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