Renita Chong Articles
Singapore – General InfoHistory
This tiny fishing village was founded by a British East India
Company official, Sir Thomas Stamford Bingley Raffles, in
1819. The settlement came about so that the British could
secure their trade against the Dutch in the Far East region.
Quirky Facts
It is unknown how Singapore actually got its name. The
most popular [...]
Chinese Gardens
Covering 13 hectares, the Chinese Garden or Yu Hua Yuan
replicates classical Northern Chinese imperial architectural
style.
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Singapore – August 1999Singapore’s National Day Parade
The 9th of August is a special day for Singapore, with flags
put up all around town and the neighbourhoods. Every year, the National Day Parade would be held, marking another year of Singapore’s independence. Those wanting to be part of the celebrations could either collect their free tickets in July or watch [...]
The Sunny Island Set in the Sea …
Do be warned before you step on this sunny island. It is hot and humid, and I mean it! Even though I am a local, it still took me quite a while to adjust to the humidity after I returned from my studies in Western Australia. So, dress [...]
