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Tuesday 27 August 2013
趴趴走 - 新加坡总统府开放日 Papago - The Istana Singapore Open House
18 August 2013 (Sunday) Singapore
The Istana (Palace) Singapore was open today. We were planning to pay a visit cause it is opened to the public on a few major public holidays each year.
We reached The Palace in the afternoon 4 pm. Before we entry, we have to queue up and do the custom check. It's so happening here and free admission for Singapore Citizens and PRs, S$1 entrance fee for all other foreigners. |
| queuing up to entry the palace |
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| Wow - The big Green Field. It's so beautiful. |
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| The Map of the Istana - Area accessible to the Public Shaded Yellow |
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| The Beautiful Lake |
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| Panaroma whole scenary |
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| The Han Sai Por (b. 19 July 1943) is one of Singapore's most well-known sculptors, who transforms granite blocks into organic forms drawn from nature. |
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| The Main Door |
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| The Door |
You can entry the palace but is not allowed to take photo inside. Entry fees to inside The Palace S$2 and you will get 2 brochure regarding this Palace. 
About 'The Istana' ('Palace' in Malays)The Palace is the official residence of the President of the Republic of Singapore. Located atop a bill on over 100 acres of prime land along bustling Orchard Road. The sprawling parkland within which the Istana is sited is lush with magnificent trees and colorful shrubs. A nine-hole gold course, theme gardens and several smaller bungalows are also co-located within the domain.
Brieft HistoryThe Istana Building was built by the British Colonial Goverment to house its Governors. Completed in 1869, it was then known as Goverment House. Government House was designed by the Colonial Engineer, Major John E.A, McNair in March 1867. Construction began later that year on land that had previously been a nutmeg plantation. It was completed just in time for the visit by the Duke of Edinburgh, the second son of Queen Victoria of Britain.
The Istana is similar in architecture to many 18th Century neo-Palladian style buildings designed by British military engineers in India. It has a tropical layout, like a Malay House, surrounded by statuesque columns, deep verandahs, louvred windows and panelled doors, to promote cross ventilation, and an airy and cool interior. The central 3-storey 28m high tower block dominates the building. The 2-storey side wings are ornamented with lonic colonnades at the second storey and Doric colonnades at the first storey.
In 1959, the building was handed over to the Singapore Government, when Singapore gained self-government. It was renamed Istana. The building was extensively renovated between 1996 and 1998 to add more space and modern day convenience. The building today has six function rooms used for ceremonial and entertainment purposes. The offices of the President and his staff are also located within the building.
Tour of the Ground FloorTo the left of the entrance foyer is the Reception Hall. It is here that foreign heads of missions and Singaporean dignitaries are introduced to visiting Heads of State and Government. As its name implies, tea receptions are also held here after ceremonies in the State Room. The State Room is the room to the right of the main entrance. In the past, it was called the Victoria Room by virtue of a large statue of Queen Victoria, which used to stand at the end of the room. The statue is now restored and stands under a gazebo in the garden. This room is used mainly for ceremonial purposes such as swearing-in, investitures and presentation of credentials by heads of foreign missions. The mini-stage at the end of the room is where official presentations are made.
Beyond the entry foyer, behind the grand staircase, is the formal entrance to the Banquet Hall. This is a new space carved out of what were formerly kitchens and workshops. An alcover at the end of the Hall features a trompe I'oeil of a scenic landscape behind an arched opening. State dinners in honour of visiting Heads of State and Government are often held here.
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| I'm not dare to stand so near with him cause I'm scared him. |
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