Our guide from @sentosa_island , Saifullah Kamaludin, was fantastic. Interesting and knowledgeable, with a passion for his job as co-lead of the Culture and Heritage initiatives under the Sustainable Sentosa programme. We literally Lara Craft Tomb Raider through the wilderness of Sentosa's forests this morning to find the remains of World War II. And yes, the area is out of bounds, only opened during this organised visits cos its a safety hazard without proper guides, the safety ropes, and paramedics and ambulance on standby. Wear proper hiking boots, lots of mozzie repellant and be prepared to climb and feel like you're "jungle-ing" your way through roots, leaves, branches and more. Thank you @nhb_sg! The Fall of Singapore, also known as the Battle of Singapore, took place in the South–East Asian theatre of the Pacific War. The Japanese Empire captured the British stronghold of Singapore, with fighting lasting from 8 to 15 February 1942. To mark the 81st anniversary of the Fall of Singapore, the National Heritage Board (NHB) returns with its annual Battle for Singapore initiative with a series of special guided tours, talks, exhibitions and film screenings documenting the event. For more details, visit https://go.gov.sg/bsg2023 Registration opens on 8 February 2023, 10am at https://bsg2023.peatix.com. From 10 February to 5 March 2023, Battle for Singapore 2023 will take participants on a journey to trace the roots of Singapore’s wartime past, and uncover the hidden stories about various World War II (WWII) sites. This year, participants will get a chance to explore the grounds of Fort Connaught through a special access tour, which is the first-ever public tour since the fort’s construction in 1878. Built for the defence of Keppel Harbour, a crucial ship-building and repair facility in Singapore, Fort Connaught was armed with 9.2-inch guns – these were the largest on Sentosa, and were used to engage invading Japanese troops during the Battle for Singapore. The tour will give participants a glimpse into the abandoned Fort’s history, construction and its role in Singapore’s defence during the Japanese invasion of WWII. (at Sentosa) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoXfYSQyf1r/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
