Changes and Continuity in Bishan
Changes
used to be Peck San Theng cemetery
managed by cantonese and hakka communities
kampong San Theng and Soon Hock village
has robust and better transport system: bus interchange
and MRT stations
developed amenities such as parks, shopping malls,
neighbourhood community centres, communal and
sports facilities.
redeveloped in 1970s
during the Japanese occupation,,people hid in the cemetery to hide from the Japanese
Continuity
housing estate for people
celebrate chinese festivals such as qing ming
have schools
have places such as parks
where people can bond