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Timeless
telok ayer street
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In 1822, Telok Ayer was the primary area set aside by Sir Stamford Raffles for the Chinese community. As the main landing site for Chinese immigrants, Telok Ayer Street formed the backbone of the development of the Chinese immigrant in early Singapore. Today, Telok Ayer has been preserved in the form of bustling shophouses and is a timeless reminder of Singapore's diverse and multicultural society.
Shophouses
This area features shophouses of the Early Transitional, Late and Art Deco Shophouse styles. This area is traditionally associated with the Chinese Hokkien and also the South Indian community, who settle along the original waterfront that ran along this street today.
Thian Hock Keng Temple
The Thian Hock Keng Temple is Singapore's oldest Chinese temple and it is a must-visit for those curious about oriental culture and history.
Wall Painting
On the rear wall of a 177-year-old temple is a 40-metre long painting that tells the story of early Hokkien immigrants to Singapore. The Thian Hock Keng Mural beautifully the dreams and struggles of the early Hokkiens, the pain of leaving loved ones behind in search of a better life.
A Trip Down the Memory Lane
chinatown . arab street . little india
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From the Indian sari to the Chinese cheongsam, traditional attire to represent one's culture and identity. These are worn particularly during festive seasons to keep their traditions alive and to remind themselves of their cultural roots.
We visited Chinatown, Arab Street and Little India to take a look at the dazzling ethnic wear that is typically worn during traditional festivals.
This little country has a diverse assortment of ethnic clothing due to its multicultural background, such as the Kebaya. Did you know that in the sixteenth century, it is a clothing worn only by the royal family of Java?
Nicole Tan (2109)
Ong Hui Jing (2129)
Leona Lu (2117)