Singapore: The President’s Office said on Friday (October 22) that the Presidential Palace will hold an open house on November 4 to celebrate Deepavali.
Visitors can only enter the outdoor spaces and gardens of the Presidential Palace.
The President’s Office stated in a press release that those who wish to visit the Presidential Palace on November 4 must apply for tickets in advance.
Those who apply for tickets must choose a two-hour period starting at 9 am, 11 am, 1 pm, or 3 pm. Each application is limited to a maximum of two tickets.
There is no charge for tickets, and tickets will be allocated by the electronic voting system. The President’s Office stated that the voting results are final.
The Presidential Palace was last opened to the public on August 28th to commemorate the National Day.
Access to the outdoor garden only
The President’s Office stated that there will be no performances, tours, stalls, food trucks or souvenirs for sale during the Deepavali Open Day. There will also be no guided tours in the main building.
“Visitors must wear masks at all times. Activities that wear masks, including eating food and beverages, are not allowed,” it said. “Safe distance ambassadors will be deployed to ensure that visitors comply with safe distance measures.”
Each ticket allows one visitor to participate in the Deepavali Open Day event during a specified time period. Children including infants must also hold a valid ticket to enter the venue.
The presidential palace is usually open to the public five days a year.
Istana was originally scheduled to open in May this year to celebrate Eid al-Fitr and Labor Day, but after tightening measures due to the surge in COVID-19 cases, the event was cancelled.
Those who are interested can apply here for tickets from 10 am on October 25th to 10 am on October 26th.
