Within the beautiful and exciting city of Singapore there stands a flat piece of land which speaks volumes of history and is named the Padang which literally means the flat land. It was the place that caught the attention of the famous Samford Raffles when he first landed in Singapore. It was a place that gave him solace and stands true to its purpose even today. Boasting picaresque surroundings the Padang stands as a popular place to host cricket matches and large ceremonies and gatherings.
From 1819, since the inauguration of Padang, this location has been a symbol of the Colonial era in Singapore. Sir Samford Raffles, the father of Padang had hand-picked this area as a place for recreation when he put up his plans to develop the city. Slowly the masses occupied this plain, played sports and always associated the Padang as a place for recreation. Till today the Padang has made the home of important sports organizations which include the Singapore Recreation Club and the Singapore Cricket Club. Located in the heart of Downtown Singapore the Padang makes a landmark in the city that is surrounded by a number of significant buildings which includes the City Hall, the Saint Andrews Cathedral, the City Hall MRT station and the Old yet majestic Supreme Court Building. Surrounded by lush greenery that is sharpened with beautiful buildings the Padang makes the essence of the modern yet cozy landscape of the Singapore City. The perfection in location together with its unmatched surroundings has made the Padang not only popular among tourists but is also well known venue for a number of important events such as the National Day Parade and international Cricket matches.
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