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

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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CNY 2012: Festive Fun at Singapore’s Chinatown

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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The New World Gate

There’s a huge restored iron wrought gate just outside Farrer Park MRT station, in front of City Square Mall. I especially liked the elegant lion heads. There’s also a playground and a fountain seating area for bored kids and weary … Continue reading

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Uniquely Singapore Mascots

We all know that mascots are one of the greatest marketing tools around. But they have to be done right. They can’t be creepy. When I was a kid in the 70’s and 80’s, I used to have a Singa … Continue reading

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Peranakan Museum: Can you tell the Guardian Lion and Lioness Apart?

I only just learnt how. The lion has a ball under his foot.  The ball represents the flower of life. While the lioness has a little cub held protectively beneath her shaggy foot. The female represents Yin and the male … Continue reading

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Singa The Courtesy Lion Still Exists

I thought they did away with this mascot a long time ago. Singa the courtesy lion was part of Singapore’s Courtesy Campaign in 1979. It’s slogan was ‘Make Courtesy A Way of Life’. It doesn’t seem like we have made … Continue reading

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Merlion – Part Lion Part Fish

The Merlion is part fish and part lion and a symbol of Singapore. Singapore means lion city in Tamil and Malay and our country has always been associated with the lion. This information I have known since I was a … Continue reading

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