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MOMI WANDERS|  Singapore’s Chinatown: simply dynamic, colorful, and dramatic

April 21, 2016 · 37 Comments

I’ve been to this highly urbanized place — which according to our tour guide Meow has consistently expanded through land reclamation.  Founded in 1819 by Sir Stamford Raffles, the place has a number of places named after him.  It was only in 1965 when it became an independent nation and a republic, which it remains today.

This sovereign city-state has the Merlion as its symbol.  The fish body represents the island country’s origin as a fishing village, and the lion head comes from its original name Singapura.  Singapura means “lion city.”

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Yes, I’ve been to Singapore and even if I only stayed there for a few days, it has been an exciting experience.  I got to witness a totally different culture, talk with interesting characters, and been nothing short of fun.

Singapore is one of the world’s major commercial hubs with the fourth-biggest financial center and one of the five busiest ports.   Acute poverty is rare in Singapore, according to Meow.  The city is highly globalized which greatly depends on trade.  Most of its facilities and services are at par with the international standards.

About five million live in Singapore, the majority of which are Chinese and the rest Caucasians, Eurasians, Indians, and Malays. A number of Singaporeans are bilingual — mostly speaking English and another language (Mandarin, Malay or Tamil).  Most know how to speak Singapore Colloquial English or what they call Singlish.

Singapore’s Chinatown

As we tour this little country, I instantly fell in love with its several distinct ethnic communities.  Each shows a distinct aura of its culture.  Each district offers sights and sounds that uniquely describe its cultural heritage.  And among all, I fell in love with Chinatown.

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I love its vibrant color.  Red doors can be so inviting.

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The gothic wrought door knobs and handles can pull anyone’s attention.  It caught mine.

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The intense yet comforting smell of incense may surely appeal to the Gods.  It surely did arouse my olfactory sense.

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And along the busy Chinatown is this Buddhist temple possessing such a peculiar form — all intricately designed that stands majestically among old and new structures.

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Even the smell and sight of its delicacies and local produce are so inviting… all rich in flavor and culture.

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As I wander freely along the busy streets of Chinatown, I chance upon the perfect gift for my mother.  Beautifully luxurious and extremely soft that if I wear it, it will surely keep me in bed all day.

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As I went farther, I tend to discover something new again in every corner, in every turn.  Surely, I was enticed and lost in a rush that is Chinatown until my sight settled on the small intricate pieces of a chess board — I felt instantly at home.  I pictured my boys’ sweet smiles and without thinking much, made my second purchase —

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Deeply rooted in tradition, Singapore’s Chinatown tells of the aura of a culture that truly excites one’s senses.  Its look, smell, and feel are distinctly Chinese that are ever so dynamic, colorful, and simply dramatic.

I would visit Singapore again, soon perhaps, with my family.  Together, we will explore, taste, and feel not just Singapore’s Chinatown but the whole city.

* Our Singapore trip was last November 2014.  Husband was left at home with the kids.  He must have missed me that much.  I’ve learned that our baby Yael was conceived a day after I arrived home from Singapore.  🙂 

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  1. Agnes Dela Cruz says

    April 22, 2016 at 10:39 am

    I would love to visit Singapore and check this Chinatown’s food and colorful culture.

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    • msbolin says

      April 22, 2016 at 11:28 am

      🙂 me too, this time with my family.

      Reply
  2. Jacob Wright says

    April 22, 2016 at 12:27 pm

    Cool pics. I feel like I went there too!

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    • msbolin says

      April 22, 2016 at 11:34 pm

      Thank you.

      Reply
  3. crazyscrapper1 says

    April 22, 2016 at 8:06 pm

    Love the pictures and the narrative of Singapore and Chinatown. Makes me want to go and check it out.

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    • msbolin says

      April 22, 2016 at 11:33 pm

      Thank you. 🙂

      Reply
  4. momknowsbest15 says

    April 22, 2016 at 11:52 pm

    I love the buildings there. It reminds me of Chinatown in Chicago.

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    • msbolin says

      April 23, 2016 at 10:36 pm

      Its just amazing anywhere we go there’s always Chinatown.

      Reply
  5. Rachel Mouton says

    April 23, 2016 at 3:26 am

    This is so beautiful and elegant! What an amazing place to visit and so full of vibrant colors <3

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    • msbolin says

      April 23, 2016 at 10:34 pm

      Vibrant colors indeed:) thanks for dropping by.

      Reply
  6. Michelle Gwynn Jones says

    April 23, 2016 at 8:05 am

    That temple is gorgeous. Were you able to go inside?

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    • msbolin says

      April 26, 2016 at 1:13 am

      Didnt try as there were a number of devotees praying. I didnt want to bother them.

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  7. Elizabeth O. says

    April 23, 2016 at 10:12 am

    Singapore is just like New York, it’s a melting pot of different cultures. And that’s what makes it more exciting and interesting. You get a taste of the different cultures when you go there, especially in the food. The temple here looks really amazing and serene.

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    • msbolin says

      April 23, 2016 at 10:29 pm

      Exactly on the different cultures. A nice place to study the arts and culture of different nationalities.

      Reply
  8. Nicole Herose Cochingco Escat says

    April 23, 2016 at 5:59 pm

    Singapore is so neat and wonderful. I would like to visit there soon

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    • msbolin says

      April 23, 2016 at 10:27 pm

      Yup, pretty neat and wonderful 🙂

      Reply
  9. Lexie Lane says

    April 23, 2016 at 9:56 pm

    Singapore travel sounds fun and amazing! Love that place. Nice shots!

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    • msbolin says

      April 23, 2016 at 10:25 pm

      Thanks. Yes, love the place as well

      Reply
  10. Terri Ramsey Beavers says

    April 24, 2016 at 12:11 am

    After seeing your photos, I’d love to visit Singapore asap. I’ve never been anywhere so beautiful before, I probably wouldn’t want to leave.

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    • msbolin says

      April 26, 2016 at 1:12 am

      Haha, when i went to singapore, i would want to extend my stay as well but I have family waiting for me.

      Reply
  11. Jenjen Balatico says

    April 24, 2016 at 4:31 pm

    I have lots of friends working at SG as preschool teacher. Lovely place! Hoping to visit SG one day 🙂

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    • msbolin says

      April 26, 2016 at 1:10 am

      And when you’re there already, enjoy!

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  12. Kathy Kenny Ngo says

    April 25, 2016 at 1:13 am

    My brother will be a resident of SG soon and we can’t wait to visit him and discover SH with him.

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    • msbolin says

      April 26, 2016 at 12:57 am

      That’s an exciting news ! Enjoy Singapore once there!

      Reply
  13. Amy Jones says

    April 25, 2016 at 11:04 am

    Its amazing how lively and colorful chinatown can be! i love going to the market there!

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    • msbolin says

      April 26, 2016 at 12:40 am

      Me, too. Such great finds!

      Reply
  14. Brianna George says

    April 25, 2016 at 11:45 am

    OH! All those vibrant colors and smells must have been spectacular!

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    • msbolin says

      April 26, 2016 at 12:39 am

      Yup. Truly.

      Reply
  15. Miss Rika Agustini (@thedealmatch) says

    April 25, 2016 at 12:07 pm

    I love Singapore. I used to visit Singapore twice a year when i was still in asia

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    • msbolin says

      April 26, 2016 at 12:38 am

      Yes, love the place too. Hope you be able to visit again and perhaps visit the Philippines, too.

      Reply
  16. Mariana Perez says

    April 25, 2016 at 9:28 pm

    What a beautiful place! I’d love to visit one day. Those red doors are just gorgeous.

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    • msbolin says

      April 26, 2016 at 12:26 am

      Gorgeous indeed. Would want to visit again and i hope you, too, could make a visit.

      Reply
  17. Ana Fernandez says

    April 26, 2016 at 1:01 am

    It looks so colorful, exotic and full of culture!

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    • msbolin says

      April 26, 2016 at 1:09 am

      Yes, the culture is so alive because of colors.

      Reply
  18. The Trophy WifeStyle says

    April 27, 2016 at 4:22 am

    Omg how fabulous!!! I would love to visit Singapore one day.

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    • msbolin says

      April 29, 2016 at 11:13 pm

      Yey to visiting Singapore some day!

      Reply

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