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A Day at 100AM Mall: Dragons, Lions, Hong Kong Style Pastries

Posted on February 23, 2013 by bookjunkie

My second time at 100AM mall. As you can see, I was pretty enthralled by the Imperial Dragon Bakery Cafe logo. It reminds me of the traditional depiction you see in Chinese paper cuttings. I know it’s excessive – more … Continue reading →

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Road Trip: Malacca

Posted on December 20, 2012 by bookjunkie

Just some photos of what Malacca or Melaka town looks like. It’s quite a peaceful safe place and this is what I took as we drove around. You need a GPS though and even with that we kinda got a … Continue reading →

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Chinese New Year 2012: Toa Payoh Hub

Posted on January 20, 2012 by bookjunkie

Wanted to check out the Chinese New Year Buzz in the heartlands. Instead of the usual dragon we noticed goldfish instead. In the day time the estate gets very hot, but at night it’s nice cool and breezy. Want a … Continue reading →

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CNY 2012: My Village

Posted on January 19, 2012 by bookjunkie

Tasteful decorations at the little mall – My Village. Tried the assam laksa, but it was nowhere near what I had in Geylang opposite Aljunied MRT.

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Chinese New Year 2012: Wheelock Place, ION & Wisma

Posted on January 18, 2012 by bookjunkie

Very subtle decorations at Wheelock Place. The cardboard dragon at Muji. Fanta and F&N Orange is a must at Chinese New Year. I think it’s a particularly Singapore thing. Used to love the free flow of the fizzy drink at … Continue reading →

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Starbucks Dragon Bear

Posted on January 17, 2012 by bookjunkie
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Chinese New Year 2012: Chinatown Street Light Up

Posted on January 14, 2012 by bookjunkie

The red dragon looked even more awesome all lit up, against the pretty blue sky at dusk. I am so glad I got a close up look. Massive load of cars. And then the massive throngs of people. Felt bad … Continue reading →

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CNY 2012: Festive Fun at Singapore’s Chinatown

Posted on January 8, 2012 by bookjunkie

This was our second visit and it was fun. Each time I see something new. This is the only time I don’t mind getting bumped into. It actually adds to the festiveness. Just knowing that everyone is out shopping for … Continue reading →

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Chinese New Year 2012: Just Outside People’s Park Complex

Posted on January 8, 2012 by bookjunkie

You have to try the snack stalls here. Really authentic stuff from China. Pancakes with spicy pork filling. So good. I always see long queues forming. Another popular stall that we tried the last time. The yummy pacake that reminds … Continue reading →

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CNY 2012: Chinatown Ushers in the Year of the Dragon

Posted on December 30, 2011 by bookjunkie

If you’re intending to decorate your house for CNY, the Chinatown bazaar seems to have the lowest prices. But I guess for something unique you could go to the other countries in Asia where the festival is celebrated as well, … Continue reading →

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The Year of the Dragon: Chinese New Year Decorations & Food in Chinatown

Posted on December 30, 2011 by bookjunkie

Chinatown is so lively, and you should head there to check it out at least once. Saw dragons everywhere. On angpow packets, in cutesy soft toy form and made with paper as decoration to welcome the New Year. The year … Continue reading →

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River Hong Bao 2011 is Awesome (Head to the Float at Marina Bay)

Posted on February 1, 2011 by bookjunkie

As we drove past The Esplanade we were quite dismayed as it seemed like there was nothing to see, but when we walked towards the area after parking, I was thrilled at the sight before me.  River Hong Bao 2011 … Continue reading →

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Dragon by the River (Lantern Festival)

Posted on September 12, 2010 by bookjunkie

Out of all the lanterns I have seen for the Mid-Autumn Festival, the huge colourful dragon at Clarke Quay impresses me the most, especially with the government building (Ministry of Information, Communications and the Arts) in the background with its … Continue reading →

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Autumn Festival By The River (Part II)

Posted on September 9, 2010 by bookjunkie

Splitting this post up, because I took so many photos today. Let’s continue our walk down the river while looking at lantern animals. Here’s the dragon and you can see Clarke Quay (where young people chill out and go clubbing … Continue reading →

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