
Summary:
- The National Heritage Board has relaunched its oldest trail, the Civic District Heritage Trail , highlighting lesser-known stories of residents who once lived, worked, and played in the area.
- Former residents like the Lalwani and Ang families, as well as Teo Peng Hoe, share vivid anecdotes and personal tales that bring the district’s past as a leisure, retail, and cultural hub to life.
- Visitors can explore free self-guided trails (there are three themes to choose from) or join guided tours soon, with resources available online including a 72-page companion booklet.
Shalini Lalwani, a descendant of the Sindhi clan, recalls spending almost her entire childhood in the district.
One of her favourite memories as a child was organising an annual “Sports Day” for her siblings and neighbours, constructing makeshift hurdles out of Magnolia milk cartons.
Third version of Civic District Heritage Trail
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Three thematic routes available
"We hope that this will spark renewed interest in the central role that the Civic District played in Singapore's history, especially amongst the young who might only know the areas for what it is today."