ANZA Tours

ANZA TOURS NOV/DEC

More tours for 2022

We may have to had to scale down this year, but despite some ‘tiny tours’ there’s been plenty to see, do and discover in Singapore.

Each year, we set out to showcase the diversity of Singapore with the aim of connecting our members to the vibrant community in which we live. Our volunteer committee works tirelessly to create a mixture of tours comprising arts, history, nature, architecture and food. Unfortunately, 2021 was another challenging one for the tours committee due to changing government regulations which resulted in disruptions and cancellations to many of our events.

For this reason, we’re already looking forward to 2022, when tours cancelled in 2021 have been rescheduled and new and exciting concept tours have been developed with our specialist guides Charlotte Chu and Sarah Lev. A few to put in your diary include: ‘Uncovering the Hidden Gems of the West’, ‘Learning the Secrets of Traditional Medicine’ and ‘Discovering Art and Architecture’. We’ll also explore more of Green Singapore and go behind the scenes of the magical Jewel complex.

Join us as we explore, uncover and engage with this beautiful city state in 2022.

Get to know Kampong Glam

Walk with us as we witness public art, colourful street murals and hip shops and art galleries in Kampong Glam, a unique area named after the Gelam tree. Learn about the local Islamic traditions and visit the surrounding shops selling special perfumes and other items needed for the pilgrimage to Mecca (the Haj). Explore the cool boutiques of Haji Lane and see the recently painted large-scale murals on Bali Lane before heading to the Parkview Hotel for a special exhibit located in the private museum. There are many lunch options on Bali Lane or Bugis Junction (at your own expense).

DATE: Tuesday 16 November TIME: 10.00am – 1.00pm MEET: 9.50am, Lavender MRT, exit A COST: Members $45, non-members $55

Learn about Jewish heritage

Let our guide Sarah Lev, an active member of the Jewish community in Singapore, lead us through the Jewish neighbourhood known as “Mahala” on the third day of Hanukkah. Learn about the history of the island’s Jewish community and discover Jewish education establishments and prominent buildings such as the David Elias Building. We’ll visit the Maghain Aboth Synagogue (right) and the adjacent Jacob Ballas Centre where we can shop at the Kosher store, enjoy an Israeli meal, and meet the local Chief Rabbi to hear about happenings in the current community. We’ll also have the unique opportunity to see the Sacred Baghdadi Torah Scrolls placed inside the Holy Arc in the synagogue.

DATE: Wednesday 1 December TIME: 9.30 – 12.30pm MEET: 9.20am Bras Basah MRT, exit E COST: Members $65, non-members $75