TOURISM ACACDEMY @ SENTOSA AND ITS RICH HERITAGE

Every place has its background history and events. Our Academy, The Tourism Academy @ Sentosa is also rich in heritage and history. The campus used to be the base of the British Royal Artillery, 1st Malay Coastal Royal Artillery and The Gurkha Infantry Regiment.

Our campus was built for the soldiers of British Military which is known as Blakang Mati Parade Square. Blackang Mati is the Malay word, which means death from behind. The soldiers were living there to defence Singapore harbour from enemies. The soldiers had been on the island since 1878. The history of our Academy, Blackang Mati is so interesting with full of memorable events.

Blackang Mati or the Parade Square area has been composed of four blocks, Block A, Block C, Block D and Block F.
Block A – Gurkha Rifles
Block C – Malay Coast Artillery
Block D – HMS Sultan II
Block F – Royal Artillery
The Parade Square area was the main barracks for the soliders and which are temporarily built with wood and thatch. By 1904, the main barrack blocks were up and became two storied buildings. The blocks around the square were for junior non-commissioned officers (NCOs) and enlisted personnel, about 40-50 men in each block. Officers and senior NCOs were housed elsewhere and married personnel lived off School Road (today’s Gunner Lane and Carlton Walk).

COMPARING THE PAST AND THE PRESENT

Who were/ are most occupying the area?
In the Past: British Soldiers
In the Present: TAS (Tourism Academy @ Sentosa) Students

Why were/ are they being there?
In the Past: to fight against the enemies for their country’s brighter future
In the Present: to fight against difficulties in their studies for their brighter future

How old were/ are they?
In the Past: the soldiers were between 18 – 25 years old
In the Present: the students are between 18 – 25 years old

Did/ Do they have fun?
In the Past: Soldiers had lots of fun on the island together with their famailies.
In the Present: Students have lots of fun on the island together with classmates, teachers and staff.

Were/ Are they passing the toughest times?
In the Past: Yes. The frightening wars; they were passing the toughest times especially during World War II.
In the Present: Absolutely. The thrilling exams; they are passing the toughest times during each and every semester.

Ref: http://www-bus.tp.edu.sg/tas_home/tas_about_us/tas_history.htm
The circulation from TAS during Orientiation

Pictures Sources:

http://images.google.com.sg/images?client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla%3Aen-GB%3Aofficial&hl=en&q=tourism+academy+at+sentosa&btnG=Search+Images&gbv=2

http://www.230battalion.org.au/Gallery/thumbnails.php?album=134&page=3

Images of Singapore

Images of Singapore is a historical museum in sentosa island. In this museum exhibits the culture and history of Singapore using multi-media displays. And theatre presentations show the major events in Singapore and Singaporean’s life.Firstly, I’ll talk about multi-media displays. This movie offers the creation of the merlion and earliest days of Singapore, and pre-British period of Malaysian rule, colonial Singapore, and Singapore’s first Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew etc. Through this interesting movie, we are feeling more familiar with Singapore, and have more curiosity about Singapore’s history and people. Secondly, I want to explain that theatre presentation. Theater is discovered all over the Singaporean’s life, religions, events and special holidays use human-size models. That is very attractable and impressible. We can see that Chinese, Malaysian, Indian and foreign people are living Singapore, but they are still maintaining their own culture and religion. I strongly suggest you, if you want to become one part of Singapore, this way is the most important way to you are getting know Singapore.

Culture

Culture of Singapore shows the diversity of the population as the various ethnic groups continue to celebrate their own culture. There are many languages spoken in English, Chinese, Malay and Tamil. Singapore is a multi -religious country and a wide variety of nationalities ,Buddhism, Chinese, Muslims and Hindus. Singapore culture are Festivals,Religion,Racial harmony, Cuisine, Language, Performing arts, Culture,National Pride, National Symbols and Politics. Whatever there are many different cultures, religions and culture, we live together in peace and harmony and share our opinions to make progress of nation.

Reference- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/culture_of_singapore

Esplanade 's night scence

I would like to share your spirit with the Esplanade which is a beautiful night scence .The harbour with many lights from boat at anchor , skywards buildings ,the serenity of st.Andrew's Cathedral and sitting on the left bank of the river side .It is very fascinating and there is always a place for everyone to get more stimulating and relax your minds.

ESPLANADE -THEATRES ON THE BAY

The Esplanade-Theatres on the bay is located on six hectares of waterfont land along side Marina Bay near the mouth of the Singapore River ,purpose -built to be the center for perfoming arts for the island nation of Singapore.It contains a 1,600 seat concert hall and a 2,000 seat theatre for the performing arts. History The Esplanade occupies the site of the former "Satay Club" a popular food haunt for Singapore which had been discontinued prior to the Esplanade 's construction .Currently the "Satay Club " was re-allocated next to Sembawang Shopping Center which is now demolished .Officially opened on 12 ,2002, Esplanade was developed at a cost of SGD 600 million. On 5 July 2005 ,the opening ceremony of the 117th IOC session was staged in the Esplanade featuring a 30 -minute long performance aimed at showcasing Singapore 's multi-cultural heritage to her international audience.

Reference: http://en.wikidia.org/wiki/Esplanade

Esplanade 's Facilities

Esplanade 's venues comprise cafes,bars & resturants ,Esplanade shop,Kenko Reflexology & Spa, and many other .If you get more detail ,check website.

Songs of the Sea

Get ready to fall under the spell of Sentosa Island’s latest nightly multiple-sensory mesmerism, the songs of sea are started. This show is presented by a live cast, with dramatic story and music, give us fantastic visual effects. Songs of the sea is combined between technology and imaging and live characters. Lights, lasers, fire effects and water jets create a captivating visual story of romantic. The center piece of the show is a special 120m long building kelong structure. The structure itself is part of art. This place resembles Asian original fishing village in many ways, uses modern materials and technologies. Because it builds in the sea, need to withstand variable weather conditions such as strong winds, waves and periodic tides. The attraction is run two times every night. The open-air styled viewing gallery cans comfortably seat 2500visitors. The show is started. A romantic story shows on a 40m giant water screen flanked by two slightly smaller water screens. The perfect show effects are played with 69 water jets which are reaching as high as 40m, flames which are reaping up 20m. This unique water show will give visitors a fresh and unforgettable experience.

Reference:http://www.sentosa.com.sg/

Art -Singapore Flyer

Singapore, 13June 2008 - Re-discover the height of luxury above the glittering Singapore cityscape, as you enjoy the finest champagne on board the 165-metre-tall Singapore Flyer, the world’largest Giant Observation Wheel. Featuring the voice of Singapore’s famed movie and theater thespian Lim Kay Tong, the audio guide brings the visitor through a journey of the past, present and future of Singapore – from where Sang Nila Utama first arrived, to interesting feng shui trivia of Suntec City and the future Marina Bay Sands Integrated Resort – in just 30 minutes on-board the Flyer, as visitors see, hear and discover the ever-changing Singapore story.“We want visitors to Singapore Flyer to take in the best of Singapore with not just their eyes, but also to gain a deeper understanding of the Lion City’s history and story with the launch of this new audio guide. This adds colour to their experience through Singapore’s past, present and future on board the world’s largest Giant Observation Wheel,” said Mr Florian Bollen, Chairman, Singapore Flyer Pte Ltd

Referrence：http://www.singaporeflyer.com/ch/media-releases/watch-and-listen-to-the-singapore-story-only-at-singapore-flyer.html

Heritage

This picture comes from Singapore Gallery.It shows the history of Singapore ,the years of the war still remind people.