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.
The Cathay, Singapore's first skyscraper when it opened in 1939, has been included in the National Day light-up.
ST PHOTO: KELVIN CHNG
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.
Objectifs - Centre for Photography and Film in Middle Road on Aug 1, 2021.
ST PHOTO: KELVIN CHNG
These buildings, selected by the National Heritage Board, will be lit every night in August from 7.30pm to midnight.
