Bukit Brown Cemetery
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Located between Lornie Road and Mount Pleasant Road, Bukit Brown is believed to be the largest Chinese cemetery outside China.
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The 90-year-old cemetery houses about 100,000 graves, many belonging to Singapore's pioneering immigrants and war heroes.
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Interested members of the public gather at “The Ole Rain Tree” before a guided tour of the historical site.
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A volunteer introduces one of the largest single tombs on the grounds of Seh Ong Cemetery – that of Oon Chim Neo, wife of former Municipal Commissioner Ong Boon Tat.
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Mrs Ong’s tomb is also known as Tomb 77, the 77th one to be marked for exhumation.
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The tour guide introduces Hill 2, where many tombs are slated for exhumation.
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These intricate stone carvings, rarely seen these days, are also at risk of demolition.
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The guided heritage tour was attended by the young and old, animals too.
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A curious boy raises questions. Do we spot a young potential guide?
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The fruits of bush-bashing – a tomb with fusion features.
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Large tombs with accompanying stone benches, found in Hill 2.
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A cluster of graves that dates back to the 1770’s.
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A family makes its way to pay respects to a loved one.
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A trail map of the Bukit Brown Cemetery.