Joanna James
There would be no doubt that the city-state of Singapore would boast an engrossing cultural heritage that would entrance the visiting culture lover. You will also find that this country features some distinctive and fascinating traditions that would draw your interest as well. Provided below are some suggestions for experiencing the authentic culture of Singapore and its cherished traditions.
You will find that Singaporeans are very fond of their fresh seafood, and therefore it wouldn’t be surprising that many locals engage in prawning during the weekends. Visitors to the city-state are also likely to find that this would be an absorbing pursuit; you will have the opportunity to hire a rod, attach the bait and give it a go. There would be several appealing prawning locations in Singapore; you could try your hand at longkang fishing as well which would be another important local tradition.
Another not-to-be-missed Singapore experience would be taking a leisurely ride in a trishaw. Interestingly, travelling by trishaw happened to be the most favoured mode of transportation in times past when the nation was no more than a fishing village. Your driver is likely to be a friendly local ‘uncle’ who would pedal you through neighbourhoods like Little India and Bugis. On the way, he may well entertain you with interesting anecdotes about the nostalgic old days whilst also pointing out features of interest.
Singapore happens to be renowned for its delectable foods and your visit wouldn’t be complete without enjoying a meal at a hawker centre; at one of these centres, you may feast on the delicious, convenient, and affordable dishes on offer. In fact, dining at a food court would be a distinctive experience. First, you should reserve – or ‘chope’ in the local jargon – a table by placing a pack of tissues on it. Then, you may order your food; you may stick to the favourites such as steamed prawn dumplings or Hainanese chicken rice or try more unusual dishes.
Singapore boasts several fascinating neighbourhoods and one of the highlights would undoubtedly be the absorbing Little India. Exploring this distinctive locality is sure to be an enchanting experience as there would be a lot to see and do here. At Little India, you could visit sacred Hindu temples, experience the bustling Tekka Market and savour delectable Indian dishes, snacks, and sweets. When it comes to more information about the country’s attractions as well as its culture & history, an online resource to consider browsing would be My Singapore Travel.
Your visit to Singapore wouldn’t be complete without experiencing the amazing Gardens by the Bay which happens to be an extravagant nature park filled with absorbing features of interest; it may be regarded as a reflection of the nation’s engineering capabilities and ingenuity as well. You may take the opportunity to admire the lofty Supertrees and then move on to the other attractions like the Cloud Forest and Flower Dome. You will find that these gardens present a remarkable selection of flora in a spellbinding manner amidst nature.
All members of your family are likely to be enthralled by a visit to a Fire Station Open House which would be conducted at fire stations throughout Singapore on Saturdays. During your visit, you would have the opportunity to engage in exciting activities such as climbing onto a fire truck, handling a fire hose, and clambering up a real rescue ladder. As you might expect, getting an understanding of the workings of a fire station is likely to be a captivating experience. If you select the Hill Street Fire Station for your visit, you will also have the chance to explore the engrossing Heritage Museum.
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