What happened at Pesta Ubin?

We celebrated Singapore's last unspoilt island from 26 May (Sat) to 24 Jun (Sun) 2018.
Looking back at Pesta Ubin 2018
Here's the After Action Report on Pesta Ubin 2018: https://tinyurl.com/PestaUbin2018report. Please let us know if you have any ideas, feedback and suggestions!

Thanks to Minister Desmond and NParks for a lovely thank you dinner for all the volunteers who made Pesta Ubin 2018 possible.


Pesta Ubin will return in 2019!

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Here's some highlights of Pesta Ubin 2018 ...

27 May (Sun): FREE Ubin Nature Walk with Strix Wildlife Consultancy

Join this very special Ubin walk by Strix Wildlife Consultancy led by Subaraj Rajathurai, the foremost nature guide in Singapore.
Your guides are experienced and knowledgeable field naturalists, so expect amazing encounters and delightful discoveries during this special walk at Pulau Ubin. As well as fascinating stories about the history and heritage of Pulau Ubin.


27 May (Sun): Pesta Ubin WalkRunBike 2018

Choose from a family friendly 2km scenic route, or a 6km rustic route. New! This year, join mountain biking at the 6km Ketam Mount Bike Park.
In support of The Ubin Way, plastic water bottles will NOT be given out during this activity. Participants are encouraged to bring their own water bottle (BYOB) for topping up at at the start and finish points.


27 May (Sun): FREE Pesta Ubin Photo Booth

Have a FREE Kampung makeover!
'Balik Kampung' at Pulau Ubin, Feb 2018
Choose from cool Ubin props and quirky kampung accessories. Take a photo and post it #PestaUbin so your friends share in the fun at Pesta Ubin!


27 May (Sun): FREE Kampung Games at Teck Seng's Place with U Cares Volunteers

How did we have fun before electronic devices? Come visit Teck Seng's Place to find out! Have fun learning traditional Kampung games such as five stones, hopscotch, chapteh and more!
At Teck Seng's Place get a glimpse of kampung life in the past.
Teck Seng's Place, Pulau Ubin
Inside the restored kampung house, relive the daily life of a family on Ubin long ago.
Teck Seng's Place, Pulau Ubin


27 May (Sun): Ubin 2Rivers Kayaking by Kayakasia

We bring you to the 2 Rivers as well as to the tallest hill on Pulau Ubin in a single trail! Pulau Ubin is crisscrossed by many waterways. This trail will explore 2 of her intricate river systems, linking Sungei Jelutong and Sungei Besar in a closed loop within the island. This is one of our favourite trails!
Explore Pulau Ubin's beautiful waterways!

28 May - 2 Jun: Tua Pek Kong Festival

On the fourth month of the Lunar calendar, when the moon is full, Pulau Ubin bursts with celebrations!
Wayang shows go on during the day and night!
For six days and six nights, the birthday of Tua Pek Kong is honoured with colourful festivities. Ubin Jetty is decked out in colourful flags and lanterns, and Ubin Town is host to lavish rituals. The ancient Wayang Stage at Ubin Town comes alive with traditional opera in glittering costumes as well as more modern vibrant celebrations. Pilgrims and worshippers make their way to Ubin to celebrate.

The Tua Pek Kong Festival is organised by the Pulau Ubin Fo Shan Ting Da Bo Gong Temple.