Different culture food are brought in by early settlers.

Here comes the little quiz of the month about Singapore
Question: Which is the culture food in this photo?

Pick a, b or c and submit in the comments box. The right answer will be shown tomorrow on 15 October:
(a) Paratha
A paratha is a flatbread that originated in the Indian subcontinent. It is made with whole-wheat flour, pan fried in ghee or cooking oil, and sometimes stuffed with vegetables, such as boiled potatoes, radishes or cauliflower and/or paneer (Indian cheese).

(b) Roti Canai
Roti canai is a type of flatbread found in Malaysia, often sold in Mamak stalls. It is identical to the Singaporean roti prata and a close descendant of Kerala porotta.

(c) Roti Prata
Roti prata is the Singaporean evolution of the Indian paratha, a pancake made of dough composed of fat, egg, flour and water. Roti means bread in Hindi, Urdu, most other North Indian languages and Malay, while Prata means flat. It is traditionally served with curry or, more rarely, with sugar or condensed milk. In addition, although consumed at any time of the day by some locals, the vast majority tend to consume it as a late night or early morning dish, particularly at 24-hour outlets.

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.

Singapore – A multi-national country.

As Singapore is a small and relatively modern amalgam of Chinese, Malay, Indian and European immigrants, the culture of Singapore expresses the diversity of the population as the various ethnic groups continue to celebrate their own cultures while they intermingle with one another.

So colorful and great to eat..

This Isetan building on corner of Orchard & Scotts Road is a paradise for shoppers. All the various floors are interconnected by various escalators (and so many of it) & top floor is where it housed one of the big cinema in Singapore.

Not so crowded as it was weekday but come weekend it will be very crowded.

Spotted this musical performer on the underground passage towards Wheelock Place in Orchard Road. You tend to see similar musical performers and some in different languages at various underground tunnels in the city.

Such colorful sight with so much neon lights…but after a while it does make you think you are in a disco place.. I can imagine it will have so much electronic advertisments in the future.

One of the up and coming huge shopping mall & office/residential building on Orchard Rd. This is great news for shoppers and tourists here.

This Wheelock building glass top dome shape is so unusual, nice and a delight to take picture of.

There is no shortage of quality Chinese restaurant in many shopping malls in Singapore. This is the one at Jurong Point shopping mall.

The restaurant (Crystal Jade) is very popular among locals as they served great dishes and are freshly made (on display for the curious customers)..

Some kids are just too curious and just want to have a cooling effect.

In Singapore, many places celebrates Children’s Day on 01Oct08. Here are some pics from the local church.

Hari Raya Aidilfitri is the Malay term for the Muslim festival of Eid ul-Fiitr. The main greeting used by Muslims in Malaysia and Singapore is “Selamat Hari Raya” which means “Happy Eid” in Malay.Hari Raya Aidilfitri is a significant Muslim celebration that marks the end of Ramadan, a month-long fasting period and a time for abstinence, reflection and worship.

Yesterday (01Oct08) was Hari Raya holiday in Singapore (as well as in other muslim country).As most people will dress up and celebrate at home or in shopping centre.