Thursday, July 29th, 2010

Walking through Historical Zone of Singapore Chinatown.

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The colorful painted shop house and the covered sidewalks (called 5-foot ways) of Today, should be credit to one person for planting the first seed is Raffles himself.

One theory is that Raffles purposely divided the races for harmony.

“Through the decades, was the home to early setters, many whom shared a room with complete strangers.

The story life in the early Chinatown is presented to tourists and young Singaporeans alike to the Chinatown Heritage Center (CHC) on Pagoda Street.

The Heritage center allows visitors to experience for themselves what life was like when the first immigrants arrived, when living in spaces were crowded, unhealthy and without privacy.”

The best time to capture the atmospheres and the spirits of were be mid-January, which is before Chinese New Year. It’s is incredibly lively during Chinese New year period. “Gong Xi Fa Cai” which means Happy New Year.

You will understand the mix cultures well when you visit Chinatown. You would surprise to find a Chinese temple, Islamic mosque, Hindu temple and Christian church all in one neighborhood.

If you want to experience “The soul of Chinatown” you can get a brochure of “Chinatown walking guide” from the Singapore Visitors Center and it got great information to offer.

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