It threatened to rain heavily on this Wednesday afternoon (17 June 2026), but it turned out to be a light drizzle. Such that a small group of friends were present to witness the consecration of a tree in Esplanade's garden by the bridges. A eucalyptus tree had been named in memory of one of Singapore's most generous musical philanthropists, Mr Tan Kah Tee, who left this world in late December last year.
His widow, Mrs Catherine Tan, thanked all present for braving the weather to come out in friendship and camaraderie to see a plaque attached to one of Esplanade garden's graceful eucalyptus trees. She praised the tree for its strength and resilience, and ability to put up with the harshest environments known to man, also likened to Mr Tan's tenacious struggle against his terminal illness. He fought a good fight, and the tree will carry on the battle.
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| Weihe des Baum (Consecration of the Tree) after Beethoven. Mr Tan would have appreciated that. |
Several trees are still available to be dedicated and consecrated, and enquiries can be made with Esplanade's development team. After a short and informal ceremony, all present adjourned for dinner in Esplanade's Straits Chinese Restaurant, photos of which will be posted later.
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