- Location: Bukit Timah Road, Reus-Kors Road
- Sightseeing: Zhudziao market, Sri Srinivasa-Perumal temple, Viramakaliyamman temple, a statue of a seated Buddha
In Singapore, historically located several ethnic neighborhoods ( Arabic , Chinese ), and one of them - Little India (Little India). Indian quarters are rare even for large international megacities, therefore, especially if you have never been to India, we recommend that you visit. The settlement of Indians stretched along the eastern bank of the river. It corresponds entirely to its name. The first settlers from India came here in 1819 and initially engaged in farming and cattle breeding. There were about 120 of them.
Singapore Little India is a district of the city where not a single generation of local Indians grew up. It is much smaller than Chinatown, but Hindus in Singapore live about 8%, which is ten times less than the number of local Chinese. Little India is difficult to confuse with any other area, because only here you will find colorful and wide streets. Sometimes it seems that even grown-up Indians in the soul remain small children, because through their whole life they bring a great love to everything bright, colorful and brilliant.
The Indian Quarter is for starters the largest market in Singapore . Here you can find everything - from different clothes, incl. national, up to hours, jewelry and seasonings from India itself. The largest market in the area is Zhudziao. It consists of shops, shops and ateliers in solid rows. Especially Indians like to sell gold, every possible perfume and watch. We recommend a little bargain before any purchase, as to throw off about 50% of the price is the normal value of Indian goods. In addition, be vigilant, most branded and antiquarian goods - a weak fake.
Here you will see several real Indian temples decorated with both pleasant and aggressive bright sculptures, for example, the Shri Srinivasa-Perumal Temple and the Temple of Viramakaliyamman . If you are going to go inside, remember the strict dress code in any cult institution. You should have closed shoulders, legs (at least to the knees), it is desirable to cover the head. In Little India, Singapore has its own 15-meter statue of the sitting Buddha.
How to get there?
It is more convenient to reach the quarter by public transport , for example, by metro , since its station with the same name is located practically in the center of Little India. You can get on buses 65, 97, 103, 106, 139. From around lunchtime until midnight, there is an active trade, fitting and tasting of national dishes in the best, but at the same time inexpensive cafes . The most festive time in Singapore Little India is October and November, and also from January to February, when most of the national holidays take place. The most important of them - the Festival of Light - gathers huge crowds of people and is accompanied by joyful merriment and celebrations. The official day off for the Hindus is Sunday.
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