MAY/JUN ANZA TOURS 12
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Tours MayJun22.indd 12
Go cultural and historical with ANZA’s eclectic selection of tours happening around Singapore over the next few months.
Vesak Day
Vesak is considered the most holy day observed traditionally by Buddhists in this part of the world. Informally known as “Buddha’s Birthday”, it encompasses the birth, enlightenment and death of Buddha. On this tour, we’ll visit different temples as they prepare to celebrate the holiest date in the Buddhist calendar. See intricate architectural designs, elaborate Chinese decorations, and wonderful statues of Buddha and Bodhisattvas. We’ll then discover the largest pure white marble statue of the Buddha outside of Myanmar and head to a small and colourful Tibetan temple. Please note, shoulders and knees must be covered and shoes will need to be slipped on and off. DATE: Tuesday 10 May TIME: 9am – 1pm MEET: 8.50am entrance at Newton Food Centre by the carpark COST: Members $80, non-members $90
Peranakan Tile Tour
Join us to hear Victor Lim, Singapore’s leading tile aficionado, share all he knows about the history and creation of Peranakan tiles. His passion for tiles led him to research the making and restoration technology, and he turned his hobby into a thriving business. Victor began collecting rare tiles by painstakingly salvaging them from old shophouses in Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand in the 70s and 80s. Today, he has a collection of over 30,000. After the talk there’ll be time to peruse his shop and enjoy an optional coffee or tea in Chinatown. DATE: Wednesday 18 May TIME: 1pm – 2pm MEET: 1.50pm, Chinatown MRT Exit A COST: Members $15, non-members $20
May/June 2022
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