Istana

New park in Orchard Road to combine Istana Park, Dhoby Ghaut Green and Penang Road open space

(Clockwise from left) Artist's impression of garden dedicated to honouring Singapore women, overview of greenery in Orchard Road, nature playgarden at Dhoby Ghaut Green and a potential Ceremonial Driveway.

President Tharman hosts reception for Team Singapore athletes, volunteers and others

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam (second from right) and his spouse Jane Ittogi Shanmugaratnam (far right) with (from left) Iman Fandi, Charmine Jacobs and Wendy Jacobs during the National Day Reception at the Istana on Aug 10.

Istana to hold open house on July 26 in celebration of National Day

Visitors can also look forward to sport, heritage and community activities for all ages and abilities, as well as cultural performances.

Council of Presidential Advisers welcomes new chairman Tan Chong Meng and four members

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam (left)and new chairman of the Council of Presidential Advisers Tan Chong Meng.

Istana to hold open house on April 19 in celebration of Hari Raya Aidilfitri and Labour Day

The Istana opens to the public up to five times a year during the Istana Open Houses. The previous open house was held on Feb 22, in celebration of Chinese New Year.

Parliament approves increase to budget covering Istana operations and staff

The changes, which Parliament approved with no clarifications, will take effect from the 2025 financial year.

Saddle up for Chinese New Year festivities at the Istana open house on Feb 22

Highlights include meet-and-greets with horses, craft workshops and lion dance performances.

19 Guides and Scouts receive Singapore’s top awards

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam (front row, sixth from left) with recipients of the President’s Guide Award and President’s Scout Award at the Istana on Nov 13.

Istana open house to be held on Nov 9 in celebration of Deepavali

This year’s open house celebrates the SG60 theme, “Building Our Singapore Together”.

President Tharman meets migrant workers who saved driver of car that fell into sinkhole

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and wife Ms Jane Ittogi (centre) taking a group photo with the construction workers involved in the Tanjong Katong sinkhole rescue at the National Day Istana Open House on Aug 3.

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