Padang
Padang
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Today, the Padang is a vantage point to admire historic buildings and the grand, colonial architecture of Singapore, and also hosts recreational sports such as football, hockey, cricket and rugby, line dancing and more.
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Neighbourhood: Marina Bay
More of a mini city than a neighbourhood in the traditional sense, the iconic Marina Bay aims to dazzle and entertain visitors of all kinds. This is the Singapore found in glossy brochures, featuring a world-class hotel, casino, shops, restaurants, bars, and other attractions all geared towards pure entertainment. The SkyPark at Marina Bay Sands provides a stunning view of the city, a must-see photo opportunity for visitors and locals alike. The ArtScience Museum always has a top-quality exhibition, and Gardens by the Bay is a fascinating manifestation of the government’s vision of Singapore as a “city in a garden”. Enticing Marina Bay is well worth a visit.
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- Raffles Place • 10 min walk
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Grover R
Pensacola, FL22,266 contributions
Feb 2020
In the middle of one of the most urbanized islands in the world, there is a wide open green space, but its not a garden or park, simply a green grassy area that has serve Singapore for 200 years. This odd space is part history, gathering place and sport. It is the site of the creation of Singapore where the charter between the British and the Malayan prince was signed. It was once the place where the Singapore River reached the ocean. Today it acts as a public Mall in front of the colonial buildings where sport, cricket and soccer is played. We saw cricket matches playing there on both weekend days we were in Singapore.
You can't miss this green oasis in a sea of buildings. We found ourselves around it so many times while visited around the island. Not something you build you trip around but something you will definitely see.
You can't miss this green oasis in a sea of buildings. We found ourselves around it so many times while visited around the island. Not something you build you trip around but something you will definitely see.
Written 11 October 2020
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SOH KIEN PENG
Singapore, Singapore9,580 contributions
Jul 2019 • Solo
It is at the City Hall where the Padang is located that Singapore declared her independence in 1965. From 1966 to 1974, this was the venue where the National Day Parade was held annually. Thereafter, the national celebration was decentralized to other locations but now and then, it will return to this great historic venue for celebration.
This year in conjunction with the bicentennial celebration, the National Day Parade was held at this Padang again. I volunteered as a first aid volunteer for one of the previews. I stood myself at the top deck of the platform and found myself unfamiliar with this Padang. The whole Padang of grass land was being transformed into a concrete stadium floor.
I am one of those in the Merdeka Generation. I was born in 1959 when Singapore gained self-government. I witnessed the growth of this nation from 3rd world country to First World. The path this country took was a tough and tumultuous one but deep in our DNA was the self determination for survival and success. We built our defense from scratch. Today, this country has the most sophisticated and advanced defense system in South East Asia. Economically, we are one of the richest countries in the world.
The Bicentennial celebration reminded me of the evolutionary history of this small nation. We were once part of the Srivijaya and Majapahit Empires before coming under the Malay sultanate. The arrival of the British colonialists changed our destiny as we triumphed to become an enterprising free entrepot port. But the Japanese Imperialists brutally ended the prosperity and the 3 years 8 months tyranny rule left behind indelible memories of suffering and torture. We broke off from Malaysia and survived till today. The Padang witnessed the British and the Japanese rule and our independence.
The Padang always reminded me of the challenges my country went through. There are many challenges and uncertainties ahead. The trade war, the coming recession, the rise of China, the threat of terrorism, etc, etc. Will the fourth generation of leaders able to bring us through the many challenges ahead? Every Singaporean has to stay united so that we can tackle the challenges as one great nation.
Padang is not just a place for the Cricket Club or a place for the hockey players but the place where the Lion roars!
This year in conjunction with the bicentennial celebration, the National Day Parade was held at this Padang again. I volunteered as a first aid volunteer for one of the previews. I stood myself at the top deck of the platform and found myself unfamiliar with this Padang. The whole Padang of grass land was being transformed into a concrete stadium floor.
I am one of those in the Merdeka Generation. I was born in 1959 when Singapore gained self-government. I witnessed the growth of this nation from 3rd world country to First World. The path this country took was a tough and tumultuous one but deep in our DNA was the self determination for survival and success. We built our defense from scratch. Today, this country has the most sophisticated and advanced defense system in South East Asia. Economically, we are one of the richest countries in the world.
The Bicentennial celebration reminded me of the evolutionary history of this small nation. We were once part of the Srivijaya and Majapahit Empires before coming under the Malay sultanate. The arrival of the British colonialists changed our destiny as we triumphed to become an enterprising free entrepot port. But the Japanese Imperialists brutally ended the prosperity and the 3 years 8 months tyranny rule left behind indelible memories of suffering and torture. We broke off from Malaysia and survived till today. The Padang witnessed the British and the Japanese rule and our independence.
The Padang always reminded me of the challenges my country went through. There are many challenges and uncertainties ahead. The trade war, the coming recession, the rise of China, the threat of terrorism, etc, etc. Will the fourth generation of leaders able to bring us through the many challenges ahead? Every Singaporean has to stay united so that we can tackle the challenges as one great nation.
Padang is not just a place for the Cricket Club or a place for the hockey players but the place where the Lion roars!
Written 28 July 2019
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Sameera K
Ella, Sri Lanka291 contributions
Apr 2014 • Friends
A nice green historical venue with good views of the Singapore skyline and surrounding buildings..is an open playing field located within the Downtown Core of the Central Area in Singapore.
Written 10 March 2015
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Dexperience Undercover
Singapore, Singapore3,687 contributions
Mar 2021 • Couples
Padang Padang Nasi Padang at Ion Orchard Basement 4 is one of the best Nasi Padang conveniently available in the comfortable clean environment of Food Opera.
Padang Padang offers a wide range of Indonesian delights from beef rendang, ayam bakar to sayur lodeh.
We highly recommend more people to experience their greatness!
Padang Padang 1st Nasi Padang In Singapore Offering No MSG Only Fresh Spices Imported From Indonesia
Dex Ng Mong Meiyan Dexperience
Padang Padang offers a wide range of Indonesian delights from beef rendang, ayam bakar to sayur lodeh.
We highly recommend more people to experience their greatness!
Padang Padang 1st Nasi Padang In Singapore Offering No MSG Only Fresh Spices Imported From Indonesia
Dex Ng Mong Meiyan Dexperience
Written 30 March 2021
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Angela R
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Apr 2016 • Couples
If it is the same Padang as when I visited in the 80's and lived there in the 90's, it will have the old cricket club at the top. OK it is just an open field. However if you are walking down from Raffles Hotel, the old Colonial buildings, it would be good to look and remember.
Especially if you have relatives there from the allies in the 2nd WW. Not just British, many nationalities who were rounded up from Singapore and Malaya (then) , captured by the Japanese. The Padang is where they were gathered from where they were sent initionally to prisons then camps inc. salt mines, later the Burma railway.
My Grandfather, early 20's, was captured in Malaya. He was on the Padang.He spent
most time in Changi prison ( I think ) but know he worked in salt mines, from a little diary. I have few details as he rarely talked about it and would never eat rice!
They were there for years, even after the end of the Japanese war (after the European), they were sent to rehabilitation to feed them up before they were allowed home.
If you just walk past that Padang 'field', please take a moment to remember.
Oh now they make me put in couples then date so I had to pick one but I was there in the 90's. Took visitors there.Had no choice.
Especially if you have relatives there from the allies in the 2nd WW. Not just British, many nationalities who were rounded up from Singapore and Malaya (then) , captured by the Japanese. The Padang is where they were gathered from where they were sent initionally to prisons then camps inc. salt mines, later the Burma railway.
My Grandfather, early 20's, was captured in Malaya. He was on the Padang.He spent
most time in Changi prison ( I think ) but know he worked in salt mines, from a little diary. I have few details as he rarely talked about it and would never eat rice!
They were there for years, even after the end of the Japanese war (after the European), they were sent to rehabilitation to feed them up before they were allowed home.
If you just walk past that Padang 'field', please take a moment to remember.
Oh now they make me put in couples then date so I had to pick one but I was there in the 90's. Took visitors there.Had no choice.
Written 12 March 2017
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Dwight
60 contributions
Sept 2014 • Couples
We went to see the 2014 Formula 1 night race and bought tickets for the Saturday qualifying as it is our only free schedule during that time. We had the Zone 4 walkabout which was already good since you have good views of the cars. There were platforms provided on the area wherein you can get a good view of the cars passing by. Even armed with a good camera phone you an get a good shot from areas of Zone 4. There were also lots of food stalls, shops and roving acts around. The highlight was a concert during that day which was Robby Williams. We got a sat on a good area of Padang facing the concert stage but it rained pretty hard. Too bad we did not have any umbrella with us we could have stayed longer. The kit from the ticket provided rain coat but with that kind of rain it serves useless. Overall, we enjoyed the night and thrill of the experience. Would definitely go back.
Written 29 August 2015
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nelliebob
Colac, Australia158 contributions
Jul 2019 • Solo
It saddens me that people write a review of a place without any knowledge of the history of such place. The Padang is to Singaporean’s and others more than just “a bit of grass in the middle of the city”. Stop, reflect and think about those who have passed. Read the history of Singapore from the 1940’s especially, before visiting the Padang (field).
Written 3 July 2019
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damayanti2015
Bhilai, India403 contributions
Jan 2015
What an attractive sight seeing spot. If you are in Singapore, you cannot miss it. When you are out side, take photographs such that you are holding the boat shaped structure on your palm. When you are there inside, move around, take photographs and enjoy the moving crowd! We loved the place very much.
Written 22 October 2015
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Relie
Singapore, Singapore33 contributions
The Padang is actually a big field in front of City Hall. It's an alternate venue to host National Day Parade in August.
Written 17 November 2012
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EarthlingOnline
Worldwide3,737 contributions
Aug 2012 • Family
These days, the Padang is a hodge-podge of very pleasant near views, and discordant background views. For those who have seen the Padang in the past, it may now be better thought of as a source of memories of what it was formerly. Pehaps, sad to say, other padangs (e.g. KL's) may be more attractive these days.
Written 14 August 2012
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