Welcome to Ang Mo Kio!

We are a group of ITE students creating an Ang Mo Kio Heritage Trail based on the different worship places for our assignment! Our focus is to attract tourist to visit and learn more about these religious places and the different culture! Here is the trail we have created!

The places that will be visited are: 

1. Al-Muttaqin Mosque

2. Chu Sheng Temple

3. Ang Mo Kio Presbyterian Church

4. Sri Darma Muneeswaran Temple

Al-Muttaqin Mosque

All about Al-Muttaqin Mosque
Al- Muttaqin Mosque is a worship place for the Muslims. Al-Muttaqin refers to the pious people who are ever aware of God the Almighty.  The mosque is the 5th completed under the Mosque Building Fund Scheme Phase 1.

Description of Environments
The mosque is made up of 3 floors. The 1st floor is a male prayer hall. The prayer hall is regularly used to pray and is especially packed during Friday prayers and during the month of Ramadhan.

The 2nd floor is a female prayer hall. *males and females are not allowed to mix during prayers* Outside the hall, there is a set of telekungs that females have to put on in order to pray. The holy book also known as Quran is also placed near the entrance of the hall.

The 3rd floor is classrooms where Madrasah and kindergarten classes are held.

What is Mosque Building Fund (MBF) Scheme?
It is a fund that was started in 1975 to gather funds for building of mosques in new housing estates in Singapore. Now it is renamed to Mosque Building and Mendaki Fund (MBMF).

Want to know more about Al-Muttaqin Mosque? Read below
Although it is a mosque, it is also a homeopathy welfare clinic.
The mosque can accommodate up to 2,700 worshippers.
The Mosque is also a place for people to learn. They offer classes such as Quranic reading classes, marriage preparatory classes and counselling sessions.
They even conduct classes for children which is called madrasah. These classes are offered as part time classes and kindergarten classes.

Mission:
The Mission of Al-Muttaqin Mosque is to Nurture Muslims on the Islamic Religious Life and Practices into a Gracious and Progressive Community.

Vision:
A Dynamic Community Mosque

Core Values:
Resilience
Caring
Piety
Teamwork

One of the services that is available is Social Development. 
Since 1984, the unit is actively involved in:
Registering & collating database on the low income and less fortunate family residing in Ang Mo Kio area.
Assisting them by providing food ration & at times in monetary assistance at limited period.
Collaborating with other agency/body to promote healthy lifestyle with motivational talks and lifelong learning courses for the low-income group.
Al-Muttaqin Mosque, Social Development also distributes basic food ration such as rice, oil, and sardine to needy families who are registered with MUIS and the mosque. In addition, to provide free
my  religious classes, the mosque also conducts programmes such as skill upgrading courses and motivational talks.

*MUIS: Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura/ Islamic Religious Council of Singapore

Opening hours:
Monday to Friday: 9.00 am to 6.00 pm
Saturday & Sunday: 9.00 am to 5.00 pm
Public Holiday: Closed

How to get to Al-Muttaqin Mosque:
8 minutes’ walk from Ang Mo Kio Hub
Exit the mall, walk towards a Mac Donalds and walk form there.

Nearest MRT:
Ang Mo Kio(NS16)

Nearest Interchange:
Ang Mo Kio Bus Interchange
Bus 13 from Yio Chu Kang

Chu Sheng Temple

About/History of Place

Chu Sheng Temple  (ju sheng miao) was built in 1981 through the collaboration of three temples - Ji Fu Gong, Hua Tang Fu and Long Quan Yan.

Ji Fu Gong was founded in Yio Chu Kang 11th milestone (Ka Tau Au) by the Hokkien and Teochew villagers.

In 1918 an immigrant of the surname Shi brought the statue of Shi Fu Wang Ye from Anxi county of Fujian province to his home at Bukit Ho Swee. In the 1930s the Shi clan built Hua Tang Fu at Yio Chu Kang 11th milestone (Ka Tau Au) for their fellow clansmen and the statue of Shi Fu Wang Ye was invited to the new temple.

In the 1930s an immigrant of the surname Wang brought the statue of Fa Zu Sheng Jun from Nan'an county of Fujian province to his home at Yio Chu Kang's Track 11 (Lao Ba). In the 1940s the Wang clan built Long Quan Yan in the same village for their clansmen, and the statue of Fa Zu Sheng Jun was invited to the new temple.

 Description of Environment

It is near Presbytarian High School. It is opposite of AMK 628 market. And beside yio chu kang community club

Religious/important events that happen in place

Lunar: 20th of 7th month

Gregorian: Fri 11 Aug 2017 - Hungry Ghost Festival

Lunar: 22nd of 7th month to 23rd of 7th month

Gregorian: Sun 13 Aug to Mon 14 Aug 2017 - Birthday of Lord Fa

Lunar: 14th of 8th month

Gregorian: Mon 04 Sep 2017 - Birthday of Tua Pek Kong

Lunar: 14th of 8th month to 15th of 8th month

Gregorian: Mon 04 Sep to Tue 05 Sep 2017 - Birthday of Lord Lin

Lunar: 1st of 10th month to 2nd of 10th month

Gregorian: Fri 20 Oct to Sat 21 Oct 2017 - Birthday of Lord Zhu

Lunar: 27th of 11th month to 28th of 11th month

Gregorian: Thu 14 Dec to Fri 15 Dec 2017 - Birthday of Dong Gong Zhenren

Lunar: 3rd of 12th month to 4th of 12th month

Gregorian: Wed 20 Dec to Thu 21 Dec 2017 - Birthday of Lord Xiao

Fun facts about place

1.    Chu Sheng temple means “Temple where deities gather”.

2.    It houses 3 temples – Ji Fu Gong, Hua Tang Fu, and Long Quan Yan\

3.    There are many deities : Main Deity, Shi Fu Wang Ye, Lord Lin, Lord Xiao,  Zhu Fu Da Ren, Dong Gong Zhenren, Qingshui Zu Shi, Fa Zu Sheng Jun and Other Deities, Fu De Zheng Shen(Tua Pek Kong) and Five Battalion Commanders (Wu Ying Shen Jiang)

 Direction/How to get there/ Bus services/Walking distance.

Nearest MRT: Yio Chu Kang

Walking Distance: 500 m from Yio Chu Kang MRT

Address: 48 Ang Mo Kio Street 61 Avenue 6, Singapore

Tel: 6457 7757

Operating Hours:

1st and 15th of Lunar month - 6am to 9pm

Other

Ang Mo Kio Presbyterain Church

All about Ang Mo Kio Presbyterian Church
Ang Mo Kio Presbyterian Church was inaugurated as a full congregation on 15 January 2005. However, their roots stretch all the way from Jubilee Presbyterian Church (JPC) in 1970s. From JPC, they branched out as Covenant Presbyterian Church (CPC) which is today in Race Course Road. CPC took on the challenge to plant a daughter church in Presbyterian High School in 1991 to witness and provide pastoral care to Presbyterian High School.

The church believes that theirs is a story of God’s calling and blessings over the many years. The calling was to provide chaplaincy to the school and set up a church for the students.

When the call was given to start an English Congregation at the Presbyterian High School, and Covenant responded by sending their vibrant youths and young adults to be the pioneers and church planters.

On 11 August 1991, the pioneering team of 7 members, led by Preacher Kwek Chee Hian, together with about 40 members from Covenant, had our first worship service in the school hall.

The church's mission statement is "To Worship God, Care for One Another, Make Disciples in PHS & Our Communities, and Serve in Missions."

The church's vision is to be a "vibrant church growing, and influencing others towards Christlikeness."

The 6 pillars that the church stands by are:
1)   Clear Biblical Teaching
2)   Inspiring Worship
3)   Christ-Centred Lifestyle
4)   Making Disciples
5)   Strong Marriages and Families
6)   Compassion for the Needy

Services Timings

Worship Service: Sunday, 9:00am
Children Ministry: Sunday, 9:00am
Youth Cell Group: Sunday, 11:30am
Adult Cell Group: Wednesday/Friday, 8:00pm
Prayer Meeting: 4th Friday of the month, 8:00pm

Description of Environment:
Simple setting with a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere.

Religious/important events that happens here:
-   Baptism
-   Holy Communion
-   Good Friday
-   Easter Sunday
-   Christmas

Fun fact!
¨      The church logo is a picture of a young plant growing. The church feels that it best captures who they are.

¨      The church started in 1991 in Presbyterian High School.

How to get to AMKPC:
Address: 5209 Ang Mo Kio Ave 6,
Singapore 569845


Nearest MRT Station: Yio Chu Kang [NS15]

Nearest Bus interchange: Yio Chu Kang Bus Interchange

Walking distance from MRT Station/Bus Interchange: 8 minutes

Directions:
*(If starting point is bus interchange, skip the steps 1-2)

1. Upon tapping out of the MRT station, exit to the right.

2. After exiting, you will see a long blue shelter.  Walk along it.

3. While walking along the long blue shelter, you will see Presbyterian High School on the left. AMKPC is behind the school.

4. Once you reach the end of the long shelter, you will see a traffic light on the left. Cross the traffic light.

5. On the other side of the traffic light, you will see Presbyterian High School. Turn left and walk past the school gates till you see a flight of stairs on your right.

6. Go up the stairs and keep walking straight till you see a side gate on your right.

7. Enter the side gate and the church will be on your left.

Sri Darma Muneeswaran Temple

All about Sri Darma Muneeswaran Temple

Sri Darma Muneeswaran Temple was a simple shrine build by 30 Indian families whom lived at Jalan Hwi Yoh area in 1990. The shrine came about when some of the villagers claimed that they saw visions of Lord Muneeswaran. Thus, it was built to honour the lord. The shrine back then comprised of a flat semi-spherical granite with inscriptions and a trident placed under an unnamed tree. In 1969, people who maintained the temple then made improvements and added other deities to the temple. In 1995, the temple management committee decided to purchase the land and build a permanent temple with proper structure like the Gopuram, which was about 1500 square meters. The temple now have facilities like multi-purpose hall, mini library, classrooms and prayer hall. The temple Gopuram is now 3-tiered and it has an octagonal shape for lord Muneeswaran, with 36 gold plated tridents on roof tiles and two glass towers. With all support, they also run a kindergarten in Yishun area with 136 children.

Description of Environment

The temple is big and spacious. The environment is very peaceful and quiet. Temple premises is kept clean and tidy. There are facilities that serve to handicap users as well. The temple has a friendly environment.

Important Religious Events

Every year, many religious events take place in the temple. Some important events are the Chandi Yagam, Navarathiri and Skanda Shasti. Also, once every year, Lord Muneeswaran will be brought in the Silver Chariot to neighbouring places. People will offer prayer items such as garlands for Lord Muneeswaran during this procession.

Fun Facts!

There are some Fun facts about Sri Darma Muneeswaran Temple. Back in the 1990s, Bodi Trees were planted in the temple. People who tried to chop the trees down failed. Those trees can still be seen in the temple now. One particular tree is being worshipped now in the temple too. This temple used to be a rubber plantation, before the shrine was built.

Directions

(The temple is located opposite Block 111 Serangoon North Avenue 1. There are direct buses to this area from various places such as Buona Vista, Clementi and Ang Mo Kio. Nearest Mrt is Ang Mo Kio and Serangoon Mrt. Bus services are: 74, 76, 132, 165, 73, 25 and 315, respectively. )

Reference List

1. Al-Muttaqin Mosque (2017), Highlights. Viewed on 29 May 2017 from http://www.almuttaqinmosque.sg/
2. Ang Mo Kio Presbyterian Church. (2017). About us. Retrieved June 5, 2017, from https://www.amkpc.org.sg/
3. Beo Keng. (n.d.). Chu sheng temple. Retrieved June 5, 2017, from http://www.beokeng.com/disptemple.php?temple=chu-sheng-temple
4. Dharma Muneeswaran Temple. (n.d.). History of dmt. Retrieved June 5, 2017, from http://dmt.org.sg/index.php/history
5. National Library Board Singapore (2017) Mosque building and mendaki funds. Viewed on 1 June 2017 from http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_1534_2009-06-23.html
6. Tan, C. H. (n.d.). Ang mo kio: a heritage trail. Singapore: National Heritage Board