The Open House will be held on 20 Sep (Sun) and not 21 Sep (Mon) as earlier advertised on the Istana website.The Istana grounds are open to the public in celebration of Hari Raya Puasa. View the Istana gardens, and for an entrance fee of $2, view the Staterooms in the Istana Building. A variety of performances on the grounds also provide entertainment. You may also have the chance to have your photos taken with the President and First Lady when they come by to greet visitors.
Istana open to public this Sunday
Alicia Wong, Today Online 19 Sep 09;
This Sunday, the Istana grounds will be open to the public from 8.30am to 6pm to celebrate Hari Raya Puasa.
One new highlight will be birds specially brought in from the Jurong Bird Park.
Singaporeans and permanent residents enter for free, while others will have to pay the $1 entry fee. For another $2, all visitors can tour selected function rooms in the Istana building.
Proceeds from the fees and sale of souvenirs will be donated to charity.
Time: 8.30am - 6pm
Venue: Entrance to the grounds is via the main gate at Orchard Road.
Charges: Admission to the Istana grounds is free for Singaporeans and Singapore Permanent Residents. Others, including foreign visitors, are required to pay an entrance fee of $1 per person.
Website: http://www.istana.gov.sg/
