Istana opens to public during Lunar New Year on Feb 8
Channel NewsAsia 5 Feb 08;
SINGAPORE: The Istana will be opened to the public on Friday, 8 February, for the Lunar New Year celebrations.
Opening hours are from 8.30am to 6.00pm.
Bands from Loyang Secondary, Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) and St Patrick's School will be performing at the Open House.
There will also be a lion dance performance by Nam Sieng Dragon & Lion Dance Troupe.
Admission is free for Singaporeans and Permanent Residents, but other visitors will need to pay a S$1 entrance fee at the main gate on Orchard Road.
The public can also tour some of the Istana's function rooms and view a display of selected gifts presented to the president and the prime minister by foreign dignitaries.
Tickets for this tour cost S$2 each.
Istana souvenirs will also be sold during the Open House. Proceeds from the sales and entrance fees will be donated to the Community Chest.- CNA/so
