Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Monday, June 25, 2012
Sunday, June 24, 2012
Saturday, June 23, 2012
Fire Performer
A guy dressed up like a waiter by the river bank was performing with fire, wonder if he was a waiter from the nearby restaurant trying to attract customers to visit the restaurant....
Friday, June 22, 2012
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
River Boat
Once the boats on Singapore river were to bring in and out goods from and to the big ships out at the sea, now they are only to bring tourists for a tour on the river.
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Monday, June 18, 2012
Sunday, June 17, 2012
Saturday, June 16, 2012
Old Builing New Look
In Singapore many old buildings are considered to be preserved, many are located at Chinatown or Little India.
Friday, June 15, 2012
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Monday, June 11, 2012
Sunday, June 10, 2012
Boat Quay
Boat Quay is a historical quay in Singapore which is situated upstream from the mouth of the Singapore River on its southern bank.
It was the busiest part of the old Port of Singapore, handling three quarters of all shipping business during the 1860s. Because the south of the river here resembles the belly of a carp, which according to Chinese belief is where wealth and prosperity lay, many shophouses were built, crowded into the area.
Though serving aquatic trade is no longer Boat Quay's primary role, the shophouses on it have been carefully conserved and now house various bars, pubs and restaurants. Therefore Boat Quay's social-economic role in the city has shifted away from that of trade and maritime commerce, and now leans towards more of a role accommodated for tourism and aesthetics for the commercial zone of which encloses the Singapore River. It is the soft front to the composolitian banking and financial sectors lying immediately behind it.
(Text taken from : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boat_Quay )
It was the busiest part of the old Port of Singapore, handling three quarters of all shipping business during the 1860s. Because the south of the river here resembles the belly of a carp, which according to Chinese belief is where wealth and prosperity lay, many shophouses were built, crowded into the area.
Though serving aquatic trade is no longer Boat Quay's primary role, the shophouses on it have been carefully conserved and now house various bars, pubs and restaurants. Therefore Boat Quay's social-economic role in the city has shifted away from that of trade and maritime commerce, and now leans towards more of a role accommodated for tourism and aesthetics for the commercial zone of which encloses the Singapore River. It is the soft front to the composolitian banking and financial sectors lying immediately behind it.
(Text taken from : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boat_Quay )
Saturday, June 9, 2012
Clark Quay
Clarke Quay is a historical riverside quay in Singapore, located within the Singapore River Planning Area. The quay is situated upstream from the mouth of the Singapore River and Boat Quay.
Presently, five blocks of restored warehouses house various restaurants and nightclubs. There are also moored Chinese junks (tongkangs) that have been refurbished into floating pubs and restaurants. The Cannery is one of the anchor tenants of the place. There are over 5 different concepts in one block. Another anchor tenant, The Arena, will be home to Singapore's First Permanent Illusion Show (starting August 2008) starring J C Sum and 'Magic Babe' Ning. The G-MAX reverse bungee, the first in Singapore, is located at the entrance which opened in November 2003. Notable restaurants and nightclubs include Hooters and Indochine. River cruises and river taxis on the Singapore River can be accessed from Clarke Quay. One of its most popular attractions is its exciting host of CQ's signature events happening once every quarter. Clark Quay has become known as a hub of Singaporean nightclubs including Zirca, and up until 2008, the Ministry of Sound.
( Text taken from : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clarke_Quay )
Presently, five blocks of restored warehouses house various restaurants and nightclubs. There are also moored Chinese junks (tongkangs) that have been refurbished into floating pubs and restaurants. The Cannery is one of the anchor tenants of the place. There are over 5 different concepts in one block. Another anchor tenant, The Arena, will be home to Singapore's First Permanent Illusion Show (starting August 2008) starring J C Sum and 'Magic Babe' Ning. The G-MAX reverse bungee, the first in Singapore, is located at the entrance which opened in November 2003. Notable restaurants and nightclubs include Hooters and Indochine. River cruises and river taxis on the Singapore River can be accessed from Clarke Quay. One of its most popular attractions is its exciting host of CQ's signature events happening once every quarter. Clark Quay has become known as a hub of Singaporean nightclubs including Zirca, and up until 2008, the Ministry of Sound.
( Text taken from : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clarke_Quay )
Friday, June 8, 2012
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Indian Temple
This hindu temple is located in chinatown, in Singapore it is normal to have churches, chinese temples, hindu temples and muslim mosques close to each other, Singapore is a small country and furthermore, there isn't much conflict between the various religions, which is a good thing of course.
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Henderson Bridge
Henderson Waves (亨德森波浪桥)) is a 274-metre (899 ft)
long pedestrian bridge. At 36 metres (118 ft) above Henderson Road, it
is the highest pedestrian bridge in Singapore. It connects Mount Faber
Park and Telok Blangah Hill Park.
The bridge has a wave-form made up of seven undulating curved steel ribs that alternately rise over and under its deck. The curved ribs form alcoves that function as shelters with seats within. Slats of yellow balau wood, an all-weather timber found in Southeast Asia, are used in the decking. The wave-forms are lit with LED lamps at night from 7pm to 2am daily.
This was my second walk on the bridge, first time was in 2010, had a walk on the bridge in the afternoon, I have to say, during the evening or night time, the view from the bridge is much intriguing, much charming, but during the day time, one feels much relaxing and calm staying on the bridge.
The bridge has a wave-form made up of seven undulating curved steel ribs that alternately rise over and under its deck. The curved ribs form alcoves that function as shelters with seats within. Slats of yellow balau wood, an all-weather timber found in Southeast Asia, are used in the decking. The wave-forms are lit with LED lamps at night from 7pm to 2am daily.
This was my second walk on the bridge, first time was in 2010, had a walk on the bridge in the afternoon, I have to say, during the evening or night time, the view from the bridge is much intriguing, much charming, but during the day time, one feels much relaxing and calm staying on the bridge.
Monday, June 4, 2012
An Indian Guy
Indians in Singapore form 9% of the country's citizens and permanent residents, making them Singapore's third largest ethnic group after Chinese and Malays. Among cities, Singapore has one of the largest overseas Indian populations.
Sunday, June 3, 2012
View From Chinatown Overhead Bridge
At Chinatown, there is this unique overhead bridge which has sort of chinese style pavilions and stone benches, plus tables with chinese chess board, surrounded by green plants. It is rather unqiue to stay around there to watch the on going traffic below.
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Friday, June 1, 2012
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