Singapore Paranormal Investigators

kenny · Last edited by kenny on Sat Aug 15, 2009 3:00 am; edited 3 times in total

SPI Discovery Night @ Kent Ridge Park
on 18 July, Saturaday

Join SPI on this discovery trail for a memorial event on the coming Saturday, 18 July 2009. Retrace the foot paths along Kent Ridge Park where one of the fiercest battles was ever fought in history. (See the history below). Learn about the historical facts while feeling the unique atmosphere at night and experiencing the terrain once the soldiers combated to the last breath.

Leader of this event: John Scapula

Proposed Itinerary:

2230hrs
Assemble at meeting point
Then set off punctually for the walk

2315hrs
Absorb the surrondings and soak in the atmosphere
Visit spooky spots

2345hrs
Trek around the ponds

0030hrs
Head to the summit by way of second eerie area

0115hrs
Haunted history talk by Scapula

0215hrs
Proceed towards Bukit Chandu via Tree Tops walk, in small batches

0300hrs
Arrive at Bukit Chandu
Story sharing by Scapula

0345hrs
Explore the forest path

0415hrs
Picnic atop the high summit while wait for the sunrise ~ spectacular view

Items to bring/wear:

Comfortable clothes
Sports shoes are suggested as there is a small hill climb
Insect repellent
Water
Snacks
Torch light

Meet at:
Car park A, Kent Ridge Park
Click here for map
For those taking public transport, you can take Service 200. Alight at South Buona Vista Road and proceed by foot via Vigilante Drive. Carpark A is at the sharp bend of the road. There should be a bus stop outside the Leadership Training Camp. From there we can lead them up Vigliante Drive.

Cost:
Totally free of charge by our non-profit SPI principle

Eligibility:
This event is exclusively for SPI Agents and SPI Friends

Registration:.
Email the following details to register@spi.com.sg with subject "SPI Discovery Night at Kent Ridge Park "
* Your full name
* Your SPI forum nick (You are welcome to join our forum if you aren’t a forum user yet: Click here)
* Your I/C number (for security reasons)
* Your email address
* Your contact number (It is very important that you provide a contactable number)
* Indicate your membership (e.g. SPI Agents or SPI Friends)

Our itinerary may slightly change without prior notice, should the situation changes

For more information about SPI membership, click here.

Book now, come along with your friends for this exciting adventure. Quotas are very limited.

Some Previews:

Bukit Chandu Reflection

Secret house

Come explore

View of slope from top

Top view

Forest path

Into the dark forest

Pond view

Explore by trekking

Retrace the blood-shed path

Out of the forest

Strange mound

Eerie lonely bench

Thank Carol for the recee photos and the efforts of the team
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Fear of God is the beginning of Wisdom ~ Proverbs 1:7
Love does not delight in evil, but rejoices with the truth ~ 1 Corinthians 13:7

kenny · Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2009 12:46 am Post subject:

The history

Kent Ridge Park, formerly known as Pasir Panjang Ridge, was originally a lowland evergreen rainforest. The park's natural vegetation survives in the form of groves of Tembusu, Acacias and Dillenias. When the first settlers arrived in Singapore in the early 19th century, they grew crops such as rubber, pepper, gambier and pineapple on the ridge. During World War II, it was used as a fortress by the British in the defence of Singapore. Many of the plantations were destroyed or abandoned during the Japanese Occupation (1942–1945), allowing the crops to grow wild. After the war, the area was renamed Kent Ridge Park and was officially opened on 23 February 1954 by the Governor of Singapore, Sir John Fearns Nicoll. The name was chosen to commemorate the visit to the park by the Duchess of Kent and her son, the Duke of Kent, on 3 October 1952; a plaque commemorating the occasion was erected at the junction of Kent Ridge Road and South Buona Vista Road in 1952.

Atop Bukit Chandu, alternatively known as Opium Hill (in Malay), after the opium processing factory owned by the British East India Company that was at the foot of the hill until 1910 is a WWII interpretive centre is based in an old renovated villa. Its focus is the brave stand made by the 1st and 2nd Battalions of the Malay Regiment defending the hill in the Battle of Pasir Panjang when the Japanese invaded in 1942. the site of the Battle of Bukit Chandu, fought by the 159 survivors of the Malay Regiment led by Lieutenant Adnan Bin Saidi against the 13,000 men of Lieutenant-General Mutaguchi Renya's 18th Division. The Malay Regiment's position on the hill was overrun by the Japanese and the battle ended in hand-to-hand combat after the last few defenders ran out of ammunition. All the officers except one, Lieutenant Abbas Abdul-Manan, and most of the men, were massacred in the aftermath. The reflections at Bukit Chandu contain many High-tech displays, using films from the period and audio effects to transport you to the scene of the battle, are all quite evocative.

Paranormal activities

It has been rumoured that there have been sightings of Pontianak around Kent Ridge Park. In addition, sensitive individuals have reported eerie spots in at least three areas of Kent Ridge Park. How true? Lets come find out with SPI.

Battle field in forest where many lost their lives

Up they come...

Defending post

Lieutenant Adnan Bin Saidi

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Fear of God is the beginning of Wisdom ~ Proverbs 1:7
Love does not delight in evil, but rejoices with the truth ~ 1 Corinthians 13:7

fahmi · Posted: Sun Jul 05, 2009 3:25 pm Post subject:

Another great event Smile

As a show of solidarity between SPI and SUPERNATURAL and in the spirit of partnership, there will be SN members joining this trip.

It will also be a good opportunity for SPI and SN rank and file members to get to know each other.
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Adviser, Singapore Paranormal Investigators

Founder & Lead Investigator, Organisation for Supernatural Research and Investigation (SN HQ)

fahmi · Posted: Wed Jul 15, 2009 2:33 pm Post subject:

Scapula, you will be leading the event right?

About 10 of my Supernatural members will be joining the event. They will be led by Supernatural Singapore chief Mr Khamis.

Khamis, will pass you the invitation card for the 2nd Au event which I have spoke with Kenny about.

I would miss this 18th event as I will be in Jakarta that weekend.

But wishing all will be good and I hope this event will also provide an excellent opportunity for members from the 2 partners organisation to get to know each other better.
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Adviser, Singapore Paranormal Investigators

Founder & Lead Investigator, Organisation for Supernatural Research and Investigation (SN HQ)

scapula · Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2009 1:22 pm Post subject:

We had such a wonderful time with SN's team of 10 with us that evening.
Looking forward to our next collaboration!
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