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Overview
- Learn about how Singaporeans work, live, play and pray while tasting its culinary delicacies created by diverse cultural ethnicities.
- Taste over 30 different dishes, make sure to come with an empty stomach!
- Enjoy a six hours food night tour into Singapore?s 1st Heritage Town.
Description
There is an old saying in Singapore that ?Tanglin is gold and Katong is silver?. While this old adage refers to the pertinent question of where to live in Singapore, it also suggests of the rich cultural influences of Joo Chiat / Katong neighbourhood. This neighbourhood is Singapore?s largest architecture conservation district associated with the Malay, Peranakan Straits Chinese and Eurasian communities. The Malays are the natives of this region of Southeast Asia while the Peranakan Straits Chinese are descendants of early Chinese migrants, many of whom have mixed parentage of Chinese and Malay. In addition, the Eurasian community is the legacy of the Portuguese, Dutch and English migrants who arrived centuries ago. This rich cultural diversity is the reason why Joo Chiat / Katong is regarded as the best district to sample the Best of Singapore foods!
Join this tour and sample over 30 dishes of traditional and celebratory foods and learn about the history, culture and lifestyles of Singaporeans.
Highlights :
Sample over 30 dishes of popular Singaporean foods (if we count the actual individual items, it may be over 40). History of Joo Chiat / Katong and the migration from City to the East Coast. The Peranakans of Singapore. Buying & living in high-rise social mass housing in HDB estates. Architecture conservation. Private ownership & usage of vehicles. Singaporean trivia.
Itinerary :
Joo Chiat Complex ? Joo Chiat Place ? Haig Road Estate ? Ceylon Road
*Transportation to location is not included
Amenities
Water included
Senior friendly
Special clothing
Meal included
Singapore
No place exemplifies diversity better than Singapore. It is a melting pot of communities, cultures and religions, each accompanied by a rich heritage. Singapore's culture is heavily influenced by a mix of British, Dutch, Portuguese, Malay, South Asian, East Asian and Australian cultures. Singapore has something for everyone.The numerous museums showcase the art of Singapore. The many parks and gardens display the flora and fauna that make the city come alive. Beaches are abuzz with water sports. There are grand casinos to tempt you to a game of chance. It is impossible to talk about Singapore and not mention the shopping centers and the food. Shopping is considered a national pass-time. From antiques to fake goods, it is all available here. The food, which is a mixed bag of cuisines never leaves the belly disappointed. Accommodation is available for those on a budget and those looking to splurge money on a luxurious stay.
- Exemplifies diversity
- Heaven for Shopaholics
- The Garden City
- Art and cultural hub
- Paradise for foodies
- Gambling and legal betting on racing horses
- Beaches
