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The 4 Official Languages of Singapore
Saw this quadri-lingual sign and could not resist photographing it. English, Chinese, Tamil and Malay. English is our language of business and Malay our national language. Most Singaporeans are bilingual due to our education system which requires us to take … Continue reading
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Tagged bilingual, Chinese, culture, danger sign, education system, English, languages, Life, Living, lost in translation, Malay, native speakers, school, second language, Singapore, Singaporean, Tamil
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Arab Street: Smoke a Hookah at Sufis Corner
After more than 40 years in Singapore and on this planet, this is the first time I have come across Hookahs and people smoking these beautiful water pipes. I sure am swakoo (Singlish for country bumpkin), but in a way … Continue reading
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Tagged Arab Street, Architecture, Art, attractions, beautiful, culture, discovering, exploring, handicraft, hookah, interesting, Life, Living, Malay, muslim, must see, personal, photography, photos, restaurant, shisha, Singapore, Turkey, turkish, walk, walking, what to do
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Sultan Mosque
It’s quite a glorious sight to see Sultan Mosque appearing amidst a row of old shophouses as you drive through Arab Street. The Sultan Mosque is located on 3 Muscat street in the Malay Heritage District known as Kampong Glam. … Continue reading
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Tagged Architecture, beautiful, culture, diverse, dome, history, Kampong Glam, Life, Living, majestic, Malay, Malay Heritage District, minarets, mosque, Muscat Street, muslim, personal, photography, photos, poor, significance, Singapore, Sultan, Sultan Mosque
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Why Racial Harmony Day Annoys Me
In Singapore I am constantly being reminded about my race. It’s there in every official document and form I fill up – my passport, identity card, school report cards and job interview applications. I could go on. It’s just my … Continue reading
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Tagged Chinese, ethnicity, ethnocentric, forms, Indian, Life, Living, Malay, personal, race, racial harmony day, Singapore, Singaporean, Singlish, thoughts, views
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Taboo: 14 Things Not to Do in Singapore
Just thought I’d share a list of cultural norms that I am used to since I have been corrected as I was growing up. I thought visitors here might find the list useful. I would love to hear about the … Continue reading
Posted in Culture & Society, Singapore Living
Tagged 12 Things, Chinese, culture, culture shock, ethnicity, frangipani, Indian, Life, Living, Malay, muslim, personal, pointing, rude, Singapore, taboo, what not to do
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My Second Visit to the Tanjong Pagar Railway Before it’s Changed Forever
This Malaysia Railway station will soon fall into Singapore hands. I am curious about how they will preserve it, but I would be sad if the nature of the stalls or stall owners change. There is a certain charm about … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged closed, culture, Entertainment, Food, goreng pisang, Indian Muslim, Keppel, KTM, Life, Living, Malay, Malayan Rail, Marina at Keppel Bay, muslim, Nostalgia, old railway, personal, photography, photos, prata, railway track, renovation, Singapore, Tanjong Pagar Railway Station, travel
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Changi Beach: Cute Kids Edition
Children don’t need a lot to have fun. They see the magic in the tiniest little things, and my main purpose of blogging is to rediscover that sense of wonder.
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Tagged Beach, Changi Beach, culture, cute, happiness, kids, Life, Living, Malay, nature, photography, photos, Singapore, travel
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Nasi Padang River Valley at Zion Road
In Singapore famous coffee shops or hawker stalls are usually named after their original location. The place that first made them famous. So it can be a little confusing to people who don’t know about this. For instance, Nasi Padang … Continue reading
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Tagged Assam Fish, Chicken Curry, coffeeshop, culture, curry, Food, Life, Living, Malay, Nasi Padang, Nasi Padang River Valley, personal, photography, photos, Sayur Lodeh, Singapore, travel, Zion Road
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Home Made Tahu Goreng
My Aunty C makes the best home made local dishes. Here is her Tahu Goreng, which she whipped up in just a few minutes. A delectable vegetarian salad dish. The whole family is always eager to devour more of her … Continue reading
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Tagged Asian, Aunty C, culture, Food, home cooked, Indonesian, kitchen, Malay, salad, Singapore, Tauhu Goreng
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