The Singapore Scout Heritage Wall Mural
25 Armenian Street
Scouts standing in front of the wall at Armenian Street in 1950s
The same wall at Armenian Street that still stands today
Our History…
The Sands House (picture above) holds a significant place in Singapore’s Scouting history. Originally known as St. Andrew’s House, it served as the Singapore Scouts’ Headquarters from 1950 to 1959 and was named after Frank Cooper Sands, a former Commissioner of Scouts and a founder of the Scouting movement in Malaya.
What remains of The Sands House today is the horizontal perimeter wall that was situated in front of the main building. This wall is located beside the Singapore Peranakan Museum today.
The Singapore Scout Heritage Wall Mural Launch
21 February 2025
On 21 February 2025, the Singapore Scout Heritage Wall Mural at 23 Armenian Street was officially launched by Mr. Shawn Huang, Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Education and Finance, featuring a brand-new mural design by our lead artist, Edmund Chan.
From the left: Mr. Desmond Chong, Chief Commissioner of the Singapore Scout Association. Mr. Shawn Huang, Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Education and Finance. Mr. Raymond Chia, President of the Singapore Scout Association. Ms. Michelle Tay, Executive Director of the Singapore Kindness Movement.
Mr. Shawn Huang marking his final stroke of paint onto the mural.
About Lead Artist, Edmund Chan
A scout since Secondary School, Edmund Chan is a highly skilled artist and sculptor with a passion for Scouting and Fine Arts.
Having worked with renowned fine-art artists, he is committed to contributing to the arts and the community. He is also a snow sculptor for more than 10 year, where has has won awards from multiple places such as Sapporo and International projects like Icehotel Sweden.
Edmund is one of the founding members of the Snow Lions, a collective of artists united by their dedication to crafting unique snow art. Their collective mission is to elevate Singapore’s snow sculptures onto the international stage, showcasing the nation’s prodigious artistic talent to the world.
Check out Snow Lions’ official webpage: https://snowlions.com/
