11.30am
Meeting point: Wayang Stage, Ubin Town (turn left at Ubin Jetty, walk about 5 minutes to the Ubin Town centre), map.
Website: https://toddycats.wordpress.com/
No charge, the activity is free!

Registration is required: Registration is closed as the maximum number of people have signed up.

What happened?
Here's a glimpse...

The participants visiting kampung houses on Pulau Ubin.

MOS Desmond Lee joins the tour!

More photos by Joelle Lai on facebook.

And MORE photos on the Pedal Ubin flickr site and their blog post Toddycats on Ubin Day.

Kampong Tour with Ubin NParks volunteers: 13 Jun (Sat) and 14 Jun (Sun)

Take a walk with us to experience Ubin's wonderful natural and cultural heritage. The 2.2km trail takes about 2 hours to complete. The tour will start at the Ubin-HSBC Volunteer Hub and take you through the spice trees around Jelutong campsite, Butterfly Hill, Pekan Quarry, Sensory Trail Ponds, Kampong House, Old Bin Kiang School site, Toa Pek Kong Temple and end at the Wayang Stage.

You will hear about the use of spices in cooking and the interesting history of the different sites. Do you know what the Ubin-HSBC Volunteer Hub was in the 1970s? When was the Toa Pek Kong Temple built? If you would like to know, then this is an excellent introduction to the heritage of the island.

Open to all ages, children under the age of 13 to be under parental/guardian guidance. Maximum 45 participants.

Dates/Times: 
13 Jun (Sat) 4-6pm - Register online here.

14 Jun (Sun)
9.30-11.30am - Register online here.
2.30-4.30pm - Register online here.

Venue: Meet at the HSBC Volunteer Hub, map.
Website: http://www.nparks.gov.sg/
No charge, the activity is free!

Registration is required: See registration links in Dates/Times above.

Siglap Day on Ubin Day: 13 Jun (Sat)

1,000 Siglap residents will be joining Ubin Day to celebrate Siglap Day! "All participants will be invited to a traditional Malay 'wedding' to be held at an old Malay kampong."

Bunga manggar (wedding tree) marks the wedding.
Photo by Asmalina Saleh

More details on AsiaOne 15 May 15 (also on wildsingapore news). Call Siglap CC at 64498040 for more information on the event.

Date: 13 Jun (Sat)
Time: All day.
Contact: Call Siglap CC at 64498040

What happened? ...
Here's a glimpse

From the We Love Siglap facebook page.

from We Love Siglap facebook page.

from We Love Siglap facebook page.

from We Love Siglap facebook page.

from We Love Siglap facebook page.

from We Love Siglap facebook page.

from We Love Siglap facebook page.

from We Love Siglap facebook page.

from We Love Siglap facebook page.

from We Love Siglap facebook page.

Been There! Done That!
Shared by Ting Chung Hua on facebook.

Learn about coastal fish farming at Pulau Ubin: 13 Jun (Sat)

There are 60 coastal fish farms around Pulau Ubin that raise fish for Singaporeans to eat. At this booth by the Eastern fish farmers, find out more about the history of aquaculture in Singapore and the life of a fish farmer. And what they raise at their farms.

Dates: 13 Jun (Sat)
Time: 9am to 5pm
Venue: Assembly Area opposite the HSBC Volunteer Hub, map.
No charge, the activity is free!
No pre-registration required. Just walk-in to the exhibition area.

What happened?
Here's a glimpse ...

Phillip Lim of the Eastern Fish Farmers shared more with Minister Khaw Boon Wan and MOS Desmond Lee about the history and work of the coastal fish farmers based around Pulau Ubin.

Photos thanks to Johnson Ong.

Photography Workshop by the Nature Photographic Society, Singapore: 13 Jun (Sat)

Pulau Ubin is a great source of inspiration for photographers! Join this photo walk and learn basic nature photography skills with the volunteers of the Nature Photographic Society, Singapore. Get tips from these experienced photographers on how to capture creative images of Pulau Ubin and nature!

For avid photographers of all ages, 16 years old and above. Participants to have their own camera - no restriction on type of camera equipment.

Limited to 30 participants. Registration online will open closer to the date.

Also look out for the Society's photos on display at the Assembly Area.

Date: 13 Jun (Sat)
Time: 9am to 11am
Meeting point: Under the Banyan Tree near the Assembly Area opposite the HSBC Volunteer Hub, map.
Cost: No charge, the activity is free!
Website: http://npss.org.sg/main/index.php

Registration is required: Please register online here http://goo.gl/forms/fIhlbbWZBj