January 8, 2014

Although few people realize that the graveyards at Tanah Kubur Diraja are related to Singapore history, A/P John Miksic at the department of Southeast Asian Studies from National University of Singapore holds that some tombs have been regarded as symbols with historical, spiritual significance, which will facilitate people’s understanding of the past. For instance, the graves in the Radin Mas area dating back to the early and mid-19th century, are very likely to be a place where devotees can pray for their needs or remember the dead. If you are interested in the topic, more details can be found in the full article below (click to enlarge):