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SINGAPORE – Scenes from the past and present lit up the Istana’s facade on Sunday (Oct 6) night in a light show that narrated the story of the building’s 150-year history.
The show was one of the highlights of the Istana 150 Commemorative Event, which saw 2,000 people flocking to the presidential residence, the first time the building has been opened to the public at night.
Hosted by President Halimah Yacob and her husband, Mr Mohamed Abdullah Alhabshee, the event marked the finale of a year-long commemoration of the Istana’s 150th anniversary.
Madam Halimah expressed her delight that many Singaporeans were able to join in the event, saying: “Many shared with me that they especially enjoyed the light show, as it was a rare opportunity to see the Istana all lighted up at night.”
She added: “I thank Singaporeans for their warm support of the series of commemorative events and activities held over the past year. I hope that they managed to learn more about the history and heritage of the Istana, and in that process better appreciate our Singapore story.”
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