Singapore own Artificial Intelligence - Places of Interest

Labels: Hinduism, Places of Worship

Yes, we are walking inside Arab street now. Did not really take a lot pictures, the batteries are giving us problem.. the camera keep telling us to change the batteries when it is new! There are a lot of decorative shophouses, most of them selling fabrics (the prices are quite competitive) and rattan shops selling handicrafts, they even have bags made of rattan.

Kampong Glam

The Kampong Glam area is the historic seat of the Malay royalty, resident here before the arrival of Raffles.

Walking inside the corridors, there are quite a number of unique shops. Indeed, if you want to buy presents for any occasions, perhaps you can come here to keep a sneak. They sell delicate bead purses and mirrors, vintage phone sets, weird cards and all sorts of cute stuffs.

We wandered around into a mysterious shop opened by a Pakistanis, they sell clothing similar to the style of British India at a cheaper price. So.. no harm dropping by the shop to have a look. They have all sort of belts, shawls, tops and bottoms, from India.

We spent more than 1 hour chatting.. Yes, more than one hour. She is SO FRIENDLY!! Once you got familiar with her, she will even offer you great discounts. Heehee.

*CI-KI* We took a picture together! She took the chance to flaunt her shop items, the beautiful shawls as the background and those earrings on the racks!

When your stomach start growling, it's never hard to find food in Kampong Glam!

"HJH ESAH" - The Malay eating house. Finally, we got to sit down. Our poor legs are aching so badly -__-"

Sneaking view of the back alley.

The MENU! and Our Map.

Our table. 8 - in chinese is pronounced as 'BA', has a similar pronunciation to 'fa' which means prosperity. Yes, though it is an outdoor eating house, we are not supposed to smoke, in consideration of other diners.

OUR FOOD HAS ARRIVED!!! Despite the hunger, Yuxuan took this photo before both of us jump at the food. Yuxuan ordered Nasi Goreng and I had Nasi Pattaya. The serving is huge and super yummy yummy!!! : )~ What a beautiful end to Arab excursion, LOL. By the way, the atmosphere is good, you get to sit and relax in an outdoor environment, there is no traffic (no noise + pollution), it is very breezy and the food is good.

Photos belonged to Singapore Own Artificial Intelligence, to be credited if used.

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Labels: Arab Quarter, Ethnic Discovery

Stepping onto Chinatown

Look at these shophouses! These were specially designated for the Chinese community in the 1828 Town Plan, and were once filled with immigrants that came from China. You can now catch a glimpse of their living space in Chinatown Heritage Centre along Pangoda Street.

As I embarked on my journey in rediscovering Chinatown, I was filled with different insights. These are a few shops lining up the streets, and they always have surprises installed for you, from the most practical items, i.e. a cap, a hand-held fan for you to fight the sun with, they even have handicraft items. I always thought that Chinatown is a shopping destination for the older generation, it was an eye-opener for me to see that Chinatown has modernized and selling apparels that appeals to the young ones. Yeah, you will definitely not regret exploring Chinatown, and that's provided if you have the time and enough leg muscles to conquer the shopping aka cultural village! In addition to that, the prices are very reasonable and there's a wide variety to choose from! And of course, even if you are tired from all the walk, there are local food centers, pubs and cafe whereby you can take a breather and enjoy watching the walks of life before your eyes!

Besides fashion, I found out that the tourists hot spots are the cultural shops that sells antiques, mini-Buddha statues, or mostly sourvinier shops. Indeed, they are very popular sites, be very impressed when you walked into the shop and see what is presented before your eyes! (Sorry, no photography inside the shop. Boo boo!) Oh, if you think they only sell BIG items, you are wrong. They are also selling antique mirrors, those hand-held ones, delicated gift-cases and ancient wooden boxes for safekeeping of your accessories.

The photographs shown below captured the beauty of antique statues.

Be assured that Singapore is always full of surprises, no matter where. Be prepared to get more than what you expect!

Photos belonged to Singapore Own Artificial Intelligence, to be credited if used.

Labels: Ethnic Discovery

Oh, my poor digicam is unable to take the full body of the church and it is surrounded by tall trees, you have to be there to see it for yourself! It is definitely a majestic church, with beautiful courtyard and garden. My photos could not give justice to it's beauty!

The east windows

The exit

Even the exit looks so nice! I might take more photos again, so behold! It is still an active church, means you can still go there to attend their services, in several languages which you can choose from. If you would like to join their volunteer work in helping in church or sharing your love with the poor, you can always contact them!

Visit them! It's next to City Hall train Station, you can always ask our friendly control officer if you are unsure of the direction.

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Labels: Places of Worship

Singapore Art Museum is one of the first art museums with international standard museum facilities and programmes in Southeast Asia. The Museum houses the national art collection of Singapore and has the largest collection in 20th-century Southeast Asian art by a public institution internationally.

The Museum has brought in several international shows including Leonardo da Vinci :Scientist-Inventor-Artist, German Art :1960s to 1970s, The Origins of Modern Art in France, and Monet to Moore: Millennium Gift of The Sara Lee Corporation. These provide a context and forum for art development and practices of Southeast Asia.

Since its opening, the Museum's permanent collection has grown from under 2,000 art works to over 7,000 making it the largest collection of 20th-century Southeast Asian art in the region.

Community outreach continues to be an important area of the Museum's function. The Museum aims to promote awareness and appreciation of art within the local and regional context and in so doing, it hopes to encourage the growth of an active and stimulating cultural environment in Singapore.

Visitors to the SAM can expect to find an interactive, living centre for art, with advanced museum facilities. Its 10,000-square metre floor space includes 14 full climate-controlled galleries, a reference library, an auditorium, a multi-purpose hall, a museum shop, courtyards and a café, all together ensure a quality experience for visitors. Since its opening, the Museum has been stimulating the cultural environment of Singapore and continues to do so with breathtaking shows and exciting programmes.

Located at the restored 19th-century old St Joseph's Institution (SJI) building on Bras Basah Road, SAM is easily accessible by public transport. You can hop on an MRT where SAM is approximately a 10-minute walk from Dhoby Ghaut / City Hall MRT stations.

• Open 9am-5:30pm (Tue to Sun)Adults: $3; children $1.50
• Free guided tours on Tuesdays and Fridays at 11am and 2pm and on Saturdays and Sundays at 11am and 2:30pm.
• 71 Bras Basah Road
• Tel: 6332-3222
• Visit its official site here.

Labels: Museums

Welcome to our World-Class Airport -
Singapore Changi Aiport

Yes, every country has their airport, and this is one you should not miss if you are in Singapore, and even Singaporeans visit it. So, what's the attraction?

Having accumulated over 250 awards, Singapore Changi Airport is recognised as one of the best airports in the world. With 80 airlines serving more than 180 cities in over 50 countries, Changi airport has established itself as a major aviation hub in the Asia Pacific region.



Changi Airport offers a wide variety of facilities and a blend of state-of-the-art amenities with the highest international service standards. It has children playground, hair and beauty services, medical services, supermarket and even prayer rooms - It's no difference from a giantic shopping mall, so start your shopping experience here at our Changi Airport.

Our Business Center also provide services like typing, mailing of documents and 24hrs photocopying and faxing. Stepping up on IT, our airport gives you free internet corners and you will be able to utilise your time to the fullest.

Want some fresh air? We gives you Gardens to relax in, you get to choose from a variety of 6 different themed gardens. So, take your pick!

Even when you are feeling tired from a long flight, you can always take a nap at our napping areas. To allow you to feel completely relax and rested, we have shower and spa, napping areas, swimming pool and music bar lounges.

Changi Airport is indeed providing a service that is more than any visitor's expectations and could have possibly wanted. You can even keep yourself updated with the world financial news from cable channels like BBC World, CNBC, Channel NewsAsia and CNN news service, watch television programs from all over the world from the skyplex, the most up-to-date movies at the movie theatres or just indulge yourself in world of xbox games.

It is not difficult at all to understand why Singapore Changi Airport remains as one of the best till today. It is always up-to-date, competitive and best of all, it always have it's visitors at heart.

Be captivated by our Changi Airport.

And if you do not know where to go late at night, visit our airport, enjoy a cup of hot chocolate at Starbucks. Visit Changi Airport official website.

Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) is credited for the pictures/ photos in this post.