Queen Street

Church of St. Peter and Paul

One of the oldest Catholic Church in Singapore which catered to a predominantly Chinese congregation, it was built more than a century ago and located at 225A Queen Street.  The church underwent a series of expansion and renovation in the late 19th century and as of today as I wrote it still under renovation today the church is under the care of the Frides of the Discalced Carmelites

 

Grace (S.C.C) Church

The church was founded by Rev. Ho Yew Kin in 1950 due to the influx of immigrants from Hongkong and Guangdong Province of China and known as Grace Oversea Chinese Christian Church and had its premises at Chinese YMCA at Selegie Road. The language used in their services is Cantonese. In 1970 the church started fundraising to purchase a plot of land at 14 Queen Street where now the church stands they now had services in English and Madrian to serve the descendants of the older immigrants from Hongkong and China.

Jacob Ballas Centre & Maghain Aboth

Still stuck in Waterloo Street there are two building represent our Jewish Community in Singapore are the Jacob Ballas Centre and the Orthodox Synagogue sitting side by side with the Jewish Maghain Aboth. The centre offer function room, office and accommodation for the rabbi a kosher slaughter room for fresh chicken and a restaurant also a kosher shop

Does anyone still remember going to Bras Basah Road to look for your second-hand book and other titles and sometimes also visit the food stalls along Waterloo Street just for Indian Rojak and Teh Tarik, sadly it makes way, for now, SMU Campus and Plaza by the Park which used to be a commercial building for shops and offices, now had renamed to Manulife Centre, before we had Kopi Tiam but now the Food Republic. It is a good location now because it is accessible by 3 MRT Lines serving the vicinity (North-East Line, Circle Line and Downtown Line).

Singapore China Cultural Centre

Singapore China Cultural Centre was built to foster cultural exchange between our two nations, construction begins in 2013 on the premises of the former People's Association Clubhouse along 217 Queen Street. The complex consist of a variety of units consisting of exhibitions hall, theatres, libraries and classrooms, it is a platform for diverse cultural activities and offers courses in Chinese dance and Martial arts. The aims of the centre are to introduce the various culture and art practice by the Chinese to Singapore and also to enhance the understanding and promoting friendship between the two people. 

The centre was officially declared open by then ESM Goh Chok Tong and Chinese President Mr Xi Jinping from the People's Republic of China in 2015. The cultural activities include lectures, training program, performances, exhibitions and consulting session.

Oxford Hotel & Hotel Royal @Queens are two landmark hotels standing at Queen Street beside and opposite of the Singapore China Cultural Centre nothing was said about the two hotels.

                                                               

    

Heritage Building

The Old Parliament House is the oldest government building and perhaps the oldest surviving one in Singapore and was built-in 1827. In 1999 the flag of Singapore was lowered for the last time at the Old Parliament House before the ceremonial walk over was conducted from the old building to the new one led by the Speaker of Parliament, Prime Minister and the entourage of Member of Parliament.

The Arts House was open in 2004 at the Old Parliament House and was restored and the interior was preserved and the Chambers were converted into a function room where music performance could be held together with Arts Exhibitions and other functions and also regularly held at the gallery which had Tuscan Style Column and Cornices. 

222 + 51 Heritage Space

This remarkable colonial building was once the home of the prestigious Catholic High School an all-boys educational establishment and holds many fond memories for his alumni including our very own Prime Minister (Mr Lee Hsien Loong) It is a symbol of Singapore diverse culture fusing with a rich history with new lease of life through contemporary culture it is located at 222 Queen Street.

Over at 51 Waterloo Street along its corridor are a series of heritage murals designed by Mr Yip Yew Chong and Mr Yuen Kum Cheong, these murals capturing scenes from the past bring them back to life in vibrant colour which our younger generation had not seen or experienced before. 

NAC- Arts Housing Scheme Waterloo Arts Belt

54, Waterloo Street once held by The Theatre Practice Singapore longest-standing professional bilingual theatre founded by the late Kuo Poa Kun and Goh Lay Kuan 53 years after the founding, the Theatre Practice continues to shape  Singapore Cultural and Artistic landscape guided by the core principle it had presented over 330 productions from classical to musical and experimental works. As a pioneer in arts education, it had inspired a generation of students to think creatively and critically informed by a rich heritage and motivated by a desire to contribute positively to life, it is an art place for all.

Centre 42 is based in 42, Waterloo Street which is a text-based work, dedicated to the documenting, promoting and creating of writing for Singapore Theatre. It aims to be a focal point for incubation of new works nurturing of playwriting talents, the centre will serve theatre practitioners and the greater arts community who are interested in text-based creations for the stage. In addition, it will reach out to the public through activities to raise awareness and appreciation for the history and the development of Singapore Theatre Works.

NAC- Arts Housing Scheme

The Selegie Arts Centre is home to The Photographic Society of Singapore it was established in 1950 throughout the years, the Society had produced many outstanding international renowned photographers.

The second floor comprises a members' area Digital Resource Centre, a classroom and a darkroom.

This 2 storey building is home to the Dance Ensemble Singapore, a semi-professional Chinese Dance group it is used for a dance workshop, dance rehearsals, dance classes and small scale dance performances.