Singapore Things to see and do Articles
In Singapore: When in Doubt, eat! – SingaporeSheila Melissa A. Maniego takes a friend’s advice and enjoys Singapore’s culinary offerings.
Sleepless in SingaporeItching to boogey and get down tonight, but find the clubs and drinks in Singapore too expensive? Here’s a little tip: The Singapore Girl gets it really good here. On Ladies’ Nights, many places waive their cover charge and practically throw free alcohol at you. The downside, obviously, is that men still have to [...]
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 [...]
Events in August
1 – 17 Aug
The Necessary Community Festival
Community theatre not only means cheap (or free) tickets, but also gives you an excuse to venture into public housing suburbia (30 mins from city centre) and see how and where the average Singaporean lives.
The Story Tree
Puppetry troupe, The Finger Players, will entertain with stories from around [...]
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 [...]
