Kampong Glam: Singapore's Malay heritage
Different country, different atmosphere. After visiting the Indian neighborhood of Little India and Chinatown, direction Kampong Glam, the eastern district of Singapore that pays tribute to the surrounding Malaysia. You will therefore be able to experience this predominantly Muslim culture and admire the mosque of the Sultan and its great dome The gold statue located at the end of the pedestrianized Bussorah Street. You would almost believe you were in «Aladdin»!
You will walk around then to cross the palm trees and admire the typical houses before you head into the jungle in the small streets where you will find shops with a thousand colors to look out for buy some Malaysian fabric or bring back a souvenir.
Open your eyes wide; at the corner of a street you’ll stumble upon one of the many street art works that, along with the concept stores / bars and other boutiques of young creators from the city, make this place a real must-see. Haji Lane Street, They bring an alternative and creative touch to this beautiful traditional neighborhood. It is also the favorite meeting place for Singapore’s youth! It strongly reminds me of the decor and atmosphere of the central district of Kuala Terengganu that I discovered last year during my visit to Malaysia. trip to Malaysia.
Take the opportunity to stop a few minutes and enjoy a mint tea on the terrace before addressing the Malay Heritage Center. Located In the heart of Kampong Glam, this former Malay royal palace promotes the history and culture of the peninsula à through the ages. The customs and traditions of the Sultans of old will no longer be a secret to you!
Don’t miss a stroll through Kampong Glam in the evening; there are many restaurants and the atmosphere is lively.
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Comments
Ah, that sounds exciting! The only thing is that we can only go abroad in the summer, but Asia in the summer (in terms of weather) scares me a bit…
Capucine & Thibault
28 September 2016
Hello Delphine!
It depends on the regions of Asia; some are more easily done in the summer; you should check on a weather map 🙂 After all, even if there is the rainy season, it is really only occasional, once or twice a day, only a few minutes… See you soon 🙂
Lauriane has gone
19 November 2016
In response to the previous comment; indeed, in August it’s the right time of year in Singapore 🙂 And as a result, this neighborhood has so much charm for me! Walking through these streets was almost my greatest pleasure in Singapore. Have you been to Joo Chiat? It’s also full of character 🙂