R. Doug Wicker's Blog, page 28

Singapore in Pictures 11 — Ethnic Neighborhoods and Street Scenes 3

Old vs. New

Last week and this I’ve been showing you the various ethnic neighborhoods of Singapore and giving you a glimpse of the various street scenes that await you in this vibrant and colorful city. Most of the photos taken in this next subseries of articles were in Chinatown, Little India, and Kampong Gelam (also called Kampong Glam). As you can see above and below, Singapore is a unique blend of the modern and the old. I hope you’re enjoying the visual tour.

Vibrant Colors of Singapo...

Fun Photo Friday — Singapore in Pictures 5

Singapore — Old vs. New

Today’s selection of Fun Photo Friday favorites highlighting Singapore’s street scenes and ethnic neighborhoods:

Islamic and Indonesian restaurants side-by-side Street Light and Masjid Sultan Singaport Street Scene Zooming in on some Singapore Color

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Singapore in Pictures 10 — Ethnic Neighborhoods and Street Scenes 2

Kampong Gelam (Kampong Glam) and the Masjid Sultan Mosque

Most of the photos taken in this this week’s and next’s subseries of articles were in Singapore’s Chinatown, Little India, and Arab Street in the Kampong Gelam (also called Kampong Glam) area. Today’s article in particular focuses on the Muslim section of Kampong Gelam, with particular emphasis on the Masjid Sultan Mosque.

Masjid Sultan Mosque

The original mosque on this site dates to 1824, but the structure you see today began li...

Singapore in Pictures 9 — Ethnic Neighborhoods and Street Scenes 1

Take What You Need; Give What You Can

This week and next I will present the various ethnic neighborhoods of Singapore and give you a glimpse of the various street scenes that await you in this vibrant and colorful city. Most of the photos taken in this next subseries of articles were in Chinatown, Little India, and Arab Street in the Kampong Gelam (also called Kampong Glam) area. This will lead to some colorful images in this week’s and next’s Fun Photo Friday, as well. Before I present today...

Fun Photo/Food Friday — Singapore in Pictures 4; Beaulieu House for Lunch

Beaulieu House

Everybody likes colorful pictures of delectible food, right? Well, I hope today is not an exception as I present images from our tour group lunch at Singapore’s Beaulieu House.

“Wish you enlarge your wealth” (Gong Xi Fa Cai) — A traditionl Chinese New Year Greeting

Additionally today I will present some photos from the grounds at Beaulieu House, so this will be a combination Fun Food and Fun Photo Friday.

Beaulieu House view looking at Malaysia

So, let’s see if I can ...

Fun Photo/Food Friday — Singapore in Pictures 3; Beaulieu House for Lunch

Beaulieu House

Everybody likes colorful pictures of delectible food, right? Well, I hope today is not an exception as I present images from our tour group lunch at Singapore’s Beaulieu House.

“Wish you enlarge your wealth” (Gong Xi Fa Cai) — A traditionl Chinese New Year Greeting

Additionally today I will present some photos from the grounds at Beaulieu House, so this will be a combination Fun Food and Fun Photo Friday.

Beaulieu House view looking at Malaysia

So, let’s see if I can ...

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...