{
  "id": 16728877,
  "title": "Istana open house to be held on Nov 1 ahead of Deepavali, subject to haze conditions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/istana-open-house-to-be-held-on-nov-1-ahead-of-deepavali-subject-to",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-27T09:16:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Channel News Asia",
    "slug": "channel-news-asia",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/istana-open-house-nov-1-deepavali-haze-psi-6495846"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Singapore's Istana will host an open house event on November 1 in advance of Deepavali, weather and air quality permitting. The event will run from 10am to 8pm, with the final entry at 6.30pm. Visitors can explore the Istana grounds, enjoy cultural performances, and participate in various activities. A narrated Changing of Guards ceremony will be held for the first time during the open house. Entry is free for Singapore citizens, permanent residents, and migrant domestic workers. Other visitors will need to pay a fee of S$20 for adults and S$10 for children aged four to 12. Additional charges may apply for certain activities. The Istana's main building is closed for restoration and will not be open to the public.",
  "summary": "The open house will take place from 10am to 8pm, but may be cancelled if the 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) crosses into the very unhealthy range.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}