Little India at Singapore
Travel to Singapore November 24th, 2009
As you enter Little India, be prepared for a mega surprise on the senses! First of all, you will be greeted by the strong aroma of spices and jasmine series, followed by various treasure trove of silver, brass, ethnic jewelry and silk saris from the colorful, all fascinating. Do not forget to take a guide path and begin your exploration of the rich ethnic corner of this color.
The first Indian settlers in Singapore arrived with Sir Stamford Raffles as assistants and soldiers in 1819. At the end of the 19th century, more and more Indian immigrants who came to find work, both as a builder of roads or occupy important positions as civil servants.
At this time, Little India is the central point of Singapore’s Indian community. Streets that smelled of spices invite you to an area overflowing with ethnic jewelry, jasmine series, and silk saris. Starting from Tekka Center and the Little India Arcade big to small grocery store, Little India is full of interesting things to be found. During Deepavali (usually between Oct / Nov), the Indian Festival of Lights, Little India turned into a fairyland full of festive decorations, and the streets are brightly lit crowded with shoppers. Witness also the faith of the Hindu ritual of Thaipusam as a full-color, every January / February.
The temples are full of color side by side at peace with the churches and mosques, parrot fortune-teller to open his stall on a sidewalk, and the aroma of spices that came from the restaurant and home eating. Do not leave Little India without a temporary Henna tattoo, or try “The Tarik”, a cup of tea that is hand-drawn.
If you want to explore more about Little India, there are several options walking path, namely:
Dhobis, Saris & a Spot of Curry
This walking tour organized by Journeys Pte Ltd
Every Wednesday, 9.30 – 12
Meeting location: Little India MRT, on the outside of Exit E (Buffalo Road)
Adult SGD 18, Children 12 years down SGD 12
For other information, visit http://www.singaporewalks.com or phone (65) 6224 0136.
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No Comments Kampong Glam Singapore
Travel to Singapore November 21st, 2009
With a name derived from the first Glam tree to grow in this area, Kampong Glam was the historic location of the kingdom Malays in Singapore. At present, the location was once the Palace of Kampong Glam (Sultan’s palace), now has turned into a cultural history museum called the Malay heritage Center, to display the rich history and culture of Singapore Malays. Building and architecture has been carefully restored, to keep the uniqueness and originality.
In addition there are Interior Sireh Palace, a restaurant in a bungalow which has been renovated, offers halal food that has a cultural show in the area of this fascinating and historic. If you’re lucky, you might be having dinner with the guests of a wedding-style Melayu kingdom!
An important building in Kampong Glam is the Sultan Mosque (or Masjid Sultan) is located in Bussorah Street, Singapore’s largest mosque with a capacity of more than 5,000 Muslims at prayer. Built in 1928, this mosque has a giant golden dome, and is one of the most impressive religious institutions in Singapore.
In front of the mosque is Bussorah Mall, where the shop houses have been renovated to sell a variety of clothing, antiques, handicrafts, furniture and jewelry. Or continue to Kandahar Street to sample the various flavors of traditional Malays.
Arab Street is the center of the Muslim community, and the former principal place of cap sales Muslim men (called skull cap), the holy Quran, prayer mats and textiles. Today, the Arab Street is the area of the designer’s dream! Fashion goods and luxury sparkling abundant here, as the best lace, diamante stones, bird Camel leather, ready-made diamante, gold thread, and wholesalers of silk, organza and lame, sparkling in a rainbow pattern and quality.
Original Singapore Walks (Original Foot Walking Tours Singapore)
Sultans of Spice – Navigate the Kampong Glam
Thursday 9:30 to 12:00
Adult SGD 25, Children under 12 years of SGD 15 (wef 1 April 2007)
Singapore in 1819. Political atmosphere and power like never before, centered in the hands of a trading company called the East India Company. How Singapore sold to England for 60,000 Spanish dollars? Find out who did it, and who forced him to do that. Sultan Mosque, the Royal Graveyard, the location of the ancient Palace of Kampong Glam: all carry the aura of the royal past. Follow guidelines in the full appeal to retrace past glory. On this occasion, also found the Islamic beliefs, traditions of Malays, and the mysticism that comes from centuries ago!
Route: Keris Gallery – Sultan Mosque – Bussorah Street – Traditional Muslim Supplies Shop – Old Istana Kampong Glam (Royal Palace) – Royal Graveyard
Meet at Bugis MRT Station, outside Exit B
* If you will enter the mosque, please wear sleeved clothing (ladies please wear long sleeves) and pants or long skirts.
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No Comments Orchard Road Singapore
Travel to Singapore November 15th, 2009
This is paradise for the shopaholic (shopping enthusiast). Orchard Road along the road stands the magnificent malls. All the international fashion brands sold here. He said the hell all the popular brands of goods must be cheaper here than in Indonesia. Thus the artist and the rich Indonesia lot of shopping here. So do not be strange if another road along Orchard road you will often meet with the people of Indonesia. Malls are popular Tangs Plaza, Takashimaya, Wisma Atriya, Lucky Plaza, and others.
Nearest MRT: Orchard MRT.
Look at the LIST OF TOUR IN SINGAPORE to get tickets into the main places in Singapore is cheaper and also offers tours all over in Singapore.
Important: Remember be careful when buying or trading of electronic goods in Lucky Plaza. Has deceived many people here. They often deceive the tourists because of limited communications.
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No Comments Singapore Artificial fog
Travel to Singapore October 15th, 2009
One of nature’s imitation facility is the Jurong Bird Park. Bird park covering 20 hectares located in the middle of the Jurong industrial area. He can be regarded as a successful imitation of nature. Trees and shrubs grow thick. While the small birds who accidentally seen flying freely moving among them.
Some copies did look odd. For example an artificial tree made of huge concrete. It seems to imitate the trees as we commonly encounter in the forests of Borneo.
However, some other artificial, like a high waterfall, completely original look like natural creations. Natural atmosphere of calm around the waterfall is reinforced by the emergence of fog in between the leaves and along the artificial river. We seem to be in the middle of the mountain nature. Do not be surprised, it was too artificial fog, which is forced from a blower is hidden among the plants.
Although entirely artificial, no denying that the natural atmosphere in the bird park are felt. One possible cause, is the concept of an open cage, which is used for several types of birds. Some birds such as parrots, cockatoos, pigeons and flamingos, placed in the cage open. It really is not separate from nature.
That said, the birds were actually sometimes not, and they could have a bird flew out of the park if they want. Not a physical barrier with the wilderness had also brought the entry of wild birds.
In the pool intended for flamingos, for example, in the afternoon often seen various other bird species, which settled down to rest on the edge of the water before nightfall. Presence of various types of birds that just gave the impression that as flamingo pond is really a source of water in the wild, where various types of animals to rest at night.
Wild birds such as eagles, or rare, paradise, and the hornbill was placed in a wire cage walls. Just as we see in most zoos.
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No Comments Butterfly Park & Insect Kingdom Singapore
Travel to Singapore October 10th, 2009
Like a butterfly newly transformed, beauty Butterfly Park & Insect Kingdom would be appealing to you! Let the hearts amazed at the color noise and the fluttering of thousands of tiny wings as you set foot in the middle of the natural environment of this fragile specimen.
Meet the king of kings Affairs immediately Insects – Rhinoceros beetle, Profit and Profit giant scorpions – in caves along the 70 m (first in the world) when you travel deeper into the darkness, guided only by fireflies flickering light.
