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Ethic Domain |
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Over the years,
Singapore's three major racial groups - Chinese, Malays, and
Indians - have developed areas of architecture, customs, and
colorful festivals that best express their proud past.
One will be
surprised to find so many different ethics here in
Singapore. Visitors can even observe different cultural in
their natural surroundings. Or feel the ethic's festival being
cerebrated here. All
these are possible in the uniquely Singapore.
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Little India
As you step into Little India, be
prepared for an overpowering of the senses! First, you
will be greeted by the strong, heady scent of spices and
jasmine garlands, followed by the treasure trove of
silverware, brassware, ethnic jewelry and colourful silk
saris, dazzling to behold. |
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Chinatown
Singapore's Chinatown evolved around 1821 when the first
Chinese junk arrived from Xiamen, Fujian province in
China. The passengers, all men, set up home around the
south of the Singapore River which is known today as Telok
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Geylang Serai
Geylang Serai is the cultural heart of the Malay community
in Singapore. At the Malay Village, go back in time and
discover the traditional 'Kampung Days' lifestyle of
Malays in the 1950s and 1960s!
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Kampong Glam
Named after the Gelam tree which used to grow in the area,
Kampong Glam was the historic seat of Malay royalty in
Singapore. Today, the former Istana Kampong Glam (Sultan’s
palace) has been converted into a heritage museum, the
Malay Heritage Centre, to showcase the rich history and
culture of Singapore’s Malay community. |
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Peranakan Experience
Peranakans refer to the descendants of the early Chinese
community who settled in the Malay Archipelago from the
17th century. |
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