Underwater World Singapore
Travel to Singapore December 9th, 2009
Situated on Sentosa, Underwater World Singapore is a place of dreams that show the stunning beauty of an inspiring very different world beneath the sea. The visitors can enjoy the exciting experience through interactive activities and interesting exhibits, before arriving at the peak of the event: a 83-meter long tunnel in a spectacular, showing a graceful stingrays, sharks and scary farrago other fish.
Do not forget to watch two new shows at the Underwater World Singapore:
1. Ray of Fun, a stingray pool is stunning, in which the fish-rays will come out of the water and straight into our hands! Visitors can connect directly with fish, stingrays our special here, with touching and feeding them. This unforgettable experience will be very fun! Read the rest of this entry »
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Travel to Singapore December 5th, 2009
Chinatown in Singapore starts from about the year 1821, when China’s first ship junk arrived from Xiamen, Fujian province in China. The passengers all men, and then build a house in the south of Singapore River, which is now known as Telok Ayer. Chinatown’s name in the local tongue – Niu Che Shui (Water Buffalo Railway) came from the situation at that time, which should take fresh water from wells in the Ann Siang Hill and Spring Street, using oxen-drawn carriage.
However, not all parts of Chinatown inhabited by people of China. Al Abrar Mosque at Telok Ayer Street, and Jamae Mosque and Sri Mariamman Temple on South Bridge Road becomes a real witness to an atmosphere of racial and religious harmony in Singapore.
Chinatown can be divided into four main districts – Kreta Ayer, Telok Ayer, Tanjong Pagar and Bukit Pasoh – each with its own uniqueness. Activity center is located in the region Trengganu / Smith Streets.
Geylang Serai Singapore
Travel to Singapore December 1st, 2009
Geylang Serai is the cultural center of Malays in Singapore. In Malay Village, you can wander through time and explore the traditional lifestyle of Malays in ‘Kampung Days’, back to the 1950s and 1960s! Or, direct experience of traditional arts and crafts like batik Malays, make a kite, and play like a top village.
Cultural Museum displays a collection of interesting artifacts, such as looms, musical instruments and traditional Malays wedding exhibition, complete with hand sewn dresses, various accessories, as well as a Bride Room. In the Muslim Showcase, Hall of Fame and Geylang Serai Corner, displayed a pattern of life in Singapore Malays. At certain times, held a cultural show at the Floating Seafood Restaurant. Call 67484700 to find out the schedule and time performances.
The Malays were the original inhabitants of Singapore. After the British dissolved the Malays floating village at the mouth of the Singapore River in the 1840s, the Malays along with many immigrants from Malaysia and Indonesia, gathered mainly in Geylang.
In the early 1920s, many Malays in Kampong Gelam troop moved to Geylang Serai as a result of tight conquest of the land in Kampong Gelam. Malays are still strong influences in Geylang Serai, reflected in the many restaurants and shops that specialize in Malays cuisine and arts and crafts ethnic Malays.
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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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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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