Esplanade Park

Upon entering this park from The Underpass, we were greeted by an astounding sight of nature. To our left were many flora and fauna, while to our right, the elegant durian-shaped Theatres on the Bay stood there majestically. The Esplanade Park was built in 1943. This park also houses a few national monuments, which include the Indian National Army Monument, the Cenotaph, the Tan Kim Seng Fountain, and the Lim Bo Seng Memorial. I was extremely surprised when I heard that Singapore's first national day (9th August 1945) was held here! How could such a narrow walkway accommodate such a large event?

The Esplanade Park. On the left is the park, and on the right is the Theatres on the Bay