The Hari Raya Puasa – Labour Day Istana Open House 2023 will be held on Monday, 1 May 2023, from 8.30 am to 6 pm.
The Hari Raya Puasa – Labour Day Istana Open House 2023 is open to all visitors. Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents get to enter for free.
All other visitors (four years old and above) are required to pay an entrance fee of $2 per person.
Only cashless payments via SGQR will be accepted. Participating payment merchants include Bank of China, Citibank, DBS, HSBC, ICBC, Maybank, OCBC, PayNow, Standard Chartered, and UOB.
What to Expect at the Hari Raya Puasa – Labour Day Istana Open House 2023
Those who are paying a visit to the Hari Raya Puasa – Labour Day Istana Open House 2023 can look forward to viewing the enhanced Swan Pond, which was launched by President Halimah in early April.
The enhanced Swan Pond also includes a new viewing deck and garden stream, with a curated selection of flowering and fragrant shrubs.
There will also be food and beverage stalls, food trucks, as well as merchandise booths with limited-edition Istana souvenirs and President’s Challenge souvenirs.
The souvenirs include caps, mugs, bookmarks, postcards, notebooks, umbrellas, luggage tags, keychains and magnets
All fees collected and proceeds from the merchandise booths will go towards charities supported by the President’s Challenge.
Performances at the Hari Raya Puasa – Labour Day Istana Open House 2023
Visitors to the Hari Raya Puasa – Labour Day Istana Open House 2023 will also be able to enjoy a series of live performances throughout the day. They can also participate in the various activity booths around the Istana grounds and guided tours that will be conducted during the open house.
Here’s a list of activities taking place during the Hari Raya Puasa – Labour Day Istana Open House 2023.
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Time |
Activity |
Venue |
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Performances |
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10.15am – 10.45am |
Dance Performance by Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts School of Young Talents |
Ceremonial Plaza |
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10.45am – 10.50am |
Malay Dance by Wellington Primary School |
Ceremonial Plaza |
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10.50am – 11.30am |
Dikir Barat Performance by Temasek Polytechnic Dikir Barat |
Ceremonial Plaza |
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10.00am – 11.15am |
Band Performance by Tanjong Katong Girls’ School Band |
Main Tent |
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2.30pm – 3.30pm |
Band Performance by Pasir Ris Secondary School Band |
Main Tent |
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2.30pm – 3.00pm |
Musical Performance by Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts School of Young Talents |
Reception Room |
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3.00pm – 3.30pm |
Musical Performance by Marymount Convent School Percussion Ensemble |
Ceremonial Plaza |
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3.30pm – 4.00pm |
Chinese Dance by Evergreen Secondary School |
Ceremonial Plaza |
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Activity Booths |
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8.30am – 5.30pm |
Sharity Booth |
Main Tent |
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Balloon Sculpting by SingTel Recreation Club |
Main Tent |
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Chinese Calligraphy Booth by Cairnhill Community Club |
Main Tent |
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Candle-making Workshop and Merchandise by Anaya Soul Retreat |
Main Tent |
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Henna Painting Booth by Cognizant |
Main Tent |
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8.30am – 6.00pm |
Design and Decorate Chingay Rabbits; Sale of Decorated Chingay Rabbits |
Main Tent |
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Guided Tours |
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9.30am – 5.00pm |
Istana Main Building Guided Tour by National Heritage Board |
Ticketing Booth at Ceremonial Plaza |
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10.00am – 4.00pm |
Nature Guided Tour by NParks |
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Snacks and Merchandise |
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8.30am – 6.00pm |
Food Trucks |
Near Main Tent |
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Food Stalls |
Rain Tent |
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Drinks Booths |
Rain Tent |
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President’s Challenge Merchandise Booth |
Main Tent |
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Get more details about the Istana Open House on 1 May 2023.
While visit the Istana Open House, you may also wish to check out the Istana Park, opposite the main gates.
