Tag Archives: history

The Story of Halloween

Living in Singapore all my life, I have never seen kids Trick or Treating and it always looked like fun on TV. Most Singaporeans like myself don’t really know the origins of Halloween which has become another commercialized holiday. Thought … Continue reading

Posted in Culture & Society | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Curry Rice at Maxwell Road Hawker Centre

Looking at the photos and recalling the taste of this simple meal makes me hungry all over again. Rice, cabbage, pork chops and curry. Hainanese style. We like adding the egg, sunny side up. This dish came about because of … Continue reading

Posted in Food in Singapore | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Our Future Blue Downtown Line: New Little Indian MRT Station in the Works

If you’ve ever wondered why there is a perpetual jam and construction going on at the site where the old Kandang Kerbau Hospital used to be, here is the answer. The new Little India MRT Station which is slated to … Continue reading

Posted in Singapore Living | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Her Grandma was Miss Singapore in 1960

As I was researching about macarons, I stumbled upon gold. A beautiful post by Aliya, a Singapore girl in Perth who writes about her grandma winning the Miss Singapore crown in 1960. The title was Miss Singapore City 1960. The … Continue reading

Posted in History | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 18 Comments

Learning about Macarons (the Latest Singapore Food Trend)

I am still quite hazy about what a macaron is and am not able to clearly tell you how it’s different from a biscuit so this is going to be an organic post. As I research I will write down … Continue reading

Posted in Food in Singapore | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 16 Comments

Digging up my Very Old Blog Entries from 2006

I decided to dig up my older posts from 2006 and relive the embarrassing writing. I started blogging regularly in July 2006, on Google’s blogspot and 5 years later I am finally re-reading the old entries. It sure feels weird … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The New World Gate

There’s a huge restored iron wrought gate just outside Farrer Park MRT station, in front of City Square Mall. I especially liked the elegant lion heads. There’s also a playground and a fountain seating area for bored kids and weary … Continue reading

Posted in Singapore Living | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

View of Singapore from Malaysia

This is the view of Singapore from Malaysia, just to show you how close we are. We are close not only by proximity, but also in terms of culture, food and history. I think we have wonderful neighbours and I … Continue reading

Posted in Travel | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Singapore Daily Photos: Clarke Quay

There’s a wonderful view of the Fort Canning Park from Clarke Quay.  Just some shots as we were walking to the car park (parking garage). I wonder what the people working at this former riverside warehouse would make of the … Continue reading

Posted in Singapore Living | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Little India: Street Signs

There is so much life in little India that I just can’t get enough of it. It’s a bit hard to navigate the narrow roads. Especially f you’re not familiar with the streets.   You’ll encounter many no entry and … Continue reading

Posted in Singapore Living | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Emily Blunt was Charming as Young Queen Victoria

The NY Times didn’t give a positive review of the movie The Young Victoria, but I found it quite charming, especially Emily Blunt. Rupert Friend was sweet in the role of King Albert and the chemistry between the actors just … Continue reading

Posted in Movies | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

From the Car: National Museum of Singapore

I’ve always been impressed by both the external and internal facade of our oldest museum which dates back to 1887. The special photography exhibition that’s going on right now seems interesting.

Posted in Singapore Living | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Inspired at the Art Science Museum (11 of 11)

One level was dedicated to ancient treasures from a shipwreck. Included were intricate gold cups from the Tang Dynasty. And did you know that Singapore was known as Temasek in the 9th Century?

Posted in Singapore Living | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

View from the Car Window: The Drive from Serangoon to Balestier

Cool watery skies. Love it. The lone shocking pink shophouse adds a splash of interesting. A bit of history. The National Aerated Water Company was founded in 1929. The company introduced Sinalco which happens to be my mum’s favourite drink. … Continue reading

Posted in Singapore Living | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Shalimar the Clown by Salman Rushdie

You can read my thoughts about this wonderful book at Tiny Island. An exquisite tragedy.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Uniquely Singapore Sculptures

I love that our country is filled with public sculptures that are so Singapore. There are bronze ones and stone ones and even more colourful ones in plastic. This post will be restricted to just those with a truly local … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Singapore Then and Now: Singapore Girl TV Ads

Call me nostalgic, but I much prefer the old Singapore Airlines commercials from the 70’s. Especially the ones set in Singapore. The music as well. [youtube]RrI8DSCmRb4[/youtube] [youtube]VqpOnBq7o2k[/youtube] This is the latest ad. [youtube]fNEJrd6GkSY[/youtube]

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Singapore Then and Now: Taking the Bus

When I was in school, back in the early 80’s, I remember waiting for up to 25 minutes for a bus. Even if one came along they didn’t stop as it was already bursting at the seams. We were afraid … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

History: Singapore in 1957

I got interested at the 4 minute point onwards. It’s fascinating for me as Singapore seems an utterly different place. Even the Lion dances and satay were so much more authentic. The only thing that bothered me was the imperialist … Continue reading

Posted in History | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Peranakan Museum: Vintage

Love this old typewriter. Pure elegance. This and other items, used to belong to a Peranakan philanthropist and have been donated to the museum. Was excited when I saw these old telephones. Another station kids will like. Wish I could … Continue reading

Posted in Culture & Society | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Peranakan Museum: Pretty Architecture

The one thing that made a huge impression on me was the very pretty architecture of the museum. Both the external facade and the building within that was once a Chinese school. The building was constructed way back in 1912 … Continue reading

Posted in Singapore Living | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Peranakan Museum: Why the Kids won’t be Bored

There are these cool stamping machines and you’re given a coloured chart to stamp away. Not just any stamp, but a cool emboss. Ok, I confess, even adults may get a small thrill from it. It’s educational too.  Like in … Continue reading

Posted in Singapore Living | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments