Presented By:
Ahmad Farhan
Concierge Manager
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Walk towards Arab Street and stop adjacent to the Raffles Hospital for some ya kun toast: a wafer-thin slice of bread topped with butter and kaya (a jam made with coconut, eggs, sugar and vanilla) to go with your morning coffee and boiled eggs. Visit the Sultan Mosque, one of Singapore's oldest monuments, dating back to 1928. Along the way, you will see small streets and alleyways packed with small shops selling colourful textiles at affordable prices. Walk towards Rochor Road and proceed to the Verge for refreshments at the food court. After which, make your way to Little India and learn how a betel-nut concoction is prepared, jasmine flowers are woven into garlands and henna intricately painted on hands. Try some Indian sweets, watch Hindu devotees praying at the temple or have your fortune told by a parakeet. Try a glass of special Indian tea or feast on a spicy curry.
The Chinatown Heritage Centre will transport you back to a time of coolies, Samsui women (Cantonese and Hakka immigrants) and rickshaw pullers. Housed in three beautifully restored shophouses, it is unlike any museum in Singapore. Explore the culture and traditions of these early Chinese settlers through interactive exhibits and interviews with former Chinatown residents. Catch a glimpse of the evils and temptations that caused the downfall of many young migrants.
To end the day, enjoy a concert, play or musical at the Esplanade Theatres on the Bay, Singapore's most exciting performing arts centre. Stroll over to the Marina Bay Sands via the Helix Bridge, an architecturally unique bridge said to bring wealth, happiness and prosperity to Marina Bay. Catch a panoramic view of Singapapore's skyline at the Sands SkyPark or try your hand at the gaming tables at the casino. After which, head over to Lau Pa Sat, a Victorian market that has been restored to one of Singapore's favourite hawker centre. For a night of partying, Clarke Quay offers a range of clubs and bars.