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Lion City

Singlish is part of Singapore’s heritage and history. Respect it for what it is.

23 February 2010
Aunty Ying And Dad

The following was written by my dad who also wrote Singapore’s first geography textbook. This article was published in the Straits Times on 5 August 2006.

s a son of Singapore, I grew up with Singaporean English, “catching spiders and playing gasing (top).” In the ‘60s and ‘70s, I was a school teacher in Singapore. [...]

Tagged as: Language, Lion City, Singlish, Story of English

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Chinese New Year Decorations, Traditions & Legends

11 February 2010
CNY_decor_3

Last year it was pink blossoms adorning the corner of the living room as well as red and purple lanterns hanging here and there in the house. This year I came back home from my ten day Singapore trip and I was greeted by potted plants & red banners, red blossoms in the living , [...]

Tagged as: Chinese New Year, CNY, Legend Of The Nian, traditions

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Tanglin Halt Food Centre

7 February 2010
Tanglin Halt Dessert Stall

It’s funny how life brings us back to the same places time and time again. I used to live in Tanglin Halt in 2004. My best friend bought his own place a few years back and it ended up being the same block I was staying at.
We’ve been visiting Tanglin Halt a lot and [...]

Tagged as: Lion City, Tangling Halt

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Funny Signs

6 February 2010
Rigid :: Taipei Ximending

Some signs that I’ve come across that tickle me. This first one is from Ximending in Taipei. It’s the name of a men’s fashion outlet. Why would they call their boutique Rigid?

There two I discovered over the recent weekend along Ann Siang Hill. One’s an association for skinny street walkers and the other possibly a [...]

Tagged as: funny signs, Lion City, taipei

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Food Review :: Vegetarian Treat @ Fortune Centre & Nasi Padang Bliss @ Peace Centre

4 February 2010
Vegetarian At Fortune Centre

Vegetarian Health Food by Luo Han Group @ Fortune Centre
This is a quaint little cafeteria with it’s entrance facing Bencoolen Street. The range of items available is quite astounding and there are chefs in white hats hand-making noodles and dumplings. Try the double-boiled soups or the different Japanese bento sets available. On the menu are [...]

Tagged as: Lion City, nasi padang, vegetarian

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