Singapore for history & culture buffs 🗺️🔎
Overview
I've grouped the activities into the following themes so you can jump straight to what you're interested in:
1) Tales of history (museums)
2) Racial & cultural diversity (religious sites)
3) Walk down memory lane (vintage shops, antiques)
Tales of History
Quick Note:
✏️Feel free to spread these visits out over a couple of days! My tip is to visit the museums in the afternoon, when the weather is HOT ☀️and you'll want to avoid the sun.
🔷Start with a visit to the National Museum for a 101 on the history of Singapore, including the era under British colonial rule, Japanese occupation during WWII, and how we developed our own music, fashion and culture over time.
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🔷Then head over to the Peranakan Museum for a deep dive into Peranakan (or Nyonya) culture.
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🔷If the weather is good, take a stroll around Fort Canning Park and visit Fort Canning Heritage Centre which offers some insight into the historic milestones that have taken place here, including the decision to surrender Singapore to the Japanese on 15 February 1942.
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🔷If you happen to be in the Esplanade area, consider making a stop at the 'chopsticks' memorial (Civilian War Memorial) which commemorates the civilian victims of WWII.
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🔷 If you would like to go even further back in time, check out the Asian Civilisations Museum and pair that with a walk down the Singapore River.
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🔷You can even consider taking a traditional bumboat cruise down Singapore River which offers audio commentary along the way.
Racial & Cultural Diversity
🔷Take a walk down South Bridge Road to experience the racial and religious harmony of Singapore, with three functioning religious sites all along the same road.
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Walk down memory lane
🔷For vintage fashion:
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🔷For the old school knick knacks:
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🔷For vintage and second hand furniture:
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🔷For 'fools' 😂:
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