7 landmarks in Bras Basah-Bugis turn red and white for National Day
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SINGAPORE - Seven civic, cultural and historic buildings in the Bras Basah-Bugis precinct got a red-and-white makeover on Sunday night (Aug 1) ahead of Singapore's 56th birthday celebrations this year.
Lesser-known arts venues like the Objectifs - Centre for Photography and Film and the National Design Centre, both in Middle Road, as well as Stamford Arts Centre in Waterloo Street got a chance to shine as part of the annual National Day light-up.
The line-up includes first-timers such as The Cathay, which was Singapore's first skyscraper and the earliest air-conditioned cinema here when it opened in 1939.
Also among the illuminated is the nation's oldest surviving fire station - Central Fire Station in Hill Street - which is still active.
Last but not least are the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd in Queen Street and the National Museum of Singapore in Stamford Road.
These buildings, selected by the National Heritage Board, will be lit every night in August from 7.30pm to midnight.
