this is so touching when Claire talks about her grandfather and other pioneers sailed across the South China Sea and reached the tip of Malayan Peninsula after 8 weeks, only guided by the stars and they named Singapore the isle of the star.. I can imagine the hardship they've been through on the sea, and their determination of no going back. Thank you so much for sharing!
Very touching personal story by Claire about the amazing place that is Bukit Brown Cemetery. Must watch this, it's 15 minutes well-spend and Claire has a way of drawing you into her story.
Claire, this is a brilliant presentation about your ancestry on Bukit Brown. You have a lot of confidence and knowledge just as when I met you on the plane travelling from Perth to Singapore. Well done on your book also! You have a strong sense of learning and curiosity about many things and of course your wealth of experience in journalism. I am so pleased to have met you Claire. Keep it up! Kishore Teelanah
Historical cemetery as well preserved and exquisite as this is hard to come by even in China. This is living memory of Singapore in tangible form, sort of like a time capsule. Its lost would be irreplaceable. Save the city its greenery and heart. Let's hope Bukit Brown perseveres.
I don’t think they should demolish Bukit Brown for housing. I think the government to convert this to be a heritage park and renovate those tombs with very unique features and clean up the rest of the tombs. It’s such a green place with so many beautiful trees
I am proud of you.You have driven home the point of the need to preserve the heritage of Bukit Brown. The generations down the ages ought to know the lives of the pioneers and how they struggled for a living. Your grandpa is one of them. He struggled hard to raise a family of 12 children - 6 boys and 6 girls of of whom is your 4th aunt whom I married. He died in 1953, before you were born. What about writing a book on the Leow's heritage for the posterity of the descendants?
Following on this video, Claire wrote this commentary (on All Things Bukit Brown website): in which she writes, "Protecting the Memory of Our Pioneers; Laying Claim to Unclaimed Tombs... They came by sea and dreaded being lost at sea before arriving in safe harbour, relieved at the sight of the glittering lights bobbing on the ships anchored at the mouth of the Singapore River, giving the island the moniker, the Isle of Stars. We cannot now leave those unclaimed to that cruel fate they avoided."
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this is so touching when Claire talks about her grandfather and other pioneers sailed across the South China Sea and reached the tip of Malayan Peninsula after 8 weeks, only guided by the stars and they named Singapore the isle of the star.. I can imagine the hardship they've been through on the sea, and their determination of no going back. Thank you so much for sharing!
Very touching personal story by Claire about the amazing place that is Bukit Brown Cemetery. Must watch this, it's 15 minutes well-spend and Claire has a way of drawing you into her story.
Claire, this is a brilliant presentation about your ancestry
on Bukit Brown. You have a lot of confidence and knowledge just as when I met
you on the plane travelling from Perth to Singapore. Well done on your book
also! You have a strong sense of learning and curiosity about many things and
of course your wealth of experience in journalism. I am so pleased to have met
you Claire. Keep it up!
Kishore Teelanah
Historical cemetery as well preserved and exquisite as this is hard to come by even in China. This is living memory of Singapore in tangible form, sort of like a time capsule. Its lost would be irreplaceable. Save the city its greenery and heart. Let's hope Bukit Brown perseveres.
Thank you for all the work you do to save Bukit Brown.
I don’t think they should demolish Bukit Brown for housing. I think the government to convert this to be a heritage park and renovate those tombs with very unique features and clean up the rest of the tombs. It’s such a green place with so many beautiful trees
Thank you, Claire. Great presentation. What a rich history we have! Such a shame we are losing it.
I am proud of you.You have driven home the point of the need to preserve the heritage of Bukit Brown. The generations down the ages ought to know the lives of the pioneers and how they struggled for a living. Your grandpa is one of them. He struggled hard to raise a family of 12 children - 6 boys and 6 girls of of whom is your 4th aunt whom I married. He died in 1953, before you were born. What about writing a book on the Leow's heritage for the posterity of the descendants?
Excellent presentation, touching history. Thank you. Will visit next time I'm on fabulous Singapore.
Following on this video, Claire wrote this commentary (on All Things Bukit Brown website): in which she writes, "Protecting the Memory of Our Pioneers; Laying Claim to Unclaimed Tombs... They came by sea and dreaded being lost at sea before arriving in safe harbour, relieved at the sight of the glittering lights bobbing on the ships anchored at the mouth of the Singapore River, giving the island the moniker, the Isle of Stars. We cannot now leave those unclaimed to that cruel fate they avoided."
Outstanding!
Awesome presentation Claire.