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Singapore Daily Photos: Deepavali Lights
Was really happy today. Haven’t been truly joyful for quite a while. Thankful to have the best uncles, aunts and cousins in the world. Had a meal with the whole family which we haven’t done in quite a while. It’s … Continue reading
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Tagged 2010, culture, decorations, Deepavali, design, festival, Life, Light Up, Lights, Living, photography, photos, Singapore, street, travel
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Probably My Last Mooncake Post Till Next Year
My sister got the good quality mooncake from her nice bosses – Tung Lok. What a difference from the cheap version, although this did not have egg yolk (which I love for the salty contrast), the white lotus paste was … Continue reading
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Tagged Chinese, culture, festival, Food, Life, Living, Mid-Autumn Festival, mooncake, personal, photography, photos, pretty, Singapore, travel, Tung Lok
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Singapore Daily Photo: Deepavali Decorations at Little India
Deepavali (Hindu Festival of Lights) is on 5th November but the decorations are up already in Little India. Our tourism board seems to be working very hard to entertain our influx of tourists. If it’s good for the economy then … Continue reading
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Tagged Art, culture, decorations, Deepavali, festival, Life, Little India, Living, personal, photography, photos, Singapore, travel
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Mid-Autumn Festival 2010: Streets of Chinatown
I have never seen the Mid-Autumn Festival done on such a grand scale before. It must be because of our million tourists, but I like it as well. I was thinking it would be much prettier here at night when … Continue reading
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Tagged attractions, bazaar, Chinatown, Chinese, colourful, colours, culture, festival, Food, Lanterns, Life, Living, Mid-Autumn Festival, photography, photos, red, shopping, Singapore, streets, Things To Do, travel
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Mid-Autumn Festival 2010: Chinatown’s World Lantern Display
While wandering around Chinatown with the tourists, we came across this hotchpotch display of lanterns and later discovered they were from all over the world. If you wanna have a look, it’s just outside the Chinatown MRT (subway) station). We … Continue reading
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Tagged Art, Chinatown, Chinese, colours, culture, decor, design, festival, Lantern, Lantern Festival, Lanterns, Life, Living, Mid-Autumn, MRT, photography, photos, pretty, Singapore, subway, travel, world
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Autumn Festival By The River (Part III)
Down the river we go to gaze at the Monkey Lantern. The rooster’s next. And finally the dog. I might have missed a few, but it was getting hot. Ok just one more. Last but not least was the pig. … Continue reading
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Tagged Art, attractions, Autumn Festival, beauty, Chinese, culture, cute, design, dog, festival, Lantern, Lanterns, Life, Living, Mid-Autumn, monkey, personal, photography, photos, pig, rooster, Singapore, Things To Do, travel
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Festivals and Malls
Whenever there’s a festival in Singapore, you’ll know. Hari Raya Puasa is on the 10th of Sepember and there were pretty lights up at Toa Payoh. The lights were for National Day, but I think they might leave them up … Continue reading
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Tagged culture, festival, Lantern, Life, Living, Malls, marketing, Mid-Autumn, mooncake, photography, photos, Singapore, street lights, travel
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King Mahabali on a Motorbike in Kochi
When we were at Kochi (Cochin) in Kerala, the main religious and harvest festival, called Onam was being prepared for. As part of the celebrations they have someone dress up a the legendary King of Kerala called Mahabali. Our driver … Continue reading