SINGAPORE - Guests of the first virtual National Day Istana Open House were treated to little nuggets of history on one of Singapore's oldest heritage sites on Sunday (Aug 2), with a 'speaking' cheese plate as their host.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
SINGAPORE - Guests of the first virtual National Day Istana Open House were treated to little nuggets of history on one of Singapore's oldest heritage sites on Sunday , with a"speaking" cheese plate as their host.
President Halimah Yacob said in her opening comments during the virtual open house, which was hosted on Facebook and Instagram, that despite the coronavirus pandemic, it was important to allow Singaporeans the opportunity to visit the Istana even if they could not physically be on site, with activities for the public to learn more about the Istana grounds and its history.
Meanwhile, the National Museum's Government House Cheese Plate interacted with President Halimah and around 150 beneficiaries of the President's Challenge and The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund, answering questions like who were some of the foreign guests who visited the heritage site when it was the residence of Sir Shenton Thomas, the last governor of the Straits Settlements.
The National Day Parade 2020 organising committee also shared details of this year's National Day celebrations during the open house, which will include a morning parade at the Padang and an evening show held at The Star Performing Arts Centre, and other events held in the heartland during the day.
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