Archive for: September 2007

The Peranakan Heritage of Singapore
The early Chinese community who settled in the Malay Archipelago from the 17th century are known as the Peranakans. The Singapore Peranakan is a rich blend of the Malay and Chinese cultures. Many people in Singapore also called Peranakans as Babas and Nyonyas ( male and female Peranakans respectively )

Baba culture is an amazing and unique creation of South East Asia. For many centuries , Baba culture has managed to maintain many ancient Chinese traditions while at the same time adopting many customs of the land they settled in. This culture has some influence from the Portuguese , British , Dutch , Thai , …

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Imagine the view up there at the Singapore Flyer
The Singapore Flyer is a 150 meters diameter giant rotating observation wheel with 32 fully air-conditioned capsules , each capable of handling 25 passengers at a time. A complete rotation of the wheel will take an estimated 37 minutes. It is set to transform the beautiful city landscape of the Marina Bay when it is completed in the first quarter of 2008 and it will provide a breathtaking , unobstructed radial view of 45 km spanning three countries - Singapore , Malaysia and Indonesia.

The Marina Bay area is the future downtown of Singapore and the planned waterfront city in a …

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Internet Marketing - The Next Wave in Singapore
It seems that everybody over here in Singapore is crazy about Internet Marketing , which is an term for marketing products and services online using various strategies. Some of these online marketing strategies include Search Engine Optimization , Affiliate Marketing , Copywriting - which encourages site visitors to take action , Viral Marketing , Web site design strategies , List building etc .

Many people came to realize that Internet Marketing is one of the easiest and fastest way to get results from their marketing efforts. The Internet has brought many unique benefits to marketing and it has enabled us to …

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Discover the meaning of Hungry Ghost Month in Singapore
Hungry Ghost Month is usually around August time frame. It is celebrated yearly and it follows the 7th month of the lunar calendar and is also known as the Chinese 7th month festival. This festival is widely observed by the Buddhist and Taoist community in Singapore , who believe that the living are supposed to please the spirits of the dead , or ghosts , by offering them food and burning prayer money or other items to them. It is a common belief that during this period of one month the hell gates are opened and the dead wander freely …

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Try out the DHL Balloon for an aerial view of Singapore
DHL Balloon is the world’s largest tethered helium balloon and it’s been cleared by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore. Manufactured in France at S$ 2 million , this balloon system is the only one of its kind approved and certified as an aircraft. Requiring 6, 500 cubic meters of helium , it took more than 12 hours and 40 crew members to inflate.

The DHL Balloon is located downtown at Tan Quee Lan Street , Bugis , and provides a trip taking you 150 meters into the air before returning to the ground. This provides you with a …

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Time for Tiger Beer … Cheers !
A chance meeting between local soft drinks giant , Fraser and Neave and Dutch brewer , Heineken , brought about the formation of Malayan Breweries and the birth of Singapore’s first locally brewed Tiger Beer in 1932. The company changed its name to Asia Pacific Breweries ( APB ) in 1990.

It is currently one of the world’s favorite genuine premium beers and is recognized worldwide for its authentic Asian taste. Tiger Beer’s distinctive taste comes from its quality ingredients and meticulous brewing process that involves stringent quality control.

Many people wonder what ” malt ” really is , and how we can get …

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The arrival of one man , Stamford Raffles , changed everything
Singapore gained full independence in 1965 and it has come a long way. The island was once known as Temasek and was settled back in the mists of time by Sri Tri Buana , who established Singapura and he named it Lion City , after he sighted a lion in the region.

His descendants ruled Lion City for five generations until the last ruler was forced to flee when the Javanese attacked. By the 19th century , seafarers who roamed the region created a few settlements on the island , and some enterprising Chinese migrants established plantations.

The arrival …

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New Record - 951,000 tourists to Singapore in July 2007
Tourism is a major industry in Singapore and attracts millions of visitors each year. There are plenty of cultural attractions in Singapore and it is commonly called the Garden City , due to the vast amount of greens here. With typical Singapore determination , the government has made up for its lack of natural flora and fauna by building gardens , waterfalls and leisure parks.

The beauty of Singapore lies in its strategic location in the southern tip of the Malaysian peninsula. Ethnic places of Little India , Chinatown and Arab Street can be found in the streets …

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Singapore F1 - first night race.
Singapore’s bid to host Formula One’s first night race has entered the final race with only a few more obstacles to be overcome. It is almost there.

The event will be held at the Marina Bay area on Sept 28 2008. Work has begun on the construction phase of the pit lane building for the new Singapore grand prix , just over one year before the inaugural race. The facility along Singapore’s waterfront will hold 36 garages for 12 racing teams on the ground floor.

The race will consist of a 3.25 mile long street circuit, passing Singapore landmarks including a giant observation …

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