Early settlers bring along ….
By 1880, more than a million tons of goods were passing through Singapore most of which were cargo transported by steamships. The main commercial activity was entrepôt trade which flourished under no taxation and little restriction. Merchant houses were set up in Singapore mainly by European trading firms, but also by Jewish, Chinese, Arab, Armenian, American and Indian merchants. During those days, Chinese play the role of middlemen who handled most of the trade between the European and Asian merchants.
Our forefathers were poor and uneducated. They were forced out of overcrowded southern China stricken with hunger and poverty. They came all the way down to Singapore in search of a better life.
Well composed picture….
Excellent image, love the detail and DOF. Nice work.
Thanks Mockingbird, Yogesh & Craig for your comments.
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