Antique cannon faces the forest in Fort Canning Park Singapore
by Imran Ahmed
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Antique cannon faces the forest in Fort Canning Park Singapore
Artist
Imran Ahmed
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Photograph - Photograph
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An antique nine pound cannon sits at the top of Fort Canning Hill, Singapore. One of a pair of cannons that was meant to shoot 9-pound cannon balls. Playing a decorative role rather than a defensive one, the cannon was fired three times a day at 5 a.m., 1 p.m., and 9 p.m. to announce the hour. It was also fired as a salute and warning of town fires. Fort Canning is a park overlooking Orchard Road and set in the heart of the Civic and Cultural District of Singapore. The unique blend of historical relics, lush greenery and expansive lawns has made Fort Canning a hub of cultural and artistic activity.
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April 2nd, 2014
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