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- Singapore
- Little India
Little India
The first Indian settlers arrived with Sir Stamford Raffles in
the early 19th century, bringing with them colourful silks,
aromatic spices, incense and other accoutrements of Indian culture.
They worked on the roads and helped build the infrastructure of the
city, settling within the ethnic enclave that has become known as
Little India. The area is delineated by the north-south Serangoon
Road, which runs parallel to Race Course Road. Its eastern end
stretches to Jalan Besar. Temples, fortune-tellers, busy
restaurants, stirring curry spices, jasmine garlands and the exotic
hues of silk saris fill the vibrant streets to create a colourful
ensemble. Little India is at its best during the Hindu Festival of
Lights when the area is festooned with decorative lighting
displays.
Information & Facts
Language
Singapores official languages are English, Mandarin,
Malay and Tamil. A patois called Singlish, or Singaporean English
is widely spoken. It is the by-product of mixing English, Chinese
and Malay syntax and idiom.
Money
Singapore's currency is the Singapore Dollar (SGD), which is
divided into 100 cents. The US and Australian Dollars, Yen and
British Pound are also accepted in the larger shopping centres.
Major credit cards are accepted in hotels, shops and restaurants.
ATMs are widely distributed and banks advance cash against the
major credit cards. Travellers cheques can be cashed at banks or
licensed moneychangers and at selected hotels. Banks are open
daily, but some do not do foreign exchange on Saturdays.
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