ATTRACTIONS IN SINGAPORE
BY: NIK ERIKA SARAH
Little India, Chinatown
On our first day, we have been stepped our feet in one of the most exciting places known as Little India and Chinatown. The place was very attractive which its rich and colorful history of migration, Singapore is a melting pot of Chinese, Malay and Indian cultures that is similar to Malaysia and trip to the city is not complete without visiting one of these ethnic enclaves which has incorporated all three cultures into one area. We can see the harmonious universal life as well as the various races respecting the culture and religion of other races.
Chinatown is best explored with a cultural hit at Chinatown Heritage Centre, which traces the days of Singapore’s early Chinese migrants and their struggles to make ends meet. Thereafter, stroll along New Bridge Road and browse the street-side stalls that hawk local-style barbecued meats, traditional Chinese sausages and souvenir shops. Ironically, Chinatown is also where you’ll find Singapore’s oldest Hindu temple, Sri Mariamman, as well as Jamae Mosque, believed to be one of the oldest mosques in Singapore.
Serangoon Road
Serangoon Road is the main commercial
thoroughfare that cuts through Little India and the best place to start is at
Tekka Market arguably Singapore’s liveliest wet market for an eye-feast of how
the locals go about their daily grocery shopping ritual. Stop at Arts Village
to peruse the selection of Indian clothes and artwork before you hit Little
India’s busiest and oldest temple, Sri Veeramakaliamman. Then, brace for an
afternoon of bargain-hunting at Mustafa, a 75,000sq ft haven of treasures.
Merlion Park
Merlion Park is the most significant
attractions for those who come to Singapore. This is because there is a Singapore’s
landmark on the park. We can see that there is a lot of visitors when we
reached there. Singapore’s national icon, the mythical Merlion with the head of a lion
and the body of a fish is believed to be a direction that brings prosperity.
This auspicious orientation was preserved even after its relocation in 2002 to
the Merlion Park. The body symbolises Singapore's humble beginnings as a
fishing village when it was called Temasek, meaning 'sea town' in Old Javanese.
Its head represents Singapore’s
original name, Singapura, or ‘lion city’ in Malay. Spouting water from its
mouth, the Merlion statue stands tall at 8.6 metres and weighs 70 tonnes. This
icon is a ‘must-see’ for tourists visiting Singapore, similar to other
significant landmarks around the world.
“It was very fun and gives us the best experience for us and is very excited for the opportunity to visit to Merlion Park which had a very nice view. It's like dream come true!”
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