Enrichment Activities -- April 30 to May 3

Apr 30 -- Thu: Check out this website to plan for this weekend's Nature-related activities! http://wildsingaporehappenings.blogspot.com/search/label/highlights

Look at the left side of the Wild Singapore blog for the "events calendar" and scroll to March for the updates on what's available! Plenty to choose from -- something's definitely for you! :)

May 1 -- Fri:

• Visit the Istana! :) Free entry for Singaporeans & Singapore PRs from 0830 to 1800. Nearest MRT is Dhoby Ghaut, cross over to Plaza Singapura and it's next to it. For more information: http://www.istana.gov.sg/News/Istana+Open+House+on+1+May+2009.htm
• Free Admission to Singapore Art Museum between 6-9pm! (if there's no special exhibition on, call to check first) Check out the link listings on the right side for more information!

May 2 -- Sat:

How about walking along this Civic District Trail to track Singapore's past? Check it out here: http://livelife.ecitizen.gov.sg/crs/category/civic-district-trail/


May 3 -- Sun:
Today's the day you can take a walk down the Singapore River and count the bridges -- how many bridges span the River and what are they called? Which is your favourite? Take photos and tell me why...
To plan your walk, check here: http://livelife.ecitizen.gov.sg/crs/category/singapore-river-trail/


Or

The Places of Worship Trail -- go on an outing with friends of different faiths and visit the various places of worship in the city area! :) Get your friends to explain to you about the architecture and significance of the buildings and the artefacts within them... Discover more about how multi-religious Singapore is!

Remember to be respectful when you visit places of worship:

• Dress appropriately -- cover exposed shoulders and no short shorts
• Speak softly -- no shouting or laughing
• Handphones on silent mode
• Don't touch anything, unless given permission to do so

Bugis Junction Area -- Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/travel_id_4844/travel_site_13036/

Bugis Junction Area -- Sultan Mosque http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/travel_id_23147/travel_site_1/

City Hall Area -- Cathedral of the Good Shepherd http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/travel_id_1264/travel_site_13572/

Chinatown Area -- Sri Mariamman Temple http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/travel_id_8496/travel_site_1786/

Or

Wonder what firemen do? Visit the Hill Street Fire Station to discover for yourself! There's also a cool Heritage Gallery. Here's the information: http://www.scdf.gov.sg/General/About_Us/CD_Heritage_Gallery/tour_details.html
If you're going, especially if you're a big group of more than 10, it would be good to call them at 6332 3000 to let them know you're dropping by! :)





Visit the Esplanade's open art galleries -- the various areas where art is showcased:
Venue: Esplanade -- Jendela Visual Arts Space, Theatre Street Cones, Community Wall, Tunnel & Concourse
Taken from: http://www.esplanade.com/whats_on/index.jsp


Or

How about going for a "high" walk on The Southern Ridges? Find out more here: http://www.nparks.gov.sg/cms/index.php?option=com_visitorsguide&task=attractions&id=62&Itemid=73 -- take a photo to capture your trip there, or sketch a picture of the beatiful view, or write a poem...