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Singapore in Pictures 8 — Kranji War Memorial & Cemetery 2

Kranji War Cemetery and Memorial

Today I continue with more solemn images from Singapore’s Kranji War Cemetery and Kranji War Memorial:

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Singapore in Pictures 7 — Kranji War Memorial & Cemetery 1

Kranji War Cemetery

Singapore suffered greatly under Japanese Imperial Army rule during World War II. And to this day Singaporeans blame the United Kingdom and Australia for the Fall of Singapore following inept defense and inadequate resistance despite vastly superior numbers over the Japanese invaders. The resulting casualties were horrendous — 85,000 Common Wealth troops captured, 5,000 troops (mostly Australian) killed. Thousands of Singaporeans of Chinese descent were targeted and killed...

Fun Photo Friday — Singapore in Pictures 3

Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery

Here is today’s collection of Fun Photo Friday Singapore favorites:

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Singapore in Pictures 6 — Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery & Changi Chapel

Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery rooftop

The Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery is a huge complex containing many buildings. Construction on this traditional Chinese Buddhist monastery in Bishan began in 1920. SInce that time it has expanded, adding various temples, a nunnery, and in 2006 the Buddhist College of Singapore.

Now let us move on to a more somber and sorrowful point in Singapore history. Changi Chapel and Museum is built near the site of the infamous Changi Prisoner...

Singapore in Pictures 5 — Finishing with Haw Par Villa

Haw Par Villa theme park — Singapore

Today I finish up showing you Singapore’s bright, colorful, and ever charming Haw Par Villa theme park. On Wednesday I’ll take you on a photo tour of Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery & Changi Chapel.

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Fun Photo Friday — Singapore in Pictures 2

Singapore’s Colorful Streets

And here is today’s Singapore Fun Photo Friday photo gallery:

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Singapore in Pictures 4 — More of Haw Par Villa

Haw Par Villa

The Haw Par Villa theme park is a wondrous explosion of color and subject matter for the travel photographer. Inside the park you’ll find complete dioramas and over a thousand statues. You’ll be entertained there for hours. I’ll show you more Haw Par Villa sites on Monday before moving on to other sites in Singapore:

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Singapore in Pictures 3 — Around Singapore & visiting Haw Par Villa

Marina Bay Sands

Continuing with our photo tour of Singapore, which will start out with sights around town before I show you two more points of interest in today’s article. This next set of photos show Singapore’s colonial influence, Chinatown, and a sampling of Singapore’s famous and vibrant food scene :

Then a quick look at the Henderson Waves foot bridge and surrounding view:

After which we head into the Haw Par Villa theme park, where we’ll spend some time over the next seve...

Fun Photo Friday — Singapore in Pictures 1

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Photo Week 2 — Singapore in Pictures 2

Singapore in Pictures

As I noted Monday, you’ll be touring Singapore, and later Indonesia, without commentary from me as I deal with a few matters. If any questions arise on any photo, just leave a comment and I’ll get back to you.

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