Tag Archives: Chinatown

Singapore’s Odd and Gross Signs and Posters

Saw this at the Chinatown Market. I am a little puzzled at the picture at the very top. I figured that it means no pets and that includes dogs, cats (looks more like a pig to me) and birds? No … Continue reading

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Mid-Autumn Festival 2010: Streets of Chinatown

I have never seen the Mid-Autumn Festival done on such a grand scale before. It must be because of our million tourists, but I like it as well. I was thinking it would be much prettier here at night when … Continue reading

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Mid-Autumn Festival 2010: Chinatown’s World Lantern Display

While wandering around Chinatown with the tourists, we came across this hotchpotch display of lanterns and later discovered they were from all over the world.  If you wanna have a look, it’s just outside the Chinatown MRT (subway) station). We … Continue reading

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Singapore’s Bakeries and Tallest Slide Featured in The Guardian and NY Times

It always feel great when someone else writes lovely things about your country. Award winning baker, Dan Lepard, reveals the top 10 sweet treats in Singapore. This tantalizing article is making me want to head to Chinatown for some local … Continue reading

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Toh Kee: Old Style Roasted Duck with Rice

Oops, forgot to turn the flash off. Caught taking a picture of the famous Toh Kee stall at the People’s Park Food Centre in Chinatown.  Phew, didn’t get scolded. I don’t eat duck, but B said this was really good … Continue reading

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Charming Old Singapore in Chinatown

I just love the architecture of old buildings with old style window shutters. This pale blue restored building is actually a budget hotel. Old yellow building topped with green, in Chinatown. I wonder if this is a commercial building or … Continue reading

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Chinatown – Eyebrow Embroidery and Size XXXXXXXL

As I was walking by this store I just had to snap a photo of a hideous black embroidered blouse. This is what is known in Singlish as clothes that are ‘Obiang’. Pronounced ‘Oh-be-yang’ it’s what we would never be … Continue reading

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Horn Combs and Feng Shui Masters

I walked around the air-conditioned Handicraft Centre in Chinatown during the weekend. It was good to beat the heat outside and Chinatown is never boring. There is always something quirky and old school, that catches my eye. I spotted a … Continue reading

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