After Hours @ My Pasir Panjang Wholesale Centre with Pamela Loh
Witness the workings of Singapore’s fruit and vegetable supply chain at the Pasir Panjang Wholesale Centre and meet the communities — vendors, truck drivers and more — who call this place home!
About the Programme
- What You'll Do
- Meet Your Host
- Important Details
What You'll Do
For the freshest deals on your fruits and vegetables, look no further than Pasir Panjang Wholesale Centre! Join tour guide Pamela Loh, who will be taking you on a tour of the facility to snag deals and meet the unsung heroes working through the night to categorise, peel, store and package our fruits and vegetables! Be touched by their stories of change and continuity as stall owners share how they keep up and adapt in this increasingly competitive industry!
Meet Your Host
Pamela is a My Community volunteer, an avid traveller and a licensed tourist guide in Singapore. She likes to put on the traveller’s lens to explore the nooks and crannies of Singapore, hear the stories of the people and appreciate what makes Singapore a truly unique place unlike other parts of the world. Staying curious is her mantra.
Important Details
What to bring?
- Participants are encouraged to dress comfortably and wear covered shoes with good soles grip.
- Participants should bring along an umbrella, hand sanitisers, insect repellent, and a bottle of water.
- Participants are encouraged to bring their own earphones (with a standard 3.5mm audio jack) because we will be using radio guides for the tour!
- Please ensure that you bring along any personal medication. Asthmatic individuals are reminded to bring their inhaler.
What to expect?
- Participants will be doing a walking tour around Pasir Panjang Wholesale Centre.
- Participants will need to exchange their NRIC, Passport or Employment Pass for a pass to enter Pasir Panjang Wholesale Centre.
Other important information
- Please arrive 15 minutes before the tour for registration.
- The tour will proceed rain or shine.
- Parking is available at the entrance of the wholesale centre.
- The venue is not wheelchair accessible.
- Photography is allowed at event premises.
Disclaimer
- All ticket sales are final. There will be no refund if you wish to cancel your tickets.
- Each ticket admits only one participant.
- By agreeing to participate in the tour, every participant will be responsible for any injury, loss of damage due to careIessness of other actions on his/her part or that of children under his/her charge.
- It is compulsory for a parent/guardian to accompany any child of or under the age of 12.
- Videos and photographs may also be taken during the event. By registering for this event, you give My Community full rights to use the photos for marketing and publicity.
Time and Duration
Days & Dates
Friday, 18 August 2023
Saturday, 19 August 2023
Ticket Price
(excluding Eventbrite service fee)
Meeting Point
Ending Point
Language(s) / Age Limit(s)
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