15 singapura cat sculptures were placed along the singapore river and three of them still stand at the edge of cavenagh bridge today. The singapura cat is an established breed that was adopted in 1990 as a tourism mascot of the singapore tourist promotion board today s singapore tourism board. Take a picture with them and be transported into the past.
Get a glimpse of life by the river in olden day singapore children exuberantly jumping into the river merchants engaged in trade or singapura cats. When strolling along the banks of the singapore river you ll find these sculptures near cavenagh bridge extending towards boat quay. See sculptures that portray the progress and.
Get a chance to appreciate works of art from artists ranging from home grown talents to world famous luminaries. Be introduced to the history and heritage of the singapore river through important sculptures. Sculpted by dreams and aspirations recommended for primary 4 6.
While you stroll around marina bay it is not hard to find many tall buildings and scenic views over the city if you pay more attention you will find that there are several stunning sculptures. Singapore public sculpture walking guide is a collection of visual art that is displayed around marina bay public areas no admission fee is required. Singapore public sculpture a walking guide.
Except as of august 2015 the white statue. A good place to start is the statue of raffles located at the spot where he is believed to have stepped on to singapore s shores. Along the singapore river sculptures stand in homage to the pioneers who once lived and worked along the river when it was the major artery of singapore s commerce.
I know i should start with sir stamford raffles at victoria theatre and then not cross to the fullerton side but just walk down the side of victoria theatre where i think the boys jumping into the river would be. So i am a little lost. I have an assignment on sculptures along the singapore river and i have lived 22 years abroad.
On the bridge s left side you ll see the first generation a frozen motion sculpture of five boys diving off to go for a swim in the river.
Sculptures along singapore river. Visitors to the singapore river area may have noticed that two iconic bronze sculptures along the river have gone missing for some time. The sculptures named a great emporium and from chettiars. Walking along the singapore river you will find amazing pieces of life like sculptures of humans frolicking around the walled bank. Called first generation it was created by chong fah cheong in an attempt to reminisce the good ol days.
Cheong wanted the river area to be remembered as a lively place where children once used to play. There are a number of sculptures along the singapore river. Many of these depict the life of people living and working along the river during the early days of singapore. First generation made by chong fah cheong.
Fishing at singapore river made by chern lian shan. The river merchants made by aw tee hong. The historical cavenagh bridge is a great spot to start your walking tour of the people of the river statue sites and experience a slice of early singapore from perspectives of the people who might have lived played and worked along the river.
The historical cavenagh bridge is a great spot to start your walking tour of the people of the river statue sites and experience a slice of early singapore from perspectives of the people who might have lived played and worked along the river. The river merchants made by aw tee hong. Fishing at singapore river made by chern lian shan.
First generation made by chong fah cheong. Many of these depict the life of people living and working along the river during the early days of singapore. There are a number of sculptures along the singapore river.
Cheong wanted the river area to be remembered as a lively place where children once used to play. Called first generation it was created by chong fah cheong in an attempt to reminisce the good ol days. Walking along the singapore river you will find amazing pieces of life like sculptures of humans frolicking around the walled bank.
The sculptures named a great emporium and from chettiars. Visitors to the singapore river area may have noticed that two iconic bronze sculptures along the river have gone missing for some time.
