Lee Kuan Yew died at his home in Singapore on the early morning of March 23, 2015, at age 91. It is extremely difficult to write a monograph on Mr Lee and his legacy. Mr Lee’s numerous accomplishments, which have been observed as the architect of modern Singapore, are frequently subjects to criticism. It’s critical … Read more
Post-pandemic, majority of people have forgotten that we have regular movie theaters. We had to wait at the theater for the next showing time of our favorite films. And to fill in the time, I remember before the movie starts, close to it’s beginning or when we are desperate to kill time, these trailers will … Read more
A Megastructure in Singapore, People’s Park Complex Despite its name, visiting the People’s Park Complex is not a walk in the park. You could be hit with ads or offered a prepositioned two-for-one Maldives trip offer or a 30-minute foot reflexology session by enthusiastic salespeople. The mall’s main atrium is a packed chamber with high … Read more
Housing and Development Board Singapore Address In Singapore, getting engaged is a high-profile way to express one’s desire to marry. Today, more than 80% of Singaporeans live in Housing and Development Board (HDB) flats, making these government-built housing an important aspect of our culture. HDB was founded on February 1, 1960, and has had a … Read more
Today, Singapore is frequently referred to as a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic society. Though there were a few notable cultural and racial frictions in the early nation-building years, the various groups generally coexisted in peace. Several avenues have a religious variety that is apparent in their architectural imprint. Many religious buildings have been erected close together, … Read more
The Former Chong Cheng School on Aliwal Street The former Chong Cheng School on Aliwal Street, which has been transformed into a new community centre, is another ancient school that has recently had a second lease of life. The Aliwal Arts Centre was formed from the Chong Cheng and Chong Pun school structures, which are … Read more
Abdul Gaffoor Mosque also known as Masjid Abdul Gaffoor Masjid Abdul Gaffoor (Abdul Gaffoor Mosque) stands on Dunlop Street in Little India, a striking mosque with a vivid yellow façade topped by green onion-shaped domes. I frequently stop in my tracks to admire this architectural marvel, much like many other visitors and locals who pass … Read more
Singapore’s most renowned shrines – Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple Devotees have gathered in front of the Kwan Im temple at Waterloo Street, just a stone’s throw away from the epicentre. Incense is burning on all sides, and devotees are chanting “Shitai Hosshi!” (meaning “Sutra Fireball”) with their cheeks pressed against one another. Many … Read more
The little England – Pek Kio Pek Kio, a small town located adjacent to Singapore’s city centre, has a relaxed pace of life that resembles its marshy history. The realm of tranquillity is only the surface, however. Underneath the calm lies a deep history with several significant events for Singapore. Pek Kio has seen its … Read more
Try and Find your luck in Parrot Astrology The fortune-teller is perhaps the most mystical of all the traditional street vendors in Singapore. In addition, there are various approaches used by different fortune-tellers. The parrot astrologer is one of a kind. In parrot astrology, the parrot (usually a parakeet) interprets your fortune card while the … Read more