National Parks Board volunteers also conducted guided tours to showcase the flora and fauna around the Istana's grounds. ST PHOTO: GAVIN FOO.
It was the third full-scale open house since Covid-19 restrictions were eased significantly, after the ones on National Day and Deepavali 2022. These were attended by President Halimah Yacob and her husband, Mr Mohamed Abdullah Alhabshee, who later mingled and took photos with members of the public. [The 2022 Chinese New Year open house](https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/istana-open-house-on-jan-23-to-celebrate-lunar-new-year-free-entry-for-all-singaporeans-and-prs) saw about 3,000 visitors.