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Singapore iconic place The Crown Jewel of Raffles Hotel

March 17, 2009 By julian Leave a Comment

How many times have you been walking pass the and how much you knows about the Hotel , here i wanted to share some info  i read about the history about this of Singapore.

From the outlook you probably knew that this piece of history, is a , known for its luxurious accommodation and superb restaurants. Within the hotel it has a tropical garden courtyard, museum, and Victorian-style theatre call jubilee. And many famous peoples had stay in the hotel before like Micheal jackson, Huge Jackman, Charlie Chaplin Queen Elizabeth II and more………

To many Singaporeans and travelers, was remembered of the 1970s. Taking a trishaw ride to the main door and walk through its spacious ballroom and enjoy a “must have” pink gin sling. was invented by bartender Ngiam Tong Boon around 1910 from .

In the eyes of the tourists was a charming, Tropical, Unique colonial building.

But in1980s the hotel was closed for major renovation and the hotel really need a new facelift at that time. Little did we know, went through many major decision before the renovation. The hotel was re open on September, 1991 after a facelift of S$160 millions. Today the has a private in house guest area and a public area where group of tourist can have lunch or tea and to buy a Raffles T-shirt. You can see tourists come here to take a picture at the main entrance.

Source : Singapore, Tourism & Me and Wikipedia

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Singapore icon, Our national flower Vanda Miss Joaquim

July 24, 2008 By julian Leave a Comment

simply beautiful

is a natural hybrid between Vanda teres and Vanda hookeriana. The orchid was the work of birds and bees. Miss Agnes Joaquim discovers the flower as she was walking through her garden and she got so excited about it, she immediately took the flower to the Director of Singapore botanic Garden that confirmed it was a new orchid.

When Singapore was a young nation and searching for its own identity during the early day, Singapore knew that it needs a national flower. So the Quest for the search of the national flower begins. After a lengthy and exhausted search, the white scorpion orchid, Arachnis Hookerana was present.

A Cabinet paper was prepared; approval of for Arachnis Hookerana was in motion. And then, a second thought and the decision came to a halt. A new proposal was put forward to the cabinet to name as Singapore’s National Flower.

On the 15 April 1981, Minister of Culture, S. Dhanabalan announced that the would become Singapore’s National flower. The flower was chosen from so many other flowers as Singapore’s national flower because the orchid was considered as it got the ability to bloom throughout the year.

Today after so many years, using of the Orchid as the main selling theme for souvenirs is everywhere and it also has catch the hearts of every Singaporean. The National flower of Singapore.

Source : Singapore, Tourism & Me and Wikipedia

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Singapore icon, The Merlion symbol of Singapore!

July 24, 2008 By julian 1 Comment

The is it real or it is a myth? The truth is that no one knows but many people like to associate Singapore with the . Today, is a symbol of Singapore and you can easily find ’s souvenirs merchants at any souvenir shop in Singapore.

The is half lion and half fish creature; the majestic lion head actually symbolize the re-discovery of Singapore during the early day by Prince Nila Utama and the fish body riding the waves is to symbolize Singapore was once known as Temasek when Singapore is a small fishing village.

The original was built in 1972 by a local Craftsman, Mr. Lim Nang Seng and it was located at the mouth of Singapore River. The status standing at eight meter tall looking facing out to the sea is to welcome all visitors to Singapore.

In 2002, The Original has moved to Park located next to One Fullerton to make way for Esplanade Drive. Now the look ever more beautiful as it stand at the mouth of the river overlooking Marina Bay.

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Singapore icon, Getting to know Raffles hotel !

July 24, 2008 By julian Leave a Comment

is a , known for its luxurious accommodation and superb restaurants. Within the hotel it has a tropical garden courtyard, museum, and Victorian-style theater call jubilee.

To Many Singaporeans and travelers, was remembered of the 1970s. Taking a trishaw ride to the main door and walk through its spacious ballroom and enjoy a “must have” pink gin sling. was invented by bartender Ngiam Tong Boon around 1910 from .

In the eyes of the tourists was a charming, Tropical, Unique colonial building.

But in1980s the hotel was closed for major renovation and the hotel really need a new facelift at that time. Little did we know, went through many major decision before the renovation. The hotel was re open on September, 1991 after a facelift of S$160 millions. Today the has a private in house guest area and a public area where group of tourist can have lunch or tea and to buy a Raffles T-shirt. You can see tourists come here to take a picture at the main entrance.Source : Singapore, Tourism & Me and Wikipedia

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