Memory Makers: The Bukit Brown Caretakers

“1, 2, 3… Huat ah!” Repeat in tandem with your family wishing your ancestors prosperity. Behind the scenes at Bukit Brown Cemetery, caretakers have been tending to the graves before visitors arrive. Do you know the oldest male caretaker Mr Chua, has worked for 68 years? #sgmemory

[@missyunisara]

Mr chua’s dedication even at that age touches my heart

[@priyarewa8337]

Hats off to those who r taking care of Bukit brown. It's not an easy task but these pple are ready to sacrifice to preserve their culture. Mr Chua is especially so admirable.

[@fargo6762]

Priya Rewa ikr

[@nachnach8947]

Hats down

[@LuvLourdes]

The most humble people cos' they lives among the deads.

[@kimemerson5732]

Such kind and compassionate men, I wish the three of them all the best, and thank them for their hard work. Beautiful to keep the traditions alive!❤️

[@nachnach8947]

;)

[@rudylopez5060]

to the 3 gentlemen, thank u for your service. our eyes rolled down to tears when we watched this video. all of us are born equal. we will definitely depart from this world, one day. no matter how rich or having high status, all those wealth will be left behind. lets be humble and take care of our aging parents..

[@oldschoolamerican714]

The old gentleman warms my heart ..bless all of you

[@FakeVoiceLonely]

These human with a heart of gold.

[@peedee1262]

God bless Mr Chua and all you folks for your dedication to after life 🙏

[@PumaLyn]

I really enjoyed the video. Thank you so much for making it. I've learnt so much from it . Kudos to those loyally taking care of the sacred place. Generation to generation.

[@simone222]

I wonder how is Mr. Chua doing at present. Blessings of health to him. Btw, he mentioned seeing an apparition around 3:30-4:00 am which is well within the time-frame of the so-called demonic witching hour.

[@ronaldodekopio]

Simone de B. That time is also when your body is the weakest

[@cgalaxyjian3755]

@@ronaldodekopio Just before dawn. The body is still under the touch of the night.

[@ordln4ry]

Respect goes out to these caretakers. Be safe and live a happy life!

[@jonenn3522]

What a motivational video for as a 17 year old :)

[@donaldpang]

Went there for a early morning hike, peaceful with lush greenery. Blessings to those who look after the place.

[@Pik871229]

I am a Teochewese from Hong Kong, despite I hv relatives from Singapore...however most of my ancestors still buried in Teochew...I reluctantly did the same thing like what the young man doing for tombstones which lasted for at least half of the century as a child during Ching Ming festivals. I feel emotional after watching this clip....I hope the whole cemetery will last forever like my great grandparents one in Teochew.

[@sarafiansalleh6200]

Excellent !!

[@simar1973]

gong xee , thanks for uploading the vedio of bukti brown cemetry , those are the statues of sikh body gaurds ,of singaporean chinese businessman . yes they were singapore nationals ,living in singapore before the indpendence of singapore ,as you can see they wear the small turbans /traditional turbans ,on duty also . merdekaa singapura .

[@tohlena8242]

thank you!

[@nurnur-so9hs]

Respect!!!...👍👍👍

[@denisetan3359]

awesome stories, Much respect to the past and present caretakers

[@Wechz750]

Salute to those men who takes care of 100 000 graves and visiting every unvisited grave

[@kanyon12]

Great video - thank u!

[@mrhydrogen1552]

I wana meet this uncle...respect him...

[@ellahosokawa4663]

GODBLESS nice 👍

[@st1952]

Honorable work.

[@raneerattna658]

Thanks.

[@fataliahellfire1865]

Mr. Chua is a good person, I hope others take after him.

[@buckrogers5331]

This place is our "guo geng" - country's root.

[@limedmund2887]

Hor leng yeo hor poa. Guang ying kia hor poa❤❤❤

[@rikocchidesuwa585]

So sad :C

[@sagabml]

Does mr. Chua is still survive ?does anyone know?

[@cjoe1950]

Balls of steel.

[@Deviliciouslittledevil]

Its a cool place,shouldnt hv disturbed the final resting place of the chinese pioneers of singapore,the story of mr brown,hw his coolies were attached to him and the haunting of brown's hill to mount pleasant and the P.A.

[@tanchinchye888]

is there any untie caretaker,because i met one at that time, when we unable to find my grandfather grave ,one antie lady suddendtly appear and help us lead to the way, thank you untie.

[@vincelimss]

how much is the management fee? Descendent will pay?

[@singaporetransportproducti8327]

The teenagers seen in this video are all born in 2004

[@priscillaserrano7441]

thats a good things to know some Asian cultite like singapore.Philippines has almost the same in respectjng the graveyard.I agree to him the younger generation will continue this heretages of the past generation.

[@marsha4745]

Is he homeless? That sad in Singapore btw is already 2020

[@nachnach8947]

Thats 5yrs ago so maybe

[@yagamisanlse]

I'm 18 and I would gladly do their job will they accept?

[@jaslynkoh7364]

Yes, they will accept it. You can ask anyone of them.

[@Ahping2012]

Kopi Hill

[@limedmund2167]

Good karma from god and the person you look after .real

[@JoginderSingh-kr6cr]

What is Sikh history of bukit brown?

[@zhen86]

Joginder Singh bodyguards

[@tnicholas2161]

Bukit Brown is a Chinese cemetery. However, Sikhs used to symbolize guardians/protectors as they were well known Guards during the British colonial era. As such, many people choose to put statues of Sikh guards to guard their graves

[@rachelong9091]

Is that at pulau Ubin

[@nachnach8947]

Idk

[@KQPME]

near macritchie

[@jaslynkoh7364]

Nope, it is located at Thomson road.

[@dennisalbinto]

Is it rude to do that in singapore

[@xiaodhanan1]

This is very good karma.

[@vaspuci7343]

My future job

[@krjbalan1264]

So did you do it already ?. They are wwiting. Bcee u said you are

[@marsha4745]

I’m a kid 0w0

[@nachnach8947]

Me too UWU

[@thirushaun1096]

Guys ppl hv left so do hanges do charity with the papermo ey u bjy n burn inthis case good kar a n u wont pollute. Money is nothi g to goodmind n happiness.

[@fxllen_suicide2306]

I’m 10, can I help?

[@chweelanlim2966]

There's a mrt station at bukit brown

[@fargo6762]

Chwee Lan Lim why would they put an mrt near a haunted place

[@limjiayibryan]

+ Chwee Lab Lim Yes ! Bukit Brown will be on the Circle Line Between Caldecott & Botanic Gardens. It will cut through the cemetery.

[@limjiayibryan]

@@fargo6762 Other than Bukit Brown, there is another one called Woodleigh is also another haunted place but it became a MRT station

[@tengkualiff]

lets be considerate to people who actually live there. Urban planning does not take into consideration the reputation of the place.

[@waesdavsingh5359]

Not Bengali But Sikh Punjabi

[@crystalchia1342]

小兄弟，你说错了，别人的坟墓不能踩，鬼上身，明白吗？

[@Austin-gr7fj]

可以踩自己亲戚的

[@aikvc]

huh tomb got fresh air one!!! do not talk rubbish