A British flag was raised
here in 1819 when Sir Stamford Raffles, founder
of modern Singapore, first landed in Singapore.
Since then, the Padang represents the very
essence of colonial Singapore. Chosen by Raffles
as a recreation area when he laid out the
plans of the city; it has remained the site
of the Singapore Cricket Club and the Singapore
Recreation Club
A plain unrelieved by trees or hills,
it was a centre of colonial life for sporting
events and social gatherings. Today, the
Padang maintains its original use as a recreational
space, and games like cricket and rugby
are sometimes being played here.
Opportunities to rent the Padang are available
for games, corporate training, movie and
sports screenings, as well as concerts.
To find out more, please click here. |
