Friday, November 18, 2005

Malay Heritage Centre

Some weeks ago, I visited the Malay Heritage Centre. I like the landscape architecture of this place. The moment I stepped into its compounds, I felt as if I was transported to a tropical land where the pace of life is relatively unhurriedly and is peaceful.


The Istana Compound of the Malay Heritage Centre

**

The exhibits gave me some insights to the culture of the Malay in Singapore. I remember also reading about the history of Kampong Glam, the locality where this centre is situated, while I was at the centre. I was actually expecting to see a little more at the centre. Nevertheless, the trip to Kampong Glam was well-spent.



***
Situated nearby the Malay Heritage Centre is Sultan Mosque. Below is a glimpse of the mosque.

Sunday, October 30, 2005

Walk along Singapore River: Statues of Sir Stamford Raffles

Take a walk along the Singapore River, and there is a lot to be experienced. In this post, I shall focus on the two statues of Sir Stamford Raffles, founder of modern Singapore, that stand nearby the Singapore River.


Peer through the leaves of the trees, and you will see a dark, bronze statue of Sir Stamford Raffles. This statue was originally placed at the Padang. It now stands in front of the Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall.

***






The point where the statue stood is commonly referred to as the Raffles Landing Site. It is believed to be the spot where Sir Stamford Raffles first stepped ashore on the island of Singapore. The white polymarble statue is a replica of the one that now stands outside Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall.



***

Sources:
http://www.can.com.sg/neocan/en/streetwise/unwind/iconic_replicas.html
http://itclub.vs.moe.edu.sg/cyberfair2003/landmarks/index.html

***

For the convenience of readers, here are some sites that give information regarding Sir Stamford Raffles:

Sunday, October 16, 2005

17 Aug 05: all I want is peace

May these images bring you some sense of peace within.






On my way to British Museum

***




British Museum

***



***


The Bloomsbury Square Garden

***










Russell Square Gardens.

Thursday, October 13, 2005

Enjoy River Thames

I dedicate this to Pinkie. Happy Birthday Pinkie.



***


Could anyone please tell me what vessel this is?

***


The Millennium Bridge

***





***


This somehow reminds me of one of Monet's paintings

***





***




London Eye

Tuesday, October 11, 2005

Photos taken at Tower of London

Read about my visit to the Tower of London:




Model of the Tower of London.
***


Tower Green.

***


Inside the Wakefield Tower. The throme is copied from the Coronation Chair in Westminster Abbey.

***






The Waterloo Barracks, in which the Crown Jewels were housed.

***


Traitors' Gate.

***


Peer through the darkness and see that this tool was used to torture the prisoners.

***







***






White Tower.

***