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The Bugis Stories from Then to Them

By Isaac Tng
Free cancellation available
The previous price was £38 and current price is £34 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

Go beyond the usual landmarks and discover the hidden stories that shaped Bugis, from colonial Singapore and wartime history to its world-famous nightlife and pioneering transgender community.

Activity location

  • Bugis Street
    • 4 New Bugis St,
    • 188868, Singapore, Singapore

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Midtown Modern
    • 16 Tan Quee Lan Street
    • 188144, Singapore, Singapore

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The Bugis Stories from Then to Them

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 17:30
Price details
£37.69
£33.92 x 1 Adult£33.92
Total
The previous price was £37.69 and current price is £33.92
10% off
Until Thu, 13 Aug

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Local soya bean drink
  • Inclusions
    Snacks

Know before you book

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Bugis Street

  • 30m
Travel back in time to learn about the Bugis people, whose traditional understanding of gender recognised five distinct identities. This sets the stage for understanding why Bugis became such an important place in Singapore's LGBTQ+ history.

Bugis Village

  • 30m
Explore Bugis' transformation into one of colonial Singapore's busiest entertainment and red-light districts. Learn about Japanese migration, sex work, World War II and the social forces that shaped the neighbourhood.

Kuan Yin Thong Hood Cho Temple

  • 15m
Examine how healthcare, religion, law and media have influenced the lives of transgender people and people living with HIV.

Sri Krishnan Temple

  • 15m
Along the way, we'll separate myths from facts and explore changing public attitudes in Singapore.

Selegie

  • 30m
End by exploring the organisations and individuals who continue to support Singapore's transgender community today.

Singapore

  • 30m
Reflect on how far the country has come, the challenges that remain, and where the future may lead.

Location

Activity location

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    Bugis Street
    • 4 New Bugis St,
    • 188868, Singapore, Singapore

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Midtown Modern
    • 16 Tan Quee Lan Street
    • 188144, Singapore, Singapore

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