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^[1]The civilian War Memorial fondly referred to as "The Chopsticks" makes this park a prominent and famous feature of the Civic District. Four columns representing the four races, joined at the base denoting the unity of all races and dedicated to the civilians of all races who were victims of World War ll, is the 61 metres tall memorial.

Contents 1 History 2 Today 3 Getting there 3.1 Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) 3.2 Bus Service 4 Notes 5 References 6 External links

[edit] History

In 1962, a large number of remains belonging to civilian victims were dug out in areas like Siglap, Changi and Bukit Timah. An act of remembrance increases the need to gather these remains from all over the island and finding a place to bury them. The Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce is responsible for this.

In 1963, the present piece of land was set aside by Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew for building a memorial. The memorial was completed in 1967 and revealed by Prime Minister Lee. Memorial services open to the public are held on 15 February every year at this park.

[edit] Today

The 1.4-hectare park can be seen having open lawns with Gnetum gnemon (Melinjau) trees covering the walkway leading up to the memorial from four corners of the park. A pond is located around the memorial. This park is popular with sightseeing.

[edit] Getting there

[edit] Mass Rapid Transit (MRT)

• MRT North South Line/East West Line City Hall Station
• MRT Circle Line Esplanade Station (2010)

[edit] Bus Service

SBS Transit: 10, 56, 57, 70, 70M, 97, 97e, 100, 107, 107M, 128, 162, 162M, 196.

SMRT Buses: 546, 587, 590, 597, 598, 700, 700A, 961, 961C, NR1, NR2, NR5, NR6, NR7, NR8.

[edit] Notes

1. ^ National Parks Board, Singapore

[edit] References

• National Parks Board, Singapore

[edit] External links

• National Parks Board - War Memorial Park