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Local Tour: Joo Chiat & Peranakans
| Date |
Thursday, March 11
|
| Time |
9.00am to 12.00pm (approximately) |
| Venue |
Joo Chiat Complex (2 Joo Chiat Road) taxi stand |
| Cost |
$75.00 Member $90.00 Guest
|
Nothing beats getting up close and personal with the sights and
flavours of Joo Chiat, one of Singapore’s most eclectic and interesting
neighbourhoods. Come along to discover the many treasures that capture the
colourful and magical charm of the area.
The Peranakans are undoubtedly one of Southeast Asia’s most
colourful and distinctive communities. In Singapore, the Peranakan culture is a
mix of rich traditions resulting from the marriage of early Chinese traders and
indigenous women from Malay Archipelago. Their love of colour, patterns, and
sheer drama is evident in their material culture, like colourful beading and
clothing styles, and in their unique belief systems.
Set on former coconut plantations where atap-roofed kampongs
once thrived nearby seaside bungalows and mansions for the wealthy, Joo Chiat
is an exciting mélange of culture, flavours, and architecture. Come along and
explore the Peranakan legacy and meet some of the local characters. Learn about
the lovely pre-war architecture demonstrated in row upon row of colourful
two-storey shop and terrace houses adorned with ornate façades, intricate
motifs, and ceramic tile. The tour ends at a different spot so best take public
transport to the meeting site.
Dress code: please dress
comfortably. Wear appropriate walking shoes.
Bring umbrella, money, camera, water.
There will be a refreshment stop
This tour is non-refundable.
For more information,
please email localtours@awasingapore.org
Event is Full
Registration Closing Date:
Wednesday, March 10, 2021 00:00
(registration closes at midnight the day before this date)
EVENT PAYMENT (for online registration events):
You can pay using a PayPal account, or a debit/credit card. To pay with a debit/credit card, when you get to the PayPal screen, please click 'check out as guest'.
AWA REGISTRATION POLICIES:
• Bookings open on the first working day of the month.
• You must register in advance to attend an event.
• If an event is full, please join the waitlist, if one has been created.
• The event ends at approximately the listed time.
• Only adults over 18 years may attend AWA tours unless otherwise designated.
• Family members and out of town guests pay AWA member price, other Singapore residents pay the guest price.
AWA CANCELLATION POLICIES:
• If the event is marked non-refundable, then no refund can be given. You can offer your space to other members via the AWA Facebook Member Community and notify the office of any change.
• All other AWA event fees include a $5 non-refundable cancellation fee. This cannot be returned under any circumstances.
• If an event is not marked as non-refundable, you may cancel your attendance by emailing the event coordinator AND office@awasingapore.org up to 4 working days prior to the event.
• If you paid online, we will refund you via Paypal within 30 days. If you paid by any other method you will be asked for your preferred refund method, cash or check.
• You may transfer your attendance to another AWA member or to another identical event (e.g. Mahjong game to Mahjong game) no less than 4 working days prior to the event, by emailing office@awasingapore.org with the new attendee’s name.
• Cancellations received within 4 working days of the event will not be refunded.