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Dhoby Ghaut Green

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Dhoby Ghaut Green 06 Amphitheatre at Dusk
Dhoby Ghaut Green 06 Amphitheatre at Dusk

Dhoby Ghaut Green is an urban park in Singapore located adjacent to Dhoby Ghaut MRT station, opposite the Park Mall. The 1.1144 hectares (11,144 m2) park today is a focal point for arts and cultural activities, community activities, and for users to appreciate the surrounding urban park landscape. The sculptural open-air amphitheatre in the central space is the key landmark of this park. The amphitheatre functions as a showpiece for the Architectural and Urban Design Excellence demonstration project. The amphitheatre also serves as a venue to encourage public interaction and enjoyment of the open space. At the lower part of the amphitheatre is the performance stage. In the west of the park is a gravel area that functions as a platform for street bazaars and street performances. An open field in the east of the park has been designed to provide an area for light recreational sports and other community events.

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Dhoby Ghaut Green
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N 1.2986111111111 ° E 103.845 °
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238459 Singapore, Museum
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Dhoby Ghaut Green 06 Amphitheatre at Dusk
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