When Singapore Queued For A Week
Queuing is a very Singaporean trait these days. We like things to be done orderly, and queuing is the fairest way to take turns. You’ll see Singaporeans queuing at food stalls, at the cashier, for buses, etc. But from 25 to
Once Upon These Crops
Once upon a time, Singapore grew lots of important crops. People came from all over the region to buy and sell gambier, nutmeg, rubber and the king of spice—pepper. Singapore even became the centre of trade for some of these
The Forgotten Opera House
Have you seen The Majestic in Chinatown? You can see a picture of it on page 16 of The Little Singapore Book. It is a very pretty building near the bustling Chinatown MRT station, with a beautiful tiled frontage. But you may
Singapore’s Philanthropists: Hospitals for the Poor
Over a hundred years ago, many immigrants in Singapore had to work really hard. Some became rich and were very generous with their money. Instead of keeping it to themselves, they shared their success by building hospitals and schools so that others,