Watching local Singapore television dramas and shows when you were growing up, were you ever curious on Caldecott Hill, where the Caldecott Broadcast Centre was located, how does the location looks like and what goes on behind the scenes? I had never visited Caldecott Hill before and I was curious to know and see for myself how it looks like, if the opportunity arises. With Singapore Heritage Festival 2017, we are able to do so, a visit to Caldecott Hill, specially opened to the public during the Singapore Heritage Festival 2017!
Starting from 28th April to 14th May 2017, you now have an opportunity to visit Caldecott Hill and say hello to Caldecott Broadcast Centre (Dates for visiting Caldecott Broadcast Centre – 28th, 29th & 30th April and 5th, 6th & 7th May) because Singapore Heritage Festival 2017 says Hello! A new programming is in place for Singapore Heritage Festival 2017, they are “taking over” some iconic and distinctive locations in Singapore with a rich history and heritage yet many Singaporeans were not able to access and visit such valuable and interesting unexplored spaces, also other lesser known or forgotten places in Singapore.
With over 110 programmes and close to 80 partners, Singapore Heritage Festival 2017 is looking to be very interesting, exploring many different parts of Singapore uncover unknown facts and stories of Singapore, learning more about our history, heritage and culture, There is something for everybody, great and ideal for the young children and adults, a time for family bonding, exploration and adventure in Singapore.
Let me give a sneak preview of the programmes and happenings taking place at Caldecott Hill during Singapore Heritage Festival 2017 –
TV 50 Exhibition/Warehouse
Aksi Mat Yoyo to The Awakening and back again
Do you remember watching Aksi Mat Yoyo? Do you remember watching The Awakening? Watch them and relive your memories of local television on the cathode ray TV sets!
Dates: 28th April, 5th May & 6th May
Time: 6pm – 10om
Dates: 29th & 30th April
Time: 4pm – 10pm
Dates: 1st & 7th May
Time: 10am – 2pm
Take a trip down memory lane for some nostalgia at TV50 Exhibition! This exhibition is perfect for the adults to share with the young children today, their TV watching days when they were young. Spot the iconic TV shows, the furniture and the old box type TV!
Continue walking and check out the props used in the local dramas, do they look familiar to you?
Fat Kids Are Harder to Kidnap at the Main Stage
I remembered watching them perform during one of the Singapore Night Festival, they are quirky, funny and entertaining, taking on topics on current affairs. They will do 20 plays in 30 minutes and the audience can get to decide the order of the plays. Don’t miss it when you are there!
Dates: 28th, 29th & 30th April
Time: 7.30pm – 8pm & 9pm – 9.30pm
Island Stories – Untold Stories of Sisters Islands and Kusu Island
A live radio play, discover the untold stories of Sisters Islands and Kusu Island. Gather around the table and sit down on the bench, like the good old story telling days. Watch and listen, discover how sound effects are made live on stage.
Dates: 28th April, 5th & 6th May
Time: 6.15pm – 6.45pm
Dates: 29th & 30th April
Time: 4.15pm – 4.45pm & 5.15pm – 5.45pm
Dates: 1st & 7th May
Time: 11.15am – 11.45am
Studio 6 at the Caldecott Broadcast Centre Film Studio
A set of various dynamic and lively performances, based on iconic characters, stories, variety shows, children shows and local drama series. Studio 6 is presented by contemporary theatre company Sweet Tooth by Cake. Once you watch them perform, it’s like going back in time, back to the days of the variety shows, children shows and local drama series (especially for the older adults who grew up watching them). Amazing, exciting, funny, heartwarming and nostalgic. Don’t miss it when you are there!
Dates: 28th April & 5th May
Time: 7pm – 7.30pm & 8.30pm – 9pm
Dates: 29th & 30th April
Time: 5pm – 5.30pm & 7pm – 7.30pm & 9pm – 9.30pm
Dates: 6th May
Time: 7pm – 7.30pm & 9pm – 9.30pm
Dates: 1st & 7th May
Time: 11am – 11.30am & 12.30pm – 1pm
Lip Sync Your Heart Out
Closet singers, this is the time, to come out and “sing” your heart out to theme songs from your favourite and well-loved local drama series. You can receive a video as a keepsake of your talent time at Singapore Heritage Festival 2017! Welcome to your own Talent Time!
Reruns Cinema
Catch up with your favourite local drama serials, a venue for watching shows and game shows, a communal outdoor area to watch tv and interact with fellow visitors.
Dates: 28-30 April & 5-6 May
Time: 6pm – 10pm
Food, Drinks and Fun at the Festival Village
Don’t worry about going hungry at Caldecott Hill, there are food and drinks at the Festival Village. Remember to check out the fun retro themes at the Festival Village too!
Flea Market
The Retro Factory is participating at Singapore Heritage Festival 2017, curating the Vintage Flea Market segment at Caldecott Hill. I visited their vintage flea markets at Katong Square previously a few times and I am always amazed by their vintage stuff on display at the flea market. For retro, heritage and history fans, you have to visit the flea market and check them out! You might find some treasures/retro stuff that you really like!
Key Information and details for Singapore Heritage Festival 2017 @ Caldecott Broadcast Centre
If you are planning to visit Caldecott Broadcast Centre, parking space is very limited and visitors are strongly encouraged to take the free shuttle bus service.
More information below –
| Route 1 – Caldecott MRT Station Exit B
Toa Payoh Rise |
Route 2 – Bishan MRT Station Exit A
Junction 8 Linkway |
Route 3 – MacRitchie Reservoir Park
Reservoir Road |
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| 28th April, 5th May, 6th May 2017 | First Bus departs 5.30pm
Last Bus departs 9.30pm Frequency: Every 15mins |
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| 29th April, 30th April 2017 | First Bus departs: 3.30pm
Last Bus departs: 9.30pm Frequency: Every 15mins |
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| 1st May, 7th May 2017 | First Bus departs: 9.30am
Last Bus departs: 1.30pm Frequency: Every 15mins |
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Singapore Heritage Festival 2017 is not only at Caldecott Hill, they are also saying Hello to everybody at locations around the island! The key venues are Singapore River, Bukit Pasoh and Little India!
More information on the various exhibitions, films & talks, open houses, tours and workshops can be found on the Singapore Heritage Festival website! Do visit the website and check out all the programmes, find the ones that you like, help to spread the word, pass it on to your family, relatives and friends!
I am definitely returning back to Caldecott Hill to say Hello again! Keep a lookout for my coverage and updates during Singapore Heritage Festival 2017! I am also planning to cover Bukit Pasoh and Singapore River, two other venues during the three weeks of Singapore Heritage Festival 2017!
I would like to thank National Heritage Board for the invitation to the media preview of Singapore Heritage Festival 2017 at Caldecott Hill.