The Red Box - what is it and where is it?

Singapore flag.


The Red Box
The Singapore flag, like the flag of China has red, and in the centre of Singapore, is a big box shaped building, painted red, easily seen from the grassy, green open area in front.

What is it? A youth centre. Youth includes the young helping the elderly. However, that doesn't mean you can't go there if you are not under a certain age limit, not in their target market of youth. I went there for a contest about polluton and preserving the environment with a group of all ages.

The welcome desk has some interesting free leaflets. The decor inside and out is funky, inviting and inspiring. Do take a look.

Inside, I liked the lift (elevator) with the door painted red and a motto about lifting people up. I suppose in the USA you would have to change the motto to elevating people.

Finding It
You can see it easily on street view. However, coming out of Somerset MRT station it wis hard for me to find. From exit A you turn right. It is hidden behind the big building on your right which has the green cafe in front. Go past the big building and there's the open space with the red bus which I showed in my previous post.


Photos shortly.

Author
Angela Lansbury, travel writer and photographer, author and speaker.