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The Black and White Curse of Malaya
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The Black and White Curse of Malaya

3 hours
Singapore
€49.25/person
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Prices for Sat 14 Nov

No cancellations, or refunds can be made
  • English-speaking guide
  • Audio guide system - Head-sets will be provided
  • Feel free to bring your personal earphones
  • Themed snacks and drinks

Not included: Other personal expenses

Meeting point: Arrive at the meet-up location 10 minutes before the scheduled activity time Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded Guide will be wearing a T-Shirt with 8th Wave Logo and will be holding a pickup signboard Fort Canning MRT, Exit B Time: 15:30 Address: 170 River Valley Rd, Singapore 179038 Please refer to the map for assistance How to get there: Take MRT Downtown Line to Fort Canning Station, exit to Exit B

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Overview

The Black and White, rubber & opium, seen through warehouses & trade routes, and did Rubber really influence the invasion of Malaya in WW2? Were the first seeds planted on Fort Canning really the seeds to something much darker? Explore and trace the surprising cause and effect of some of the biggest trade successes in the history of Malaya; Who were the merchant princes? Was it really all that it seems? Understand the dark heritage of Rubber and Opium in a Singapore context, the surprising role of rubber in the Japanese invasion and how the tentacles of these important trade goods have reached out to affect us until today Explore the back alleys and upper river quays where the warehouses for rubber and opium were located, and hear some hair-raising stories of both then and now! Hear the stories of the Temple of the River, find out about the hidden house of an Opium merchant, find out the location of the last Opium Den of Singapore and see a real opium pipe Find out about and visit one of the last remaining housing divides, separated by a river and within sight of each other, and have a snack in their food-court Enjoy a discussion over a refreshing drink and snack in an inspiring Cafe, which organizes an outreach out to the underpriviledged in the neighbourhood

Highlights

The Black and White, rubber & opium, seen through warehouses & trade routes, and did Rubber really influence the invasion of Malaya in WW2?
Were the first seeds planted on Fort Canning really the seeds to something much darker?
Explore and trace the surprising cause and effect of some of the biggest trade successes in the history of Malaya; Who were the merchant princes? Was it really all that it seems?
Understand the dark heritage of Rubber and Opium in a Singapore context, the surprising role of rubber in the Japanese invasion and how the tentacles of these important trade goods have reached out to affect us until today
Explore the back alleys and upper river quays where the warehouses for rubber and opium were located, and hear some hair-raising stories of both then and now!
Hear the stories of the Temple of the River, find out about the hidden house of an Opium merchant, find out the location of the last Opium Den of Singapore and see a real opium pipe
Find out about and visit one of the last remaining housing divides, separated by a river and within sight of each other, and have a snack in their food-court
Enjoy a discussion over a refreshing drink and snack in an inspiring Cafe, which organizes an outreach out to the underpriviledged in the neighbourhood

What's included

English-speaking guide
Audio guide system - Head-sets will be provided
Feel free to bring your personal earphones
Themed snacks and drinks

What's not included

Other personal expenses

Meeting point

Arrive at the meet-up location 10 minutes before the scheduled activity time Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded Guide will be wearing a T-Shirt with 8th Wave Logo and will be holding a pickup signboard Fort Canning MRT, Exit B Time: 15:30 Address: 170 River Valley Rd, Singapore 179038 Please refer to the map for assistance How to get there: Take MRT Downtown Line to Fort Canning Station, exit to Exit B

Fort Canning MRT, Exit B

Cancellation policy

  • No cancellation.

Additional info

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Tour Schedule This tour is available on Saturday Itinerary Start: Fort Canning MRT, Exit B Finish: The Book Cafe, 20 Martin Rd Time: 15:30-18:30 Total: 3 hour(s) and 0 minute(s) From Fort Canning MRT, walking up River Valley Rd, via Mohamed Sultan Road Visit Hong San See Temple, walk through back alleys and see old Godowns and heritage houses Walk along Singapore River by Robertson Quay, crossing over to Jalan Kukoh for a visit to the estate and a snack Pass by the last opium den in Singapore on the way to The Book Cafe Itinerary Reminder The schedule is subject to change depending on traffic and weather conditions on your activity date Tour Schedule This tour is available on Saturday Itinerary Start: Fort Canning MRT, Exit B Finish: The Book Cafe, 20 Martin Rd Time: 15:30-18:30 Total: 3 hour(s) and 0 minute(s) From Fort Canning MRT, walking up River Valley Rd, via Mohamed Sultan Road Visit Hong San See Temple, walk through back alleys and see old Godowns and heritage houses Walk along Singapore River by Robertson Quay, crossing over to Jalan Kukoh for a visit to the estate and a snack Pass by the last opium den in Singapore on the way to The Book Cafe Itinerary Reminder The schedule is subject to change depending on traffic and weather conditions on your activity date
Children aged 0-4 can join this activity free of charge. However, please note that they will not be receiving any F&B Group size: 5-20 participant(s)
What to bring Mask Mobile phone SafeEntry App or TraceTogether App or Token Bottle of Water Umbrella What to wear Comfortable Footwear Accessibility This activity is not stroller and wheelchair-accessible
The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)

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